Politics in Contemporary Southeast Asia - 9781138889446

Taylor & Francis

Politics in Contemporary Southeast AsiaAuthority, Democracy and Political Change\nAuthor(s): Damien Kingsbury\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138889446, 978-1138889446\nSynopsis\nThe countries of Southeast Asia continue to change, evolve and chart courses that sometimes leave outside observers puzzled. Politics in Contemporary Southeast Asia thoroughly assesses the political challenges and changes faced by the countries of Southeast Asia in the 21st century. Focusing on political processes throughout, Kingsbury introduces readers to the challenges of representation and accountability of the regional governments, degrees of good governance and transparency, and the role of elites and militaries in shaping or determining political outcomes. \n\nThis book provides: \n\nA comprehensive, but accessible, introduction to political change and processes in Southeast Asia. \nAnalytic criteria for assessment of case studi.