Chapter 7: East Asia's Experience.

Chapter 7 of the book "Cultures Merging: A Historical and Economic Critique of Culture," by Eric L. Jones is presented. It explores the rise of East Asia that is considered a technological catch-up and remarkable in its own right. It identifies factors significant to the rise, such as the transformation of the society and the alteration of authoritarian regimes. The chapter also discusses the impact of values and customs to the economic success of the region.