"A superb survey describing political developments in Southeast Asia and explaining the historical and cultural underpinnings that have contributed to these developments...a must read for students and professionals who aspire to better understand Southeast Asia's significance in a new international era." John J. Brandon, The Asia Foundation, USA
"Authoritative, engaging, and rigorously comparative, this comprehensive text enables college students and general readers to gain a strong grasp of the political diversity, economic differences, and social complexity of the eleven countries of Southeast Asia." Pek Koon Heng, American University School of International Service, USA
"Exploring the
current impact of transnational terrorism, globalization, economic volatility, and the region's relations with great powers, this volume is an excellent choice for students, business people, and policymakers."
- Sheldon Simon, Arizona State University, USA
"A comprehensive and accessible introduction to the region for undergraduates. With clear coverage of politics, recent history, social institutions, and economic development, the text serves as a valuable complement to virtually any course on contemporary Asia.
- Steven Jug, Baylor University, USA
"There is no better basic work to introduce the region." -
Journal of Asian Business"One of the few broad, timely surveys of Southeast Asia now available, and it contains much historical and cultural perspective." -
Foreign Affairs"Southeast Asia can seem overwhelming to integrate into a course, given its eleven countries and considerable cultural diversity. Robert Dayley's
Southeast Asia in the New International Era steps in to save the day [...] The book as a whole is highly readable, informative, and suitable for scholars looking to refresh, as well as those new to the study of Southeast Asia." - Margaret B. Bodemer, California Polytechnic State University, USA
