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edited by Tom Dwyer (University of Campinas, Brazil), Mikhail K Gorshkov (Russian Academy of Sciences), Ishwar Modi (University of Rajasthan, India), Chunling Li (Chinese Academy of Social Sciences) & Mokong Simon Mapadimeng (University of Limpopo, South Africa)

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by Stephan Feuchtwang & Hans SteinmĂźller (London School of Economics, UK)

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edited by Mushahid Ali & Kumar Ramakrishna (NTU, Singapore)

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edited by Yang Razali Kassim (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU, Singapore)

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by Juergen Kleiner (Boston University, USA)

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by Bilveer Singh (NUS, Singapore)

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by Gabriel Jonsson (Stockholm University, Sweden)

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by Weiwei Zhang (Fudan University, China & Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, China) page

by Bilahari Kausikan (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore)

Editor-in-chief: John Whalley edited by Manmohan Agarwal (Centre for Development Studies, India & Research and Information Systems for Developing Countries, India), Jing Wang (University of Western Ontario, Canada) & John Whalley (University of Western Ontario, Canada & Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), Canada & National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), USA) page

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edited by Yvonne Guo (Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, Singapore) & J J Woo (NTU, Singapore)

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ASIA-PACIFIC AND ASEAN The Divided City

Ideological and Policy Contestations in Contemporary Urban India by Binti Singh (Lucknow University, India) & Mahendra Sethi (National Institute of Urban Affairs, India) Empirically grounded to the contemporary urban situation in India, The Divided City is set in an opportune moment to assess how cities fare up to the challenge of inclusive urbanization. It highlights how the urban pathway of contemporary India departs from the goal of inclusion in multiple ways — access to energy, public services, architecture, land, infrastructure, commons, and cultural and civic spaces. It simultaneously interrogates both policy and theory with intermingling issues like informality, privatization, political economy and gender divide in the contemporary Indian city. The book argues for greater urban inclusion (social, economic and environmental) acknowledged in principle, in national and international urban policy frameworks. Readership: Researchers and students specializing in urban sociology, urban geography, urban planning, policy and governance or those investigating the urban situation in the South Asia and anyone who is interested in deeper understanding of the contemporary city from socioeconomic equity and inclusion perspective. 200pp Apr 2018 978-981-3226-97-5 US$88 £77 978-981-3226-98-2(ebook) US$132 £116

Forging a Sustainable Future for Asian Cities Case Studies on Urban Regeneration

edited by Chye Kiang Heng, Lai Choo Malone-Lee, Rita Padawangi, Devisari Tunas & Abdul Rahim bin Abdul Hamid (NUS, Singapore) There are many factors that can contribute to a ‘un-sustainable’ city: high unemployment rates, income inequality, cultural shifts and changes due to immigration and migration, along with physical deterioration as a result of a natural disaster or corruption and ill-advised foresight. This volume collects and analyses as many instances of these negative factors and their positive solutions from the vast number of cities at various stages of urban life. It contains case studies resulting from meticulous field work and analysis on the trends and concepts in urban regeneration and planning. Readership: Professionals, researchers and practioners in urban planning industry; advanced undergraduates and postgraduates. 200pp May 2018 978-981-4713-34-4(pbk) US$102 £85 978-981-4713-35-1(ebook) US$153 £127

Politics and Governance in Indian States Bihar, West Bengal and Tripura

by Subrata Mitra & Harihar Bhattacharyya (NUS, Singapore)

Understanding India’s politics and governance requires an examination of how politics and governance occur in the regional States, which constitute the federal units of India. This book addresses the issues of federalism, powersharing and constitutional reforms, and their effects on governance in Indian States. Located within the growing literature on new State politics in India, this volume presents a critical, in-depth analysis of politics in Bihar, West Bengal and Tripura — these States being units of analysis for more general implications. Readership: Undergraduate and graduate students and lecturers/professors focusing on South Asian politics, governance in India and general policy studies. 350pp Apr 2018 978-981-3208-22-3 US$128 £106 978-981-3208-23-0(ebook) US$192 £159

Insurgency and Terrorism Series

The Rohingya Crisis

by Rohan Gunaratna, Jolene Jerard & Iftekharul Bashar (S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU, Singapore) The Rohingya Crisis aims to analyse communal violence in western Myanmar and highlight its transnational security implications. Based on ethnographic research in the Bangladesh – Myanmar borderland, the book analyses the complex often-contested narratives of the dynamics of communal violence and the role of various actors in this conflict. The Rohingya Crisis argues that the communal violence in western Myanmar has cascading security ramifications for South and Southeast Asia, and cautions that continued violence in the Rakhine state might lead to an escalation of transnational crime and militancy in the region. Readership: Students, professionals in security studies and Southeast Asian Studies, general public. 200pp Apr 2018 978-1-78634-099-3 US$95 £79 978-1-78634-103-7(ebook) US$143 £119

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Ageing in Asia

Contemporary Trends and Policy Issues edited by Kai Hong Phua & Mui Teng Yap (Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, Singapore) Ageing in Asia contains a selection of leading social systems and programs, with interesting case-studies offering innovative and useful lessons. The book covers ageing and related developments occurring in the most dynamic industrializing and urbanizing societies of emerging Asia. It includes topical issues such public policies and responses to current challenges from the growing needs of an ageing population due to rise of chronic non-communicable diseases, amidst rapidly changing social, cultural, economic and political changes in the region. Readership: It will be of great interest to policy-makers and practitioners from both the public and private sectors, as well as scholars and students who are interested in ageing and development issues occurring in the leading ageing societies of Asia. 300pp May 2018 978-981-3225-54-1 US$118 £104 978-981-3225-55-8(ebook) US$177 £156

50 Years of ASEAN A Security Community

by Daniel Wei Boon Chua & Eddie Lim (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU, Singapore) The book 50 Years of ASEAN: A Security Community curates key official documents from its foundation in 1967 to 2016. With an emphasis on ASEAN as a political-security community, this book puts together selected documents that trace the development of the Association through periods of its formation, the Cold War in Asia, the post-Cold War security environment, its expansion and adaption to the shifting geopolitical dynamics. Through the documents and their accompanying commentaries, 50 Years of ASEAN: A Security Community aims to provide an important resource for researchers of ASEAN and Southeast Asia. Readership: University and graduate level students and professionals specialising in ASEAN. 350pp Nov 2017 978-981-3221-13-0 US$118 £98 978-981-3221-14-7(ebook) US$177 £147

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Asia Competitiveness Institute - World Scientific Series

2016 Growth Slowdown Analysis, Ease of Doing Business Index, and Annual Competitiveness Studies of Indonesia’s Sub-National Economies by Khee Giap Tan, Mulya Amri, Nursyahida Ahmad & Kong Yam Tan (Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, Singapore)

by Khee Giap Tan, Sasidaran Gopalan, Anuja Tandon & Kong Yam Tan (Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, Singapore)

2016 Annual Competitiveness Studies of Indonesia’s Sub-National Economies

Based on a rich dataset of 100 indicators, the study covers four environments of competitiveness: (1) Macroeconomic Stability, (2) Government and Institutional Setting, (3) Financial, Businesses, and Manpower Conditions, and (4) Quality of Life and Infrastructure Development. It also presents each province and region’s comparative strengths and weaknesses, and conducts “what-if” policy simulations to propose policy suggestions. Readership: Policymakers, researchers, and the general audience interested in Indonesia’s economic development. 316pp Dec 2017 978-981-3226-87-6 US$148 £130 978-981-3226-88-3(ebook) US$222 £195

2016 Annual Competitiveness and Growth Slowdown Analysis for Sub-National Economies of India Into its fourth edition, this book presents our annual update of competitiveness analysis of India’s sub-national economies. ACI’s competitiveness analysis employs 75 different indicators across four different environments to capture the dynamics of competitiveness in a holistic way at the sub-national level. Further to an analysis of competitiveness, the book delves deeper into understanding the dynamics of economic growth of the various sub-national economies in India, which is a significant value-addition to the related literature as the book has a comprehensive and dedicated discussion on the prospects of and determinants of growth slowdown at the sub-national level. 254pp Dec 2017 978-981-3226-81-4 US$128 £113 978-981-3226-82-1(ebook) US$192 £170

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2016 Annual Competitiveness Analysis and Growth Slowdown Analysis for ASEAN-10

by Khee Giap Tan, Le Phuong Anh Nguyen & Trieu Duong Luu Nguyen (Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, Singapore) Combining leading-edge research methodologies with an extensive dataset, ACI has evaluated and tracked competitiveness for the 10 ASEAN members annually since 2000. In this edition, the competitiveness ranking and simulation study for the ASEAN-10 economies are improved and updated with 121 indicators across four environments. Readership: Researchers and advance graduates studying ASEAN developmental economics. 243pp Dec 2017 978-981-3226-75-3 US$128 £113 978-981-3225-76-0(ebook) US$192 £170

Asia Competitiveness Institute - World Scientific Series

Inaugural 2016 Ease of Doing Business Index on Attractiveness to Investors, Business Friendliness and Competitive Policies (EDB Index ABC) for 21 Sub-National Economies of India

by Khee Giap Tan, Sasidaran Gopalan, Jigyasa Sharma & Kong Yam Tan (Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, Singapore) This book takes into account three major aspects of doing business, namely (a) Attractiveness to Investors, (b) Business Friendliness, and (c) Competitive Policies. The bottom-up approach considers the various operational issues that firms face at the ground level, with the emphasis being on de facto issues. The analysis provided in the book not only stands up to academic scrutiny as it is grounded in rigorous methodological foundations, but also remains accessible and appealing to policymakers with the co-authors recommending appropriate policy interventions to improve the ease of doing business of India’s sub-national economies. 343pp Dec 2017 978-981-3226-84-5 US$148 £130 978-981-3226-85-2(ebook) US$222 £195

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2016 Annual Competitiveness Analysis and Development Strategies for Indonesian Provinces

by Khee Giap Tan, Mulya Amri & Nursyahida Ahmad (Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, Singapore) With 103 indicators covering four environments and 12 sub-environments of competitiveness, the study’s unique methodology incorporates comparative strengths and weaknesses, and “what-if” policy simulations aimed at policy suggestions for each province. This edition also features a new structure and graphical presentation that offer investors an overview of each province’s competitiveness landscape. Readership: Policymakers, researchers, business stakeholders and general audience interested in the economic developments of Indonesia’s provinces. 504pp Dec 2017 978-981-3226-90-6 US$188 £165 978-981-3226-91-3(ebook) US$282 £248

50 Years of ASEAN and Singapore

edited by Tommy Koh (Ambassador-at-Large, Singapore), Sharon Li-Lian Seah & Li Lin Chang On the 8th of August 2017, ASEAN will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its founding. ASEAN is today a very successful inter-governmental organization which promotes peace, stability, economic development and regional integration. This volume brings together 50 essays written by Singaporeans who have played a part in the partnership between ASEAN and Singapore. The reader will be able to glean an insight into the workings of ASEAN and Singapore’s contributions to ASEAN through the lens of diplomats, academics, civil society leaders and officials. Readership: Academics, scholars, diplomats & civil society interested in ASEAN and Singapore. 300pp Oct 2017 978-981-3225-11-4 US$98 £86 978-981-3225-12-1(pbk) US$48 £42 978-981-3225-13-8(ebook) US$147 £129

Asian Studies Catalogue 2018

Ganga Rejuvenation Governance Challenges and Policy Options edited by Ora-orn Poocharoen, Robert James Wasson & Xun Wu (Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, Singapore) This book focuses on governance and management issues in the much publicized ‘Ganga Rejuvenation Project’, led by the Indian Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi. Attempts over the past three decades to clean up and rejuvenate one of the world’s greatest rivers have proved futile. A host of activities, such as, improving pollution monitoring systems, new development plans for tourism enhancement; river dredging and sewering riparian cities are already being carried in the hope of quick results. The Government of India has also appointed a task force for preparation of a long-term strategy. However, substantial knowledge gaps persist especially with regard to governance. 500pp Oct 2017 978-981-4704-57-1 US$166 £138 978-981-4704-58-8(ebook) US$249 £207

Islam and Peacebuilding in the Asia-Pacific

edited by Mohamed Nawab Mohamed Osman (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU, Singapore) Islam and Peacebuilding in the Asia-Pacific provides a unique backdrop of how native or migrant Muslims interact with communities of other faiths have led to the contemporary treatment of Islam and the Muslim communities in these nations. A unique collection of the history of Islam in the region, Islam and Peacebuilding in the Asia-Pacific seeks to provide valuable insight for the global policy community by offering a comprehensive treatment of the issues highlighted. Readership: Students in the following fields: political science, policy studies, public policy, Islamic studies, religious studies, culture studies; government officials and policy-makers; inter-faith advocates; and international organizations. Aug 2017 260pp US$106 £88 978-981-4749-81-7 978-981-4749-82-4(ebook) US$159 £133

Merchants, Bankers, Governors British Enterprise in Singapore and Malaya, 1786 – 1920 by P J Drake This is the story of British enterprise in Singapore and Malaya from 1786 to 1920, when British vision, zeal and drive developed Penang, then Singapore and, finally, the peninsular Malay States. This book presents an original and coherent account of British Enterprise in Singapore and Malaya in an important historical period and includes substantial new material from primary records of merchant firms and banks which will be of great interest to students, professionals as well as the general public. Readership: Professionals, students, general public. 200pp Sep 2017 978-981-3222-41-0 US$88 £73 978-981-3222-42-7(ebook) US$132 £110

Handbook of the Sociology of Youth in BRICS Countries

The handbook examines the state of youth, their past, present and permits the development of insights about future. The topics covered in the book include politics, education, health, employment, leisure, Internet, identities, inequalities and demographics. The chapters provide original insights into the development of the BRICS countries, and place the varied mechanisms of youth development in context. This handbook serves as a reference to those who are interested in having a better understanding of today’s youth. Readership: Academics, professionals, graduates and undergraduates interested in youth, policy development, youth culture, sociology, and social issues in the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). 1121pp Sep 2017 978-981-3148-38-3 US$298 £247 978-981-3148-39-0(ebook) US$447 £370

