Towards responsible government in East Asia [ trajectories, intentions, and meanings

Explores the idea of responsible government in East Asia. This book shows how historically the concept of responsibility is more embedded in political discussions in Asia, whereas the concepts of democracy and accountability are more embedded in the intellectual traditions of Europe

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Li, Linda Chelan (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Routledge , c2009
Series:Comparative development and policy in Asia series 5
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Online Access:NetLibrary
Description
Summary:Explores the idea of responsible government in East Asia. This book shows how historically the concept of responsibility is more embedded in political discussions in Asia, whereas the concepts of democracy and accountability are more embedded in the intellectual traditions of Europe
Item Description:Description based on print version record
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 137 p.) : ill
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0203091647 (electronic bk.)
9780203091647 (electronic bk.)
9780415453165