Drawing on fieldwork and analysis by an international team of specialists, this book covers all aspects of contemporary Vietnam including recent history, the political economy, the reform process, education, health, labour market, foreign direct investment and foreign policy. It is a uniquely comprehensive overview of this fascinating and rapidly changing country, dealing with the politics, economics and society of Vietnam from the Doi Moi reforms of market socialism in 1986 to 2003.
Drawing on fieldwork and analysis by an international team of specialists, this book covers all aspects of contemporary Vietnam including recent histo...
This book includes recent research to give an accurate and up-to date picture of the status of Thailand's economic recovery. Featuring distinguished contributors, including many from Thailand, it addresses the topical subject of recovery after the economic crisis of the mid nineties. Issues covered include the social consequences of the crisis; public sector reform for sustainable recovery; financial sector reform; agriculture; manufacturing; education; and the environment.
This book includes recent research to give an accurate and up-to date picture of the status of Thailand's economic recovery. Featuring distinguished c...
Written by an established expert on Thailand, this is one of the first books to fully investigate the Thai media s role during the Thaksin government s first term. Incorporating political economy and media theory, the book provides a unique insight into globalization in Southeast Asia, analyzing the role of communications and media in regional cultural politics.
Examining the period from the mid 1990s, Lewis makes a sustained comparison between Thailand and its neighbouring countries in relation to the media, business, politics and popular culture. Covering issues including...
Written by an established expert on Thailand, this is one of the first books to fully investigate the Thai media s role during the Thaksin governme...
The past fifteen years have seen Indonesia move away from authoritarianism to a thriving yet imperfect democracy. During this time, the archipelago attracted international attention as the most-populated Muslim-majority country in the world. As religious issues and actors have been increasingly taken into account in the analysis and conduct of international relations, particularly since the 9/11 events, Indonesia's leaders have adapted to this new context.
Taking a socio-historical perspective, this book examines the growing role of transnational Islamic Non-State Actors (NSAs) in...
The past fifteen years have seen Indonesia move away from authoritarianism to a thriving yet imperfect democracy. During this time, the archipelago...