National Security, Public Opinion and Regime Asymmetry A Six-Country Study

edited by T J Cheng (College of William and Mary, USA) & Wei-chin Lee (Wake Forest University, USA) New conventional wisdom posits that the public in democracies is inattentive but not really ignorant nor easily swayed, and indeed quite consistent and thoughtful when it comes to national security and foreign policy issues. This volume builds on such a claim to study the attributes and impacts of public opinion on foreign and national security policy in six democracies: Taiwan, South Korea, Israel, Ukraine, Finland and West Germany. The wealth of data and careful examination of various issues from different theoretical approaches makes this volume an essential guide for courses and research in comparative foreign policy, international relations and democratic processes.. 228pp Jul 2017 978-981-3206-94-6 US$98 £81 978-981-3206-95-3(ebook) US$147 £121

Southeast Asia and China

A Contest in Mutual Socialization edited by Lowell Dittmer (UC Berkeley) & Chow Bing Ngeow (University of Malaya, Malaysia) This book analyses key issues including the national identity discourse of China as a Great Power, China’s civil-military interactions in its strategy in the South China Sea dispute, the different kinds of political and strategic strategies used by Southeast Asian countries in countering China, the past patterns and present trajectories of economic ties between China and Southeast Asian countries, as well as the strategic implications of China’s 21st Century Maritime Silk Road initiative. Readership: Academics, policymakers, professionals, and undergraduate and graduate students interested in relations between China and Southeast Asian countries. 300pp May 2017 978-981-3146-87-7 US$98 £81 978-981-3146-88-4(ebook) US$147 £121

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Modi and the World

(Re) Constructing Indian Foreign Policy edited by Sinderpal Singh (S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU, Singapore) This edited volume attempts to interrogate the extent to which Indian foreign policy, under, Narendra Modi, has undergone significant change and the extent to which this manifests itself as a new doctrine in Indian foreign policy. The individual chapters cover key bilateral relationships (the United States, China, Australia and Pakistan) as well as broader regional relationships (South Asia and the Indian Ocean Region) and specific themes (such as economic diplomacy). Readership: Graduate students and researchers focusing on Indian foreign policy, geo-political ties and international relations. 208pp Apr 2017 978-981-3203-85-3 US$98 £81 978-981-3203-86-0(ebook) US$147 £122

Forward Engagement

RSIS as a Think Tank of International Studies and Security in the Asia-Pacific edited by Alan Chong (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU, Singapore) In many ways, the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS) is a microcosm of the Singapore brand of government. To date, it is Singapore’s ‘frontline’ think tank on AsiaPacific security, counter-terrorism, inter-religious dialogue and non-traditional security threats. The contributors in this edited volume are the stalwarts of the RSIS mission for the past 20 years and the leading lights for the RSIS of the 21st century. These are their reflections for posterity as well as their forward projections for their quasi-diplomatic and intellectual roles in the service of Singapore’s national security. Readership: Students and professionals in international studies and security studies. 176pp Feb 2017 US$118 £98 978-981-3208-46-9 978-981-3208-47-6(ebook) US$177 £147

Sustainable Asia

Open

Access Supporting the Transition to Sustainable Consumption and Production in Asian Developing Countries

edited by Patrick, Kartika Anggraeni, Silvia Sartori & Uwe Weber (SWITCH-Asia Network Facility & Collaborating Centre on Sustainable Consumption and Production (CSCP)) This book provides an overview and analysis of the current status of Sustainable Consumption and Production (SCP) in Asian developing countries. For readers looking for a comprehensive introduction to the topic of SCP together with a detailed analysis of the current developmental situation in various Asian developing countries and key sectors such as manufacturing, tourism, renewable energy and agriculture, this book is an invaluable tool.

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2015 Annual Competitiveness Analysis, Agricultural Productivity and Development Vision for ASEAN-10

by Khee Giap Tan, Le Phuong Anh Nguyen, Sasidaran Gopalan & Trieu Duong Luu Nguyen (Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, Singapore) “The extensive research work undertaken by ACI provides an important and insightful complement to the research done by CIEM, contributing toward evidence-based and astute policy formulation in ASEAN in general, and in Vietnam in particular.” Dr Nguyen Dinh Cung President, Central Institute for Economic Management (CIEM), Vietnam Readership: Researchers and advance graduates studying ASEAN developmental economics. 276pp Jan 2017 978-981-3147-44-7 US$138 £115 978-981-3147-46-1(ebook) US$207 £173 Asia Competitiveness Institute World Scientific Series

2015 Annual Competitiveness Analysis and Development Strategies for Indonesian Provinces by Khee Giap Tan, Mulya Amri, Nurina Merdikawati & Nursyahida Ahmad (Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, Singapore)

“This book enriches the available references of its kind that are needed by the business community to see the investment opportunities and challenges of all provinces in Indonesia. I believe that if the respective provincial government follows a number of policy recommendations as suggested by ACI, it will improve its competitiveness, hence attract investors to put their money there. The increase of the competitiveness of the Indonesian provinces would contribute to sustainably enhance the Indonesian economy.” Sofjan Wanandi Chairman of Advisory Board of APINDO (Employers’ Association of Indonesia) and Head of Economic Advisory Team of the Vice-President of the Republic of Indonesia 500pp Jan 2017 978-981-3148-36-9 US$188 £156 978-981-3207-38-7(ebook) US$282 £234 NOTABLE BACKLIST ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE Kheng-Lian Koh (NUS, Singapore) et al. ASIAN COUNTRIES AND THE ARCTIC FUTURE Leiv Lunde (The Fridtjof Nansen Institute, Norway) et al. ASIAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS AND WTO COMPATIBILITY Shintaro Hamanaka (Asian Development Bank, Philippines) ASIAN MODELS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP - FROM THE INDIAN UNION AND NEPAL TO THE JAPANESE ARCHIPELAGO (2ND EDITION) Léo-Paul Dana (Groupe Sup de Co Montpellier Business School, France) HANDBOOK ON SOCIAL STRATIFICATION IN THE BRIC COUNTRIES Peilin Li (Chinese Academy of Social Sciences) et al. MAKING OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATIONS, THE Leo Suryadinata (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (NTU), Singapore & Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Singapore) MEGACITY SLUMS Marie-Caroline Saglio-Yatzimirsky (INALCO, France & Center for South Asian Studies (CEIAS, CNRS-EHESS), France) et al.

Readership: Practitioners, researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs and students who are interested in replicable and up-scalable Sustainable Consumption and Production practices.

POLITICAL PARTICIPATION IN ASIA Ginger L Denton (US Coast Guard Academy, USA)

460pp 978-981-4730-90-7

WORLD SCIENTIFIC REFERENCE ON ASIA AND THE WORLD ECONOMY (IN 3 VOLUMES) John Whalley (University of Western Ontario, Canada & Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), Canada & National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), USA) et al.

Feb 2017 US$158 £131

WHITHER SOUTHEAST ASIA TERRORISM? Arabinda Acharya (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Singapore & National Defense University, USA)

Asian Studies Catalogue 2018 Asia Competitiveness Institute World Scientific Series

2015 Agricultural Total Factor Productivity and Competitiveness Analysis for States and Federal Territories and Five Regions of India Annual Competitiveness Update and Evidence on the Agricultural Development Models for Selected Indian States by Khee Giap Tan, Sasidaran Gopalan & Anuja Tandon (Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, Singapore) In this book, Asia Competitiveness Institute (ACI)’s competitiveness analysis employs 75 different indicators across four different environments to capture the dynamics of competitiveness in a holistic way at the sub-national level. Specifically, the book discusses the relevance and importance of raising total factor productivity in the agriculture sector in India at the state level and also brings out the extent of intra-state and intra-regional disparities prevalent in the country. 164pp Jan 2017 978-981-3147-85-0 US$125 £104 978-981-3147-87-4(ebook) US$188 £156 Asia Competitiveness Institute World Scientific Series

2015 Agricultural Productivity, Decentralisation, and Competitiveness Analysis for Provinces and Regions of Indonesia by Khee Giap Tan, Nurina Merdikawati, Mulya Amri & Kong Yam Tan (Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, Singapore)

In Search of a People-Centric Order in Asia by Baogang He (NTU, Singapore)

“One of the many strengths of the book is that, in imagining a new order for Asia, it keeps ethical concerns involving the idea of justice in mind.” Professor Terry Nardin Yale-NUS College, Singapore This book provides a systematic descriptive, explanatory and normative analysis of the clash of normative orders in Asia, and develops an analysis of Asian responses to the challenge posed by a more diffuse people-centric order and the implications this may have for global justice. It is a must read for students and researchers who are interested in the theoretical debates — especially Asian voices — on normative issues in Asia. 388pp Nov 2016 978-981-3109-76-6 US$115 £95 978-981-3109-77-3(ebook) US$173 £143

Mapping State and Non-State Actors’Responses to Nuclear Energy in Southeast Asia

edited by Nur Azha Putra (Energy Studies Institute, Singapore) & Mely Caballero-Anthony (NTU, Singapore) This book aims to introduce and discuss the policy issues and challenges surrounding the development of nuclear power energy in Southeast Asia (SEA). Nuclear energy is poised for substantial growth in a region that is in need of more sustainable and clean energy source against the background of rising energy demand and an increasingly narrower power supply and demand gap. However, there are many safety and security risks associated with nuclear power especially so for a region that remains vulnerable to political risks and military conflicts. This book will, therefore, discuss those policy issues and challenges and offers unique insights from the practitioners, industry experts, academics, and policymakers on how the SEA governments could mitigate those risks through good governance. Nov 2016 116pp US$78 £65 978-981-4723-19-0 978-981-4723-20-6(ebook) US$117 £98 Asia Competitiveness Institute World Scientific Series

2014 Annual Competitiveness Ranking and Simulation Study for ASEAN-10 and Development Strategies to Enhance Asia Economic Connectivity

by Khee Giap Tan, Sangiita Wei Cher Yoong, Sasidaran Gopalan & Le Phuong Anh Nguyen (Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, Singapore) Combining leading-edge research methodologies with an extensive database, the Asia Competitiveness Institute (ACI) at Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, has evaluated and tracked competitiveness for the ten ASEAN members annually since 2000. In this second edition, the competitiveness ranking and simulation study for the ASEAN-10 economies are improved and updated with 121 indicators across four environments. Readership: Researchers and advance graduates studying ASEAN developmental economics. 408pp Sep 2016 978-981-3108-58-5 US$165 £137 978-981-3109-71-1(ebook) US$248 £205

The Village and Its Discontents

Meaning and Criticism in Late Modernity edited by Antonio L Rappa (SIM University, Singapore) The Village and Its Discontents: Meaning and Criticism in Late Modernity is a hopeful collection of essays about villages in Southeast Asia and across the world. The “village” is an idea, a construct, and a way of organising society. The contributors hope to generate interest in studying villages, to understand the meanings that attach themselves to the concept of the village, and to gain greater insights into multidisciplinary knowledge and analyses in today’s highly developed global society. Readership: Undergraduate and graduate students in political science, sociology, cultural studies. 208pp Sep 2016 978-981-3140-06-6 US$98 £81 978-981-3140-07-3(ebook) US$147 £121

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Myanmar

Reintegrating into the International Community

Open Access

edited by Chenyang Li (Yunnan University, China), Chaw Chaw Sein (University of Yangon, Myanmar) & Xianghui Zhu (Yunnan University, China) Based on their long-term observation and studies, experts from China, Laos, Myanmar, Germany, Singapore and the US share their opinions on Myanmar’s domestic reform and foreign relations, as well as the current situation and future prospect. This book contributes to better understanding of Myanmar in its dramatic political and social transition. Readership: Political scientists, undergraduates, graduate students, general readers interested in Myanmar studies. 424pp Aug 2016 978-981-4759-90-8 US$138 £115 978-981-4759-91-5(ebook) US$207 £172

Bestseller Insurgency and Terrorism Series - Vol 10

Handbook of Terrorism in the Asia – Pacific

edited by Rohan Gunaratna & Stefanie Kam (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU, Singapore) “The handbook is an invaluable compendium for students of terrorism in the Asia-Pacific region over the past 70 years. It describes the nature and aspirations of the groups seeking to use force against both legitimate governments and innocent civilian populations, and analyses the responses of governments around the region. It will prove an essential companion for counter-terrorism experts across the region, providing accurate context against which they can understand and deal with the problem of terrorism on both a national and a cooperative regional basis. Its authors and contributors are to be commended for their comprehensive and intelligent contribution.” Journal of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism 680pp Aug 2016 978-1-78326-995-2 US$168 £139 978-1-78326-996-9(ebook) US$252 £209

20 Years of Asia-Europe Relations edited by Peggy Kek

This book celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM), which is a political dialogue process bringing together governments and civil society members from Asia and Europe. The book depicts the evolution of Asia-Europe relations since the foundation of the ASEM, an informal political dialogue process, initiated in 1996. The book chapters are contributed by leaders of Asia and Europe including Head of states and Ministers from Asia and Europe. It is a unique book commemorating and celebrating 20 years of Asia-Europe relations. Readership: Policy-makers, academics and general readers interested in Asia-Europe relations. 168pp Aug 2016 978-981-3140-23-3 US$48 £40 978-981-3140-24-0(pbk) US$28 £23 978-981-3140-25-7(ebook) US$72 £59

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Moving Up the Ladder

Development Challenges for Low and Middle-Income Asia edited by Shigesaburo Kabe (Nikkei Inc., Japan), Ryuichi Ushiyama (Japan Center For Economic Research, Japan), Takuji Kinkyo (Kobe University, Japan) & Shigeyuki Hamori (Kobe University, Japan) This book explores (1) the current state of Asian economies and 2) the conditions or policy counter-measures that lead to higher income levels under changing external circumstances. This is illustrated through case studies on five Asian economies, with emphasis on their structural problems. It also aims to paint a comprehensive picture of necessary policies, which will encourage Asian countries to move up the ladder of growth. Readership: Students and the general public who would like to understand the current state of Asian economies and the policy measures that would lead to higher income levels in these economies. 268pp May 2016 978-981-4723-56-5 US$118 £98 978-981-4725-17-0(ebook) US$177 £147

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Heart to Heart with Asian Leaders Exclusive Interviews on Crisis, Comebacks & Character

edited by John Swee Kheng Ng (Meta Consulting Pte Ltd, Singapore) & Alvin Jong Peng Foo “John, an evergreen human motivator, draws critical life lessons from several business and thought leaders who have gone through the feast and famine in their journeys. The easy prose style of the book makes it a warm book. I commend this book.” Judge (Ret) Richard Magnus Expert (IBC) Member of UNESCO Alumni of Network Agenda Council World Economic Forum Readership: Professionals and the general public. 324pp Oct 2015 978-981-4663-93-9 US$68 £56 978-981-4663-94-6(pbk) US$38 £32 978-981-4663-95-3(ebook) US$102 £84

