Southeast Asia transformed : a geography of change

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Southeast Asia transformed : a geography of change

edited by Chia Lin Sien

Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, 2003

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  • : hard cover

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Maps on lining papers

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Southeast Asia, with a total population of 520 million, remains a region characterized by fragmentation, diversity and considerable internal conflict despite the unifying influence of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), formed nearly 35 years ago. In the new millenium, it has lost the distinction of being the world's fastest growing group of economies since the 1997 financial crisis. While it has benefited from the winds of globalization, it has now to cope with the painful adjustments to problems that stem from the inadequacies of good governance and structural changes. This volume brings together the combined insights by specialists who have worked and lived in the region. The theme of the book is change and transformation. The authors identify the trends and forces that propel the region along, and then bring in discussions on key issues. In some cases, they offer their views on the future of the region and recommendations for solutions. The intention of the book is to offer a scholarly review of the region's development over the past half century and to provide a firm basis for forecasting its further evolution in the new millennium.

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  • NCID
    BA62714462
  • ISBN
    • 9812301178
    • 9812301194
  • Country Code
    si
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Singapore
  • Pages/Volumes
    xxiv, 452 p.
  • Size
    23 cm
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