1st Edition
A Political and Economic Dictionary of South-East Asia
Edited By Andrew T.H. Tan
Copyright 2004
342 Pages
by
Routledge
This Dictionary provides definitions and explanations of economic and political terms and references relating to southeast Asia. The book contains entries covering various areas and issues, such as the recent history and economy of each country in the region, ethnic groups, political parties and party leaders, politicians, conflicts, regions, border disputes, key businesses and stock markets.... Read more
Foreword, The Author; International Telephone Codes; Abbreviations; The Dictionary A-Z; Bibliography
Biography
Andrew T H Tan is internationally renowned as a commentator, analyst and speaker on South-East Asian political and security issues. He holds degrees from Singapore, Cambridge and Sydney and has been a prolific academic writer on South-East Asia, on topics such as terrorism, armed rebellions, interstate tensions, non-traditional security issues and force modernization. Born in Singapore, Andrew Tan is a naturalized Australian. He currently teaches and carries out research at the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, Singapore.
