Duncan McCargo specialiseert zich in de ingewikkelde politiek en sociale dynamiek van Zuidoost-Azië, met een bijzondere focus op Thailand. Zijn wetenschappelijke werk duikt in de complexe relaties en culturele fundamenten die hedendaagse Aziatische landschappen vormgeven. McCargo's analyse biedt lezers diepgaande inzichten in de politieke en sociale uitdagingen die in deze dynamische regio heersen. Zijn schrijven biedt een genuanceerd begrip van de krachten die spelen in het moderne Azië.
Focusing on the political influence of media in the Asia Pacific, the book explores its role as a catalyst for stability, restraint, or change in countries such as Japan, China, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Burma. It integrates theoretical frameworks with diverse empirical case studies, providing a comprehensive introduction to the media's significant impact on the region's political landscape.
Focusing on Vietnam's evolution since the Doi Moi reforms of 1986, this comprehensive overview examines the interplay of politics, economics, and society. It incorporates insights from an international team of specialists, addressing contemporary issues such as education, health, labor markets, and foreign policy. The contributors highlight the complexities arising from the fusion of traditional and modern influences in Vietnam, necessitating a nuanced understanding of its current landscape.
Since January 2004, a violent separatist insurgency has raged in southern Thailand, resulting in more than three thousand deaths. Though largely unnoticed outside Southeast Asia, the rebellion in Pattani and neighboring provinces and the Thai...
Exploring the intricate connections between media and politics, this book delves into the relationships among newspaper owners, editors, reporters, and influential political figures. It reveals how these dynamics shape public discourse and influence power structures, providing a comprehensive analysis of the media's role in society. As the first English-language work on this topic, it offers unique insights into the interplay between journalism and political power.