Military Professionalism in Asia - Conceptual and Empirical Perspectives

This authoritative book explores the influential but controversial concept of military professionalism and its role in civil-military relations. Focusing on the evolution of military professionalism in ten key Asian countries, the authors investigate its conception, practice, and consequences. Combining the expertise of military officers and scholars from the region, the study argues that 'old professionalism' is on the rise in Asia as the role of coercion in governance has been reduced and the distribution of power has shifted away from the military in favor of political and civil society.

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Edited by Muthiah Alagappa - Contributions by Samina Ahmed; Muthiah Alagappa; Surachart Bamrungsuk; Dipankar Banerjee; J Kristiadi; Min Yong Lee; Sun Chin-ming; Tin Maung Maung Than; Carlyle A. Thayer; Noboru Yamaguchi and You Ji

Summary

Combining the expertise of military officers and scholars from the region, this volume provides definitive case studies of the military in India, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, China, Vietnam, Pakistan and Burma.

Product details

• Authors: Muthiah Alagappa
• Assisted by: Muthiah Alagappa (Editor), Alagappa Muthiah (Editor)
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 04.03.2002
• EAN: 9780866381987
• ISBN: 978-0-86638-198-7
• Dimensions: 156 mm x 234 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 426 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Asia, HISTORY / Military / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, Regional Studies, Regional / International studies, Military life & institutions, Military institutions