Politics and society in Southeast Asia
By: Peter A. Poole.
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Jefferson, NC
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786445455
Subjects: Southeast Asia -- Politics and government -- 1945-; Southeast Asia -- Economic conditions -- 21st century; Southeast Asia -- Economic policy
Description: "This book analyzes the political and economic reforms that resulted from the Asian financial crisis of 1997-1998, looking at how such reforms helped to prepare Asian countries for coping with the 2009 global recession. The historical background, social and political system, economic development, and foreign relations of each country are analyzed and compared against those of neighboring countries"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Thailand : democracy challenged; title: Vietnam : still a long march ahead; title: Cambodia : between powerful neighbors; title: Laos : a country at the crossroads; title: Myanmar : ASEAN's problem state; title: Malaysia : politics of a plural society; title: Singapore : city with a siege mentality; title: Indonesia : a shallow-rooted democracy; title: Brunei Darussalam : a classic rentier state; title: The Philippines : people power fatigue; title: Prospects for Southeast Asia in a more integrated Asian region.