| Description |
1 online resource (229 pages) |
| Contents |
Introduction. Part 1 Can Asians think? : Can Asians think? -- The making of modern Asia -- The ten commandments for developing countries in the nineties -- ASEAN and geopolitical rivalries -- Why Singapore is the world's most successful society. Part 2 Can Asians think for themselves? : Smart power, Chinese style -- ASEAN still the critical catalyst for China's future -- When China becomes number one -- The West and the rest -- The dangers of Decadence: what the rest can teach the West -- An Asian perspective on human rights and freedom of the press -- Pol pot: the paradox of moral correctness -- ASEAN's strategic diplomacy at 50. Part 3 Can Asians think for humanity? : World needs new hands on the global finance tiller -- Can China and India collaborate in global governance? -- Council reform and the emerging powers -- Power without responsibility, responsibility without power: the permanent and elected members of the UN Security Council -- The fusion of civilizations: the case for global optimism. Postscript -- Index -- About the author |
| Summary |
This commemorative edition of Can Asians Think? celebrates the long-running success of the publication over two decades, and the continued relevance of the author's thought-provoking essays. This edition comprises of 18 essays selected by the author from those published over the past 20 years and additional new essays and includes a new Introduction and Postscript comments by the author on what he foresees for Asia in the years ahead |
| Notes |
Includes index |
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Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on June 27, 2019) |
| Subject |
Values -- Asia
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Civilization
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Values
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| SUBJECT |
Asia -- Civilization -- 20th century
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Asia -- Civilization -- 21st century
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| Subject |
Asia
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9789814828321 |
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9814828327 |
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