This book examines what citizens think about governance and democracy
and the actual practices of governments in Asia, one of the most dynamic
and divergent regions of the world. Using public opinion surveys and
other evidence, the authors investigate such topics as government
perception, human rights, democracy, and political development for a
total of seven countries located in East, Southeast, and South
Asia-China, India, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand.
Governance and Democracy in Asia contains detailed country studies,
extensive cross-country comparisons, and a wealth of new data. It will
appeal to scholars and students of Asian politics, public opinion,
political development, and democratization.