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A New History of Southeast Asia

M.C. Ricklefs Bruce Lockhart Albert Lau Maitrii Aung-Thwin

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English
Red Globe Press
19 November 2010
A new, comprehensive, one volume history of Southeast Asia that spans prehistory to the present. Ricklefs brings together colleagues at the National University of Singapore whose expertise covers the entire region, encompassing political, social, economic, religious and cultural history.

Opening with an account of the ethnic groups and initial cultural and social structures of Southeast Asia, the book moves through the early 'classical' states, the arrival of new global religions and the impact of non-indigenous actors. The history of early modern states and their colonial successors is followed by analysis of World War II across the region, Offering a definitive account of decolonisation and early post-colonial nation-building, the text then transports us to modern-day Southeast Asia, exploring its place in a world recovering from the financial crisis.

The distinguished author team provide an authoritative and accessible narrative, drawing upon the latest research and offering detailed guidance on further reading. A landmark contribution to the field, this is an essential text for scholars, students and anyone interested in Southeast Asia.

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Imprint:   Red Globe Press
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 234mm,  Width: 156mm,  Spine: 36mm
Weight:   1.276kg
ISBN:   9780230212138
ISBN 10:   0230212131
Pages:   544
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Replaced By:   9781137608666
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

M. C. RICKLEFS is Professor of History at the National University of Singapore. He is an historian of Indonesia. BRUCE LOCKHART is Associate Professor of History at National University of Singapore. ALBERT LAU is Associate Professor of History at National University of Singapore. PORTIA REYES is a Lecturer in the Department of History at the National University of Singapore. MAITRII AUNG-THWIN is Assistant Professor of Southeast Asian/Burmese History at the National University of Singapore.

Reviews for A New History of Southeast Asia

'A New History of Southeast Asia will perform a service for Southeast Asian studies no less seminal than that rendered by D.G.E. Hall's pioneering volume some 55 years ago. It will provide Southeast Asian Studies with a new intellectual agenda, a new set of research questions, and a new instrument with which to instruct and stimulate the next generation. Without doubt, the appearance of this history text is itself an historic achievement.' - Victor Lieberman, Professor of History, University of Michigan


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