In this study of the development of the Asian department store, economists, anthropologists, and historians examine the various aspects of retailing, business organization, networking, and consumerism
The Asia-Pacific region has not only the greatest concentration of population but is, arguably, the future economic centre of the world. Epidemiological transition in the region is occurring much fast
Chronic diseases—cardiovascular disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease and diabetes—are not only the principal cause of world-wide mortality but also are now responsible for a striking increase
