International Relations in Southeast Asia: The Struggle for Autonomy / Edition 3

by Donald E. Weatherbee

Overview

This fully revised and updated edition of Donald E. Weatherbee’s widely praised text offers a clear and comprehensive introduction to international relations in contemporary Southeast Asia. The author analyzes the efforts of the Southeast Asian states to adapt collectively through the ASEAN Community-building process to the challenges of traditional intraregional security issues, the requirements of the international economy, and the political demands of nontraditional issues such as democracy, human rights, and environmental degradation. Weatherbee warns that autonomy, expressed in the claim to the ASEAN Community’s “centrality” to Asia, could be threatened by the strategic impact of China’s rise and America’s recommitment to regional strategic balance. An invaluable guide to the region, this thoughtful and lucid work will be an essential text for courses on Southeast Asia and on the international relations of the Asia-Pacific.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781442223004
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	11/25/2014
Series:	Asia in World Politics
Edition description:	Third Edition
Pages:	378
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.90(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Donald E. Weatherbee is Russell Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of South Carolina.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction: The What and Why of Southeast Asia Chapter 2: The International Actors in Southeast Asia Chapter 3: The Cold War in Southeast Asia Chapter 4: ASEAN and Regionalism in Southeast Asia Chapter 5: Conflict and Conflict Resolution in Southeast Asia Chapter 6: Transnational Violence and Crime in Southeast Asia Chapter 7: Southeast Asia in the Regional and International Economies Chapter 8: Human Security in Southeast Asia's International Relations Chapter 9: Environmental Issues in International Relations in Southeast Asia Chapter 10: Conclusion: Nation-States, ASEAN, and Autonomy

Editorial Reviews

A superb book. Donald Weatherbee combines an encyclopedic knowledge of Southeast Asia with a balanced and erudite style. His updated edition will be invaluable for students and scholars seeking to cross-check facts and events and for the general public looking to understand growing tensions in the region.

David B. H. Denoon

Veteran Southeast Asia specialist Weatherbee has written an insightful and informative study of the interactions of the peoples of Southeast Asia, both historically and today. The work is both an excellent introduction to the complex story of the region and a useful references volume for specialists.

Foreign Affairs

Donald Weatherbee, America's leading scholar on Southeast Asia's international relations, presents a panoramic view of how transnational issues are challenging policymakers throughout the region. And he does so with his usual clear-eyed sense of the reality behind the official rhetoric.

John Bresnan

If you are looking for an excellent text on international relations in Southeast Asia from a realist perspective, this book is arguably the best. Weatherbee provides superb insights with strong empirical support that call into question the theoretical validity of liberal institutionalism, functionalism, social constructivism and environmentalism.. .. I highly recommend the book to anyone interested in Southeast Asian politics.

Pacific Affairs

A remarkable tour d'horizon that applies historical, geographic, anthropological, sociological, and political frameworks for a multidimensional assessment of Southeast Asia's past, present, and future. The book's analysis of domestic and international politics as well as traditional and non-traditional security issues makes it a must for students and policymakers of Asian affairs.

Sheldon W. Simon

This book is an excellent addition to the existing literature on international relations in Southeast Asia. Unlike similar books, its approach is thematic and moves away from a traditionally historical approach. This book is highly recommended for those who want to gain a general understanding of events in Southeast Asia in the context of international relations.

East Asia Integration Studies

The narrative is crisply written.. .. [T]he study is solid and the material is up-to-date on the issues of human rights and environment; it ends strongly with brief but important descriptions and analysis of the question of where ASEAN fits into the world international order and the issues of terrorism.. .. Highly recommended.

Choice Reviews

[Weatherbee's] analyses are clear, insightful, thorough, and persuasive. His new textbook exemplifies these qualities and should be required reading for all those who deem themselves specialists.. .. [A] splendid contribution to the study of Southeast Asia.

Journal of Asian Studies

Weatherbee has written an invaluable textbook which I recommend as required reading for everyone in the academic fields of trade and politics and for those with a fascination for this intriguing, dynamic part of the world.

newbooks.asia

A sound introduction to the region. Students will find it accessibly written, with useful guides to further readings, and boxes highlighting and elaborating on key issues and concepts.

Contemporary Southeast Asia