Political Change in Southeast Asia

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ID19904539
AuthorsJacques Bertrand (0000-0002-5008-9440, University of Toronto, corresponding author)
Year2013
Publication date2013-07-11
Open AccessYes
TypeBOOK
VenuePolitical Change in Southeast Asia (SOURCE_BOOK)
PublisherCambridge University Press (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1017/cbo9781139047135
OpenAlexW617806815
Open LibraryOL26138328M
ISBN9781139047135
LanguageEN
Citations received14
References cited84

Southeast Asia is a vast and complex region, comprising countries with remarkably diverse histories and cultures. Jacques Bertrand provides a fresh and highly original survey of politics and political change in this area of the world. Against the backdrop of rapid economic development and social transformation in several countries, he explores why some countries have adopted democratic institutions, while others have maintained stable authoritarian systems or accepted communist regimes. Bertrand presents a historically grounded account of capitalist countries and state-socialist countries, delving into the historical experience of individual countries, whilst simultaneously providing a comparative framework with which to draw parallels and foster a better understanding of the political and economic dynamics both within and between the countries. With powerful yet accessible analysis and detailed coverage, this book offers students and scholars a thorough and thought-provoking introduction to the political landscape of Southeast Asia

Authoritarianism · Communism · Democracy · Development economics · Economics · Economy · Ethnology · Parallels · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Southeast asia · Asian Studies and History · Socioeconomic Development in Asia · Southeast Asian Sociopolitical Studies · politics and government

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