Laos: From Buffer State to Crossroads?
Author:   Vatthana Pholsena ,  Ruth Banomyong
Publisher:   Silkworm Books
ISBN:  

9789749480502


Pages:   228
Publication Date:   06 April 2007
Format:   Paperback
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Laos: From Buffer State to Crossroads?


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Can Laos-with its small, scattered, ethnically diverse population, enchanting but rugged landscapes, and rich natural resources-emerge from the shadows of its more powerful neighbors? It has been carved up by colonial powers in the nineteenth century and dragged into devastating revolution and war in the twentieth. The authors provide a full, frank, and engaging survey of Laos today, assessing its history, prospects, and hopes. The book is essential reading for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in coming to grips with Laos today.

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Author:   Vatthana Pholsena ,  Ruth Banomyong
Publisher:   Silkworm Books
Imprint:   Mekong Press
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.272kg
ISBN:  

9789749480502


ISBN 10:   9749480503
Pages:   228
Publication Date:   06 April 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

List of maps, figures and tables List of boxes Acknowledgements Introduction 1. Geopolitics of a buffer state: From the pre-colonial period to the Cold War 2. A regional positioning: Integration into ASEAN 3. Bilateral realtions with Vietnam and Thailand 4. The realities of a less developed state 5. Laos - logistics platform for the Mekong region? 6. The myth of isolation: Old and new cross-border phenomena 7. Society and culture: Continuities and changes 8. Conclusion Chronology Bibliography Index About the Authors

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Vatthana Pholsena is assistant professor of Southeast Asian studies at the National University of Singapore. Ruth Banomyong is head of the Department of International Business, Logistics, and Transport at the Thammasat University Business School, Thailand.

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