TY - BOOK ID - 26902 TI - Asian Century… on a Knife-edge: A 360 Degree Analysis of Asia's Recent Economic Development AU - John West PY - 2018 SN - 9789811071812 9789811071829 DB - DOAB KW - Asian Century KW - Asia's middle class KW - Urbanisation in Asia KW - Asian demographic challenges KW - Democracy and politics in Asia KW - Asia's global value chains KW - Economic crime in Asia KW - Power transition in Asia KW - China and US rivalry KW - Inclusive growth in Asia UR - https://www.doabooks.org/doab?func=search&query=rid:26902 AB - This book delves into the widely held belief that the 21st century will be the "Asian Century" by examining the Asia's rapid economic development in the post-war era and the challenges it faces in forging ahead of world leaders in the West.The impact of the current turbulent global political climate on Asia is critically analyzed, employing a holistic and multidisciplinary approach, combining economic, social, political and geopolitical perspectives. Written in an accessible style, the book offers students, business, government, and civil society players powerful insights on Asia. ER -