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Reinventing Indonesia

by Ginandjar Kartasasmita & Joseph J Stern “Co-authored by a key architect of the Indonesian reforms and a keen longtime observer, Reinventing Indonesia is a fascinating analysis of political and economic change in a vast, complex, and important country. With ten years of useful hindsight and with our growing knowledge of how other countries have fared in their own transitions, we now know that such peace and prosperity as Indonesia has achieved are to be preciously valued and carefully protected. Not only is Indonesia to be praised, but the world should study and heed its good example.” Steven B Bloomfield Executive Director, Weatherhead Center for International Affairs, Harvard University 308pp Aug 2015 978-981-4596-55-8 US$78 £65 978-981-4596-56-5(ebook) US$117 £97

Asian Studies Catalogue 2018 Insurgency and Terrorism Series - Vol 6

Whither Southeast Asia Terrorism? by Arabinda Acharya (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Singapore & National Defense University, USA)

“Readers seeking a solid introduction to the issues and groups underpinning the region's terrorism hotspots, however, are likely to come away feeling much more favourably disposed. It is still a work that deserves to be read and debated, even if one does not agree wholeheartedly with the author’s views.” Book Reviews Readership: Security specialists, practitioners of community engagement, psychologists, policy makers, academics and researchers working in the field of security studies. Feb 2015 312pp US$115 £95 978-1-78326-389-9 978-1-78326-390-5(ebook) US$173 £144

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Indonesia Matters

Asia’s Emerging Democratic Power by Amitav Acharya (American University, USA) “Amitav Acharya has produced a timely and illuminating examination of Indonesia’s foreign policy since the establishment of democracy after Suharto’s period in power. Drawing on extensive interviews and keen observations, Amitav skilfully traces the evolution of Indonesia’s diplomacy from its modest regional roots to the rarefied world of global engagement. This is an important book and a necessary read for all those who follow Indonesia’s remarkable ascent.” Kurt Campbell Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs (2009 – 13) 148pp Aug 2014 978-981-4632-06-5 US$55 £46 978-981-4619-85-1(pbk) US$26 £22 978-981-4630-71-9(ebook) US$83 £69

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Environmental Policies in Asia

Perspectives from Seven Asian Countries edited by Jing Huang (Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, Singapore) & Shreekant Gupta (Delhi School of Economics, India & Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, Singapore)

This timely and unique volume is the first of its kind to look at environmental policies and governance from the perspective of seven dynamic Asian countries. These include developed economies of Japan and Singapore, emerging giants such as China and India and rapidly developing nations such as Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia. Engaging, accessible, and pan-Asian in scope, the essays also present creative ways in which these challenges are being addressed. This book is valuable to anyone who is keen on understanding Asia, its growth, and whether its rise is environmentally sustainable. 256pp Aug 2014 978-981-4590-47-1 US$95 £79 978-981-4590-48-8(ebook) US$143 £119 978-981-4578-33-2(ebook) US$75 £62

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Managing Indonesia’s Transformation An Oral History

by Ginandjar Kartasasmita “Indonesia’s path to the stable and dynamic state as it is today was a long arduous route which marked periods of progress often followed by economic collapse. Ginandjar Kartasasmita was a witness to many of these events and this oral history provides a fascinating firsthand account of Indonesia’s development from a flawed state to a growing functioning economy and a government grounded on democratic principles.” Joseph J Stern Harvard University (Retired) Readership: Academics, undergraduates and graduates, and policy-makers in Asian politics and international relations. 500pp Apr 2013 978-981-4405-38-6 US$45 £37 978-981-4405-39-3(ebook) US$68 £57

CENTRAL ASIA State Capitalism in Eurasia

by Martin C Spechler (Indiana University, USA), Joachim Ahrens (PFH Private University of Applied Sciences, Göttingen, Germany) & Herman W Hoen (University of Groningen, The Netherlands) This is the first book to specify the type of economic system that has arisen in Central Asia, replacing the simplistic ideas of “petro-state” or “resource dependent.” The book presents three types of state capitalism now established in the former Soviet Union states of Eurasia — crony, dual-sector, and predatory capitalism. It provides first-hand research based on extensive interviewing in the native languages in five of the six. From the political economic perspective, it surveys the source of resources for these authoritarian regimes, their decision-making, and the disposition of government funds, including corruption. Readership: Academics, professionals, policy-makers, graduate and undergraduate students interested in economic development of Eurasia. 156pp Aug 2017 978-981-3149-37-3 US$88 £77 978-981-3149-38-0(ebook) US$132 £116

EAST ASIA Understanding Chinese Economic Transformation

Alternative Perspectives on Reform, Development, and International Integration by Dic Lo (SOAS, University of London, UK) This textbook seeks to construct a descriptive – analytical account of contemporary Chinese economic transformation. It examines a range of topical issues that are of central importance in highlighting the systemic dynamics, multiple determinants and complex implications of the transformation. The descriptive elements provide a structured narrative of the main trends of economic reform and development. The analytical elements help to deepen the understanding of the transformation. Readership: Academics, undergraduate and graduate students, policymakers and professionals interested in China’s economic transformation and its international integration. 350pp Jul 2018 978-981-4623-90-2 US$102 £89 978-981-4623-91-9(ebook) US$152 £134

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China’s Market Transformation

Remade in Guangdong

edited by Ning Wang (Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China & Ronald Coase Institute, USA)

by Wei Zhao (ESSCA School of Management, France)

Origins, Protagonists, and Processes

China’s Market Transformation: Origins, Protagonists, and Processes attempts to understand China’s market transformation, with an emphasis on the origins and evolution of the institutional structure of production undergirding the rise of the Chinese economy, tracing the protagonists in this intriguing human drama and mapping out the zigzag processes of China’s epochal transition to a market economy in three decades. Readership: Students of advanced college and graduate level courses on contemporary China, emerging markets, transition economies, and China’s economy/political economy/development; this book is also valuable to researchers in these fields, and business professionals who want to understand China’s political economy. 550pp Apr 2018 978-981-4696-12-8 US$174 £144 978-981-4696-14-2(ebook) US$261 £217

How China’s World Factory Will Become Innovative The book explores next-step strategies and policies for transforming Guangdong’s industrial development to an innovation level, not only for reviewing its past experience or proving certain development models. A bigger part of the book is contributed to analyze the essential ways that Guangdong emerged as world factory, as well as the current problems encountered by business and government. The book tries to combine local knowledge and information with theoretical frameworks in the research on innovation management and policy to crystallize the nature of Guangdong’s industrial development. Readership: Academics, policy-makers, professionals, undergraduate and graduate students interested in China’s industrial upgrading. 250pp May 2018 US$98 £86 978-981-3223-01-1 978-981-3223-02-8(ebook) US$147 £129

The Political Economy of China’s Belt and Road Initiative by Lei Zou (Shanghai Administration Institute, China)

Series on Developing China - Translated Research from China - Vol 4

Sino-US Relations A Chinese Perspective

edited by Zhenglai Deng (Fudan University, China) This volume, the fourth installment in the Series on Developing China — Translated Research from China, is written by the most prestigious Chinese scholars. The volume aims to present to international readers the top-quality articles on the relationship between China and the US, contextualized in the Chinese perspectives. The scope of the book covers important areas in Sino-US relations, such as economy, military, politics, and social exchange. 400pp May 2018 978-981-4366-67-0 US$154 £128 978-981-4366-68-7(ebook) US$231 £192

Silk Road was once the most important economic-cultural tie connecting the Eurasian countries before the rise of the West. In September 2013, Chinese President Xi Jinping put forward the initiative to build the Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st Maritime Silk Road, which is abbreviated as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). This book analyzes the BRI through the approach of political economy and establishes the analytic framework of BRI from historical and comparative perspectives. This book clearly displays the strategic considerations, constructing framework, governmental actions, latest achievements, multiple opportunities and potential risks of BRI. Readership: Academics, policy-makers, professionals, undergraduate and graduate students interested in China’s Belt and Road Initiatives, China’s domestic and foreign policies in Xi Jinping Era. 300pp May 2018 978-981-3222-65-6 US$108 £95 978-981-3222-66-3(ebook) US$162 £143

Rural Elections in China

Institutionalization, State Intrusion and Democratization

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edited by Lin Wang (Central China Normal University, China)

2014 ANNUAL PROVINCIAL AND REGIONAL COMPETITIVENESS ANALYSIS FOR GREATER CHINA ECONOMIES Khee Giap Tan (Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, Singapore) et al.

Unlike the election models in other Asian countries, rural elections in China had been created from the grassroots level by farmers before they were officially and legally recognized by the government. By drawing on over 2,000 rural elections cases in China, this book analyzes the latest developments and decipher their implications — not only for village elections, but also for China’s democratization process. It also tries to examine the interplay between state power and village elections: whether one grows at the expense of the other. Readership: Students, researchers and readers who are interested in learning more about China’s rural elections and governance and the country’s prospects for democratization. May 2018 300pp US$135 £112 978-1-78634-162-4 978-1-78634-163-1(ebook) US$203 £168

DOMESTIC DYNAMICS OF CHINA’S ENERGY DIPLOMACY, THE Chi Zhang (National Defense University, China) JAPAN’S DEMOGRAPHIC REVIVAL Stephen Robert Nagy (International Christian University, Japan) LEADING SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT IN CONTEMPORARY CHINA Licheng Ma (formerly at People’s Daily) MAPPING CHINA’S GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE LONG RUN, 221 BC TO 2020 Kent G Deng (The London School of Economics and Political Science, UK) MUCH TROUBLED ALLIANCE, THE: US-CHINA MILITARY COOPERATION DURING THE PACIFIC WAR, 1941-1945 Emeritus Hsi-sheng Ch’i (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA & Hong Kong University of Science & Technology) SUPERNORMAL GROWTH: CHINA’S ECONOMY 1979-2049 Jeffrey Zhengfu Shi (Fudan University, China) UNDERSTANDING CHINESE SOCIETY Eileen Yuk-ha Tsang (City University of Hong Kong) UNDERSTANDING JAPAN-CHINA RELATIONS Ming Wan (George Mason University , USA) URBANIZATION AND PUBLIC HEALTH IN CHINA Mu Li (The University of Sydney, Australia) et al.

Asian Studies Catalogue 2018

Overcoming Modernity

Japan and China

edited by Naoki Sakai (Cornell) & Jun’ichi Isomae (International Center for Japanese Studies, Japan) This book aims to present the historical and political significance of literary and philosophical debates conducted in East Asia during the war years of the 1930s and 1940s. The volume includes seven essays, an introduction and a translation of the manifesto “Principles of Thought for a New Japan (1939), ” based on which the vision of the East Asian Community was later put forth. Its perspective is decidedly transnational. In view of the current situation in East Asia, some essays in this volume will attempt a critical re-assessment of Area Studies, within the purview of which the majority of scholarship about the Japanese intellectual history of the interwar period, literary debates such as the symposium entitled Overcoming Modernity and the round-table discussion of “World History and the standpoint of Japan, as well as the Kyoto School of Philosophy have been conducted, both in English and Japanese, during the post World War II period.

by Koichi Sakamoto (Toyo University, Japan)

East Asian Community and the Kyoto School

400pp May 2018 978-981-4317-32-0 US$156 £129 978-981-4317-33-7(ebook) US$234 £194

A Contest in Aid to Sub-Saharan Africa Since the opening up of China in 1979, the country had experienced phenomenal economic growth over the decades and overtook Japan as the second largest economy in 2010. With the establishment of a conservative administration led by Shinzo Abe in December 2012 and Xi Jinping’s ascendency to the presidency in China in March 2013, the two countries intensified their commitments in aid to Sub-Saharan Africa. Surveying the Japanese and Chinese aid in Sub-Saharan Africa, this book examines the two Asian giants’ policies and achievements in past decades and discusses future directions of their aid initiatives. Japan and China: A Contest in Aid to Sub-Saharan Africa is recommended for those interested in understanding East Asian international relations and contemporary aid trends and issues in Sub-Saharan Africa. Mar 2018 200pp 978-981-3223-73-8 US$88 £77 978-981-3223-74-5(ebook) US$132 £116

China’s Strategic Initiative and New Asia in the 21st Century

China’s State-Managed Marketization Approach to Energy Security

edited by Yuanzhe Ren & Hao Su (China Foreign Affairs University, China)

An International Comparison

by Shaofeng Chen (Peking University, China)

Since its inception, the “One Belt and One Road Initiative” has been increasingly seen as the centerpiece of China’s new grand strategy, with the “One Road” — the establishment of a “maritime silk road” — serving as the core. Building this “21st-century maritime silk road” will involve more than 20 countries and regions, and the proposal has been strongly welcomed and supported by most countries along the road, as it is seen not only as a new platform for mutually beneficial relationships economically, but also as a new mechanism for maritime security cooperation in the Pacific and the Indian Ocean. Drawing on the expertise of Chinese and international scholars, the book will focus on China’s “21st-century maritime silk road” initiative, evaluate its strategic implication at home and abroad, and provide new proposals and perspectives for its future development.

While China’s oil security problem has disconcerted the Chinese government, it has also drawn world attention. What are China’s oil security perceptions? How and why has China adopted a state-managed marketization approach (SMMA) to oil security? And in what sense is China’s SMMA a divergence from the international practice? This book provides an indepth study and a systematic analysis to these issues, through the prisms of energy security perceptions, domestic policies, institutional reform, and oil diplomacy.

