Cities, Transport and Communications The Integration of Southeast Asia since 1850

This book shows the impact of globalization on Southeast Asia, which over a few decades has evolved from a loose set of war-torn ex-colonies to being a centre of global manufacturing. Focusing on cities, the authors explain the emergence of modern Southeast Asia and its increasing integration into t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Dick, Howard, Rimmer, Peter J. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London Palgrave Macmillan UK 2003, 2003
Series:A Modern Economic History of Southeast Asia
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This book shows the impact of globalization on Southeast Asia, which over a few decades has evolved from a loose set of war-torn ex-colonies to being a centre of global manufacturing. Focusing on cities, the authors explain the emergence of modern Southeast Asia and its increasing integration into the world economy by showing how technological change, economic development and politics have transformed the flows of goods, people and information
Physical Description:XXII, 397 p online resource
ISBN:9780230599949