Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Preface vii
4. 1. Adjusting to Globalization: Change and Transformation in Asia 1
5. 2. Global Crossroads: A Shared History of Globalization in the Asia Pacific Region 15
6. Part 1. Economic and Technological Transformation
7. 3. Globalization and the Asian Economic Response 37
8. 4. Regional Economic Integration in East Asia 65
9. 5. Globalizing Asian Business: Dynamics of Change and Adjustment 85
10. 6. Information Technology and Economic Development Strategy 109
11. 7. Adjusting to Globalization Through Skills Development Strategies 127
12. Part 2. Political and Social Adaptation
13. 8. Inclusive Governance and Democracy in Asia: Transitions and Challenges 151
14. 9. E-Government: Applications of Technology to Government Services 171
15. 10. Mobilizing Social Capital: Community Responses to Globalization 191
16. 11. Social Protection Policies: Making Globalization Work for All 209
17. Part 3. Learning from Experience
18. 12. Sustaining Progress in a Globalizing Society: Lessons from Asia 225
19. Bibliography 245
20. The Contributors 261
21. Index 265
22. About the Book 279