An interesting post on the blog Singapore Post Cards about the provocative essays in this book by Kishore Mahbubani, a former Singaporean diplomat.
It's a vital question, as Asia becomes wealthier, how its societies will evolve -- and whether that will solidify the trend towards democracy and peace, or lead to something less free, less peaceful, darker.
Thursday, May 24, 2012
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Wonderful blog post on Singapore Post Cards. I don't anticipate buying that book, but I'd recommend it to anyone interested in that topic. And what a provocative title for a book - Can Asians Think?
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