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This book gathers views of a group of experts from some Central Asian Republics i.e. Kazakhistan, Uzbekhistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgizystan, Tajikistan and from Caucasian Republics, i.e. USA, Russia, CE and Turkey, on the current status and future trends of research and development in Central Asian and Caucasian Republics. Their analysis and evaluation assessess the best existing practice in model countries to identify the right model and strategy for upgrading of research and development in Central Asian and Caucasian Republics. In addition, suggestions are presented for the administrative re-organization of state institutions in order to achieve a more effective interaction and planning of research and development. ... Read more

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Contributed papers from social science research councils of eleven Asian countries. ... Read more

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This collection of papers stems from a recent World Bank project focused upon the contentious issue of whether government has played any positive role in the success of the so-called "high-performing" Asian economies. It goes beyond the influential World Bank volume The East Asian Miracle to chart a middle ground that recognizes diversity among the different East Asian economies, as well as the evolutionary nature of government intervention. ... Read more

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Good Approach to explore the true reason of development
Usually, scholars like to treat the strong role of governmentas the major reason of the high-speed development of East AsianCountries and regions.The failure of them is that they never pay attention to the institutional foundations of the speedy development in East Asia. This book provides an alternative way to discuss the true reason of speed development in East Asia and offers some impressive arguments. To me, the most interesting points of this book are that East Asia has special social capital and institutional foundations for proper development and the strong role of government might not be the major reason.I suggest that the students of public sector economics, public administration and political science at least in China and other east Asia countries might have look at it and I believe this book is really one with much creative ideas. It is also helpful for government officials who prefer proper institutional foundation construction for sustainable development in developing world. ... Read more

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This book critiques the attention generally placed on government failures in economic crises. Bhalla turns to the market, exploring corporate failures, which occur in both public and private spheres.These may be due to lapses in implementation of policies and programs. Lack of enforcement in developing countries occurs either because rules and norms do not exist or because they are poorly enforced, looking at implementation problems highlights the importance of organizations and institutions. ... Read more

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The Routledge Handbook of South Asian Politics examines key issues in politics of the five independent states of the South Asian region: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. Written by experts in their respective areas, this Handbook introduces the reader to the politics of South Asia by presenting the prevailing agreements and disagreements in the literature.

In the first two sections, the Handbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the modern political history of the states of the region and an overview of the independence movements in the former colonial states. The other sections focus on the political changes that have occurred in the postcolonial states since independence, as well as the successive political changes in Nepal during the same period, and the structure and functioning of the main governmental and non-governmental institutions, including the structure of the state itself (unitary or federal), political parties, the judiciary, and the military. Further, the contributors explore several aspects of the political process and political and economic change, especially issues of pluralism and national integration, political economy, corruption and criminalization of politics, radical and violent political movements, and the international politics of the region as a whole.

This unique reference work provides a comprehensive survey of the state of the field and is an invaluable resource for students and academics interested in South Asian Studies, South Asian Politics, Comparative Politics and International Relations.

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One of a series of five volumes on the government and politics of the ASEAN countries, this volume covers various aspects of the government and politics of Malaysia.Written by leading experts in their respective fields, the eight essays presented here analyze the principal elements of Malaysian politics and administration along with their historical background, discuss the evolution of Malaysia's political parties and foreign policy, and examine the relationship between politics and the police. ... Read more

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Simone, Vera, The Asian Pacific, 2nd Edition*\ The Asian Pacific, Second Edition, provides a thought-provoking introduction to both the internal and international politics of the fifteen mainland and island countries of East and Southeast Asia, including Japan, North and South Korea, China, and Vietnam. Beginning with an examination of the colonial experience and its impact on the growth of nationalism and the formation of modern political and economic institutions, the book utilizes cross-national comparisons to illuminate the transformation of traditional cultures and their adaptation of Western ideologies. For those interested in the political, economic, and cultural development of Asian Pacific countries. ... Read more

