Bøger udgivet af Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
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533,95 kr. Lim Kim San's name is linked inextricably to Singapore's public housing. This biography draws on Lim's Oral History Interview, the Hansard, Lims speeches, and newspaper clippings, in addition to fresh interviews conducted with other Singapore leaders who had worked with Lim. The result is a composite picture of a great Singapore leader.
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- 533,95 kr.
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- The Unexpected Nation
761,95 kr. In 2015, Singapore celebrates its 50th anniversary of independence. This book covers the complex historical forces and circumstances that shaped this nation. It tells of Britain's imperial visions and schemes, and of how their failure cast a shadow on the story of Singapore's incorporation into the Federation of Malaysia and expulsion from it.
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- 761,95 kr.
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628,95 kr. This book presents a detailed account of the development of strong and substantive economic relations that existed between Singapore and China since the time when the two countries established diplomatic ties in October 1990. The chapters provide a comprehensive discussion of the main areas of cooperation, such as the institutional framework for pursuing economic links, the Suzhou Industrial Park, the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City, investments, trade, finance, tourism and education. The economic opportunities and challenges in these economic sectors in the two countries are examined in the context of the profound political and social changes taking place in mainland China and the globalization of the world economy. The book will be invaluable to policy-makers, academics and students specializing in Chinese studies, as well as businessmen and the general public interested in seeking a greater understanding of the complex economic relations between the two nations.
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- 628,95 kr.
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233,95 kr. Presents a discussion that illuminates the provisions of the ASEAN Charter and its strengths and weaknesses.
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- 233,95 kr.
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718,95 kr. When Singapore became a sovereign state in 1965, the fledgling nation faced very similar problems as most other developing countries. In a scant four decades, it has become the 6th wealthiest country in the world in terms of per capita GDP. This book is a suitable read for those interested in environment-development issues.
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- 718,95 kr.
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123,95 kr. Sets down the basic facts about the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. This booklet provides facts on ASEAN's establishment, membership, financing and decision-making. It explains what ASEAN is doing to integrate the regional economy and promote regional cooperation on the environment, poverty reduction, and natural disasters.
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- 123,95 kr.
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- The Building of an ASEAN Economic Community
583,95 kr. Against the backdrop of significant developments in regional economic cooperation and integration, this book presents some of the key challenges facing ASEAN as it embarks on an ambitious project to establish an ASEAN Economic Community by 2015.
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- 583,95 kr.
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593,95 kr. This study examines international migration in the context of an integrated world economy. Specifically, it looks at the history of migration in modern Southeast Asia; investments, remittances and welfare; the vulnerability of workers; national migration policies; and the problem of irregular migrants.
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- 593,95 kr.
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- Eastern Indonesian Women on the Move
533,95 kr. Dealing with the debates on gender, subjectivity, and the local specificity, this book aims to contribute to an understanding of women's mobility and spatial relations in Eastern Indonesia. It is suitable for scholars of geography, migration, gender and microeconomics as well as for general readers.
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- 533,95 kr.
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- Emerging Policy and Governance Issues in Southeast Asia
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- 463,95 kr.
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- The Political Economy of a Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific
458,95 kr. Assesses the political feasibility of the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP) proposal and looks at alternative modalities for achieving free trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific. This report includes trade policy perspectives from the three largest economies of the region: the United States, China, and Japan.
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- 458,95 kr.
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- A Reassessment
213,95 kr. Traces a pattern of marked decline, demobilization, and disentanglement from state power for Islamist forces in Southeast Asia. This study provides a different explanation for the "Islamist threat" in Southeast Asia, and also suggests different policy implications from those offered by specialists on terrorism working on the region.
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- 213,95 kr.
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- The Legacy of Subhas Chandra Bose in Southeast Asia
463,95 kr. Subhas Chandra Bose is household name in India. He is remembered in Southeast Asia as well. However, while his contributions to India's independence movement have been recorded exhaustively, less is known about the legacy that he left behind in Southeast Asia. This book seeks to fill that gap in the international understanding of a great Indian nationalist and pan-Asianist.
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- 463,95 kr.
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- 574,95 kr.
