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This two volume set presents critical perspectives on recent and long term trends in the economic, socio cultural and political life of the people of Asia and examines the policies and constraints faced by the nation states of the region. It is meant for lay readers and specialists in social science disciplines and is a useful text or source book for undergraduate and graduate courses. It contributes to and enriches the current debates on globalisation, the prospects for democracy and sustainable human development and the role of civil society in creating a democratic political culture in Asia.