Routledge Handbook of Democratization in East Asia: Theoretical and Comparative Perspectives

The Routledge Handbook of Democratization in East Asia provides a comprehensive overview of the state of democratization in East Asia, examining the different theoretical approaches to understanding the region's political development and comparing the experiences of different countries. The handbook is divided into five parts, each of which explores a different aspect of democratization in East Asia.

Routledge Handbook of Democratization in East Asia

by Cynthia L. Irvin

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Part 1: Theoretical Approaches to Democratization in East Asia

The first part of the handbook examines the different theoretical approaches to understanding democratization in East Asia. The chapter "Theories of Democratization in East Asia" provides an overview of the main theoretical approaches to democratization, including modernization theory, dependency theory, and endogenous theory. The chapter "The Role of Culture in Democratization in East Asia" explores the role of culture in shaping the process of democratization in East Asia. The chapter "The Impact of Globalization on Democratization in East Asia" examines the impact of globalization on democratization in East Asia.

Part 2: Country Studies

The second part of the handbook provides country studies of democratization in East Asia. The chapter "Democratization in China" provides an overview of the process of democratization in China, including the challenges and obstacles that have been faced. The chapter "Democratization in Japan" provides an overview of the process of democratization in Japan, including the role of the United States in the process. The chapter "Democratization in South Korea" provides an overview of the process of democratization in South Korea, including the role of the military in the process.

Part 3: Comparative Perspectives

The third part of the handbook provides comparative perspectives on democratization in East Asia. The chapter "Democratization in East Asia and Latin America" compares the processes of democratization in East Asia and Latin America. The chapter "Democratization in East Asia and Eastern Europe" compares the processes of democratization in East Asia and Eastern Europe. The chapter "Democratization in East Asia and the Middle East" compares the processes of democratization in East Asia and the Middle East.

Part 4: Challenges to Democratization

The fourth part of the handbook examines the challenges to democratization in East Asia. The chapter "The Challenges of Authoritarianism in East Asia" examines the challenges of authoritarianism in East Asia, including the role of the military and the ruling party. The chapter "The Challenges of Economic Development in East Asia" examines the challenges of economic development in East Asia, including the role of inequality and corruption. The chapter "The Challenges of Social Change in East Asia" examines the challenges of social change in East Asia, including the role of traditional values and the rise of new social movements.

Part 5: Prospects for Democratization

The fifth part of the handbook examines the prospects for democratization in East Asia. The chapter "The Future of Democratization in East Asia" provides an overview of the prospects for democratization in East Asia, including the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

The Routledge Handbook of Democratization in East Asia is an essential resource for scholars and students of East Asian politics and international relations. The handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the state of democratization in East Asia, examining the different theoretical approaches to understanding the region's political development and comparing the experiences of different countries. The handbook is a valuable contribution to the literature on democratization and will be of interest to scholars and students of East Asia, comparative politics, and international relations.

Routledge Handbook of Democratization in East Asia

by Cynthia L. Irvin

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	11058 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	549 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported
X-Ray for textbooks	:	Enabled

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