Maritime “Silk Road”

300pp May 2018 978-981-3108-74-5 US$130 £108 978-981-3108-75-2(ebook) US$195 £162

Readership: Graduates, academics and researchers who are interested in China’s policies and strategies in energy security issues. 260pp May 2018 978-981-4522-76-2 US$106 £88 978-981-4522-77-9(ebook) US$159 £133

Series on Contemporary China

Hong Kong in 2017

Two Decades of Post-1997 Hong Kong Developments edited by Tai Wei Lim & Tuan Yuen Kong (East Asian Institute, NUS, Singapore)

This book captures the essence of Hong Kong’s development in the past two decades from 1997 to present. It is broken into four parts — the economy, law, culture, history and politics. The volume examines Hong Kong’s relations with China, other major powers and the world at large. It also covers domestic developments, including legal developments. Other chapters in the book examine cultural development in Hong Kong from specific case studies of iconic animation character to trans-boundary popularity of Hong Kong popular culture in China. Readership: This book is intended for students as well as professionals and the general public interested in understanding Hong Kong culture, history and politics. 200pp Mar 2018 978-981-3223-54-7 US$88 £77 978-981-3223-55-4(ebook) US$132 £116

China’s Omnidirectional Peripheral Diplomacy edited by Jianwei Wang (University of Macau, China) & Tiang Boon Hoo (NTU, Singapore)

This book examines China’s evolving strategies towards its surrounding peripheries. It is the first book to examine in detail President Xi Jinping’s steering of China’s peripheral diplomacy. It argues that China pursues an ambitious, omnidirectional regional diplomacy that emphasizes the entire periphery region, and not just specific peripheries. Featuring chapters that explore China’s evolving policy in Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia and Central Asia, and addressing new developments under Xi, this book fleshes out the intricacies of how China has been managing its peripheral relationships in Asia under new circumstances and new leadership. Readership: Students and researchers who are interested in China’s peripheral diplomacy under the new leadership of Xi Jinping. 250pp May 2018 978-981-3141-78-0 US$108 £90 978-981-3141-79-7(ebook) US$162 £134

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China Business

China’s Township System

by Haico Ebbers (Nyenrode Business University, The Netherlands & Renmin University, China)

by Licai Wu (Central China Normal University, China)

Transition, Development and Integration

The book provides a comprehensive view on the main transformations that are happening in China today. The balanced view has been developed by using unique primary data based on more than 200 interviews and numerous survey results, in additional to mainstream literature by academia and consultancy companies. Readership: Readers who are interested to know where the Chinese economy is headed and how China will develop in the long term. 300pp May 2018 US$115 £95 978-981-3200-27-2 978-981-3200-28-9(ebook) US$173 £143

Governance and Reform

This invaluable book provides an empirical research on the governance and reform of the contemporary township system in China. The first part discusses the historical changes, present situation and practical operation of China’s township system. The second part compares several practice models of the reform, and analyzes the motive force, path and trend of development of the reform. The third part studies the reconstruction of modern township governance system and other relevant institutional innovation. The fourth part focuses on the investigation report and the case analysis report of the actual operation of the township system at multi-dimensional levels. Readership: Academics, policy-makers, professionals, undergraduate and graduate students, interested in the governance and reform of China’s township system.

Moralization of China

Jan 2018 400pp US$166 £138 978-981-4675-52-9 978-981-4675-53-6(ebook) US$249 £207

This book aims to show how today’s China, despite of its reluctance for political changes, has obtained a new self-consciousness, predominantly affected by the technological revolution in the means of mass communication.

Asia Competitiveness Institute - World Scientific Series

In particular, this work takes up China’s re-formation, not in terms of its material development, but in terms of an involution of its mentality, or collective conscience, that has made itself adapted to the effects of planetary techno-domination.

by Khee Giap Tan, Peng Wang & Teleixi Xie (Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, Singapore)

by Xin Liu (UC Berkeley)

Readership: Policymakers, academics, professionals, undergraduate and graduate students interested in Moralization of China, Maoism, global China and its postmodern transformation. Dec 2017 250pp 978-981-3230-22-4 US$98 £86 978-981-3230-23-1(ebook) US$147 £129

2016 Growth Slowdown Analysis by Income Thresholds and Annual Update of Competitiveness Analysis for 34 Greater China Economies As China is now progressing in the New Normal Era with an emphasis on the transformation into an innovation-driven economy, it is important to understand the relative strength and weakness of each individual economy so as to design optimal development blueprints specific to its current situation. This book therefore dedicates one chapter to the analysis of each economy based on its income group in a hope to help the economy identify the specific determinants of growth slowdown and mitigate the problem by focusing available resources on the most relevant aspect. Readership: Scholars and researchers interested in China’s economic development, categorised by regions and provinces.

Multilateral Approach in China’s Foreign Policy by Joseph Yu-Shek Cheng (City University of Hong Kong)

This volume carefully examines China’s increased participation in multilateral organizations and mechanisms and its efforts to initiate and develop its own discourses on global affairs straddling Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the Latin American continents. China’s presence in international multilateral organizations has been providing developing countries a better chance to maintain a balance of power. Since China has no ambitious plan to transform the existing international order, its increasing enthusiastic engagement of multilateralism is likely to be accepted by the international community. Readership: Policymakers, academics, professionals, undergraduate and graduate students interested in China’s foreign policy. 600pp Feb 2018 978-981-3221-10-9 US$158 £131 978-981-3221-11-6(ebook) US$237 £197

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Dec 2017 308pp 978-981-3226-78-4 US$148 £180 978-981-3226-79-1(ebook) US$222 £195

NOTABLE BACKLIST GAME: THE SEGMENTATION, IMPLEMENTATION AND PROTECTION OF LAND RIGHTS IN CHINA Shuguang Zhang (Chinese Academy of Social Sciences) HAI SHANG, ELEGY OF THE SEA Yiwei Wang (Renmin University of China) INTERNATIONALIZATION OF CHINA’S PRIVATELY OWNED ENTERPRISES Wen Xiao (Zhejiang University, China) et al. JAPAN AND ASIA Shinichi Ichimura (Kyoto University, Japan) LESSONS FROM THE DISTURBED WATERS: THE DIAOYU/DIAOYUTAI/ SENKAKU ISLANDS DISPUTES Hui-Yi Katherine Tseng (East Asian Institute, NUS, Singapore) NON-TRADITIONAL SECURITY IN EAST ASIA Ramon Pacheco Pardo (King’s College London, UK) et al. PASSION, POVERTY AND TRAVEL: TRADITIONAL HAKKA SONGS AND BALLADS Wilt L Idema (Harvard) POCKET CHINA IN FIGURES Zhichang Liu (Chinese Academy of Social Sciences) RMB: TOWARDS INTERNATIONALIZATION Siwei Cheng (Chinese Academy of Sciences) SCIENCE IN CHINA, 1600-1900: ESSAYS BY BENJAMIN A ELMAN Yi Kai Ho (Confucius Institute, Singapore)

Asian Studies Catalogue 2018

Silk Road

China’s Logic

by Qiang Li (Shaanxi Normal University, China)

by Lixing Zou (China Development Bank Research Institute)

The Study of Drama Culture translated by Fen Gao (Shaanxi Normal University, China) The book breaks through the concept of regarding Han Drama as the center, yet elaborates the Silk Road drama as an inclusive culture and a prevailing literary art form in human civilization. Relying on his extensive experience and broad vision, the author conducts the thorough study by means of literature, artifacts and academic fieldwork. The carefully presented details in this book are aimed to explore all the related fields such as dramaturgy, philology, phonology, religion, history, geography, archeology, ethnology, and folklore between the East and the West from the perspective of cultural anthropology. 400pp Dec 2017 978-981-3202-95-5 US$138 £115 978-981-3202-96-2(ebook) US$207 £173

The Balance Development

The law of balance is not just a motivating power but also serves the purpose of development. How did human society develop in a balanced manner in history? How is China’s Modernization impacted by the law of equilibrium? How does the law of balance affect China’s economic and trade relations with other countries? This book attempts to answer these questions and more. It applies the balance law methodology to systematically analyze major factors influencing the sustainable development of the Chinese economy and society, and to discuss the balanced way of thinking, market credit, innovation energy and international collaboration that boost sustainable development. Oct 2017 380pp 978-981-3222-62-5 US$138 £121 978-981-3223-42-4(ebook) US$207 £182

Is This the Asian Century?

by Jong-Wha Lee (Korea University, South Korea) Is This the Asian Century? comprises 25 articles which the author has published on the Project Syndicate website since 2012. Through these selected works, the author explores whether the Asian Century is coming to pass or not and how Asian economies prepare for such century. The author also presents his analyses of Asia’s economic transformation as well as social and cultural changes, and suggests the ways that Asian economies can overcome major economic and social challenges to continue their path towards a more balanced and sustainable growth in the 21st century. Readership: General readers interested in Asian economies and the policy debates on their future directions. 130pp Dec 2017 978-981-3227-58-3 US$48 £42 978-981-3227-59-0(ebook) US$72 £63

China Through American Eyes

Early Depictions of the Chinese People and Culture in the US Print Media

Peking University Series on Sociology and Anthropology - Vol 5

Institutional Change and Rural Industrialization in China

The Putting-Out System in Handicraft Industry in Late Qing and Early Republic Period by Feizhou Zhou (Peking University, China) In classic sociology theory, the putting-out system in handcraft production was regarded as traditional and inefficient. In the context of Republican China, it was believed that this kind of household-based production system would have totally failed in competition with the factory system of machinery production. However, this book exhibits the historical fact that the putting-out system was booming in handcraft textile production and subsequently provides an explanation to this phenomenon from the perspectives of institutional analysis and quantitative modeling. With rich county-level data and comprehensive analysis, this book is valuable for both researchers, academics and students in economics and social history studies. 200pp Oct 2017 978-981-4569-91-0 US$108 £90 978-981-4569-92-7(ebook) US$162 £134

by Wenxian Zhang (Rollins College, USA)

Cultural understanding between the United States and China has been a long and complex process. The period from the mid-nineteenth century to the early twentieth century is not only a critical era in modern Chinese history, but also the peak time of illustrated news reporting in the United States. Besides images from newspapers and journals, this collection also contains pictures about China and the Chinese published in books, brochures, commercial advertisements, campaign posters, postcards, etc. Together, they have documented colourful portrayals of the Chinese and their culture by the U.S. print media and their evolution from ethnic curiosity, stereotyping, and racial prejudice to social awareness, reluctant understanding, and eventual acceptance. Readership: General readers interested in Chinese culture and Chinese people. 552pp Oct 2017 978-981-3202-25-2 US$58 £48 978-981-3202-26-9(ebook) US$87 £72

When Trees Fall, Monkeys Scatter Rethinking Democracy in China

by John Keane (University of Sydney, Australia) Written for students and teachers, researchers and general readers fascinated by the rising global power of China, When Trees Fall, Monkeys Scatter shows why locally-made democratic practices often favour one party rule and why China is becoming a globally significant political laboratory: a 21st century testing ground for a new type of top-down popular government at odds with power-sharing democracy as it was known during the past generation. Readership: Students and teachers, researchers and general readers interested in the rising global power of China. 193pp Oct 2017 978-1-78634-359-8 US$58 £48 978-1-78634-360-4(ebook) US$87 £72

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China’s Economy in Transformation under the New Normal edited by Sarah Y Tong & Jing Wan (East Asian Institute, NUS, Singapore)

This book examines the recent development and prospect of the Chinese economy as the country adapts to changing domestic and external settings. As the Chinese government at both the central and local levels plays an important role in promoting growth, issues such as the role of local government and the reform of state-owned enterprises are examined in this book. Topics such as the development of private consumption and industrial upgrading are also assessed. The book discusses several matters considered important to China’s social and economic cohesion including the management of agricultural product reserves, the development of a functioning social security system and regional development.

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China’s Development

Social Investment and Challenges by Litao Zhao (East Asian Institute, NUS, Singapore) This book focuses on a few policy areas central to social investment and capacity building, including education, technical training, R&D, and the hukou reform. It also analyses challenges and limitations of China’s social investment policies. It sheds light on the most notable feature of China’s social investment regime, which is the concentration of resources, privileges, and policy support on sectors and institutions with more growth potential. This helps to explain why China’s progress in social development is remarkable but unequal. Readership: Policymakers, academics, professionals, undergraduates and graduate students interested in China’s social development, social investment, social policies and social issues.

150pp Aug 2017 978-981-3208-19-3 US$88 £73 978-981-3208-20-9(ebook) US$132 £110

150pp Aug 2017 978-981-3223-44-8 US$88 £77 978-981-3223-45-5(ebook) US$132 £116

EAI Series on East Asia

Series on Innovation and Operations Management for Chinese Enterprises

Politics, Culture and Identities in East Asia Integration and Division

edited by Peng Er Lam (East Asian Institute, NUS, Singapore) & Tai Wei Lim (Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore & East Asian Institute, NUS, Singapore) There are four “vectors” in the geopolitics of East Asia: China rising, the United States “rebalancing” to this region, Japan “normalising” as a nation-state and ASEAN emerging as a regional community. The interplay of these four “vectors” will set the trajectory of geopolitics in East Asia. Another focus of this volume is on the politics of identity. Plurality and diversity of identities and cultures in East Asia can be a celebration of life and humanity. However, xenophobic identities, often based on exclusive race, language, religion and hegemony, and its subsequent politicisation can rend a nation apart. Sep 2017 150pp 978-981-3226-22-7 US$88 £77 978-981-3226-23-4(ebook) US$132 £116 EAI Series on East Asia

Contemporary South Korean Economy: Challenges and Prospects

Independent Innovation in China Theory and Cases

by Huibo Zhong (Beijing Institute of Technology, China) & Jiasu Lei (Tsinghua University, China) Using a combination of theoretical analysis and case studies, this book analyses the theoretical issues — concept and type of independent innovation, and the practical issues — construction of institutional system which is in favor of independent innovation. It is written for researchers who are engaged in similar fields and readers who are interested in independent innovation. In this book, a comparison of the independent innovation modes of China, Japan and South Korea is presented. The ability, mode and track are defined clearly. The efficient path of Chinese independent innovation is put forward through case studies. Readership: Researchers, students and the general public who are interested in innovation. 416pp 978-981-3209-89-3

Aug 2017 US$148 £123

China and Latin America Economic and Trade Cooperation in the Next 10 Years by Zhenxing Su (China Academy of Social Sciences)

by Min-Hua Chiang (East Asian Institute, NUS, Singapore)

translated by Hongling Zhao (Beijing Institute of Technology, China)

This book provides an analytical overview of key issues in contemporary South Korean economy. The timely and in-depth study presented in the book examines the main reasons behind South Korea’s economic slowdown in recent years, the economic and social impact following chaebol’s growing business expansion, free trade agreements with China and the United States, the development of income inequality, the ageing demography and the Korean government’s policy response to overcome the current economic difficulties.

The international financial crisis in 2008 marked the beginning of important changes in the international economic system. Based on the economic development trend and the adjustment of policy, this book explores the prospect for Sino – Latin American economic and trade cooperation. It tracks the development path for this cooperation in the next 10 years by analyzing resource endowment, industrial structure, economic system, development pattern, basic economic policy, economic environment, economic and trade relations between China and Latin America .

