
Exploring Southeast Asia - A Conversation with Jacques Bertrand
By Howard BurtonLength2h 3m
About this audiobook
This enhanced book is based on an in-depth conversation with Jacques Bertrand, Professor of Political Science and Director of the Collaborative Master’s Program in Contemporary East and Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Toronto. This wide-ranging conversation explores Jacques Bertrand’s extensive research on the politics and political change in Southeast Asia and provides detailed insights into this extensive and complex region which consists of countries with remarkably diverse histories and cultures.
This carefully-edited book includes an introduction, A Prescription for Progress, and questions for discussion at the end of each chapter:
I. Plunging In - Indonesian Immersion
II. Recognizing Complexity - Appreciating individual trajectories
III. Authoritarianism - Another product of history
IV. The Need For Caution - Political understanding vs. a normative agenda
V. Breaking Away - Dealing with secessionist movements
VI. Asian Values - Rhetorical trope or meaningful distinction?
VII. Making Progress - Knowing when to push, and when not to
About Ideas Roadshow Conversations:
This book is part of a series of 100 Ideas Roadshow Conversations. Presented in an accessible, conversational format, Ideas Roadshow books not only explore frontline academic research featuring world-leading researchers but also reveal the inspirations and personal journeys behind the research.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Politics and Government
Length2 hrs 3 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Contents
11IV. The Need For Caution
2A Note on the Text
12Questions for Discussion:
3Introduction
13V. Breaking Away
4The Conversation
14Questions for Discussion:
5I. Plunging In
15VI. Asian Values
Show all chaptersShow less
6Questions for Discussion:
16Questions for Discussion:
7II. Recognizing Complexity
17VII. Making Progress
8Questions for Discussion:
18Questions for Discussion:
9III. Authoritarianism
19Continuing the Conversation
10Questions for Discussion:
