Through the eyes of the tiger cubs : views of Asia's next generation / Mark L. Clifford, Janet Pau.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Clifford, Mark L., 1957-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Asians.

Ethnology--Asia.

Ethnology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (209 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Singapore ; Hoboken, NJ : Wiley, c2012.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

What will Asia look like ten years from now? Find out by taking a look through the eyes of the Asia's next generation of leaders Following economic booms in Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan-the four Asian Tigers-attention has shifted to success stories in other Asian economies. However, a number of challenges have also emerged that could threaten the region's development over the next decade. Through the Eyes of Tiger Cubs offers a unique glimpse into the younger generation's view of Asia's future. It draws on the perspective of more than 80 visionary young A

Contents:

Through the Eyes of Tiger Cubs: Views of Asia's Next Generation; Contents; Foreword by Kishore Mahbubani; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Part I: Asia's People; Chapter 1: Education; Introduction; Education Access; Education Quality; Future Career; Conclusion; Chapter 2: Inequality; Introduction; Human Development; Poverty Alleviation; Conclusion; Chapter 3: Demographics; Introduction; Population Growth; Aging; Conclusion; Part II: Asia's Community; Chapter 4: Environment; Introduction; Natural Disasters; Water; Food; Energy; Conclusion; Chapter 5: Governance; Introduction; Representation

Private SectorConclusion; Chapter 6: Geopolitics; Introduction; Chinese Dominance; Regional Conflict; Decoupling from the West; Conclusion; Chapter 7: Asian Identity; Introduction; Regional Integration; Economic Growth and Asian Values; Preservation of Local Differences; Conclusion; Afterword; Appendix: Winning Essays; Notes; About the Authors; List of Contributors; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786613294654

9781283294652

1283294656

9781118094662

1118094662

OCLC:

815647724