Routledge Handbook of Democratization in East Asia - 9780367581145

Name: Routledge Handbook of Democratization in East Asia - 9780367581145
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Routledge Handbook of Democratization in East AsiaAuthor(s): Tun-jen Cheng, Yun-han Chu\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367581145, 978-0367581145\nSynopsis\nThis handbook provides a comprehensive analysis of the dynamics and prospects of democratization in East Asia. A team of leading experts in the field offers discussion at both the country and regional level, including analysis of democratic attitudes and movements in China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. Evaluating all the key components of regime evolution, from citizen politics to democratic institutions, the sections covered include:\n\n Regional Trends and Country Overviews \n\n Institutions, Elections, and Political Parties\n\n Democratic Citizenship\n\n Democratic Governance\n\n The Political Economy of Democratization\n\nExamining the challenges that East Asian emerging democracies still face today, as well as the prospects of the region's authorita.