Political change and consolidation : democracy's rocky road in Thailand, Indonesia, South Korea, and...
Political change and consolidation : democracy's rocky road in Thailand, Indonesia, South Korea, and...
Political change and consolidation : democracy's rocky road in Thailand, Indonesia, South Korea, and Malaysia / Amy L. Freedman.
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New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2006.
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2006.
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English
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xvi, 184 p. ; 22 cm.
Contents
1. Thailand : successful or incomplete democracy? -- 2. South Korea : the final hurdle for democracy -- 3. Indonesia : democratization but hurdles still remain -- 4. Malaysia : defiance in the face of adversity.
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New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2006.
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1st ed.
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New York (State)
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2006.
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The economic crisis of 1997-1998 triggered political turmoil throughout Asia. In South Korea and Thailand, the crisis caused incumbent governments to fall and new political laws and practices to be adopted. Strongman Suharto was pushed out in Indonesia and the country began a difficult transition to democracy. Only in Malaysia has the soft-authorit...
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Political change and consolidation : democracy's rocky road in Thailand, Indonesia, South Korea, and Malaysia / Amy L. Freedman.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [165]-176) and index.
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N320.959/ 30
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74VKJgA3LVWy
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9781403968579 (alk. paper)
1403968578 (alk. paper)
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320.959
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