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This book discusses the emergence of democracy's modernizing force in an exiled community with a political history based on a feudal theocracy. Since his exile almost forty years ago, the Dalai Lama and his government-in-exile have steered this fledgling democratic community toward the fulfillment of his dream of converting a theocracy to a democracy. The establishment of a tripartite government with separate powers and the development of a framework for a future democratic polity-if and when Tibetans regain their land-is a testament to the ongoing democratizing revolution. ... Read more

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Of the new nation-states of southeast Asia, Singapore is unique in having no true antecedents and in representing a multi-ethnic society dominated by an immigrant community. Here, eight of Singapore's leading scholars present an "insider's" analysis of the administration and politics of their nation. Revised and updated, this volume will be a valuable resource for students and scholars alike. ... Read more

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Southeast Asian nations have devised a range of development programs that strive to incorporate minority ethnic groups into the nation-state. The authors of Civilizing the Margins discuss the programs, policies, and laws that affect ethnic minorities in eight countries: Burma, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Viet Nam.

Once targeted for intervention, people such as the Orang Asli of Malaysia and the "hill tribes" of Thailand often become the subject of programs aimed at radically changing their lifestyles, which the government views as backward or primitive. Several chapters highlight the tragic consequences of forced resettlement, a common result of these programs. Others question the motives behind pushing minorities into "development" schemes. Rather than simply describing the effects of the programs and the experiences of participants, the contributors to this book attempt to understand the ideologies and strategies that led to the implementation of these programs. ... Read more

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Endorsements from the back cover
Endorsements from the back cover:

"Civilizing the Margins is an indispensable guide to minority policy and practice throughout Southeast Asia. It offers a cohesive theme, a splendid introduction and overview, and contributions both subtle and original that reach far beyond the usual platitudes. Judging from the quality, one may look forward with anticipation and great confidence to the future work of the many newly-minted scholars represented here."--James C. Scott, Sterling Professor of Political Science and Anthropology, Yale University


"For insight into why governments in Southeast Asia want to modernize and `civilize' potentially autonomous indigenous populations in their midst, and why the policies they adopt cause those populations to become more vulnerable and marginalized, I am confident that no better book is available than Civilizing the Margins. Detailed and informative, it is a timely and valuable contribution to understanding the politics of indigenous development in Southeast Asia."--Colin Nicholas, Ph.D., Coordinator, Center for Orang Asli Concerns, Malaysia

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This IDC study presents the challenges to the adoption of open source software (OSS) and the implications of these challenges to the operating environment of the government. It further delves into the OSS opportunities that the government is eager to gain. IDC illustrates several common OSS projects that the government supports and provides reasons for such investments into those projects.

Here is what Andrew Wong, research manager, IDC Malaysia, has to say: "Due to widespread government operations, the organization-wide implementation of OSS will take a longer time. The reasons are two-fold. First, during the initial stage of the OSS implementation, there will be interoperability and incompatibility issues as OSS operates alongside proprietary software. Second, the government's IT department will be sapped for greater support time due to the different operating environments." He adds, "Therefore, the government will need to create a structured planning and implementation policy to maximize internal resources without seeming to stifle innovation."

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"Asian Americans are emerging as a political force and yet their politics have not been systematically studied by either social scientists or politicians. Asian American politics transcend simple questions of voting behavior and elective office, going all the way back to early immigration laws and all the way forward to ethnic targeting. For the first time, this book brings together original sources on key topics influencing Asian American politics, knit together by expert scholars who introduce each subject and place it in context with political events and the greater emerging literature. Court cases, legislation, demographics, and key pieces on topics ranging from gender to Japanese American redress to the Los Angeles riots to Wen Ho Lee round out this innovative reader on a politically active group likely to grow in number and electoral impact." ... Read more

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This book represents the single most up-to-date andcomprehensive source of information on the major politicalsystems and processes in East, South, and Southeast Asia.