This fully revised and updated edition of Donald E. Weatherbee's widely praised text offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to the international relations of contemporary Southeast Asia. The author analyzes the Southeast Asian states' efforts to adapt to a regional international environment that is characterized by the security demands of the war on terrorism; the economic demands of globalism; and the political demands of nontraditional issues such as democracy, human rights, the environment, and gender. These shifting dynamics take place in a broader framework of diminished U.S. power and enhanced Chinese influence that could well undermine Southeast Asia's autonomy. An invaluable guide to the region, this balanced and lucid work will be an essential text for courses on Southeast Asia and on the international relations of the Asia-Pacific.
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This book is an excellent addition to the existing literature on international relations in Southeast Asia. Unlike similar books, its approach is thematic and moves away from a traditionally historical approach. This book is highly recommended for those who want to gain a general understanding of events in Southeast Asia in the context of international relations. East Asia Integration Studies If you are looking for an excellent text on international relations in Southeast Asia from a realist perspective, this book is arguably the best. Weatherbee provides superb insights with strong empirical support that call into question the theoretical validity of liberal institutionalism, functionalism, social constructivism and environmentalism... I highly recommend the book to anyone interested in Southeast Asian politics. Pacific Affairs Donald Weatherbee, an eminent scholar on Southeast Asia, has updated his superb volume on the region's international relations. The book blends analysis from different fields to provide a comprehensive view of Southeast Asia's problems and prospects. His encyclopedic knowledge of the region and incisive approach combine to yield a vital resource for both generalists and specialists. -- David B. H. Denoon, New York University
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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
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Maße
Höhe: 238 mm
Breite: 161 mm
Dicke: 28 mm
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978-0-7425-5681-2 (9780742556812)
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Donald E. Weatherbee is Russell Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of South Carolina.
Chapter 1: Introduction: The What and Why of Southeast Asia Chapter 2: The International Actors in Southeast Asia Chapter 3: The Cold War in Southeast Asia Chapter 4: ASEAN and Regionalism in Southeast Asia Chapter 5: Conflict and Conflict Resolution in Southeast Asia Chapter 6: Transnational Violence and Crime in Southeast Asia Chapter 7: Southeast Asia in the Regional and International Economies Chapter 8: Human Security in Southeast Asia's International Relations Chapter 9: Environmental Issues in International Relations in Southeast Asia Chapter 10: Conclusion: Nation-States, ASEAN, and Autonomy
