Asian century... on a knife-edge [electronic resource] : a 360 degree analysis of Asia's recent economic development / John West.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- 1. Asia's Stunted Economic Development -- 2. Asia?s Mythical Middle Class Society -- 3. Getting Better Value Out of Global Value Chains -- 4. Making the Most of Urbanisation's Potential -- 5. Giving All Asians a Chance -- 6. Solving Asia's Demographic Dilemmas -- 7. Fixing Asia's Flawed Politics -- 8. Combating Asia's Economic Crime -- 9. Can Asian Countries Live Together in Peace and Harmony? -- 10. What Next for the Asian Century?

This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This book delves into the widely held belief that the 21st century will be the "Asian Century" by examining the Asia's rapid economic development in the post-war era and the challenges it faces in forging ahead of world leaders in the West. The impact of the current turbulent global political climate on Asia is critically analyzed, employing a holistic and multidisciplinary approach, combining economic, social, political and geopolitical perspectives. Written in an accessible style, the book offers students, business, government, and civil society players powerful insights on Asia.