Readership: Policymakers, academics, professionals, undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in contemporary South Korean economy. 150pp Sep 2017 978-981-3207-23-3 US$88 £73 978-981-3207-24-0(ebook) US$132 £110

Readership: Policymakers, professionals, academics, undergraduate and graduate students interested in China-Latin American Economic Relations and Trade Cooperation. 708pp Aug 2017 978-981-3202-28-3 US$188 £165 978-981-3202-29-0(ebook) US$282 £248

Asian Studies Catalogue 2018

Farewell to China’s GDP Worship by Jinzao Li (China National Tourism Administration, China)

Based on the outstanding research findings of many visionaries and the initial practices in some local areas in recent years, this book proposes to switch the focus to multi-dimensional and comprehensive indicators from GDP alone and establish a new economic and social evaluation system, that is, abandon the GDP-centered evaluation system or GDP worship and adopt a comprehensive evaluation system for economic and social development embodying the scientific outlook on development — the comprehensive development index (CDI). Readership: This book is intended for members of the general public as well as professionals with an interest in China and its development. Aug 2017 320pp US$118 £98 978-981-3220-23-2 978-981-3220-24-9(ebook) US$177 £147

EAI Series on East Asia

The Rise of the Regulatory State in the Chinese Health-care System

by Jiwei Qian (East Asian Institute, NUS, Singapore) While there are a small number of studies on the regulations in the Chinese health-care system, this book contributes to the literature in three ways. First, a review of the recent developments in the Chinese health-care system illustrates that the capacity and incentives of the regulatory agencies matter in the implementation and enforcement of the regulations. Second, this book also shows that some institutional arrangements in the Chinese context are particularly important for configuring the capacity and incentives of the regulatory system. Third, this book lays out the mechanisms for the regulatory reform of the Chinese health-care system. Readership: Policymakers, academics, professionals, undergraduate and graduate students interested in China’s public policy, health economics, political economy, health policy and health administration. 172pp Jun 2017 978-981-3207-20-2 US$88 £73 978-981-3207-21-9(ebook) US$132 £110

Series on Contemporary China

Social Construction in Contemporary China

by Xueyi Lu (Chinese Academy of Social Sciences) A wide range of topics and issues related to social construction are covered, including people’s livelihood and social undertakings, income distribution, urban and rural communities, community organizations, social management, social norms, reforms of social institutions and systems, social restructuring and the process of social construction. In addition to well-informed and insightful analyses of these subjects that draw on the country’s historical experiences, contributors also provide policy suggestions on how to tackle problems and respond to challenges. Its breadth and depth make this volume a valuable addition to the growing body of literature on this important topic. Jul 2017 396pp US$128 £113 978-981-3206-69-4 978-981-3206-70-0(ebook) US$192 £170

The New Silk Road: China Meets Europe in the Baltic Sea Region A Business Perspective

edited by Jean-Paul Larçon (HEC Paris, France)

This book focuses on the business and economic dimensions of China’s initiative: Chinese government objective and policies, the strategies of Chinese and foreign firms along the Silk Road, trade and investment between China and Nordic-Baltic countries, the Eurasia Land Bridge corridors and logistics, the impact of the New Silk Road on the economies of Central Asia, new institutions financing the “Belt and Road”, cross-cultural challenges and Sino-foreign joint ventures along the New Silk Road. The direct impact of China’s initiative on economic sectors such as logistics services; the shipping, port management and maritime industry; construction and high-speed train; energy and engineering; and e-commerce, information technology and tourism will be assessed. 288pp Jul 2017 978-981-3221-80-2 US$108 £90 978-981-3221-81-9(ebook) US$162 £135

Series on Contemporary China - Vol 39

China’s Economic Statecraft

Co-optation, Cooperation, and Coercion edited by Mingjiang Li (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU, Singapore) The volume addresses three major issue areas in particular. The first issue pertains to how Beijing has used its economic clout to protect what it perceives as its “core interests” in its external relations. Three cases are included: the Taiwan issue, human rights, and territorial dispute in the South China Sea. The second major area of inquiry focuses on how China has employed its economic power in its key bilateral relations, including relations with Japan, North Korea, the United States, and other states in the East Asian region. The third issue concerns China’s economic statecraft in the global context. It addresses the impacts of China’s economic power and policy on the transformation of the global financial structure, developments in Africa, the international intellectual property rights regime, and China’s food security relations with the outside world. 328pp May 2017 978-981-4713-46-7 US$138 £115 978-981-4713-47-4(ebook) US$207 £173

The Power of Ideas

The Rising Influence of Thinkers and Think Tanks in China by Cheng Li (Brookings Institution, USA) “In this fascinating study, leading American China scholar Cheng Li has written and compiled an unprecedented volume on China’s rapidly growing community of think tanks. The study includes a thorough inventory of China’s research institutions (government and private), and it offers compelling case studies of four leading public intellectuals. But the best part is Cheng Li’s own deep insights into this community of thinkers and institutions, their relative strengths and weaknesses, and impact on China’s domestic and foreign policies. This volume should be mandatory reading for all China specialists.” David Shambaugh George Washington University and author of China’s Future 372pp May 2017 978-981-3100-22-0 US$128 £106 978-981-3100-24-4(ebook) US$192 £159

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Textbook

China in Comparative Perspective

by Stephan Feuchtwang & Hans Steinmüller (London School of Economics, UK) China in Comparative Perspective provides an overview of China based on empirical observation by field workers, as well as on historical documents, Chinese literary and philosophical texts and core theoretical frameworks in the social sciences. It enables readers to develop ways of putting the modern history, politics, economy and society of China into a framework in which China can be compared and contrasted with other countries. Readership: MSc or MA students in Chinese and South-Asian studies, anthropology, politics and international relations. 308pp Apr 2017 978-1-78634-238-6 US$118 £98 978-1-78634-239-3(pbk) US$58 £48

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South Korea in the United Nations Global Governance, Inter-Korean Relations and Peace Building

by Gabriel Jonsson (Stockholm University, Sweden) South Korea in the United Nations is unique in its analysis of South Korea’s relations with the UN prior to and, above all, after 1991, thereby enhancing understanding of the significance of its UN membership as well as the importance of being a UN member. Suitable for scholars in Korean studies, international relations and East Asian politics, it can also be used as a reference work by policy-makers in the region, and for students and professionals working within the UN system. Mar 2017 300pp 978-1-78634-190-7 US$88 £73 978-1-78634-192-1(ebook) US$132 £110

Formal Aspects of Chinese Grammar

by Jie Xu (University of Macau, China)

Song Dynasty Tales A Guided Reader

by Zhenjun Zhang (St Lawrence University, USA) & Jing Wang (Princeton) Together with the noted Tang dynasty tales, Song dynasty tales have long been highly valued and widely read in the Chinese world. As the first English translations of a selected collection of 12 Song dynasty tales, this book opens a window into the world of literature, culture, and the colorful lives of the royal house and common people in the 10th- to 13th-centuries. In addition to the translation and meticulous annotations, it offers a general introduction as well as commentaries on each tale. Readership: Academics and students interested in Chinese literature and culture and readers interested in classical tales. 372pp Apr 2017 978-981-3143-27-2 US$98 £81 978-981-3143-28-9(ebook) US$147 £121

The South China Sea Disputes

Flashpoints, Turning Points and Trajectories edited by Yang Razali Kassim (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU, Singapore)

This book is a collection of seven articles published in the past decade by the author. These articles are concerned with various issues including possessor raising, null subject, null object, pied-piping in logical form, focus marker, question formation, and adverbial reflexive. Each article has made a contribution to its topic. More importantly, these seven articles, taken as a whole, also constitute a window through which readers may look at the issues from a formal syntactic perspective and get a sense as how works have been conducted in the framework concerned, how arguments have been constructed, and how justifications have been provided in the field. 204pp Mar 2017 978-981-3202-90-0 US$88 £73 978-981-3202-91-7(pbk) US$48 £40 978-981-3202-92-4(ebook) US$132 £110

China’s Belt and Road Initiatives and Its Neighboring Diplomacy edited by Jie Zhang (Chinese Academy of Social Sciences) translated by Mengqi Xu (People’s Public Security University of China, China)

Readership: Emerging market students; lawyers and strategy officials; senior executives in international companies with markets in East Asia, especially China and Southeast Asia.

The book consists of four parts: the Overview; The Belt and Road Initiatives and Big Powers; The Belt and Road Initiative and Regions; The Belt and Road Initiative and Hot Issues. The Overview explicates the strategic orientations, connotations and approaches of implementation of the initiatives from a theoretical perspective. The second part analyzes the Asia-Pacific strategies of four great powers, namely the United States, Russia, Japan and India, their relations with China and responses to the initiative. The third part discusses the Belt and Road Initiatives and four regions, namely Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and Central Asia. It evaluates their attitudes and responses towards the Belt and Road Initiatives, strategic docking and major challenges in this regard. The fourth part touches upon the initiatives and current hot issues including non-traditional security, the South China Sea dispute, and venture analysis on investment environment renovation.

540pp Mar 2017 978-981-4713-00-9 US$148 £123 978-981-4704-98-4(ebook) US$222 £185

Feb 2017 316pp US$118 £98 978-981-3140-20-2 978-981-3140-21-9(ebook) US$177 £147

The South China Sea Disputes: Flashpoints, Turning Points and Trajectories focuses on the currently much-debated theme of the South China Sea disputes. The book is divided into four sections, taking off from a key diplomatic or related incident/development which can be seen as a turning point for each, with the concluding section looking at what lies ahead for Southeast Asia and the larger Asia-Pacific region, amidst the uncertainties triggered by the South China Sea imbroglio.

Asian Studies Catalogue 2018

Is China an Empire? by Han Shih Toh

“Han Shih Toh’s book will be a good place to start for those eager to learn how China is flexing its economic muscles overseas.” South China Morning Post With its acute analysis of Sino – US relations, the book will interest readers who wish to understand the impact of China on various countries, its place on the world stage as well as the geopolitical implications for all in the 21st century.

The Economies of China and India Cooperation and Conflict (In 3 Volumes)

Volume 1: China and India: The International Context and Economic Growth, Manufacturing Performance and Rural Development

Jan 2017 292pp US$88 £73 978-981-4667-41-8 978-981-4667-42-5(pbk) US$38 £32 978-981-4667-43-2(ebook) US$132 £110

Volume 2: Competitiveness, External Cooperation Strategy and Income Distribution: Changes in China Volume 3: Economic Growth, Employment and Inclusivity: The International Environment Editor-in-chief: John Whalley (University of Western Ontario, Canada & Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI), Canada & National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), USA) with editors Manmohan Agarwal (Centre for Development Studies, India & Research and Information Systems for Developing Countries, India), Jing Wang (University of Western Ontario, Canada) This volume set covers both China’s and India’s strategies and objectives in international governance, their bilateral and multilateral trade agreement negotiations, financial liberalization, growth prospects, rural development and agriculture, income distribution, labor market mechanism, manufacturing and competitiveness upgrading, as well as environmental and other social issues. The set collects papers (most unpublished until now) written by Chinese and Indian researchers who have rich experiences and strong backgrounds in policy analyses and are well connected to Chinese and Indian policy makers. Thus, these papers contain valuable first-hand information about China’s and India’s development strategies. This makes this volume set an essential source of reference for China – India comparisons and studies. Readership: Students, researchers, and academics who are interested in the interactions between and the dynamics of two of the world’s largest economies. 1020pp 978-981-3100-39-8(Set) 978-981-3100-40-4(Set)(ebook)

Feb 2017 US$1100 £913 US$1650 £1370

China’s Political Dynamics under Xi Jinping by Zhiyue Bo (Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand)

“Professor Bo Zhiyue is the doyen of Sinologists specializing in elite politics. This book offers fascinating first-hand accounts of the inner workings of the higher echelons of the Chinese Communist Party. With unique insight and perspicacity, Professor Bo offers us glimpses of the factional intrigue and Machiavellian skullduggery behind President Xi Jinping’s dramatic bid to become ‘Mao Zedong of the 21st Century’.” Dr Willy Lam Center for China Studies and Department of History Chinese University of Hong Kong Readership: Graduates, researchers interested in China Studies; general readers interested in China watching. 212pp Jan 2017 978-981-3146-30-3 US$108 £90 978-981-3146-31-0(ebook) US$162 £135

China and the Group 20

The Interplay between a Rising Power and an Emerging Institution edited by Catrina Schläger (Friedrich-EbertStiftung, Germany), Dongxiao Chen (Shanghai Institutes for International Studies, China), Alexander Rosenplänter (Friedrich-EbertStiftung, Germany) & Haibing Zhang (Shanghai Institutes for International Studies, China) China and the Group 20 provides experts’ observations on the development of the G20, G20’s influence on global economic governance and China’s role in this emerging institution. The first part of the book analyses important policy issues facing the G20 and global economic governance including the G20’s role in strengthening and promoting global macroeconomic coordination; reform of the international financial system; the stability and effectiveness of the international monetary system; the integration of international trade and investment regimes; the new agenda of international development and the complex relations among the major powers. The second part focuses on China’s relations with the United States, the EU, and the other BRICS countries, and their implications to the G20’s development. Jan 2017 340pp US$145 £120 978-1-938134-89-0 978-1-938134-90-6(ebook) US$218 £180

NOTABLE BACKLIST ADMINISTRATIVE MONOPOLY IN CHINA Hong Sheng (The Unirule Institute of Economics, China & Shandong University, China) et al. BUDGETARY SUPERVISION IN CHINA Shujian Zhang (Fudan University, China) CONTEXTUALIZING OCCUPY CENTRAL IN CONTEMPORARY HONG KONG Tai Wei Lim (East Asian Institute, NUS, Singapore) et al. GLOBAL CHINA: INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL REACHES Pak Nung Wong (City University of Hong Kong) MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS IN CHINA Olivier Coispeau (Maverlinn, UK) et al. OPENING UP CHINA’S MARKETS OF CRUDE OIL AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS Hong Sheng (Unirule Institute of Economics, China) et al. PARADOXES OF CHINA’S PROSPERITY Guoguang Wu (University of Victoria, Canada) POLITICS AND TRADITIONAL CULTURE Janette Ai (The University of Melbourne, Australia) SUPERPOWER, CHINA? HISTORICIZING BEIJING’S NEW NARRATIVES OF LEADERSHIP AND EAST ASIA’S RESPONSE THERETO Niv Horesh (The University of Nottingham, UK) et al. WESTERN PERSPECTIVES ON THE PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA Colin Mackerras (Griffith University, Australia)

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2015 Estimation of Agricultural Productivity and Annual Update of Competitiveness Analysis for Greater China

