Asian Eclipse: Exposing the Dark Side of Business in Asia - Couverture souple

Backman, Michael

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0471835536 ISBN 13 : 9780471835530

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons (Asia) Pte Ltd, 2001

Synopsis

The recent downturn in the Asian economies has been blamed on many different factors. In this work, Michael Backman analyzes a number of dubious business practices that are endemic in the region and which he believes have played a significant part in Asia's downfall. Among the problems he identifies are cronyism, a corrupt business media, inadequate legal protection, questionable business practices by the big six accounting firms in Asia, and political patronage (including a revealing account of the Lippo Group's donations to Bill Clinton's campaign funds). He concludes with a discussion of whether Asia has learnt its lesson and an assessment of how far recent legislation will go to wipe out corruption.

A propos du livre

Quatrième de couverture

"One of the finest general non–fiction books of the year."––The Economist

"A goldmine of facts...it should be required reading for every foreign banker and fund manager arriving in Southeast Asia."––Philip Bowring, Columnist, International Herald Tribune

"Timely and highly readable, a must for anyone in Asia daring to get into a business deal, make a deposit in teh bank, or even buy a share."––Anthony Paul, Editor–at–Large (Asia), Fortune

"Backman is a keen observer of the Asian scene...This is a hard hitting book. It doesn′t hesitate to name Asian names and companies."––Frank Ching, Far Eastern Economic Review

"Asian Eclipse is one of the most enjoyable I have read of the genre...highly readable... any foreign banker or investment manager on the way to a posting in the region would do well to get a copy."––Malcolm Surrey, South China Morning Post

"...a treasure trove of detail...The research and reporting is impressive and up–to–date...a pleasure to read, rich in anecdotes and never boring or academic."––Ricardo Saludo, Asiaweek

"...as a chronicler of Asian corporate practices, Backman has done an admirable job...this is arguably the most entertaining and eye–opening book so far written on corporate cronyims in Asia."––Vikram Khanna, The Business Times (Singapore)

"Backman′s brisk analysis...should be required reading. The real strength of Asian Eclipse is its accessbility to non–specialists through its startling insights into the business interests, machinations and relationships...Backman′s excellent and extensive case studies are aimed at pointing out the pitfalls of foreign investors."––Gavin Greenwood, The Independent

Présentation de l'éditeur

"Backman really understands why business evolved the way it did in Asia."––Economist
"Backman′s brisk analysis . . . should be required reading. The real strength of Asian Eclipse is its accessibility to nonspecialists through its startling insights into the business interests, machinations, and relationships."––Independent (London)
"The research and reporting is impressive and up–to–date . . . it′s a pleasure to read, rich in anecdotes and never boring or academic."––Far Eastern Economic Review
Named one of the finest general nonfiction books of 1999 by the Economist, Asian Eclipse was the first book to comprehensively assess the corporate and business practices in Asia. This revised and updated edition features a new chapter on the Internet and e–commerce in Asia and updates on current markets and events.
Michael Backman (Australia) is a leading researcher specializing in Asian corporate practice and a regular contributor to numerous leading newspapers and magazines.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons (Asia) Pte Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2001
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0471835536
• ISBN 13: 9780471835530
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 420
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible