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The Politics of Timor-Leste: Democratic Consolidation after Intervention (Studies on Southeast Asia)
Michael Leach (Ed.)
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Description for The Politics of Timor-Leste: Democratic Consolidation after Intervention (Studies on Southeast Asia)
Hardcover. Editor(s): Leach, Michael; Kingsbury, Damien. Num Pages: 292 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: 1FMNT; 3JM; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 18. Weight in Grams: 799.
The Politics of Timor-Leste explores the critical issues facing the Asia-Pacific's youngest nation as it seeks to consolidate a democracy following years of international intervention. The authors study the challenges that have burdened the state since it broke from Indonesia amid the violence of 1999 and formally achieved full independence in 2002. They assess the notable accomplishments of Timor-Leste's leaders and citizens, and consider the country's future prospects as international organizations prepare to depart. A close study of Timor-Leste sheds light on ambitious state-building projects that have been initiated, with varying success, across the globe. ... Read more
The Politics of Timor-Leste explores the critical issues facing the Asia-Pacific's youngest nation as it seeks to consolidate a democracy following years of international intervention. The authors study the challenges that have burdened the state since it broke from Indonesia amid the violence of 1999 and formally achieved full independence in 2002. They assess the notable accomplishments of Timor-Leste's leaders and citizens, and consider the country's future prospects as international organizations prepare to depart. A close study of Timor-Leste sheds light on ambitious state-building projects that have been initiated, with varying success, across the globe. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Southeast Asia Program Publications
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Weight
798g
Number of Pages
292
Place of Publication
Ithaca, United States
ISBN
9780877277897
SKU
V9780877277897
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About Michael Leach (Ed.)
Michael Leach is an Associate Professor in Politics and Public Policy at Swinburne University of Technology, Melbourne, Australia. He has written extensively on East Timorese politics and history, and worked as an adviser to Timor-Leste's Ministry of Education and Secretariat of State for Youth and Sports. He is a founder of the Timor-Leste Studies Association. ... Read more
Reviews for The Politics of Timor-Leste: Democratic Consolidation after Intervention (Studies on Southeast Asia)
The Politics of Timor-Leste is an essential reference point for anyone concerned with the most important political issues to be addressed by the country in the coming years. Its authors provide a comprehensive overview of political parties, and the electoral and judicial systems, and describe the main aspects of development strategies implemented since independence. Insightful analyses are presented of key ... Read more