Asian New Democracies

Author : Larry Diamond,Marc F. Plattner,Yun-han Chu
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781421409696

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Democracy in East Asia by Larry Diamond,Marc F. Plattner,Yun-han Chu Pdf

Democratization scholars believe that the next regional wave of transitions to democracy may unfold in East and Southeast Asia. In their introduction to the 1998 edition of Democracy in East Asia, Larry Diamond and Marc F. Plattner predicted that East Asia, with its remarkable diversity of political regimes, economies, and religions, would likely be the most critical arena in the global struggle for democracy, a prediction that has proven prescient. Although the recent political upheavals in the Middle East have understandably grabbed the world’s attention, there is reason to doubt whether the overthrow of some authoritarian regimes there will lead to the establishment of stable democracies any time soon. On the other hand, East Asia, the world’s most populous and economically dynamic region, already boasts several consolidated democracies and provides a fascinating laboratory for studies of both authoritarian resilience and the prospects for democratization. This updated volume, which features contributions by distinguished scholars in East Asian studies, will be welcomed by instructors and students in the field, particularly as U.S. foreign policy is in the process of undertaking a “pivot” toward Asia. Democracy in East Asia offers a comprehensive treatment of the political landscape in both Northeast and Southeast Asia, including discussions of China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and Burma (Myanmar). Contributors: Larry Diamond, Marc F. Plattner, Francis Fukuyama, Minxin Pei, Yun-han Chu, Hyug Baeg Im, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Dan Slater, Martin Gainsborough, Don Emmerson, Edward Aspinall, Mark Thompson, Benjamin Reilly, Joseph Wong, Chong-Min Park, Yu-tzung Chang

Author : Yin-wah Chu,Siu-lun Wong
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 447 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04-09
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781136991097

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East Asia's New Democracies by Yin-wah Chu,Siu-lun Wong Pdf

This collection brings us up-to-date on the contemporary situations in the new democracies of East Asia, and debates on the prospect of introducing liberal democracy to this part of the world. The chapters cover a wide range of cases, including in-depth examination of China, Korea, Taiwan, the Philippines, Thailand, and broad comparisons of Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and other countries. The contributors, who are foremost experts in their fields, examine the roles performed by civil society, social classes, and strategic groups, as well as the intertwining of values and interests in the transition to, consolidation of, and reversal from democracy. They also evaluate the extent to which these new democracies have facilitated regional peace, helped extend social welfare benefits, bolstered poverty alleviation, and upheld the rule of law and human rights. Grounding their analyses in the historical development of these societies, and/or examining them through the comparative strategy they also explore the desirability of liberal democracy, whether in the subjective assessment of the Asian people or in relation to the social-political challenges faced by these Asian countries. East Asia’s New Democracies will be of interest to students and scholars of comparative politics, political science, political sociology, East and Southeast Asian studies.

Author : Xinhuang Xiao
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Asia
ISBN : UOM:39015074219190

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Asian New Democracies by Xinhuang Xiao Pdf

Author : Kuyoun Chung,Wonbin Cho
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-19
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781000636208

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New Democracy and Autocratization in Asia by Kuyoun Chung,Wonbin Cho Pdf

This book examines the quality of democracies in Asia and determines why current democracies—especially during the so-called “new normal” era following the 2008 financial crisis—have become less stable and less resilient to increasing authoritarianism. Based on the assumption that the concept of democracy consists of three elements—procedure (participation, competition, and distribution of power); effectiveness (representation, accountability, and responsiveness); and performance (social welfare, inequality, and trust)—the contributors to this book determine which elements are responsible for diverging trajectories within the Asian democratic recession. Examining South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, Myanmar, and China, the authors employ different research methods—quantitative, comparative, or individual case studies—to explore the conditions under which democratic rules and norms erode over time, and which type of governance is preferred by citizens in this region as an ideal type. The book puts forward the argument that a procedure-oriented concept of democracy is not sufficient for understanding the source of democratic recession and develops a new concept of “new democracy” based on procedure, effectiveness, and performance. It also demonstrates to what extent the experience changes and how the countries respond to these changes. A novel contribution on the state of democracy in Asia written by experts from the region, this book will be of interest to academics in the field of political science, especially comparative politics and international relations, regional study of East and Southeast Asia, sociology, public policy, economics, and social science methods. Also, this book will appeal to think tanks and policy-oriented researchers.

Author : Yun-han Chu
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : History
ISBN : 9780231145350

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How East Asians View Democracy by Yun-han Chu Pdf

Reporting the results of the 'East Asian Barometer' - a large-scale research project that conducted national-sample surveys in five new democracies, one established democracy and two non-democracies across Asia - this book examines the state of democracy in East Asia.

Author : Alan T. Wood
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781136361524

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Asian Democracy in World History by Alan T. Wood Pdf

Taking a comparative approach, Alan T. Wood traces the evolution of democracy from its origins in prehistoric times and describes democratic growth in thirteen Asian countries from Japan in East Asia to Pakistan in South Asia and examines key issues such as: * How does the democratic experience in Asia, in countries with unique and totalitarian political traditions, compare with democracies worldwide? * Is the aspiration to freedom universal or is it a product of western ideas and institutions?

Author : Erin Aeran Chung
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 279 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107042537

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Immigrant Incorporation in East Asian Democracies by Erin Aeran Chung Pdf

Comparing three Northeast Asian countries, this book examines how past struggles for democracy shape current movements for immigrant rights.

