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Populism in Asia (Kyoto Cseas Series in Asian Studies)
Kosuke Mizuno
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Paperback. Across Asia, 'populist' leaders emerged on an unprecedented scale around the start of the 21st century. This book examines this phenomenon. It considers the many faces of contemporary populism in the region, analyzing the phenomenon through case studies of political leaders with populist credentials. Editor(s): Mizuno, Kosuke; Phongpaichit, Pasuk. Series: Kyoto CSEAS Series on Asian Studies. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: 1F; JPH; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Across Asia, 'populist' leaders emerged on an unprecedented scale around the start of the 21st century. ""Populism in Asia"" is the first book to examine this phenomenon. The 1997 Asian financial crisis undermined established political leaders and stirred popular discontent. Voters in East Asia responded by electing maverick politicians who promised to target corruption and establish fresh agendas. In Southeast Asia, populist leaders based their appeal on the frustrations and aspirations of groups excluded from political power. Leaders who came to office during this period include Thaksin Shinawatra in Thailand, Joseph 'Erap' Estrada in the Philippine, Roo Moo-hyun in South ... Read more
Across Asia, 'populist' leaders emerged on an unprecedented scale around the start of the 21st century. ""Populism in Asia"" is the first book to examine this phenomenon. The 1997 Asian financial crisis undermined established political leaders and stirred popular discontent. Voters in East Asia responded by electing maverick politicians who promised to target corruption and establish fresh agendas. In Southeast Asia, populist leaders based their appeal on the frustrations and aspirations of groups excluded from political power. Leaders who came to office during this period include Thaksin Shinawatra in Thailand, Joseph 'Erap' Estrada in the Philippine, Roo Moo-hyun in South ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
NUS Press
Condition
New
Series
Kyoto CSEAS Series on Asian Studies
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Singapore, Singapore
ISBN
9789971694838
SKU
V9789971694838
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Ref
99-15
About Kosuke Mizuno
Kosuke MIZUNO is Professor of Development Studies with the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University, and currently Director of the Center. Pasuk PHONGPAICHIT is Professor and Chair of the Political Economy Centre at the Faculty of Economics, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.
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