| Liberalism, Democracy and Development Contributor(s): Chan, Sylvia (Author) |
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ISBN: 0521004985 ISBN-13: 9780521004985 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $39.89 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2002 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Political Economy |
| Dewey: 320.51 |
| LCCN: 2001025808 |
| Lexile Measure: 1720 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 5.9" W x 8.8" (0.95 lbs) 284 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Sylvia Chan examines the claim that liberal democracy on the Western model is the paradigm to which developing countries should aspire to provide good governance and economic success. The success of some countries, notably in Asia, which do not conform to that model has led many to question that link. Chan argues that these successful developing nations have enjoyed the economic and social liberties necessary to encourage economic development, without the need to adopt the formal democratic institutions and cultural values of the West. |