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1. Mongolia

   A Guide to Economic and Political Developments

   By Ian Jeffries

   Series: Guides to Economic and Political Developments in Asia

   With Mongolia fast becoming a significant exporter of minerals and raw materials, this book provides a full account of political and economic events in this important country. It focuses on the period since the establishment of the Soviet-backed Mongolian People’s Republic in 1924 and the...

   Published May 14th 2012 by Routledge
2. China: A Guide to Economic and Political Developments

   By Ian Jeffries

   Series: Guides to Economic and Political Developments in Asia

   There is currently widespread interest in the Chinese economy, due to its huge and rapid growth, and the consequent impact on world business and the world economy. At the same time, there are concerns about China's political system, China's human rights record and the degree to which reform - the...

   Published March 21st 2012 by Routledge
3. Economic Developments in Contemporary Russia

   By Ian Jeffries

   Series: Guides to Economic and Political Developments in Asia

   This book provides a comprehensive overview of Russia’s difficult economic transition from a command economy since the early 1990s. It covers the financial crisis of August 1998 and the global financial crisis a decade later. Key subjects covered include economic transition,...

   Published December 13th 2010 by Routledge
4. Contemporary Vietnam

   A Guide to Economic and Political Developments

   By Ian Jeffries

   Series: Guides to Economic and Political Developments in Asia

   This book provides full details of contemporary economic and political developments in Vietnam. It continues the overview of developments up to late 2005 which were covered in the author’s Vietnam: A Guide to Economic and Political Developments (also published by Routledge, 2006). Key...

   Published December 13th 2010 by Routledge
5. Political Developments in Contemporary Russia

   By Ian Jeffries

   Series: Guides to Economic and Political Developments in Asia

   This book provides a comprehensive overview of political developments in Russia since late 2000, following on from where the author’s previous publication, The New Russia, left off. It covers all aspects of politics including the following: the highly centralized nature of power in Russia; central...

   Published November 30th 2010 by Routledge
6. Economic Developments in Contemporary China

   A Guide

   By Ian Jeffries

   Series: Guides to Economic and Political Developments in Asia

   China’s role in global affairs today continues to rise. This book provides an authoritative, comprehensive and detailed overview of contemporary economic developments in China. Key topics include agriculture; the market gradually replacing central planning; the global financial crisis; the reform...

   Published July 22nd 2010 by Routledge
7. Political Developments in Contemporary China

   A Guide

   By Ian Jeffries

   Series: Guides to Economic and Political Developments in Asia

   China’s role in global events today cannot be overestimated. This book provides a comprehensive and detailed overview of contemporary political developments in China. Key topics covered include: China's international relations with its neighbours and with the international community more widely;...

   Published July 22nd 2010 by Routledge
8. Contemporary North Korea

   A guide to economic and political developments

   By Ian Jeffries

   Series: Guides to Economic and Political Developments in Asia

   This book provides full details of contemporary economic and political developments in North Korea since late 2005, continuing the overview of developments which were covered in the author’s North Korea: A Guide to Economic and Political Developments (Routledge 2006). Key topics covered...

   Published August 6th 2009 by Routledge
9. Vietnam

   A Guide to Economic and Political Developments

   By Ian Jeffries

   Series: Guides to Economic and Political Developments in Asia

   Winning the Vietnam War proved easier than winning the peace. Since 1975, the reunited country has faced the problem of how a poorer, planned economy in which state ownership and control could successfully absorb a more advanced, capitalist economy. In addition, the collapse of communism and the...

   Published May 1st 2006 by Routledge
10. North Korea

    A Guide to Economic and Political Developments

    By Ian Jeffries

    Series: Guides to Economic and Political Developments in Asia

    There is much intense interest in North Korea at present. This partly arises from questions about Korea's nuclear capability and intentions, and about the extent to which North Korea may be viewed as 'a rogue state' or part of 'the axis of evil'. In addition, however, North Korea has recently begun...

    Published January 16th 2006 by Routledge