J. Minns 
The Politics of Developmentalism in Mexico, Taiwan and South Korea 
The Midas States of Mexico, South Korea and Taiwan

Minns argues that the industrial transformations of Mexico, South Korea and Taiwan were based on the existence of powerful developmentalist states in each. It explores the origins of such states and their dynamics and connects the form of autonomy they enjoy within their countries to the policies they pursue.

Table of Content

Preface and Acknowledgements List of Acronyms Newly Industrialising Countries and the State The Autonomy of Developmentalist States Mexico: From Revolution to ‘Perfect Dictatorship’ Mexico: Uncontrolled Mobilisation South Korea: Devastation and Development The South Korean ‘Miracle’ in Decline Taiwan: The Migrant State Taiwan: On the Edge of the Descent The Rise and Fall of the Midas States Notes Bibliography Index

About the author

JOHN MINNS teaches International Political Economy at the Australian National University, Australia. He has published on questions associated with the political economy of development, on the labour movement in developing countries and on the plight of refugees.