The Forests for the Palms: Essays on the Politics of Haze and the Environment in Southeast Asia
Helena Varkkey, author
Date of publication:
2021
Publisher:
ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute
Number of pages:
117
Code:
BM599
Soft Cover
ISBN: 9789814881869
Reviews
Tom Özden-Schilling, ScienceDirect, The forests for the palms: Essays on the politics of haze and the environment in Southeast Asia, Dec 2023
"The accessibility of the prose, the succinct organization of each essay, and the diversity of interlinked topics covered throughout the volume all make The Forests for the Palms an outstanding teaching resource for undergraduate courses on environmental conflicts, the politics of climate change, and science, technology, and society (STS)."
About the publication
Transboundary haze has been a recurring problem in the Southeast Asian region since at least 1982. Why does this toxic form of air pollution still persist? Helena Varkkey, a Malaysian political scientist, has been studying this multifaceted problem for more than fifteen years. This book provides an ideal collection for those who want a clear but concise introduction to this complex issue. Its commentaries explore how often sensitive matters of ASEAN diplomacy, national interest or political patronage continue to stand in the way of clear skies in the region.
Contents
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The Forests for the Palms: Essays on the Politics of Haze and the Environment in Southeast Asia
[Whole Publication, ISBN: 9789814881876], by Helena Varkkey, author -
Preliminary pages
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1. Introduction
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2. Setting the Scene
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3. The View from Indonesia
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4. Taking a Regional Perspective
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5. Global Politics of Palm Oil
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6. Conclusion
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Glossary
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Bibliography
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Index
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About the Author
