This book offers a timely analysis of the tripartite links between the middle class, civil society and democratic experiences in Northeast and Southeast Asia. It aims to go beyond the two popular theo
The formation and characteristics of a nation’s middle class are shaped by historical context and the developmental path that has been followed. However, can the same be said of the ethnic Chinese mid
The formation and characteristics of a nation’s middle class are shaped by historical context and the developmental path that has been followed. However, can the same be said of the ethnic Chinese mid
Part I Overview 1. Prioritizing the Middle Classes Research in Asia-Pacific Hsin-Huang Michael Hsiao 2. Globalization and the Asian Middle Classes Hagen Koo 3. Hist
Part I Overview 1. Prioritizing the Middle Classes Research in Asia-Pacific Hsin-Huang Michael Hsiao 2. Globalization and the Asian Middle Classes Hagen Koo 3. Hist
This book examines and reviews some of the key figures in Taiwan Studies to plot the development of the field by revisiting their earlier influential books and bodies of work. Often autobiographical i
Presents empirical findings from different South-East Asian countries to demonstrate that Chinese businessmen employ a variety of strategies in their networking, entrepreneurship and organisational an
Despite the growing internal social unrest and disparity of economic development, the People’s Republic of China is the third largest world economy and the second largest defense spender. Showing no c
Sustainable Development for Island Societies: Taiwan and the World Part I：Global Perspective of Island Sustainability Part II：Rgional Perspective of Island Sustainabiliry Part III：Scenario and Mode
This book presents a set of essays on the globalization and intra-urban dynamics of the Asian cities conducted by Taiwanese and French researchers. It covers four main themes: “culture-led regeneratio
The countries that make up Southeast Asia are seeing an incredible resurgence in their economic power. Over the past fifty years, their combined wealth has reached the same level as the United Kingdom
