Preface; Preface to The Kimchi Matters; Introduction; Chapter One: Corruption; Chapter Two: Ethnic Conflict; Chapter Three: Social Change; Chapter Four: The J-Curve; Chapter Five: Opposition; Chapter Six: Channels for Discontent; Chapter Seven: State Power; Chapter Eight: Quality of Leadership; Chapter Nine: Succession Threat; Chapter Ten: The Ruling Bargain; Chapter Eleven: The Instability Trap; Chapter Twelve: Entrenched Interests; Chapter Thirteen: Government Intervention; Chapter Fourteen: External Shocks; Chapter Fifteen: Institutions
Conclusion: "Eating Big Macs Doesn't Make it McChina"Notes; Index
Summary
A comprehensive update to a highly praised title that outlines a framework for understanding how local politics in countries around the world affect globalization
