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This title in other editionsThunder From the East: Portrait of a Rising Asiaby Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn
Synopses & ReviewsBook News Annotation:Kristof and WuDunn (Pulitzer-prize winning New York Times
correspondents) depict a continent pregnant with potential and poised
to reassert itself in the global era. Centering their analysis on
the 1997 economic crisis, they consider the economic development of
China, predict a renaissance in India, and discuss the role of
technological innovation in Japan. They characterize the continent
through the stories of people they have encountered: a Cambodian girl
sold by her parents to a brothel; a bankrupted Thai businessman who
started anew as a street vendor; a Japanese veteran haunted by the
mother and child he killed during the war. They also consider Asia's
shortcomings, such as the pervasive discrimination against women, the
pollution accompanying development, and the rise of nationalism.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:Two Pulitzer Prize-winning correspondents offer a cutting-edge report on Asia and the ways in which it is reshaping the world. Through vivid descriptions of the people they encountered during their 14 years in Asia, the authors present a brilliant economic and cultural analysis of a region in the midst of remaking itself. 66 photos. Map. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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