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July 30, 1996 0415138213 978-0415138215 2
The Dictionary of the Modern Politics of South-East Asia provides comprehensive coverage of the political history of this important region since the end of the Second World War.
Over 400 alphabetically-organised entries cover Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia (Kampuchia), Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Individual entries provide detailed information and authoritative commentary for the central figures, political parties and organizations, political systems and structures, major events, and key documents, including constitutions and treaties, of the region, as well as clarifying the terminology - acronyms, abbreviations and non-English terms - in use. Additionally, for each state covered, an extended narrative analyses its recent history and political and social development.
Extensive cross-referencing and a subject index assist the reader to the required material and subject bibliographies refer the researcher to source and secondary matter.
The Dictionary will be of wide general use in the fields of politics, modern history, economics, international relations, strategic studies, political geography, area studies and development.

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A London School of Economics professor offers an overview of an area whose economic might is rapidly expanding.
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"A very worthwhile exercise, readable, succinct, and above all, useful." -- International Herald Tribune

"Michael Leifer has done a service for all readers with an interest in the region." -- Times Literary Supplement

"One of the doyens of South-East Asian studies, Leifer provides a lucid and balanced account of the region's politics." -- Far Eastern Economic Review

Product Details

  • Paperback: 304 pages
  • Publisher: Routledge; 2 edition (July 30, 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0415138213
  • ISBN-13: 978-0415138215
  • Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.9 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,432,349 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: Dictionary of the Modern Politics of South-East Asia (Routledge in Asia) (Paperback)
Michael Leifer's Dictionary of the Modern Politics of South-East Asia is one of those reference books treasured by those with a broad professional interest in the subject. It's concise, accurate, nicely cross-referenced and has a useful further reading list.

All of which make it an even greater disappointment that Leifer and his publisher have not seen fit to publish a revised edition to encompass developments post-July 1997

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First Sentence:
The Sultanate of Brunei or Brunei Darussalam (Abode of Peace), which is located on the northern coast of Borneo, is the only ruling monarchy in South-East Asia. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
linked straits, investment embargo, political birthright, sixth national congress, seventh national congress, national united front, political format, elective seats, wider federation, insurgent challenge, electoral vehicle, electoral reverse, migrant origin, defence cooperation, military disengagement, armed forces commander, abortive coup, defence arrangements, transitional authority, thirteen provinces
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, Khmer Rouge, United Nations, President Suharto, Vietnam War, South-East Asia, Barisan Nasional, Pacific War, Geneva Agreements, Phnom Penh, Viet Minh, Aung San, Mahathir Mohamad, Prince Sihanouk, Indochina Wars, Lee Kuan Yew, People's Republic of China, Fidel Ramos, Kuala Lumpur, Pathet Lao, Democratic Kampuchea, Guided Democracy, People's Action Party, Pol Pot, South China Sea
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