Development theories. -- Development in Pacific Asia. -- The political economy of 'Confucian' capitalisms. -- The political economy of'ersatz capitalism' in Southeast Asia. -- Political development in Japan : a model of 'illiberal democracy'? -- Political development in Taiwan, South Korea and Thailand : the triumph of democratisation. -- Political development in Malaysia, Singapora and Indonesia : democratisation blocked. -- 'Welfare Orientalism' and social development in Pacific Asia. -- The changing context of development : democratisation, globalisation and the 1997 crisis. -- The rise of regionalism in Pacific Asia : contested visions, changing realities. -- Conclusion.

1. Southeast Asia -- Economic policy
2. Southeast Asia Politics and government -- 1945-
3. East Asia -- Economic policy
4. East Asia -- Politics and government