Monarchy in South East Asia

The Faces of Tradition in Transition

AvRoger Kershaw

Häftad, Engelska, 2000

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This title is the first study to relate the history and contemporary role of the South East Asian monarchy to the politics of the region today. Comprehensive & up-to-date, Monarchy in South East Asia features an historical and political overview of*Cambodia*Thailand*Malaysia*Brunei*Indonesia*Laos*as well as the region in general.The excellent coverage of this fascinating subject should be of interest to general reader as well as to specialists focusing on region.

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Utgivningsdatum:2000-11-23
Mått:156 x 234 x 16 mm
Vikt:560 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Politics in Asia
Antal sidor:292
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9780415243483

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Roger Kershaw’s association with South-East Asia began in 1962, teaching in Malaya. After graduate studies in London at SOAS, he became a lecturer in South-East Asian Studies in two British universities – Hull and Kent – followed by ten years in Brunei. He is now an independent writer and has written extensively on South-East Asian societies.

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PART I Opening thoughts 1 Introduction PART II Modern history 2 The colonial era: varieties of Indirect Rule 3 On the threshold of the present: post-war developments 4 Indonesia: the exception that proves the rule? PART III The latest phase 5 Laos: bowing off the stage of history 6 Cambodia: the King with nine lives 7 Malaysia: monarchy overawed 8 Brunei: perks and perils of absolute rule 9 Thailand: a King for all seasons PART IV Closing thoughts 10 Monarchy and democracy PART V Steps retraced 111 Further glimpses of the deeper past