Southeast Asia: Past and Present
offers a balanced and readable account of the region from ancient to
modern times, covering traditional history as well as current events. D.
R. SarDesai avoids overemphasizing the importance of the period of
European colonial rule as he introduces us to the regions and peoples of
Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, Indonesia, East Timor,
Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Readers will find
insightful introductions and chronologies at the beginning of each part
to aid in understanding the global and political implications of the
events discussed.
The seventh edition is thoroughly updated to
offer coverage of current events, including the historic 2012 elections
in Myanmar and Aung San Suu Kyi's successful bid for election to the
Parliament, the rise of Yingluck Shinawartra to the position of prime
minister of neighboring Thailand, and the consolidation of the ASEAN and
its consideration of China's claim to the South China Sea. Combining
thematic and chronological approaches with the study of colonialism,
nationalism, historical and cultural heritage, and current events, Southeast Asia manages to convey an Asian point of view throughout.
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