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McCord, William Maxwell was born on October 24, 1930 in St. Louis. Son of Don Chylo and Elinor (Maxwell) McCord.
( This book is a bold affirmation of the Asian "miracle"...)
This book is a bold affirmation of the Asian "miracle" of development, an explanation of the reasons for its success, and a review of its implications. As McCord reminds us, understanding why and how these nations have propelled themselves so far, so fast, is a key to anticipating the destiny of much of the rest of the world. Despite their interest, analysts have been confounded in attempts to explain Asian development-without resources and colonies, without internal violence, and broadly distributing wealth as they have grown. Existing theories of development offer little guidance. Even explanations that look to the special circumstances of Asian countries have their weaknesses. McCord considers some of these ideas, so as to draw from them common themes. These so-called explanations have ranged from the "culture" argument, which he generally discounts, to the more persuasive arguments positing that Asian social structures have enabled them to avoid some of the problems in the West, while wise political policies have fueled economic development Reviewing all of these explanations, McCord identifies a common group of socioeconomic values and policies shared by most of these nations. And these, he shows, tell us much. The Dawn of the Pacific Century convincingly makes the case for a genuinely Asian model of development-one that must be understood, on its own terms, without reference to either Adam Smith or Karl Marx. McCord's is an optimistic vision. He acknowledges some very real perils that may lay ahead for these nations, but believes they will be overcome. On the critical question of whether the Asian model is applicable to other parts of the developing world McCord answers "Yes, if...", and outlines what non-Asian nations must do to achieve their own successes. Engagingly written, displaying a commanding knowledge of a broad range of literature, and informed by deep personal experience in Asia and other parts of the world, The Dawn of the Pacific Century challenges conventional thinking. It should find a broad professional social science readership. In addition, those general readers who wish to learn from and understand the Asian challenge will find this book a good beginning.
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(The perennial quest for a better society has, all too oft...)
The perennial quest for a better society has, all too often, ended in disappointment, enforced conformity and even terror, yet at other times utopian vision has created a good place in which to live. Sociologist William McCord traces the realities of utopian ventures: those that have already changed the world and offer the promise or peril of future influence. He examines such utopias as those created by the kibbutzniks of Israel and the flower children of California; religious communities founded by the Franciscans and Gandhi's descendants in India; socialist societies that have tried to live out Marxist myths; the welfare state in Denmark and capitalist "paradises" in Confucian Singapore. The author also recounts the progress and the price of such ventures.
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McCord, William Maxwell was born on October 24, 1930 in St. Louis. Son of Don Chylo and Elinor (Maxwell) McCord.
Bachelor, Stanford University, 1952; Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1955.
Instructor social psychology Harvard University, 1955-1958. From assistant to associate professor sociology Stanford University, 1958-1965, assistant dean School of Science and Humanities, 1958-1961. Lena Gohlman Fox professor sociology Rice University, 1965-1968.
Professor sociology Syracuse University, 1968-1971. Professor, chairman department sociology City University of New York, 1971-1992. Distinguished lecturer Polish Academy of Sciences, 1961.
Visiting professor American University in Cairo, 1964, National University Singapore, 1984-1985. Fulbright professor Trinity College, Dublin, 1977-1978. Visiting fellow Clare Hall, Cambridge, 1985-1986, life member 1986-1992.
Resident scholar Bellagio Center, 1986.
(The perennial quest for a better society has, all too oft...)
( This book is a bold affirmation of the Asian "miracle"...)
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Member President's Committee on Violence, 1965. Board directors Palo Alto chapter National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 1960-1965, Palo Alto Family Service Society, 1960-1962, Salvation Army, San Francisco, 1961, Houston Child Guidance Clinic, 1966-1968, Brooklyn School, 1974-1978, Singapore American School, 1984-1985. Member New York Democratic Committee, 1978-1989, Rockland (New York ) Crime Commission, 1982-1989, Connecticut Democratic Committee, 1990-1992.
Co-founder Rockland chapter Amnesty International, 1987. Clerk Connecticut meeting Society of Friends, 1992. Fellow American Sociological Association.
Member International Sociological Association, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Arline Fujii, May 8, 1971. Children: Geoffrey, Robert, Maxwell, William, Elinor Mary.