The Politics of Environment in Southeast Asia by Philip Hirsc... - 9780415172981

Taylor & Francis

Charts the emergence of the environment as an issue of public debate in the region of Southeast Asia. The volatile tensions between the winners and losers in this struggle for the environment will focus increased attention on the region. > \nThe Politics of Environment in Southeast Asia charts the emergence of the environment as an issue of public debate in the region. Through a series of case studies the authors explore the coalescence of social forces around environmental issues, the process of alliance formation, and the role of state institutions, media and NGOs in the complex political battles over resource allocation.\nThe volatile tensions between the winners and losers in this struggle for the environment will make Southeast Asia a focus of increased attention. > 1 Introduction: through the environmental looking glass: the politics of resources and resistance in Southeast Asia Part I Large dams, community and nation 2 Large dam victims and their defenders: the emergence.