CAPITALISM IN EAST ASIA

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A-Level A2 SOCIOLOGY (Beliefs in society: Religion in a global context) Flashcards on CAPITALISM IN EAST ASIA , created by ashiana121 on 11/01/2016.
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Give examples of which countries are so-called "East Asian tiger economies" South Korea Singapore Taiwan
What have these countries successfully done? Industrialised
They have also become significant players in the _____ _______ Global economy
Which country in Asia has recently become a major global industrial power? China
The success of capitalism in East Asia has led some sociologists to argue that religion has played a role similar to the one __________ played in the development of capitalism in the 16th and 17th century Europe Calvinism
Who describes the spirit of capitalism among Chinese entrepreneurs? Redding (1990)
What is confucianism? A traditional Chinese belief system
Redding argues that the Chinese entrepreneurs 'post-Confucian values encourage... Hard work Self-discipline Frugality A commitment to education and self improvement
What is frugality? The quality of being economical with money or food
What does this lead to? Economic productivity and the acculturation of capital
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