| South-East Asia: A Political Profile Contributor(s): Kingsbury, Damien (Author) |
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ISBN: 0195517571 ISBN-13: 9780195517576 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $52.25 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2005 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Comparative Politics - Political Science | Political Process - General |
| Dewey: 320.959 |
| LCCN: 2006273482 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.74" W x 9.68" (1.80 lbs) 464 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |