Southeast Asia book specialist

People's ASEAN and Government's ASEAN (Rsis Mono. No. 11)

These 15 referenced essays arose from policy statements made at the 2007 celebration of the 40th anniversary of Asean. Specialists discuss ways in which Asean can develop as both a state-centric and a people-centric organisation. Many areas and issues are explored with these two interrelated factors in mind.

The State of Innovation at Firm Level in Singapore, Findings, Recommendations and Case Studies

The dynamics that made Singapore one of the world's most competitive economies are increasingly being replicated by other developing countries. The rest of the world is catching up. Both private and public sectors understand that innovation plays a pivotal role in continued economic growth, but has this awareness translated into action? A flagship study was conducted by Monitor Group and the Institute of Policy Studies and their findings are presented here.

Asia Rising: Who Is Leading?

Asia's political and economical future depends on several factors - its immense natural resources and human talent, the quality of leadership provided by the major nations and groupings of Asia, and their ability to overcome persisting rivalries and to respond to new transnational challenges. This book, a collection of commentaries and opinion pieces by Professor Amitav Acharya from various newspapers and publications from 2002 to 2006, covers a wide range of issues such as the rise of China, Asia's leadership legacy and the role of Asean, the fate of democracy in Asia, and the implications of transnational dangers and the changing world order for Asia.

Covering Maritime Piracy in Southeast Asia

These five papers and five wide-ranging discussion reports are from the 2006 Kuala Lumpur seminar on piracy in Southeast Asia from media/journalistic perspectives. Subjects raised include: Indonesia and maritime security in the Malacca/Singapore Straits; causes and context of pirate arsons since the 1990s; and international cooperation in piracy prevention and media coverage of piracy.

Globalization and Its Counter-Forces in Southeast Asia

Presenting a multidimensional perspective, this collection of essays by 20 scholars delves into the political, economic, security, social, and cultural dimensions of globalisation in Southeast Asia and local responses. This volume depicts globalisation as an uneven and, sometimes undesired process, and resists the temptation for easy conclusions to the challenges facing the region today.

Malaysian Chinese and Nation-Building: Before Merdeka and Fifty Years After; Volume 1, Historical Background and Economic Perspective

Published to mark the golden jubilee of Malaysia's independence, this is the first of a two-volume work which focuses on the contributions of the Malaysian Chinese community toward nation-building. Comprised of essays by several Malaysian academics, this study deals largely with the post-independence political, economic and cultural contributions made by the ethnic Chinese.

Religion Under Siege? Lina Joy, The Islamic State and Freedom of Faith

Malaysia's religious diversity is both a treasured element of its nationhood and a powder keg. This book addresses the balance of religious relations in Malaysia by tracing recent events that have been lightning rods for contention over the question of freedom of religion. Amongst the issues dealt with in this book are the conversion of Lina Joy/Azlina Jailani, the question of whether Malaysia is an Islamic state, as well as the Moorthy burial and the demolition of places of worship.

Over Singapore 50 Years Ago: An Aerial View in the 1950s

A large cache of fine black-and-white aerial photographs, supported by readable and highly informative text, forms the basis of this remarkable presentation of Singapore as it was in the late 1950s.

Freedom News: The Untold Story of the Communist Underground Publication (CD Included)

From 1948 to 1960, Singapore and Malaya were engaged in a struggle with the Malayan Communist Party (MCP) for the right to shape the political destinies of both countries. Against this backdrop, the MCP published a clandestine newspaper called Freedom News, which sought to mobilise political support for the Communist cause. This volume, for the very first time, reproduces copies of all Freedom News issues ever published.

Knowing Our Neighbour: A Study of Islam for Christians in Malaysia

In a world where religion has been cited as the cause of many a flammable issue, Christians and Muslims of goodwill must be ready to stand side by side in mutual recognition. This book takes Christians through 14 centuries of Islamic history, the fundamentals of Muslim belief and practice, and the vivid diversity that makes up the Islamic world. The author, a Malaysian minister of the Anglican church, helps the interested reader to make the first step in understanding and appreciating the other's "otherness".

The Moon Princess, Memories of the Shan States

Narrated by the eldest daughter of Sao Shwe Thaike, the Prince of Yawnghwe, this book is a personal account of a family caught up in political turmoil in early-20th century Burma. It recounts both the story of her early life and at the same time provides a fascinating memoir of her father, who, in 1948, became the first President of the Union of Burma after the country gained its independence from the British.

Hakka Soul: Memories, Migrations, and Meals

Chin Woon Ping's Hakka Soul chronicles the dreams, ambitions and idiosyncracies of her family, beginning with the death of her grandmother in pre-Independence Malaya. Her stories follow the family's move to the United States and a journey to visit her father's ancestral home. In telling these stories, she contributes to the understanding of the global diaspora of the Hakkas, their history, language, mythology, and cuisine.

Islam in Southeast Asia (Seasia Background Ser. No. 11)

This study of Islam in Southeast Asia explores its past and current roles in the region as a whole and in the individual countries. It is part of a series produced by Iseas to promote awareness amoung the general public about trends and development in Southeast Asia.

Catalogue of the Chinese Style Ceramics of Majapahit: Tentative Inventory

This illustrated catalogue lists and discusses imported Chinese-style ceramics found at the Trowulan archaeological site near the 13th to 16th-century Majapahit capital in East Java. The various types and origins of the fragments indicate the importance of the trade with China.

The Dragon's Gift, The Sacred Arts of Bhutan (Dvd Included)

This impressive volume complements the ongoing international exhibition of the sacred arts of Bhutan, which is the fruit of many years of scholarly work by the Honolulu Academy of Arts and the religious and government authorities in Bhutan. Twelve illustrated essays by Bhutanese and Western scholars discuss the history of the country and some of its leaders and religious teachers, as well as the significance and conservation of its Buddhist artefacts and living traditions.

Interlogue: Volume 7 - Edwin Thumboo; Creating a Nation through Poetry

Volume 7 of Interlogue, the series devoted to the study of Singapore literature, focuses on the writings and place in Singapore's literary identity of the poet, writer, teacher, and politico-literary critic, Professor Emeritus Edwin Thumboo (b. 1933).

One Earth

One Earth is the first English translation of Cultural Medallion winner Isa Kamari's novel, originally titled Satu Bumi in Malay. A young Chinese girl is adopted by a Malay family in this tragic love story set in Singapore during the Japanese Occupation.

Footfalls in the Rain

The flavours of the Malaysia-born writer's own travels at home and worldwide infuse these cantos which tread delicately along the journey from youth to old age.

Legacy

Following the murder of Perak Resident James Birch in 1875, his pocket watch came into the possession of Mastura, a member of the Perak royal family. An intimate friend of the late Resident, Mastura was devastated by his death and decided to keep the watch as a talisman. In this work of historical fiction, the story of how Mastura and her descendants were finally able to return the talisman with honour some eight decades later is revealed.

Living in Singapore (Tenth Edition Reference Guide)

This is the 10th edition of the American Association of Singapore's superb illustrated guide to living in Singapore. It is a useful vade mecum and source of advice on both daily needs and occasional emergencies.

Wayang Girl

Amber's birthday present of cymbals leads her to go to a wayang, the travelling open air performance of Chinese opera, which used to be an important feature on the Singapore cultural landscape. In this book for seven to 11 year-olds, local history is delightfully put across.

Wild Animals of Singapore: A Photographic Guide to Mammals, Reptiles, Amphibians and Freshwater Fishes

Here is the most comprehensive account of Singapore's wild animals ever produced. Almost all terrestrial vertebrates currently occurring are described and illustrated in habitat photographs taken in Singapore: 38 mammals, 87 reptiles, 25 frogs and toads, and 30 freshwater fishes.

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