Dictionary of the Modern Politics of South-East Asia (Routledge in Asia)

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-organized 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. This comprehensive Dictionary provides descriptive and analytical coverage of the turbulent political history and striking changes which have occurred both regionally and in key countries since the end of the Second World War. Substantially rewritten to take into account the dramatic political events and developments since 1995, the third edition of this acclaimed Dictionary will provide non-specialists and specialists alike with an essential resource on this constantly changing and volatile region.Including new entries, updated country profiles on Indonesia, Malaysia and Cambodia and a revised reading list, leading authority and commentator on this rapidly developing region Michael Leifer has brought this Dictionary fully up-to-date. Changes in government, the rise of new leaders and the knock-on effect on economy and society are covered including: the death of key figures such as Pol Pot and the rise of a new generation of leaders, dramatic changes of government in Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines and elections in Malaysia.Countries covered include Brunei, Burma (Myanmar),Cambodia (Kampuchea), Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.Key features include:• Individual entries provide detailed information and authoritative commentary on the central figures, political parties and organizations, political systems and structures, major events and key documents.• For each state covered, an extended narrative analyses its recent history and political and social development.• Extensive cross-referencing and a subject index lead the reader to the vital material.• Subject bibliographies refer researchers to source and secondary matter. 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-organized 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. 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. 1. Chest / Charles E. Putman -- 2. Cardiovascular /martin J. Lipton -- 3. Gastrointestinal / Richard M. Gore -- 4. Urinary / N. Reed Dunnick -- 5. Skeletal /donald Resnick -- 6. Neurological / Burton P. Drayer -- 7. Head And Neck / William Dillon -- 8. Breast /edward A. Sickles -- 9. Reproductive / Hedvig Hricak -- 10. Obstetrics / Peter W. Callen. Michael Leifer. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. This comprehensive dictionary provides descriptive and analytical coverage of the turbulent political history and striking changes which have occurred in South-East Asia since the end of 1945 to the present day. Substantially rewritten to take into account the dramatic political events and developments since 1995, this third edition is an essential resource on this constantly changing and volatile region Describes and analyzes the political and economic history of South East Asia since the end of the World War II. Over 400 alphabetically-organized entries cover Brunei, Burma (Myanma), Cambodia (Kampuchea), Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. This reference guide to post-war South-East Asian politics and international relations contains over 350 alphabetically-organized entries providing information, analysis and commentary on the complex and turbulent nature of the region since 1945. Profiles of the ten countries that comprise Southeast Asia, followed by 350 entries providing information on and analysis of important people, issues, events, and organizations in the region since the end of the Pacific War in 1945 This comprehensive dictionary provides descriptive and analytical coverage of the turbulent political history and striking changes which have occurred both regionally and in key countries since the end of 1945 to the present day. This work supplies comprehensive descriptive and analytical coverage of the political history of this important region since the end of the Second World War. Michael Leifer. Includes Bibliographical References (p. [261]-264) And Indexes.