| The Mechanics of Modernity in Europe and East Asia: Institutional Origins of Social Change and Stagnation Contributor(s): Ringmar, Erik (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415342546 ISBN-13: 9780415342544 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $152.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: May 2005 Annotation: This book provides a new answer to the old question of the "rise of the West." Why, from the eighteenth century onwards, did some countries embark on a path of sustained economic growth while others stagnated? Ringmar's concludes that, for sustained development to be possible, change must be institutionalized. The implications of this are brought to bear on issues facing the developing world today. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Europe - General - History | Asia - General - Business & Economics | Economic History |
| Dewey: 303.480 |
| LCCN: 2004023473 |
| Series: Routledge Explorations in Economic History |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.24" W x 9.46" (1.21 lbs) 276 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian - Cultural Region - Central Europe - Cultural Region - Eastern Europe - Cultural Region - Western Europe |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |