Schuman, Michael.

The miracle : the epic story of Asia's quest for wealth / Michael Schuman. - New York : Harper Business, c2009. - xli, 422 p. : ill., map ; 21 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The radio that changed the world -- Why Koreans want to clone a dictator -- Minister mentor's Asian values -- The early days of Superman -- A tale of duck eggs and dragon dreams -- To get rich is glorious -- The father of development and his mafia -- Mr. Thunder's American dream -- The man in the blue turban -- A dose of Dr. M's tough medicine -- All the streets are paved with debt -- A fish jumps through the dragon gate -- An unexpected journey from shortening to software.

0061346691 (pbk.) 9780061346699 (pbk.)


Economic development--Asia--20th century.
Economic development--Asia--21st century.


Asia--Economic policy--20th century.
Asia--Economic policy--21st century.

330.95 / SCH 2009