Government & Politics in Southeast Asia
Reviews
"For those wanting a basic political introduction to all of Southeast Asia, this is the best book available" (Asian Journal of Political Science).
"This book brings together eight other contributors to explore the institutional structures and problems of national politics in Southeast Asia. This is its goal and strength. This goal is vital because, at present, there exist only a handlful of single-voume collections on this dynamic topic" (Progress in Development Studies).
"It is a volume that would provide a solid introduction for a course on contemporary Southeast Asia. Additionally, as with all good introductory surveys of the region, it provides an orderly and accurate basis generating questions about alternative interpretations of Southeast Asian government and politics" (Australian Journal of International Affairs).
About the publication
Each country chapter provides a broad overview of the historical, social and economic setting. It then analyses in detail the political "institutions" of that country -- the constitution, head of state, executive (cabinet and both military and civilian bureaucracies), the legislature, elections, the judiciary, political parties, ideology, civil society and human rights. Finally, it examines major traditional concerns of political scientists -- who rules, who benefits, and the extent of legitimacy -- before addressing the more modern preoccupation with governance.
Co-publication: ISEAS / ZED
Institute of Southeast Asian Studies / ZED Books
Contents
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Government and Politics in Southeast Asia
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Preliminary pages, List of Contributors, Preface
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Introduction
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1. Brunei: Malay, Monarchical, Micro-state, by Roger Kershaw, author
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2. Cambodia: After the Killing Fields, by Sorpong Peou, author
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3. Indonesia: Transforming the Leviathan, by Anthony L Smith, author
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4. Laos: Timid Transition, by Nick J Freeman, author
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5. Malaysia: Developmental State Challenged, by John Funston, author
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6. Myanmar: Military in Charge, by Tin Maung Maung Than, author
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7. Philippines: Counting People Power, by Joaquin L Gonzalez III, author
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8. Singapore: Meritocratic City-State, by Jon S T Quah, author
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9. Thailand: Reform Politics, by John Funston, author
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10. Vietnam: Doi Moi Difficulties, by Thaveeporn Vasavakul, author
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Conclusion
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Index
