| Revolution, Reform and Regionalism in Southeast Asia: Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam Contributor(s): St John, Ronald Bruce (Author) |
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ISBN: 0415701848 ISBN-13: 9780415701846 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $204.25 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2005 Annotation: Geographically, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam are situated in the fastest growing region in the world, positioned alongside the dynamic economies of neighboring China and Thailand. "Revolution, Reform and Regionalism in Southeast Asia" compares the post-war political economies of these three countries in the context of their individual and collective impact on recent efforts at regional integration. Based on research carried out over three decades, St John highlights the different paths to reform taken by these countries and the effect this has had on regional plans for economic development. Through its comparative analysis of the reforms implemented by Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam over the last thirty years, the book draws attention to parallel themes of continuity and change. St John discusses how these countries have demonstrated related characteristics whilst at the same time making different modifications in order to exploit the strengths of their individual cultures. The book contributes to the contemporary debate over the role of democratic reform in promoting economic development and provides academics with a unique insight into the political economies of three countries at the heart of Southeast Asia. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Asia - Southeast Asia - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - General - Social Science | Regional Studies |
| Dewey: 959.051 |
| LCCN: 2005007846 |
| Series: Routledge Contemporary Southeast Asia (Numbered) |
| Physical Information: 0.83" H x 6.36" W x 9.42" (1.27 lbs) 300 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Based on research carried out over the three decades, this book compares the post-war political economies of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam in the context of their individual and collective impact on contemporary efforts at regional integration. The author highlights the different paths to reform taken by the three neighbours and the effect this has had on regional plans for economic development through the ASEAN and the Greater Mekong Subregion. Through its comparative analysis of the reforms implemented by Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam over the last thirty years, the book draws attention to parallel themes of continuity and change. The author discusses how the three states have demonstrated related characteristics whilst at the same time making different modifications in order to exploit the unique strengths of their individual cultures. Contributing to the contemporary debate over the role of democratic reform in promoting economic development, the book provides a detailed account of the political economies of three states at the heart of Southeast Asia. |