"This book analyzes the political and economic reforms that resulted from the Asian financial crisis of 1997-1998, looking at how such reforms helped to prepare Asian countries for coping with the 2009 global recession. The historical background, social and political system, economic development, and foreign relations of each country are analyzed and compared against those of neighboring countries"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-204) and index.
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Contents
Thailand : democracy challenged -- Vietnam : still a long march ahead -- Cambodia : between powerful neighbors -- Laos : a country at the crossroads -- Myanmar : ASEAN's problem state -- Malaysia : politics of a plural society -- Singapore : city with a siege mentality -- Indonesia : a shallow-rooted democracy -- Brunei Darussalam : a classic rentier state -- The Philippines : people power fatigue -- Looking ahead to a more closely integrated region.