Asian Studies

Vietnam’s decision making process is often described as either consensus-based or simply confusing and inexplicable. This book provides an approach to understanding political decision making in Vietnam by recognizing enduring values that are derived from State-controlled education and official histo..

A complete course for beginners. It focuses on the spoken language but also provides notes on relevant linguistic points on a detailed level so that it can be used as a self-teaching material for independent learners with the help of tapes...

The beliefs and practices surrounding the meanings and symbols of the spirit world in Vietnam are explored in detail in this innovative study on popular religion in the country...

This book presents important new thinking on violent conflict in Indonesia. It looks at the nature of violence, and at the reasons for violence breaking out, considering a range of particular conflicts in detail...

This book presents important new thinking on violent conflict in Indonesia. It looks at the nature of violence, and at the reasons for violence breaking out, considering a range of particular conflicts in detail...

First Published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company...

First Published in 1997. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company...

Voices of East Asia provides significant yet accessible readings in translation chosen to stimulate interest in the long and rich cultural history of East Asia, the countries of China, Japan, and Korea. The readings range from ancient to modern, elite to popular, and include poetry, stories, essays,..

Voices of East Asia provides significant yet accessible readings in translation chosen to stimulate interest in the long and rich cultural history of East Asia, the countries of China, Japan, and Korea. The readings range from ancient to modern, elite to popular, and include poetry, stories, essays,..

This book looks at the link between votes and political party systems in Asian democracies, focusing on India, Indonesia, Korea and the Philippines. It discusses this link in terms of three distinct elements: the formation of voters’ preferences, the translation of preferences into votes, and the tr..

This book looks at the link between votes and political party systems in Asian democracies, focusing on India, Indonesia, Korea and the Philippines. It discusses this link in terms of three distinct elements: the formation of voters’ preferences, the translation of preferences into votes, and the tr..

This book looks at the link between votes and political party systems in Asian democracies, focusing on India, Indonesia, Korea and the Philippines. It discusses this link in terms of three distinct elements: the formation of voters’ preferences, the translation of preferences into votes, and the tr..