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Comprehensive guide to Southeast Asian cooperation.
If you're fascinated by regional alliances and their evolution, "Politics of ASEAN" offers a thorough dive into the history and development of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. It's not just an academic text; it provides a narrative of how disparate nations found common ground and the documents that have shaped their path. Ideal for students of political science or anyone interested in the dynamics of regionalism.
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ISBN: 9789812102492
Authors:
Estrella D. Solidum
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Intl
Date of Publication: 2003-09-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.33
(rated by 3 readers)
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Solidum (retired, political science, U. of the Philippines) examines the formation, functions, and politics of the regional organization, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Stand-alone chapters address the beginnings of ASEAN, the formation of its principles, functional cooperation in various social and political spheres, economic cooperation, external relations, and security issues. Distributed in the US by ISBS.
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Comprehensive guide to Southeast Asian cooperation.
If you're fascinated by regional alliances and their evolution, "Politics of ASEAN" offers a thorough dive into the history and development of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. It's not just an academic text; it provides a narrative of how disparate nations found common ground and the documents that have shaped their path. Ideal for students of political science or anyone interested in the dynamics of regionalism.
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