Optimising Agricultural Productivity and Promoting Innovation Driven Growth by Khee Giap Tan, Randong Yuan & Teleixi Xie (Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, Singapore) As the third instalment of ACI’s annual tracking of the dynamics of competitiveness for Greater China, this volume includes the rankings and simulation results at both the provincial and regional levels. These offer insights for policy-makers, industry leaders and other stakeholders in identifying challenges and opportunities for sound decision-making. As an important part in determining the success of China’s structural change, agricultural productivity is also discussed in detail. Quantitative research is conducted to estimate the agricultural total factor productivity at the provincial level. 256pp Jan 2017 978-981-3148-32-1 US$138 £115 978-981-3200-12-8(ebook) US$207 £173

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Migration in East and Southeast Asia

edited by Samuel C Y Ku & Kristina Kironska (National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan) Migration in East and Southeast Asia aims to bring migration-related problems in Asia to the forefront. The first part of the book deals with migration in Greater China, a region influenced by Confucianism. The “three Chinas” used to have a close connection in the past, and presently share much similarity. The Hong Kongese and Taiwanese societies are based on migration from Mainland China. However, each society has endured significant social, economic, and political changes. The second part of the book offers a closer look at migration flows in Southeast Asia. Most of the intra-ASEAN migration involves low-skilled labor for construction, agriculture, and domestic work. This book hopes to offer valuable insights into various topics related to migration in the region. 300pp Dec 2016 978-981-3141-66-7 US$118 £98 978-981-3141-67-4(ebook) US$177 £147

China’s Financial Stability The RMB Exchange Rate Past, Current, and Future

by Yin-Wong Cheung (City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China), Kenneth K Chow (Hong Kong Institute for Monetary Research, Hong Kong SAR, China) & Fengming Qin (Shandong University, Jinan, China) This book provides a succinct and up-todate account of China’s exchange rate policy including the currency undervaluation debate and the internationalization of its currency. It begins with a brief history of the modern China’s foreign exchange rate policy. In particular, it highlights the three Chinese policy characteristics; namely, independence, controllability and practicability, and graduality. This prologue helps to interpret China’s policy on its currency, the renminbi (RMB); including its recent initiatives to promote the international use of its currency. Readership: Academics, policy-makers, professionals, undergraduate and graduate students Jan 2017 276pp US$118 £98 978-981-4675-49-9 978-981-4675-50-5(ebook) US$177 £147

Inherent Logic and Basic Framework by Dexu He (Chinese Academy of Social Sciences) Triggered by the US subprime mortgage crisis in 2007, the Financial Tsunami is the most serious global financial crisis since the Great Depression. This book studies financial stability in terms of its determining factors, causal mechanisms and institutional requirements. It aims at understanding how to construct a mechanism for maintaining long-term financial stability. The book contributes to better understanding of financial stability in transition economies. It proposes a systematic solution to financial instability in China and strategies for building a mechanism to maintain financial stability in the country. Readership: Academics, policy makers, undergraduate and graduate students interested in financial crisis, China’s financial system and financial stability. 340pp Nov 2016 978-981-3109-05-6 US$148 £123 978-981-3109-06-3(ebook) US$222 £185

International Strategic Relations and China’s National Security - Vol 2

Social Development and Social Policy International Experiences and China’s Reform

edited by Dongtao Qi (East Asian Institute, NUS, Singapore), Lijun Yang (South China University of Technology, China) In this book, prominent social policy scholars from Europe, North America, and Asia discuss the history of social policies, compare different social development models, and analyze the challenges facing these economies’social policy reforms. The book provides comprehensive and comparative perspectives and updated data on social development and social policy reforms in the world’s major economies, and particularly, in mainland China. Readership: Academics, undergraduate and graduate students, professionals and policy makers. 424pp Jan 2017 978-981-4730-96-9 US$148 £123 978-981-4730-97-6(ebook) US$222 £185

International Strategic Relations and China’s National Security World at the Crossroads

edited by Institute for Strategic Studies, National Defense University of People’s Liberation Army (China) This book argues that the strategic competition among major powers is heightening, and smaller countries as well as extremist forces like the IS are seeking strategic space by taking advantage of the conflicts among major powers. The book concludes that to address this major historic challenge in international politics, it is essential that some major powers drop the hostile stance towards each other and enhance partnership to foster international cooperation. 372pp Nov 2016 978-981-3144-93-4 US$120 £100 978-981-3148-98-7(pbk) US$45 £37 978-981-3144-94-1(ebook) US$180 £149

Asian Studies Catalogue 2018

Globalization, Consumption and Popular Culture in East Asia by Tai Wei Lim, Wen Xin Lim, Xiaojuan Ping & Hui-Yi Tseng (East Asian Institute, NUS, Singapore)

This book aims to provide comprehensive empirical and theoretical studies of expanding fandom communities in East Asia through the commodification of Japanese, Korean and Chinese popular cultures in the digital era. Using a multidisciplinary approach including political economy, East Asian studies, political science, international relations concepts and history, this book focuses on a few research objectives. In terms of methodology, it is an area studies approach based on interpretative work, observation studies, policy and textual analysis. Readership: Graduate students, researchers, and readers who are interested to learn more about the major features, dynamics of production and consumption and wider implications of popular culture in East Asia. 412pp Nov 2016 978-981-4678-19-3 US$148 £123 978-981-4678-20-9(ebook) US$222 £185

Changing State-Society Relations in Contemporary China edited by Wei Shan (East Asian Institute, NUS, Singapore) & Lijun Yang (South China University of Technology, China)

This book attempts to provide an overview of social and political changes in Chinese society since the global financial crisis. The chapters in this book provide an updated account of a wide range of social changes, including the rise of the middle class and private entrepreneurs, the declining social status of the working class, as well as the resurgence of non-governmental organisations and the growing political mobilisation on the internet. The authors also examine the implications of those changes for state-society relations, governance, democratic prospects, and potentially for the stability of the current political regime. Readership: Academics, undergraduate and graduate students, professionals, and policymakers 312pp Nov 2016 978-981-4618-55-7 US$115 £95 978-981-4618-56-4(ebook) US$173 £144

Spillover Effects of China Going Global by Joseph Pelzman (George Washington University, USA)

China’s remarkable transition from merely being a “world factory”, to the source of the world’s new R&D and product design and innovation since the 1980s is the key focus of Spillover Effects of China Going Global. In this insightful and unique book, Joseph Pelzman shows how the second largest world economy triggered off many spillover effects beyond mass-labour production of durable and non-durable goods — such as the provision of foreign aid to African, Latin American and Asian economies, and increasing focus on internal endogenous innovation, research and development. He provides a comprehensive look at these spillover effects and analyzes how they will undoubtedly bring positive opportunities for others within the rest of the world in the 21st Century. 388pp Oct 2016 978-981-4603-34-8 US$128 £106 978-981-4603-35-5(ebook) US$192 £159

Ethnicities, Personalities and Politics in the Ethnic Chinese Worlds by Ching-hwang Yen (The University of Adelaide, Australia)

The rise of the economic power of the ethnic Chinese, known also as overseas Chinese, Chinese overseas or Chinese diaspora, was a late 20th century phenomenon. It was partly the result of the rise of the Four Little Asian Dragons in the 1970s, and was speeded up by the tempo of globalization towards the end of that century. This book explores the ethnic identity and boundary of the Chinese as minority groups in foreign lands, and as sub-groups among the Chinese themselves. It examines prominent personalities that had wielded considerable influence in the ethnic Chinese communities in the economic, social and educational arenas. It also discusses the type of politics that had impacted their relationship with their mother country — China. Readership: Academics, professionals, undergraduate and graduate students interested in ethnicities, ethnic politics, ethnic Chinese personalities, ethnic Chinese business, entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship. 672pp Oct 2016 978-981-4603-01-0 US$158 £131 978-981-4603-02-7(ebook) US$237 £196

Governing Society in Contemporary China

edited by Lijun Yang (South China University of Technology, China) & Wei Shan (East Asian Institute, NUS, Singapore) This book examines how the Chinese state responds to the increasingly diverse civil society and maintains regime stability in a changing society. In recent years, the Chinese leadership has demonstrated great capability of adapting and developing sophisticated mechanisms of social control. The chapters in this book cover a wide range of these mechanisms, including co-opting social forces, managing population and migration, as well as controlling the media, trade unions, the internet, non-governmental organisations, and the cultural industries. The authors also discuss challenges the government is about to face and possible adjustments. Readership: Academics, undergraduate and graduate students, professionals, policymakers interested in China’s rising civil society, China’s state-society relations and governance of rising civil society. 224pp Oct 2016 978-981-4618-58-8 US$106 £88 978-981-4618-59-5(ebook) US$159 £133 NOTABLE BACKLIST CARNIVAL CHINA: CHINA IN THE ERA OF HU JINTAO AND XI JINPING Kerry Brown (University of Sydney, Australia) CHINA-EU: GREEN COOPERATION Etienne Reuter (Elliott Consultants Ltd, Belgium & University of Nottingham, UK) et al. CHINA’S JAPAN POLICY: ADJUSTING TO NEW CHALLENGES Joseph Yu-shek Cheng (City University of Hong Kong) CHINA’S RISE Lixing Zou (China Development Bank Research Institute, China) CHINA AND THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY Jinjun Zhao (China Foreign Affairs University, China) et al. CHINA UNDER WESTERN GAZE Qing Cao (Durham University, UK) CHINESE POLITICS ILLUSTRATED Lance L P Gore (Bowdoin College, USA) GREAT DRAGON FANTASY, THE: A LACANIAN ANALYSIS OF CONTEMPORARY CHINESE THOUGHT Guanjun Wu (East China Normal University, China) HEALTH POLICY REFORM IN CHINA Jiwei Qian (East Asian Institute, NUS, Singapore) et al. INCOME DISPARITY IN CHINA Dianqing Xu (University of Western Ontario, Canada) et al.

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China’s One Belt One Road Initiative

Tycoons in Hong Kong

by Tai Wei Lim, Henry Hing Lee Chan, Katherine Hui-Yi Tseng & Wen Xin Lim (East Asian Institute, NUS, Singapore)

by Tai Wei Lim (UniSIM, Singapore & East Asian Institute, NUS, Singapore) & Xiaojuan Ping (East Asian Institute, NUS, Singapore)

“The book captures a comprehensive historical background to OBOR, with a careful documentation of voyages by Cheng Ho (1405 to 1433) from China across Asia toward Europe, to as far as North Africa. What is eminently clear is that the book makes a good starting point, especially from the historical beginnings as equally originating from China’s point of view.” Associate Professor Linda Low Singapore University of Social Sciences

Tycoons in Hong Kong has three research objectives: first, in understanding the roles that tycoons play in Hong Kong, it is necessary to understand Beijing’s crafted political and social spaces for Hong Kong’s economic elites to exert their influence. Second, it examines the integrated roles that the tycoons play as consultative members of the Chinese one-party socio-political structures. Third, it presents the humanized side of the tycoons, highlights the positive contributions that tycoons make to Hong Kong and mainland China and deconstructs the idea of a hegemonic tycoon class by emphasizing their heterogeneity in the biographical entries section of the publication.

356pp Oct 2016 978-1-78326-929-7 US$115 £95 978-1-78326-930-3(ebook) US$173 £144

Between Occupy Central and Beijing

Sep 2016 244pp 978-1-78326-979-2 US$118 £98 978-1-78326-980-8(ebook) US$177 £147

Hong Kong in the World

Implications to Geopolitics and Competitiveness by Simon Shen (The Chinese University of Hong Kong) “This book on Hong Kong’s external relations will be a major contribution to the understanding of the port city that has a global branding of its own, irrespective of its colonial past or the present integration into PRC. It is a must read for those interested in contemporary East Asian politics and international relations.” Professor Tansen Sen Dept. of History, Baruch College, The City University of New York Author of Buddhism, Diplomacy, and Trade: The Realignment of SinoIndian Relations, 600 – 1400 Sep 2016 344pp 978-1-78326-937-2 US$118 £98 978-1-78326-938-9(ebook) US$177 £147

The Permanence of Diplomacy Studies of US Relations with Korea, Pakistan and Afghanistan

by Juergen Kleiner (Boston University, USA) This unique collection presents a comprehensive concept of diplomacy. It regards diplomacy as an institution for communication which, as far as content is concerned, functions as a dependent variable of foreign policy. Special attention is drawn to non-interference as an indispensable instrument to fight chaos in international relations. Articles on issues of foreign policy and diplomacy concerning some of the flashpoints of world politics in Asia, namely Korea, Pakistan and Afghanistan, follow. The book also highlights other important developments in East and South Asia, such as the nuclear ambitions of North Korea and Pakistan, the turmoil in Pakistan and the future of war-torn Afghanistan. 300pp Sep 2016 978-981-4733-36-6 US$130 £108 978-981-4733-37-3(ebook) US$195 £162

Bestseller

The Anthropology of China

China as Ethnographic and Theoretical Critique by Charlotte Bruckermann & Stephan Feuchtwang (London School of Economics, UK) “The Anthropology of China is packed with useful references and valuable insights. It is an informative volume offering students, teachers and general readers not only a unique perspective on China, but also on the study of China.” LSE Book Reviews Readership: Professional researchers and teachers of anthropology and Chinese history and society, and for advanced undergraduate and graduate study. 292pp Sep 2016 978-1-78326-982-2 US$95 £79 978-1-78326-983-9(pbk) US$45 £37

China Foreign Affairs Review - Vol 2

Future in Retrospect

China’s Diplomatic History Revisited edited by Yaqing Qin & Zhirui Chen (China Foreign Affairs University, China) What were the new People’s Republic of China’s policies to the Universal Postal Union in its early years? How did they help China promote its national interests in the world stage? Why did China train Albanian interns in the Cold War? Was it out of “communist fraternity” or was it part of China’s concerted public diplomacy efforts? And what role has China’s medical assistance to developing countries, especially those in Africa, played in its foreign affairs? Penned by well-known international relations scholars from China, the eight essays in this volume attempt to answer those questions and more. 340pp Sep 2016 978-1-938134-83-8 US$128 £106 978-1-938134-84-5(ebook) US$192 £159

Asian Studies Catalogue 2018

The General History of Chinese Tourism Culture

by Yong Ma, Hongxia Su, Qian Jin, Wei Feng, Jianuo Liu & Wenying Huang This book is the first book on the history of Chinese traveling culture. It reviewed the history of Chinese traveling culture, and revealed the cultural significance of China’s traveling phenomena and the underlying principles of its changing traveling culture. Published by SCPG Publishing Corporation and distributed by World Scientific for all markets except China Readership: People interested in Chinese traveling culture. 488pp Jun 2016 978-1-938368-39-4 US$78 £65 978-1-938368-40-0(ebook) US$117 £98

The Origins of Japanese – Chinese Territorial Dispute

Using Historical Records to Study the Diaoyu/Senkaku Islands Issue by Tadayoshi Murata (Yokohama National University, Japan) Written by one of the foremost historians on Sino – Japanese relations, Tadayoshi Murata, Professor Emeritus from Japan’s Yokohama National University, delves into the Japanese archives and uncovers evidence that shows Japan’s ownership of the disputed islands is historically untenable.