Author : Larry Diamond
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781421409689

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Democracy in East Asia by Larry Diamond Pdf

Predicts that East Asia, with its remarkable diversity of political regimes, economies, and religions, would likely be the critical arena in the global struggle for democracy, a prediction that has proven prescient. This title offers a treatment of the political landscape in both Northeast and Southeast Asia.

Author : Tom Ginsburg
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2003-07-23
Category : Law
ISBN : 0521520398

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Judicial Review in New Democracies by Tom Ginsburg Pdf

New democracies around the world have adopted constitutional courts to oversee the operation of democratic politics. Where does judicial power come from, how does it develop in the early stages of democratic liberalization, and what political conditions support its expansion? This book answers these questions through an examination of three constitutional courts in Asia: Taiwan, Korea, and Mongolia. In a region that has traditionally viewed law as a tool of authoritarian rulers, constitutional courts in these three societies are becoming a real constraint on government. In contrast with conventional culturalist accounts, this book argues that the design and functioning of constitutional review are largely a function of politics and interests. Judicial review - the power of judges to rule an act of a legislature or national leader unconstitutional - is a solution to the problem of uncertainty in constitutional design. By providing insurance to prospective electoral losers, judicial review can facilitate democracy.

Author : Muthiah Alagappa
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Asia
ISBN : 078811364X

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Democratic Transition in Asia by Muthiah Alagappa Pdf

Author : Hsin-Huang Michael Hsiao,Alan Hao Yang
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000505696

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The Volatility and Future of Democracies in Asia by Hsin-Huang Michael Hsiao,Alan Hao Yang Pdf

This book explores the volatile and uncertain future of democracies in Asia through typological analysis of the diverse patterns of Asian countries. Detailed analysis and extensive case studies featured throughout this edited volume unveil democracies in the process of being consolidated, such as Taiwan and South Korea; precarious democracies, such as Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines; states that are experiencing setbacks and a retreat from democracy, such as Thailand and Myanmar; and finally, states that are still resisting democracy, including China. Key findings articulate that Asian democracies do not follow existing models or patterns—such as that of Western democracy—but are instead lively, emergent works in progress. Environments in which democracy is practiced in Asia reflect local people’s pluralistic imagination of democracy; hence a comparative thematic approach is adopted. Contributors originate from Japan, Korea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and Thailand, each presenting regional insights into the unique challenges and movements of their respective nations, from staging protests in Bangkok to military coup in Myanmar. Opening new dialogue in the study of democracy, The Volatility and Future of Democracies in Asia will appeal to students and scholars of political science, comparative politics, international development, democracy studies, and Asian studies more broadly. .

Author : Aurel Croissant,Olli Hellmann
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 293 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-21
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781108495745

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Stateness and Democracy in East Asia by Aurel Croissant,Olli Hellmann Pdf

Comparative analysis of case studies across East Asia provides new insights into the relationship between state building, stateness, and democracy.

Author : Christian Schafferer
Publisher : Nova Publishers
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1594545057

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Understanding Modern East Asian Politics by Christian Schafferer Pdf

East Asia has developed into one of the most promising regions. This volume of essays by leading European, Asian, and American scholars provides a comprehensive look at the key themes relating to politics in East Asia today. The contributors explore the formidable obstacles on the road to democratic consolidation in the region's new democracies, and the prospects for democratic transitions among the region's remaining authoritarian polities. The essays address issues of institutional design, media reform, electoral politics, and religious movements.

Author : Kate Xiao Zhou,Shelley Rigger,Lynn T. White III
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-01-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134512140

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Democratization in China, Korea and Southeast Asia? by Kate Xiao Zhou,Shelley Rigger,Lynn T. White III Pdf

Rapid economic pluralization in East Asia has empowered local and medial groups, and with this change comes the need to rethink usual notions regarding ways in which "democracies" emerge or "citizens" gain more power. Careful examination of current developments in China, Korea, and Southeast Asia show a need for expansion of our understandings of democracy and democratization. This book challenges traditional ways in which political regimes in local as well as national polities are conceived and labeled. It shows from Asian experiences that democracy and its precursors come in more forms than most liberals have yet imagined. In reviewing recent experiences of countries across East Asia, these chapters show that actual democracies and ostensible democratizations there are less like those in the West than the surprisingly consensual and standard political science of democratization suggests. This book first examines the extreme variation of democracy’s meaning in many Asian states that hold contested elections (South Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand). Then it focuses on China. It analyzes a range of grassroots forces driving political change in the People’s Republic, and it finds both accelerators and brakes in China’s political reform process. The contributors show that models for China’s political future exist both within and outside the PRC, including in other East Asian states, in localities and sectors that already are pushing the limits of the powerful, but no longer all-powerful, Chinese party-state. With contributions from leading academics in the field, Democratization in China, Korea, and Southeast Asia? will be of interest to students and scholars of Asian politics, comparative politics, and democratization more broadly.

Author : Takashi Inoguchi,Matthew Carlson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Asia
ISBN : UCSD:31822034359737

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Governance and Democracy in Asia by Takashi Inoguchi,Matthew Carlson Pdf

This book examines what citizens think about governance and democracy and the actual practices of governments in Asia, one of the most dynamic and divergent regions of the world. Using public opinion surveys and other evidence, the authors investigate such topics as government perception, human rights, democracy, and political development for a total of seven countries located in East, Southeast, and South Asia-China, India, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand. Governance and Democracy in Asia contains detailed country studies, extensive cross-country comparisons, and a wealth of new data. It will appeal to scholars and students of Asian politics, public opinion, political development, and democratization.