Sigur Christopher (3 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Book has light wear to the edges and corners, with light rubbing to covers, there are some characters written on the title page, and the spine is slightly faded otherwise in great condition. Well-bound with bright pages that are crisp and unmarked.

Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. (10), 129p. Original wrapper. 26cm. Papers from June 22, 1992 Merrill House Conference.

Wraps. Condition: Very good. [12], 102, [2] pages. Footnotes. Residue of mailing label on back cover. The Asian Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions was launched in the beginning of 1991 by the Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs and hoped to serve as the focal point of the study of democratization in Asia, sharing the Asian experience with the world, and bringing the experiences of others to Asia, through a program of formal lectures, informal discussions, and the publication of this journal. This periodical was intended to be published annually. Includes Dedications, Editor's Introduction, and a listing of Contributors. Topics covered include Dedication, Editor's Introduction, The Paternalistic Tradition and Russia's Transition to Literal Democracy; The Military ands Politics in Thailand; The Role of Media in Strengthening Democracy; Democracy and Economic Development: A Comparative Perspective; Korea's Democratic Experiment: 1987-1991; Building an Efficient Civil Service for Philippine Democracy; and Democracy and Economic Reform in Mexico. Also includes a list of contributors. The Asian Center was a reflection of the changes in Asia manifested by the overthrow of Marcos and the election of Corazon Aquino. It was located in Manila. This issue of Democratic Institutions may be the only issue produced, since Internet research has not located any references to subsequent issues. Christopher J. Sigur was president of The Japan Society of Northern California. He was a Japan-based consultant on Asian affairs (1995-97), vice president for Asia at the Carnegie Council on Ethics and International Affairs (1989-95), and director of training and outreach at the Japan Society in New York (1979-87). The mission of Carnegie Council is to inspire and guide debate, and to educate the public on ethical choices in matters related to global affairs. Since its founding by Andrew Carnegie a century ago, it has been one of the world's top creators of nonpartisan educational resources on international ethics used by professionals, journalists, educators, students, and the greater public. Carnegie Council's public education programs aim to make the moral dimensions of international issues more visible and accessible to students, scholars, and the general public. Presumed First Edition, First printing thus.