TY - BOOK AU - Fung,Edmund S.K. AU - Drakeley,Steven AU - Jain,Purnendra TI - Democracy in Eastern Asia: issues, problems and challenges in a region of diversity T2 - Politics in Asia series SN - 9780203795088 (e-book : PDF) PY - 2014/// CY - New York PB - Routledge KW - Democracy KW - Asia KW - Democratization KW - Politics and government KW - 21st century KW - Electronic books KW - lcsh N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; pt. 1. Improving liberal democracies -- pt. 2. Flawed democracies, developing democracies and democratic consolidation -- pt. 3. Democratization under hegemonic party regimes -- pt. 4. Uncertain transitions to democracy; Also available in print edition N2 - 'With the'Asian Century' now upon us, bringing with it many profound economic and political changes to the world order, it is very timely to assess the state of democracy in the Asian region. Focusing on Eastern Asia, this book provides such a review, highlighting lines of connections between the states and peoples of this complex and dynamic region. Featuring chapters on China, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Cambodia, and Myanmar, this book provides a detailed analysis of the state of democracy in each country or territory, and shows how each is different and distinctive, whilst simultaneously drawing out important similarities. Further, it provides up to date analysis of political changes in the region relating to the processes of democratization, and, in some cases, to the ongoing quest for democracy. Critically examining the current state of political development in the region, the chapters explore the issues and problems that challenge the region's governments in terms of democratic transition, democratic consolidation, democratic improvement and good governance'-- UR - https://eresourcesptsl.ukm.remotexs.co/user/login?url=http://www.tandfebooks.com/isbn/9780203795088 ER -