Dictionary of the Modern Politics of Southeast Asia - Hardcover

Leifer, Michael

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0415238757 ISBN 13: 9780415238755

Publisher: Routledge, 2000

Synopsis

This comprehensive Dictionary provides descriptive and analytical coverage of the turbulent political history and striking changes which have occurred both regionally and in key countries since the end of the Second World War. Substantially rewritten to take into account the dramatic political events and developments since 1995, the third edition of this acclaimed Dictionary will provide non-specialists and specialists alike with an essential resource on this constantly changing and volatile region.
Including new entries, updated country profiles on Indonesia, Malaysia and Cambodia and a revised reading list, leading authority and commentator on this rapidly developing region Michael Leifer has brought this Dictionary fully up-to-date. Changes in government, the rise of new leaders and the knock-on effect on economy and society are covered including: the death of key figures such as Pol Pot and the rise of a new generation of leaders, dramatic changes of government in Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines and elections in Malaysia.
Countries covered include Brunei, Burma (Myanmar),Cambodia (Kampuchea), Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.
Key features include:
* Individual entries provide detailed information and authoritative commentary on the central figures, political parties and organizations, political systems and structures, major events and key documents.
* For each state covered, an extended narrative analyses its recent history and political and social development.
* Extensive cross-referencing and a subject index lead the reader to the vital material.
* Subject bibliographies refer researchers to source and secondary matter.

About this title

About the Author:

Michael Leifer is Professor of International Relations at the London School of Economic and Political Science where he is also chairman of the Management Committee of a new research Centre for the Study of Asian Economy, Politics and Society. He has engaged in research and travelled extensively within South-East Asia for over three decades. His publications include Indonesia's Foreign Policy (Allen & Unwin, 1983) and ASEAN and the Security of South-East Asia (Routledge, 1989).

Review:

"A good source for quick reference to a wide range of political topics relating to the countries of South-East Asia up to 2001.."
-American Reference Books Annual 2003

About this edition

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0415238757
• ISBN 13: 9780415238755
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 328