The Mechanics of Modernity in Europe and East Asia: Institutional Origins of Social Change and StagnationWhy, from the eighteenth century onwards, did some countries embark on a path of sustained economic growth, while others stagnated? This text looks at the kind of institutions that are required in order for change to take place, and Ringmar concludes that for sustained development to be possible, change must be institutionalized. Taking a global view, Ringmar investigates the implications of his conclusion on issues facing the developing world today. |
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... elite. What passed for science was, even among the educated, hopelessly confused with superstition and most aspects of life were heavily influenced by custom and by an all-pervasive Church. Medieval society was not static to be sure ...
... elite. What passed for science was, even among the educated, hopelessly confused with superstition and most aspects of life were heavily influenced by custom and by an all-pervasive Church. Medieval society was not static to be sure ...
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... elites in both countries began struggling hard to somehow 'catch up' with the technically proficient barbarians.2 This contrast between Europe and East Asia gives rise to a number of questions. The most obvious ones concern why and how ...
... elites in both countries began struggling hard to somehow 'catch up' with the technically proficient barbarians.2 This contrast between Europe and East Asia gives rise to a number of questions. The most obvious ones concern why and how ...
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... elite. China was subject to an 'Asiatic mode of production' which followed entirely different rules from the capitalist economies of the West. As a result the country would never experience capitalism, and hence never Communism, unless ...
... elite. China was subject to an 'Asiatic mode of production' which followed entirely different rules from the capitalist economies of the West. As a result the country would never experience capitalism, and hence never Communism, unless ...
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... elites and international agencies tried their best to develop—to 'modernise'—the underdeveloped and poor parts of the world.21 As the experts would have it, the geographical distance that separated the 'first' and the 'third' world ...
... elites and international agencies tried their best to develop—to 'modernise'—the underdeveloped and poor parts of the world.21 As the experts would have it, the geographical distance that separated the 'first' and the 'third' world ...
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... elites and foreign experts were unable to capture the essence of modern society for the simple reason that there is no such essence. Poor, nonEuropean, countries were advised to follow the latest European achievements, but this only ...
... elites and foreign experts were unable to capture the essence of modern society for the simple reason that there is no such essence. Poor, nonEuropean, countries were advised to follow the latest European achievements, but this only ...
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