The third edition of Re Orient: Change in Asian Societies provides up-to-date information on the important issues and trends in this dynamic region. It analyses them without resorting to oversimplifications or stereotypes, doing justice to the rich variety of the cultural traditions and historical experience within the region. The discussion is clear, direct and free of jargon, and all subjects…
The demise of America's Cold War-era foreign policy, has transformed Southeast Asia's relationship with the United States. No longer seen in the political context of communist containment, the countries of Southeast Asia - Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and Vietnam - are becoming increasingly powerful players in the world economy. Their unparalleled economic growth w…