Recreating Asia: Visions for a New Century

Richter and Mar write with a strong sense of urgency, bringing a fresh perspective to the debate on Asia's future. The books starts with two short chapters by Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir and Australian Prime Minister Howard, followed by longer chapters written by the who-is-who of corporate and political Asia. Issues addressed include globalization, regiononal trade, governance issues, and corporate strategies. A useful book.

Reading this book is a really enjoyable experience. Most of the real Asian shakers and movers (including Lee KY, Tung CH, Mahathir, Arroyo, Takenaka) are gathered in this project. I especially appreciate the way the content was given with an appropriate mixture of open-source information, empirical data and personal experiences. If you want a systematic and sound grouding in Asian economies, this is the book to read.

RECREATING ASIA presents an excellent analysis of both the situation and causation of economic conditions in East Asia.The book is easy to read but not simplistic and has all the economic/political/social frameworks to support and highlight the editors' and authors' positions.If you are looking for a recreating Asia, then this is the book for you.

'Recreating Asia' should be required reading, as it tells us history in the making. This pathbreaking book shows how to reshape strategies to compete and win in Asia. Written by some of Asia's leading thinkers in the fields of business, politics and civil society, this book will change the thinking of executives and scholars alike.

'Recreating Asia' takes the reader through a very thorough exposition of Asia in all of its forms. Although it is a huge book it is well organized and easy to read. I admire the undertaking of a massive project like this: the book gathers every aspect of Asia related issues (business, society, religion, human rights, etc) and offers case studies, concept explanations and thoughts of leaders and thinkers. Some of the chapters that are on the cutting edge of current thought include contributions by PM Mahatir, President Arroyo, and many business leaders as well as representatives of civil society. I highly recommend this book, especially as a tool for CEOs having interests in Asia.