Overview

This authoritative book explores the influential but controversial concept of military professionalism and its role in civil-military relations. Focusing on the evolution of military professionalism in ten key Asian countries, the authors investigate its conception, practice, and consequences. Combining the expertise of military officers and scholars from the region, the study argues that old professionalism is on the rise in Asia as the role of coercion in governance has been reduced and the distribution of power has shifted away from the military in favor of political and civil society.

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Author:   Muthiah Alagappa ,  Samina Ahmed ,  Muthiah Alagappa ,  Surachart Bamrungsuk
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   Rowman & Littlefield
Dimensions:   Width: 15.30cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 22.80cm
Weight:   0.386kg
ISBN:  

9780866381963

ISBN 10:   0866381961
Pages:   240
Publication Date:   14 August 2001
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Military Professionalism: A Conceptual Perspective Chapter 2 India: Military Professionalism of a First-World Army Chapter 3 Japan: Completing Military Professionalism Chapter 4 South Korea: From New Professionalism to Old Professionalism, Chapter 5 Taiwan: Toward a Higher Degree of Military Professionalism Chapter 6 Thailand: Military Professionalism at the Crossroads Chapter 7 Indonesia: Redefining Military Professionalism Chapter 8 China: From Revolutionary Tool to Professional Military Chapter 9 Vietnam: The Many Roles of the VPA Chapter 10 Pakistan: Professionalism of an Interventionist Military Chapter 11 Burma: The New Professionalism of the Tatmadaw Chapter 12 Military Professionalism in Asia: Ascendance of the Old Professionalism

Reviews

Alagappa and his contributors have shed light on an aspect of the world scene that, unfortunately, is growing increasingly important. Asian Reporter

Author Information

Muthiah Alagappa is director of the Washington, D.C., office of the East-West Center.

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