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468,95 - 633,95 kr. Presents an analysis of population trends and patterns in Singapore. This book includes chapters devoted to population growth and distribution, changing population structure, mortality trends and differentials, marriage trends and patterns, divorce trends and patterns, family planning, and abortion and sterilization.
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- 468,95 kr.
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533,95 kr. Democratization in Indonesia has altered the political decision-making processes in many ways. It has also brought about tremendous change to the role of the Indonesian parliament in the country's political system. This book analyses the parliament's contribution towards the process of democratization.
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- 533,95 kr.
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- Tun Dr Ismail and His Time
533,95 kr. A biography of Malaysia's powerful Home Affairs Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Tun Dr Ismail Abdul Rahman, who passed away of a heart attack on 2 August 1973. It is based on his private papers and on numerous interviews with his relatives and with people who knew him well, including Ghafar Baba, Musa Hitam, Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah, and others.
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- 533,95 kr.
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- China, Singapore and India
538,95 kr. Geography has moulded Singapore's self-definition, much as it has shaped the contours of the rest of Southeast Asia, a region that lies south of China and east of India. This book combines diplomatic history and international relations theory to show how Singapore is facilitating China's and India's engagement of Southeast Asia.
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- 538,95 kr.
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463,95 kr. Focuses on constitutional reform in Indonesia (1999-2002) from the perspective of shari'a. This book poses the crucial question implicit in the amendments to the 1945 Constitution: can shari'a and democratic constitutionalism be fused without compromising on human rights, the rule of law, and religious liberty?
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- 463,95 kr.
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- The Political Economy of Industrialization by Tin Maung Maung Than
718,95 kr. Focuses on the state's efforts to industrialize Myanmar. Examining developments during the 1948-88 period, this study situates the Myanmar case within the developmental state paradigm, whereby a critique of the investment-driven-pathway of Myanmar's political economy under socialist ethos is provided.
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- 718,95 kr.
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- Towards Security Convergence
533,95 kr. Examines the areas of comprehensive security and the growing understanding between India and Southeast Asia where there is less divergence and greater convergence. The author argues that India-Southeast Asia security convergence is not and should not be aimed at any particular country.
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588,95 kr. Any analysis of Vietnam's state-society relations needs to recognize both elements of dominance and accommodation, and specify the context in which either or both are seen. To demonstrate how state-disaggregation can make our view more nuanced, this book analyses state-society interaction at the ward level of Hanoi, an urban local authority.
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- 588,95 kr.
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- Singapore Business in China
458,95 kr. Provides an insightful and objective analysis on how to be successful in China, especially for Singapore businessmen. The authors have distilled several important lessons that have become apparent for business success in China.
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- 458,95 kr.
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- 493,95 kr.
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- A Biography of S. Rajaratnam
723,95 kr. Provides a comprehensive portrayal of S. Rajaratnam - one of Singapore's outstanding leaders who played a crucial part in the momentous and crisis-ridden transition to independence.
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- 723,95 kr.
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588,95 kr. Provides a comparative sketch of regionalism in South and Southeast Asia. This book argues that regionalism is here to stay and both imitation and innovation are the preferred strategies for sustaining the process. It points out that economic integration requires certain prior conditions to be fulfilled.
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- 588,95 kr.
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- Nation, Culture and Identity in Singapore
588,95 kr. Investigates the Singapore Government's approach to the construction of national identity. This book focuses on the global/national nexus: the tensions between the necessity to embrace the global to ensure economic survival, yet needing a committed population to support the perpetuation of the nation-state and its economic success.
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- 588,95 kr.
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- Insights from the Former ASEAN Secretary-general
678,95 kr. Talking about ASEAN, this volume reappraises the organization from the inside, through controversial or perplexing issues such as the ""ASEAN Way"", the accession of the new members, including Myanmar, the principle of ""non-interference"", regional security, regional economic integration, the haze and SARS, and ASEAN's future.
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- 678,95 kr.
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468,95 kr. Provides evidence and insight into key elements of what is required to achieve sustainability by framing important policy questions and illustrating the consequences of policy alternatives in systems with complex interactions.
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- 468,95 kr.