Unlocking China’s Secret of Rapid Industrialization

by Yi Wen (Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, USA & Tsinghua University, China) “The Chinese economic miracle gives Yi Wen an opportunity to rethink the theory and politics of industrialization. It is a task he takes on with evident relish. The result is a book that’s great fun to read — provocative and substantive all at once. Like Walt Rostow fifty years ago, Yi Wen reminds us that industrial revolutions occur as distinct stages, not as big-push explosions of coordinated activity or as smooth balanced-growth buildups. He identifies private enterprise and the government as two engines of growth during ‘proto-industrialization’, the colossally expensive first stage of development which sets up markets, improves transportation networks, and bolsters labor incomes until later stages kick in. Successful development in Wen’s view cannot take place unless those two growth engines work in tandem.” Costas Azariadis Mallinckrodt Professor of Economics Washington University in St. Louis Jul 2016 336pp 978-981-4733-72-4 US$142 £118 978-981-4733-73-1(ebook) US$213 £178

The China Horizon

Glory and Dream of a Civilizational State by Weiwei Zhang (Fudan University, China & Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences)

352pp Aug 2016 978-981-4749-10-7 US$150 £125 978-981-4749-11-4(ebook) US$225 £187

“The China Horizon is the clearest, sharpest, most muscular, most internally consistent challenge to Western assumptions about democracy and universal values. Controversial even in China, Zhang Weiwei articulates a maximalist though nuanced view of China’s rise that demands attention from all who think they know China. Disagree with The China Horizon, argue with it, but, please, do not ignore it.” Robert Lawrence Kuhn author of How China’s Leaders Think

The Challenge of Making Cities Liveable in East Asia

Jul 2016 196pp US$55 £46 978-1-938134-72-2 978-1-938134-73-9(pbk) US$24 £20 978-1-938134-74-6(ebook) US$83 £69

Given the current impasse surrounding the islands, Professor Murata suggests, as a way out, the two sides jointly manage the disputed territories based on mutual understanding. Readership: Readers who are interested in the Japanese – Chinese territorial dispute on Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands and Sino – Japan relations.

edited by Liang Fook Lye & John Wong (East Asian Institute, NUS, Singapore)

The Making of an Economic Superpower

This book brings together a collection of articles that traces the process of urbanisation in selected countries in East Asia, including the achievements and challenges encountered. It seeks to promote the sharing of best practices and experiences that can be a reference for governments and relevant stakeholders to facilitate the process of urbanisation that brings about the greatest benefits to residents and lessens the negative impact on the environment. Readership: Urban planners, policy makers, environmentalists, and academicians interested in urban planning, development and governance. 160pp Aug 2016 978-981-3109-73-5 US$96 £80 978-981-3109-74-2(ebook) US$144 £120

Zhu Rongji and China’s Economic Take-Off

by John Wong (East Asian Institute, NUS, Singapore) “Professor Wong’s book on Zhu Rongji and his economic policies is well-informed, clearly written and will be of great interest to scholars, students and interested lay-readers and indeed to China-watchers one and all!” Malcolm Warner Emeritus Fellow and Professor University of Cambridge, UK Readership: Academics, professionals, policy makers, undergraduate and graduate students interested in China’s economic development and problems. 348pp Nov 2016 978-1-78326-882-5 US$138 £115 978-1-78326-883-2(ebook) US$207 £172

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China’s Foreign Policy

Smart Diplomacy

by Joseph Yu-shek Cheng (City University of Hong Kong)

by P S Suryanarayana (Institute of South Asian Studies, NUS, Singapore)

This volume examines the Chinese foreign policy framework today and traces its evolution since the post-Mao era. The author critically analyzes China’s foreign policy from Chinese leaders’ evolving worldview of the changing international environment. As China emerges as a major power and the second largest economy in the world, anyone interested in international politics and scenarios as well as China’s foreign policy needs a basic, insightful reference book like this.

“The dynamics between China and India has been one of the more complex bilateral relations in the 20th century. As Beijing and Delhi rise on the world stage in the 21st century, their relationship has also become a very consequential one. P S Suryanarayana, who has closely followed the evolution of the ties between the two countries over the last many years, explores the fascinating possibilities for an expansive Sino – Indian partnership and the broader global implications of ‘smart diplomacy’ between the two Asian giants.” Professor C Raja Mohan Founder Director Carnegie India and author of SAMUDRA MANTHAN: Sino – Indian Rivalry in the Indo-Pacific

Challenges and Prospects

Readership: Academics, undergraduate and graduates students, professionals and policy makers interested in China’s Foreign Policy. 644pp May 2016 978-981-4719-02-5 US$190 £158 978-981-4719-03-2(ebook) US$285 £237

Democracy in China

Challenge or Opportunity by Keping Yu (Beijing University, China) Authored by Professor Yu Keping, a famous Chinese political scholar, this book focuses on the core issues of democracy and the rule of law in China. It provides the readers with insights into China’s political development in the past 60 years and the changes in China’s governance in the past 30 years, especially pertaining to democracy in China’s governance. The book encapsulates Prof Yu’s reform ideas on political development in China, and gives the readers a glimpse into the future of China’s democracy Readership: Researchers, students and the general public who are interested in China’s political development in the past 60 years. 244pp Jun 2016 978-981-4641-52-4 US$114 £95 978-981-4641-53-1(ebook) US$171 £142

Dreams and Reality

New Era of China’s Reform

Exploring China-India Synergy

332pp Apr 2016 978-1-938134-68-5 US$132 £110 978-1-938134-69-2(ebook) US$198 £165

From Trade Surplus to the Dispute over the Exchange Rate

Quantitative Analysis of RMB Appreciation by Xin Li & Dianqing Xu (Beijing Normal University, China) To correctly describe the industrial chain and value-added process around the world, it is necessary to identify data by using new methods and separating the processing trade from the non-processing trade based on the Global Trade Analysis Project (GTAP) data. This book establishes a Global Multi-department Computable General Equilibrium (GMCGE) model based on the continuous global input-output database. It focuses on the Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) model that constructs a consistent interaction mechanism within the economic system and fully reflects the general equilibrium characteristics and thus tries to avoid the limitations of the partial equilibrium model. It shows how the GMCGE framework can distinguish the processing trade from non-processing trade in the input-output data, and at the same time ensure the endogenous equilibrium of the social accounting matrix (SAM) after distinction. 472pp Apr 2016 978-981-4723-95-4 US$162 £134 978-981-4723-96-1(ebook) US$243 £202

edited by Jian Ping (DePaul University, USA) This book is a detailed study on the future development trends of China by well-known Chinese and foreign scholars. The emphasis is on the study of the development of relations between China and the world, from both the micro and macro points of view. Besides China’s external relations, the authors also present succinctly the key problems that China encounters today. Readership: Students, Researchers and the general public who are keen to understand the future development trends in China. 240pp May 2016 978-981-4651-96-7 US$114 £95 978-981-4656-28-3(ebook) US$171 £142

NOTABLE BACKLIST CHINA DREAM AND THE CHINA PATH, THE Tianyong Zhou (Party School of the Central Committee of Communist Party of China) CHINA’S TRADE, EXCHANGE RATE AND INDUSTRIAL POLICY STRUCTURE John Whalley (University of Western Ontario, Canada) FINANCIAL REFORMS AND DEVELOPMENTS IN CHINA Siwei Cheng (Former Vice Chairman of the 9th and 10th Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, China) FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT IN CHINA Jiehong Zhou (Zhejiang University, China) et al. FOOD SECURITY AND FARM LAND PROTECTION IN CHINA Yushi Mao (The Unirule Institute of Economics, China) et al. GENERALS OF THE YANG FAMILY, THE Wilt L Idema (Harvard) et al. INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE 21ST CENTURY Dilip Dutta (University of Sydney, Australia) NEW PARADIGM FOR INTERPRETING THE CHINESE ECONOMY Justin Yifu Lin (The World Bank & Peking University, China) POLITICAL ECONOMY OF DENG’S NANXUN, THE John Wong (East Asian Institute, NUS, Singapore) REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN CHINA Yanrui Wu (University of Western Australia)

Asian Studies Catalogue 2018

New Strategic Research on China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone

edited by Zhi-gang Yuan (Fudan University, China) This book provides a detailed study of practices of China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone (Shanghai FTZ henceforth). It aims to answer questions related to establishing the Shanghai FTZ and improving its practices, such as the future of world’s macro-economy, the Shanghai FTZ’s position in Chinese and world economy, government transition and international trade upgrading, as well as financial sector opening up strategies and innovations. By answering these questions, implications for possible future policy developments are provided. Readership: Students, economists and professional financiers who are interested in the newly established China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, especially the impact it will bring on China’s financial liberalization. 276pp Apr 2016 978-1-938134-79-1 US$114 £95 978-1-938134-77-7(ebook) US$171 £142

Stigma

An Ethnography of Mental Illness and HIV/AIDS in China by Jinhua Guo (Peking University, China)

A Guided Reader Volume 2 by William H Nienhauser, Jr. (University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA) This volume supplements Tang Tales, A Guided Reader (Volume 1; 2010) and presents twelve more Tang tales, going beyond the standard corpus of these narratives to include six stories translated into English for the first time. The rich annotation and translator’s notes for these twelve tales provide insights into many aspects of Tang material culture and medieval thought, including Buddhism and Daoism. In addition to meticulously annotated translations, the book offers original texts (with some textual notes), and commentaries in the form of translator’s notes, thereby joining the first volume of Tang tales as the only collections that introduce students to Tang tales while also challenging specialists interested in the field. Mar 2016 476pp 978-981-4719-52-0 US$65 £54 978-981-4719-53-7(ebook) US$98 £82

The Taiwan Independence Movement In and Out of Power by Dongtao Qi (East Asian Institute, NUS, Singapore)

Based on two and a half years of fieldwork in China, this book examines the cultural genesis and social mechanisms of stigma related to mental illness and HIV/AIDS in China. It also explores the bio-politics on stigma through detailed description of social exclusion experienced by people suffering from mental illness or HIV/AIDS and by systematic comparison on stigma between the two illnesses in the Chinese context. Through the comparison, this book describes the micro socio-dynamic process of stigmatization in the local Chinese context, highlights the identity transformation accompanying the illness trajectory the patients and their families have lived through, and ultimately connects Chinese society and its community-centered social value system and institutional arrangement to the stigma associated with mental illness and HIV/AIDS.

This book is a study of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), the Taiwan Independence Movement (TIM) and electoral politics in Taiwan during 2000 – 2012. It consists of two parts: the first part proposes a movement government framework to understand the fluctuating popular support for the DPP government during 2000 – 2008 when it was in power, and the second part includes a series of studies on the DPP’s quick but limited revival during 2008 – 2012 when it was out of power. For the DPP in and out of power, its strategic relations with the TIM have either promoted or constrained popular support for the DPP under different circumstances. This book reviews the history of the TIM since 1945, its relations with the DPP since 1986, the DPP’s strategies in dealing with the TIM, and explains how these strategies have significantly affected the size and composition of the DPP’s support base since 2000 by analyzing rich survey data collected during 1996 – 2013.

Apr 2016 264pp 978-1-938134-80-7 US$118 £98 978-1-938134-81-4(ebook) US$177 £147

Mar 2016 280pp 978-981-4689-42-7 US$132 £110 978-981-4689-43-4(ebook) US$198 £165

Seeking Changes

China’s Maritime Power and Strategy

The Economic Development in Contemporary China edited by Yanhui Zhou (Central Compilation and Translation Bureau, China)

Tang Dynasty Tales

This book is a collection of research papers by foreign scholars on the economic development of China and provides readers with insights into China’s reforms of its economic system. The topics covered include the road of China’s economic development, the mode of the country’s economic growth, the issue of poverty, and environmental and food supply safety. The book also analyzes the problems that China is facing currently and will possibly encounter in the future, with suggestions on how China could continue on a healthy track of sustainable economic development and growth. Readership: Students, Researchers and the general public who are keen to understand the future development trends in China. 288pp Apr 2016 978-981-4651-97-4 US$118 £98 978-981-4656-30-6(ebook) US$177 £147

History, National Security and Geopolitics by Hailong Ju (Jinan University, China) “It’s a balanced account from one of China’s leading scholars. In a literature dominated by Western analysts, it provides an alternative perspective without leaning on Chinese official line. Given the importance of the subject matter for undergraduate and graduate research, I would certainly encourage libraries to purchase it.” Dr Kun-Chin Lin University of Cambridge Readership: Academics, undergraduate and graduate students, policymakers and professionals interested in China’s maritime strategy and geopolitics. 300pp Jun 2015 978-981-4619-38-7 US$130 £108 978-981-4619-39-4(ebook) US$195 £162

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Bestsellers The Economic Transformation of China by Dwight H Perkins (Harvard)

The Economic Transformation of China is a collection of essays written by an eminent observer of the Chinese economy. The book covers the Chinese transformation beginning in the 1950s and continuing through the second decade of the twenty-first century. It includes an analysis of the forces that held China back before 1949, the nature of the economy as it operated under the Soviet model of development, and the transformation since 1978 into a “socialist market economy.” The essays of the post-1978 era reflect the author’s view of the state of the reform effort at the time the essay was written and carries the story up to the 2012 – 2013 slowdown in economic growth.

