Political and Economic Dictionary of South-East Asia

This dictionary provides definitions and explanations of economic and political terms and references relating to South-East Asia. The book contains entries covering various areas and issues, such as the recent history and economy of each country in the region, ethnic groups, political parties and party leaders, politicians, conflicts, regions, border disputes, key businesses and stock markets. Each entry provides a clear and concise explanation or definition of the term or name to which it refers.
Key features:
* Provides an essential overview of a region for which information is often hard to locate
* Entries are cross-referenced for ease of use.
Countries included are:
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Leste and Viet Nam.
Entries in this title include:
Aid, ASEAN, APEC, Commodities, Conflicts, Globalization, Islam, Migration and Multinationals.

About the author

Andrew T.H. Tan

Summary

A definitive guide to the politics and economics of this complex and increasingly important region.

Product details

• Authors: Andrew Tan, Andrew T. H. Tan, Andrew T.H. Tan, Tan Andrew T H
• Assisted by: Andrew T. H. Tan (Editor), Andrew T.H. Tan (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 25.11.2004
• EAN: 9781857432268
• ISBN: 978-1-85743-226-8
• No. of pages: 342
• Series: Political and Economic Dictionary Series
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Economics, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / Asian, South East Asia, Politics & government, Regional Studies, Politics and government, Regional / International studies