Ardeth #03 (II - Fall 2018)
Title | Ardeth #03 (II - Fall 2018) PDF eBook |
Author | AA.VV. |
Publisher | Rosenberg & Sellier |
Pages | 254 |
Release | 2018-11-30 |
Genre | Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | 8878856711 |
The discussion of architecture, with all the visibility of its objects, tends to downplay the invisible flows of money that sustain its production. It is as if the dependency on economic forces is too much to face up to; better then to celebrate the catalytic genius of the architectural hero and then the glorious outputs, and try to ignore everything else that goes on in between. This issue intends to probe the in-between space of the operations of architecture, examining the intersection of the projects of architecture with economies, and with it their associated social and political contexts and implications. It is only through a better understanding of the way that contemporary economics cut across architectural operations that one can learn to deal with these dominant forces in a resistive and transformational manner.
Ardeth (2017)
Title | Ardeth (2017) PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Pages | 220 |
Release | 2017 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 9788878855564 |
Ardeth #01 (I - 2017)
Title | Ardeth #01 (I - 2017) PDF eBook |
Author | AA.VV. |
Publisher | Rosenberg & Sellier |
Pages | 224 |
Release | 2017-08-30 |
Genre | Architecture |
ISBN | 887885557X |
Unlike the many magazines that revolve around the architectural world, Ardeth concerns neither with outcomes (architecture) nor with the authors (architects). Ardeth concerns instead with their operational work, i.e. projects. The shift from subjects (their good intentions, as taught in Universities and reclaimed in the profession) to objects (the products of design, at work within the social system that contains them) engenders an analytical and falsifiable elaboration of the complex mechanisms that an open practice such as design involves. Through a process of disciplinary redefinition, Ardeth explores the falsifiability of design hypotheses as the object that allows the project to scientifically confront errors and approximations.
The Paradox of Myanmar's Regime Change
Title | The Paradox of Myanmar's Regime Change PDF eBook |
Author | Roger Lee Huang |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 201 |
Release | 2020-04-06 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 1000063585 |
This book analyzes Myanmar’s contemporary political history, arguing that Myanmar’s so-called "democratization" has always been a calculated regime transition, planned by the military, with every intention that the military to remain the key permanent political actor in Myanmar’s political regime. Using the period since Myanmar’s regime change in 2011 as an extended case study, this book offers an original theory of regime transition. The author argues that Myanmar’s ongoing regime transition has not diverged from its authoritarian military roots and explains how the military has long planned its voluntary partial withdrawal from direct politics. Therefore, Myanmar’s "disciplined democracy" contains features of democratic politics, but at its core remains authoritarian. Providing an original contribution to the theoretical literature on regime change by developing a theory of trial and error regime transition, the book engages with and challenges the popular democratization theory by arguing that this theory does not sufficiently explain hybrid regimes or authoritarian durability. Additionally, the book adds to an alternative understanding of how the regime transition was initiated by examining the historical evolution of Myanmar’s post-colonial regime and offers a fresh perspective on contemporary political developments in Myanmar. An important contribution to the study of authoritarian durability and the dynamics of regime change in Southeast Asia, this book will be of interest to academic researchers of comparative politics, international relations, and Southeast Asian studies.
Terrorism and Insurgency in Asia
Title | Terrorism and Insurgency in Asia PDF eBook |
Author | Benjamin Schreer |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 335 |
Release | 2019-04-01 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 042963224X |
The rise of the Islamic State since 2014 has led to the re-emergence of terrorism as a serious security threat in Asia. Coupled with the ongoing terrorism and insurgency challenges from both radical religious extremists and also ethno-nationalist insurgencies, it is clear that some parts of Asia remain mired in armed rebellion despite decades of nation-building. While the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan has obviously deteriorated, there is also a growing terrorist challenge, on top of armed insurgencies, in other parts of Asia. A common theme in armed rebellions in the region has been the lack of legitimacy of the state and the presence of fundamental causes stemming from political, economic or social grievances. Addressing rebellion in the region thus requires a comprehensive approach involving transnational co-operation, addressing fundamental grievances, and also the use of more innovative approaches, such as religious rehabilitation and reconciliation programmes.
International Norms and Local Politics in Myanmar
Title | International Norms and Local Politics in Myanmar PDF eBook |
Author | Yukiko Nishikawa |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 140 |
Release | 2022-03-07 |
Genre | Social Science |
ISBN | 1000545881 |
Nishikawa explores how international norms have been adopted in the local context in Myanmar to project a certain international image, while in fact the authorities are exploiting these norms to protect their own interests. In the liberal international world order promoted since the end of the Cold War, democracy, rule of law and human rights have become key components in state and peace-building around the world. Many donor governments and international organisations have promoted them in their aid and assistance. However, the promotion of these international norms is based on a flawed understanding of sovereignty and the world. For this reason, the enforcement of these international norms in Myanmar not only fails to protect vulnerable people but also, in some instances, exacerbates the situation, thereby generating critical insecurity to the most vulnerable people. A vital resource for scholars of Myanmar’s politics, as well as a valuable case study for International Relations scholars more broadly.
Southeast Asian Affairs 2017
Title | Southeast Asian Affairs 2017 PDF eBook |
Author | Daljit Singh |
Publisher | ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute |
Pages | 457 |
Release | 2017-03-30 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 9814762865 |
span, SPAN { background-color:inherit; text-decoration:inherit; white-space:pre-wrap }“Southeast Asian Affairs, first published in 1974, continues today to be required reading for not only scholars but the general public interested in in-depth analysis of critical cultural, economic and political issues in Southeast Asia. In this annual review of the region, renowned academics provide comprehensive and stimulating commentary that furthers understanding of not only the region’s dynamism but also of its tensions and conflicts. It is a must read.” –Suchit Bunbongkarn, Emeritus Professor, Chulalongkorn University “Now in its forty-fourth edition, Southeast Asian Affairs offers an indispensable guide to this fascinating region. Lively, analytical, authoritative, and accessible, there is nothing comparable in quality or range to this series. It is a must read for academics, government officials, the business community, the media, and anybody with an interest in contemporary Southeast Asia. Drawing on its unparalleled network of researchers and commentators, ISEAS is to be congratulated for producing this major contribution to our understanding of this diverse and fast-changing region, to a consistently high standard and in a timely manner.” –Hal Hill, H.W. Arndt Professor of Southeast Asian Economies, Australian National University