South-East Asia: A Political Profile / Edition 2

by Damien Kingsbury

Overview

South-East Asia: A Political Profile is an ideal introduction to the politics of South-East Asia. It introduces the key themes and issues that influence politics in the region, also examining differences and trends. The text looks at methods of achieving power and styles of government and the effect of modernization. It investigates the relationship between authority and legitimacy, and civil and political rights. Other topics include economic development, security issues, terrorism, nationalism, and communism.

The text then examines each country individually, revealing how its politics are shaped by local conditions, history, and influences, and identifies its key political procedures and institutions. It provides an excellent background to the political systems and processes in the region and a highly useful overview of each individual country.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780195517576
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	11/17/2005
Edition description:	REV
Pages:	464
Product dimensions:	9.68(w) x 6.74(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Damien Kingsbury is Senior Lecturer in International Development at Deakin University, Victoria where he focuses on political development in South East Asia generally and Indonesia in particular.

Table of Contents

IntroductionPart I1. Constructing the Modern State2. Authority and Legitimacy3. Economic and Political Development4. Security IssuesPart II5. Burma: The Garrison State6. Thailand: The Survivor Mandala7. Laos: The Land in Between8. Cambodia: "The Dancing Country"9. Vietnam: The Little DragonPart III10. Malaysia: Inclusion and Exclusion11. Brunei: Floating on Oil12. Phillipines: Oligarchic Democracy13. Singapore: The Corporate State14. Indonesia: Diversity in Unity15. East Timor: The Difficult Birth of a New StateConclusionBibliographyIndex