The political economy of South-East Asia : an introduction

This study examines the political foundations and implications of the industrial and economic transformation of south east Asia in the last 20 years. Discusses changing political alignments and social organisation, and identifies central theoretical issues, focusing on Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam. Includes a bibliography and an index. A hardback edition is also available. The contributors are academics in fields such as politics and economics. Rodan is a senior research fellow and Robinson is director of the Asia Research Centre at Murdoch University and Hewison is professor of Asian languages and societies at the University of New England. Politics And Markets In Indonesia's Post-oil Era / Richard Robison -- Pressure On Policy In The Philippines / Jane Hutchison -- Thailand: Capitalist Development And The State / Kevin Hewison -- Class, Ethnicity And Economic Development In Malaysia / Rajah Rasiah -- Singapore: Economic Diversification And Social Divisions / Gary Rodan -- Vietnam: The Transition From Central Planning / Melanie Beresford -- Labour And Industrial Restructuring In South-east Asia / Frederic Deyo -- South-east Asia And The Political Economy Of Apec / Andrew Macintyre -- Trans-state Developments In South-east Asia: Subregional Growth Zones / James Parsonage. Edited By Garry Rodan, Kevin Hewison, Richard Robison. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.

Southeast Asia has undergone a remarkable industrial and economic transformation in the last two decades. This book examines the political economy of contemporary development in the region, discussing the changing political alignments and patterns of social organization. Chapters covering labor in Southeast Asia, regional economic institution-building, and the emergence of sub-regional economic growth zones complement six country studies, including Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Readable and provocative, the book identifies the central theoretical issues at stake in the debate over economic development.

Southeast Asia has undergone a remarkable economic transformation in the last two decades. This book explains these changes, and examines the political foundations and implications of the changes, discussing the changing political alignments and struggles taking place. Also available in paperback: ISBN 019553736X, $39.95. This volume examines the political economy of contemporary development in Southeast Asia.