Public Governance in Asia and the Limits of Electoral Democracy

Download or read book Public Governance in Asia and the Limits of Electoral Democracy written by Brian Bridges and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2010-01-29 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book documents the search for a workable model of democracy in Asia. It explores the various forms of Asian democracy practiced to date, and throws light on where these models may have failed and where they may have succeeded. The case studies developed provide valuable insights into governance and democracy in Asia (North-east, South-east and South) a region that remains fascinating and dynamic despite the impact of the recent global crisis. The book concludes that whilst there may not be a model that works best in all regions, a key ingredient to a workable model must include sound gove.