Consequences of socioeconomic development in Taiwan, Singapore, and South Korea: Democracy or a continuation of authoritarianism? (Volumes I and II)
Abstract
A statist developmental-authoritarian model is proposed to examine the seemingly contradictory development of political authoritarianism and economic growth in East Asia. The states of Taiwan, Singapore and South Korea are examined from a historical perspective as well as within the context of recent economic and political development. The author examines the state apparatus, its relations with the society and the economy, and how it responds to change. The work concludes that while recent trends of democratization in Taiwan and South Korea came as a result of economic advancement and political expediency, the high level of legitimacy which is not found in these two countries, is mainly responsible for the continuation of authoritarianism in Singapore.
Degree
Ph.D.
Advisors
Stohl, Purdue University.
Subject Area
Political science|History
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