1st Edition
State, Society and Information Technology in Asia Alterity Between Online and Offline Politics
Biography
Alan Chong is Associate Professor at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore. He has published widely on the notion of soft power and the role of ideas in constructing the international relations of Singapore and Asia. His interest in soft power has also led to inquiry into the sociological and philosophical foundations of international communication. In tandem, he has pursued a fledgling interest in researching cyber security issues. He has frequently been interviewed in the Asian media and consulted in think-tank networks in the region. Faizal Bin Yahya is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Policy Studies, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore and his main research interests are on human capital flows, state owned enterprises (SOEs), small and medium enterprises (SMEs) knowledge based industries, regional trade and economic linkages.
’This book offers a theoretically fresh and empirically contextualized analysis of the implications of the close and often turbulent nexus between politics, policies and technology in Asia. Its rich and multi-layered account of the contestations between state and society, precipitated by the development of internet technology, is a major accomplishment.’ Edmund Terence Gomez, University of Malaya, Malaysia ’This book carries forward the work of scholars such as Manuel Castells who argued almost 20 years ago that The Internet Galaxy is composed of many cultures pushing it in different directions. The chapters in this book add an Asian and contemporary touch to this discourse, by highlighting models such as state capitalism and newer digital platforms. As enablers and industries, ICTs open up a new frontier of research and policy in Asia, and this book will help the next generation of pioneers in the region grapple with these diverse issues.’ Madanmohan Rao, Editor of The Asia-Pacific Internet Handbook
