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The Transformation of Southeast Asia: International Perspectives on Decolonization |
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Marc Frey, Ronald W. Pruessen & Tan Tai Yong (eds) |
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Decolonization is an important part of Southeast Asia's history. An understanding of the evolutionary patterns of Europe's and Japan's empires in Southeast Asia from the late 19th century through World War II provides important insights into the specific events of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. In turn, the political, economic and cultural currents of the "post-colonial" era--including Southeast Asia's gradual adjustment to globalizing forces--enhances our understanding of the dynamics of the multi-faceted decolinization as simply a transfer of power. Instead, the chapters emphasize the process, rather than events, to provide a framework for discussion.
The authors look at the impact of decolonization and the struggle of the new nation states with issues such as economic development, cultural development, nation building, ideology, race and modernization. The editors have brought together European, American and Asian scholars to share different perspectives and insights on decolonization and Southeast Asia's development in the post-colonial era.
«As we move further and further away from the European imperial age, the historical significance of colonism and decolonization seems to grow. Here is a volume of strong essays that investigate the ending of European rule across Southeast Asia--comparing the experience of one society with another, and showing how the constitutional and economic configuration of the region has been shaped by the colonial experience. This view is stated eloquently that to understand Southeast Asia today we must recognize that the process of decolonization is still under way.»
Anthony Milner, Australian National University
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publication year: 2004
372 pages
ISBN: 9971-69-293-7 Paperback US$28.00 S$49.00
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