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Industrialization and Political Systems in East Asia
This chapter explores the industrialization and political systems of Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and China, discussing the factors that contributed to Japan's early industrialization, the transition from dictatorship to democracy in Korea and Taiwan, and why China followed a different path. It also delves into the role of World War I in shaping institutions for peace and emphasizes the importance of education, infrastructure, and private ownership in successful industrialization and democratization.