The Mechanics of Modernity in Europe and East Asia: Institutional Origins of Social Change and Stagnation / Edition 1

by Erik Ringmar

Overview

Why, from the eighteenth century onwards, did some countries embark on a path of sustained economic growth, while others stagnated? This text looks at the kind of institutions that are required in order for change to take place, and Ringmar concludes that for sustained development to be possible, change must be institutionalized. Taking a global view, Ringmar investigates the implications of his conclusion on issues facing the developing world today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415342544
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	05/19/2005
Series:	Routledge Explorations in Economic History
Edition description:	ANN
Pages:	276
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Erik Ringmar is in the Department of Government at the London School of Economics

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements, PART I The logic, PART II Reflection, PART III Entrepreneurship, PART IV Pluralism, PART V European paths to modernity, PART VI China, PART VII Reform and revolution in Japan and China, PART VIII The future of modern society, Notes, Bibliography, Index