This unit outlines economic and social transformations in Asia and analyses the prospects for continued economic growth in the region. It explores the rise of Japan, other East Asian countries including Southeast Asia and India, and identifies the general issues common to all the industrialising economies. It analyses the role and interaction of the state and the market in economic development and examines the historical and economic forces that led these countries to adopt market-oriented reforms. It provides a detailed study of industrialisation strategies, manufacturing labour systems, and women workers. The unit also reviews the environmental impacts of industrialisation in Asia.