"First published in Europe by NIAS Press"--T.p. verso
Includes bibliographical references (p. 270-316) and indexes
Introduction: The sociology of a diverse region -- The sociological context -- Modernization and post-war social change -- Underdevelopment and dependency -- Social class, the state and political economy -- Ethnicity and society -- Patronage and corruption -- Asian values and social action -- Transformations in the world of work : gender issues -- Transformations in urban worlds -- Conclusions: Modernity, globalization and the future