DONALD KIRK has been a correspondent in Asia since 1965, in places ranging from Vietnam to China, Japan and Korea, to Indonesia and the Philippines. He has written books on Vietnam and Korea and continues to serve as a freelance journalist. He lives in Washington, DC.

"This is an informed survey of a political system which resolutely resists reform... An engrossing read." - Asiaweek

• Preface Worlds Apart Rivers of Mud Scandal of Angeles Looting to Booming Free Port or Hacienda? 'Priestly Defender' Rebels Divided Ten Years On Their Own Worst Enemy New Frontiers Select Bibliography Index

DONALD KIRK has been a correspondent in Asia since 1965, in places ranging from Vietnam to China, Japan and Korea, to Indonesia and the Philippines. He has written books on Vietnam and Korea and continues to serve as a freelance journalist. He lives in Washington, DC.

"This is an informed survey of a political system which resolutely resists reform... An engrossing read." - Asiaweek

• Preface Worlds Apart Rivers of Mud Scandal of Angeles Looting to Booming Free Port or Hacienda? 'Priestly Defender' Rebels Divided Ten Years On Their Own Worst Enemy New Frontiers Select Bibliography Index