The China Renaissance

The Rise of Xi Jinping and the 18th Communist Party Congress by the writers, artists and editors of the South China Morning Post edited by Jonathan Sharp “The volume serves as a useful reference for scholars in the policy circles, think tanks, political science and international relations teaching staff, graduate students, and China watchers. This is a useful reference material for scholarly and policy works, with interesting anecdotes that can lead to important ideas about public perceptions of leadership transitions. Most importantly, it leads readers to develop their own opinions about leadership politics in China after reading other journalists’ opinions.” DLSU Business & Economics Review

Aug 2015 516pp US$125 £104 978-981-4612-37-1 978-981-4713-86-3(pbk) US$58 £48 978-981-4612-38-8(ebook) US$188 £156

336pp Aug 2013 978-981-4551-87-8 US$58 £48 978-981-4522-86-1(pbk) US$29 £24 978-981-4522-87-8(ebook) US$87 £72

Himalaya Calling

A New Economic Growth Engine for China

The Origins of China and India by Chung Tan (Institute of Chinese Studies, India) Himalaya Calling: The Origins of China and India will take the reader through a journey through the periods of time and places starting from the beginning of civilization from the Himalayas and extending into the Himalaya Sphere. The chapters in the book enable the reader to view the dynamics of China and India from the geocivilizational paradigm of the Himalaya Sphere. The book is a must-read for all the leaders and policy makers of China and India. It is a culmination of decades of learning by the author who has lived in both the countries. The reader will begin to understand the shared origins of China and India and how the civilizations have been linked through the ages. 404pp May 2015 978-1-938134-59-3 US$118 £98 978-1-938134-60-9(ebook) US$177 £147

China’s Economic and Social Problems

by Gregory C Chow (Princeton University, USA) This book discusses important economic and social problems of China. It is based on the author’s latest findings from his scholarly research on China’s economy, his involvement with China’s economic reform and development, and his personal contacts with Chinese academics, entrepreneurs, government officials and ordinary citizens for over thirty years. The book is written in a style accessible to the general reader, since most chapters are based on articles published in three major Chinese newspapers, of which the author is a columnist. It can also serve as a reference book for professionals and a supplementary text for university students. It has four parts covering economic problems, economic studies, economic policy and social problems that are relevant for our understanding of China today. 204pp Aug 2014 978-981-4590-40-2 US$58 £48 978-981-4590-41-9(pbk) US$28 £23 978-981-4590-42-6(ebook) US$87 £72

Escaping the Middle-income Trap by Not Doing More of the Same edited by Wing Thye Woo (Columbia University, USA & Fudan University, China), Ming Lu (Fudan University, China), Jeffrey D Sachs (Columbia University, USA) & Zhao Chen (Fudan University, China) “China has enjoyed an unusually long run of high ‘ catch-up’ economic growth. Continuing to close the income gap between China and the highest income countries, however, poses new and more demanding challenges. This book edited by Wing Thye Woo et al. and including essays by some of China’s best economists is a first rate effort to both define these challenges and to suggest solutions.” Dwight Perkins Professor Emeritus of Economics, Harvard University 308pp Oct 2012 978-981-4425-53-7 US$98 £81 978-981-4425-54-4(pbk) US$40 £33 978-981-4425-55-1(ebook) US$147 £121

The China Wave

Rise of a Civilizational State by Weiwei Zhang (Fudan University, China & Chunqiu Institute, China & Geneva School of Diplomacy and International Relations, Switzerland) “Mr Xi [Jinping] is also said to have read The China Wave by Zhang Weiwei, a professor at Fudan University in Shanghai and the Geneva School of Public Diplomacy and International Relations. That book offers a vigorous summary of the ‘China model’ theory, which holds that China can successfully meld authoritarian government with a capitalist-style economy. (Section titles include ‘The China Model May Win Out’and ‘Political Reform, the Chinese Way’). It depicts China’s rise as the rise of a civilization — something bigger than a nation.” Didi Kirsten Tatlow The New York Times: The Risks of Taking China’s Helm 208pp Apr 2012 978-1-938134-00-5 US$54 £45 978-1-938134-01-2(pbk) US$28 £23 978-1-938134-02-9(ebook) US$81 £67

Asian Studies Catalogue 2018 Singapore Perspectives

Bestseller

China as a Leader of the World Economy

by Gregory C Chow (Princeton University, USA) “This is a book by a senior Western-trained economist who has been an insider to the extraordinary changes in China over the past 30 years, and it is both authoritative and wellargued.” Sunday Morning Post Readership: General readers, academics, professionals, students interested in China’s economy. 232pp Oct 2011 978-981-4368-79-7 US$54 £45 978-981-4368-80-3(pbk) US$28 £23 978-981-4368-81-0(ebook) US$81 £67

SINGAPORE Singapore at 50 What Lies Ahead?

edited by Gillian Koh (Institute of Policy Studies, Singapore) This volume will be a useful complement to the book series “World Scientific Series on Singapore’s 50 Years of National Building” as well as the book “Singapore 2065” — both by World Scientific Publishing. It pulls together in one volume some of the key areas that must be considered when readers think about the future of Singapore the modern day miracle of economic and social development. It is an important book in the Policy Studies space not for the specific content of the trends discussed but also for what the political leaders of Singapore have said about the governance principles that should apply or should not apply in shaping the country in its journey beyond its 50th anniversary of Independence. Jun 2018 200pp US$52 £43 978-981-3142-36-7 978-981-3142-37-4(pbk) US$32 £27 978-981-3142-38-1(ebook) US$78 £65

Social Futures of Singapore Society edited by David Chan (Singapore Management University)

The book is organized into four parts. Part I provides an overview of issues involved in thinking about the social futures of Singapore society. Part II examines social futures from the perspectives of healthcare and education. Part III analyses the relationships linking social futures to the notion of giving and the increasing influence of social media. Part IV addresses specific questions on social futures of Singapore society in terms of social and national identities, cultural values, relationship between economic development and environmental sustainability, religious consciousness, perceptions of political leaders, and relationships between people and government. Readership: General public, civil servants, NGOs, students and academics interested in social issues, behavioural and life style issues in Singapore and those interested in social futures of Singapore. May 2018 180pp US$68 £56 978-981-3222-22-9 978-981-3222-23-6(ebook) US$102 £84

Singapore Perspectives 2017 What If?

edited by Gillian Koh & Debbie Soon (Institute of Policy Studies, Singapore) This volume comprises chapters written by thought leaders in Singapore where they reexamine Singapore’s key governing institutions, systems, principles and values as they consider the country’s next 50 years. Given the prospect of deep and possibly disruptive internal and external change, how might Singapore’s governance fundamentals respond; which will we have to re-commit ourselves to and which might we have to adapt or even abandon? The book comprises some quietly provocative thoughts that the informed public, intellectuals and scholars interested in Singapore as well as political development in small countries in an uncertain, global age might find useful as they formulate their own positions about the future. 200pp Feb 2018 978-981-3224-74-2(pbk) US$48 £42 978-981-3224-75-9(ebook) US$72 £63

National Service in Singapore

edited by Shu Huang Ho & Graham Ong-Webb (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU, Singapore) National Service (NS) is one of Singapore’s foundational national defence policies. First introduced by the British in 1954, amended in 1967 to provide a means to defend a fledgling independent nation, and codified into its present form in 1970, NS is deeply woven into Singapore’s political and social fabric. The 50th anniversary of the enlistment of the first batch of full-time National Servicemen (NSmen) is an opportune time to contemplate the past, present and future of NS. This volume brings together a range of perspectives on NS in Singapore. It covers three main areas: The history of NS, NS in practice, and international perspectives. Comprising chapters by individuals with varied backgrounds, National Service in Singapore hopes to offer a broad account of one of Singapore’s fundamental public policies. 400pp Jan 2018 978-981-3149-21-2 US$78 £65 978-981-3203-03-7(pbk) US$38 £32 978-981-3149-22-9(ebook) US$117 £98

50 Years of Singapore’s Productivity Drive

by Kin Chung Woon & Ya Lee Loo Th i s b o o k p r o v i d e s a n a u t h o r i t a t iv e documentation of the key milestones and phases in Singapore’s productivity movement, stretching from 1967 to 2017. It documents the various activities that have taken place in the past 50 years, ranging from the JapanSingapore Productivity Development Project to the national productivity promotion campaigns and programmes to build competencies in enterprises and the workforce. The book provides insights into the lessons learned, and the context for the shifts in emphasis and changes in the productivity drive over the years, as Singapore progressed from a developing country to a developed country. Readership: Policy-makers, employees in different enterprises, academics and general public interested in Singapore’s productivity movement. 200pp Jan 2018 978-981-3141-17-9 US$55 £46 978-981-3141-18-6(ebook) US$83 £69

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Tommy Koh

Singapore Chess

by Lay Hwee Yeo (EU Centre, Singapore), Peggy Kek (Singapore Symphony Orchestra, Singapore), Gillian Koh (Institute of Policy Studies, Singapore) & Li Lin Chang (Prime Minister’s Office, Singapore)

by Shashi Jayakumar & Olimpiu G Urcan

Serving Singapore and the World

This book aims to record, assess and celebrate the many contributions of Professor Tommy Koh as a Singaporean public servant, diplomat and public intellectual in the areas of international law and trade agreements, arts and heritage, and civil society at the national, regional and global levels. Experts in the various fields of endeavour and people who have worked with him examine his ideals, activities and significant contributions in essays that are organised in four main sections on Diplomacy and International Relations; International Law; the Progressive Society; the Arts, Culture and Heritage; and a fifth section which features personal tributes contributed by his colleagues, former classmates and personal assistants. 300pp Nov 2017 978-981-3222-37-3 US$88 £73 978-981-3222-38-0(pbk) US$36 £30 978-981-3222-39-7(ebook) US$132 £110

A History, 1945 – 1990 This book is the definitive volume on the history of chess in Singapore. Covering 1945 – 1990, it covers the post-war emergence of a truly “local” chess scene out of the colonial period, then taking the story up to the modern era. Contained within these pages are tributes to the modern founding fathers of Singapore chess. Also chronicled within are the careers of Singapore’s top players and their achievements. This includes fine team performances (belying Singapore’s seeming status in the chess world as a tiny red dot) and spectacular individual successes on the international stage. Readership: General public who is interested in the history of chess in Singapore. Aug 2017 280pp US$88 £77 978-981-4733-21-2 978-981-4733-22-9(pbk) US$48 £42 978-981-4733-23-6(ebook) US$132 £116

What’s in the Name?

How the Streets and Villages in Singapore Got Their Names by Yew Peng Ng Since 1819, more than 6, 200 place (street and village) names divided into more than 3, 900 name groups were known in Singapore. Based on digitized historical newspapers, dated back to 1830, municipal records and Malay dictionaries, the origins, meanings and date of naming for many place names are uncovered. This book is a complete listing of all place names since 1936, together with the most comprehensive annotations to date — a first in Singapore. It is also the only book of its kind that analyses naming trends. Information on the origins or date of naming was based on primary sources such as old maps, minutes of municipal meetings, Chinese books or digitized newspapers. 300pp Nov 2017 978-981-3221-35-2 US$78 £69 978-981-3221-39-0(pbk) US$38 £33 978-981-3221-43-7(ebook) US$117 £104

Remembering S R Nathan

Textbook

Understanding Singapore Politics by Bilveer Singh (NUS, Singapore)

Understanding Singapore Politics is written to address the dearth of a succinct overview on Singapore politics. This introductory text looks at the factors that shape the island-republic’s domestic politics, the key institutions and issues in the city-state, electoral power as well as the political direction Singapore is likely to take in a post-Lee Kuan Yew era. The specific institutions covered for discussion include the mass media, trade unions, civil service and grassroots organisations. Readership: Secondary and Junior College students, University students specialising on Southeast Asia and in particular Singapore, researchers on Singapore politics, as well as professionals such as diplomats and journalists who want to have an insight on Singapore politics. 232pp May 2017 978-981-3209-22-0 US$75 £62 978-981-3209-23-7(pbk) US$45 £37

A Mentor for All Seasons

edited by Mushahid Ali & Kumar Ramakrishna (NTU, Singapore) Remembering S R Nathan: A Mentor for All Seasons is a collection of essays commemorating the life of Singapore’s sixth President, the late Mr S R Nathan. The book aims to give greater insights into the wide-ranging roles he had in his various contributions to Singapore. It reviews his leadership and influence, his distinguished civil service career, and his commitment to social service. This book also contains views on his remarkable career from foreign observers. Other contributors include public servants, policymakers, and scholars who have worked with him, learned from him, and who were inspired by his lifelong dedication to Singapore. Told through the voices of these people, Remembering S R Nathan: A Mentor for All Seasons gives an informative, and yet, personal account of Mr Nathan as a leader and mentor. 200pp Sep 2017 978-981-3222-80-9 US$88 £77 978-981-3222-81-6(pbk) US$38 £33 978-981-3222-82-3(ebook) US$132 £116

My Journey in Politics

Practical Lessons in Leadership by Peng Kee Ho (Former Senior Minister of State for Law and Home Affairs, Singapore) “My Journey in Politics succinctly captures the contributions Peng Kee made to Singapore in his two decades of public service as a Member of Parliament and a Minister of State. In his characteristically frank and direct manner, he described his practical, hands-on experiences in the various and many roles assigned to him.” Wong Kan Seng Former Deputy Prime Minister/Minister for Home Affairs Readership: General Public. 204pp Apr 2017 978-981-3143-87-6 US$58 £48 978-981-3143-88-3(pbk) US$38 £32 978-981-3143-89-0(ebook) US$87 £72

Asian Studies Catalogue 2018

Runnerdotes

Lee Kuan Yew Through the Eyes of Chinese Scholars

A Collection of Anecdotes from Inspirational Runners

by Chen-Ning Yang (Tsinghua University, China), Ying-Shih Yu (Princeton) & Gungwu Wang (East Asian Institute, NUS, Singapore)

edited by Adrian Mok (Hivelocity Pte Ltd, Singapore) & The Nutgraf This book documents short stories of inspirational local runners who were involved in the creation of Sundown Marathon or had participated and succeeded in the night race. Featuring the likes of Adrian Mok, Mok Ying Ren, Neo Jie Shi and many others, this collection features stories that uncover some of their own personal journeys and insights into their running experiences. By showcasing how these runners persevere in search of success, it is hoped that this book can inspire others to overcome their challenges and achieve their dreams. Runnerdotes: A Collection of Anecdotes from Inspirational Runners is a tribute to those who helped shape the running scene in Singapore. Apr 2017 136pp 978-981-3222-12-0(pbk) US$28 £23 978-981-3222-13-7(ebook) US$42 £35

Lee Kuan Yew through the Eyes of Chinese Scholars is a compilation of essays by highlyrespected Chinese scholars in which they evaluate the life, work and philosophy of Lee Kuan Yew, founding Prime Minister of Singapore. Presenting a range of views from a uniquely Chinese/Asian perspective, this book provides valuable insights for those who wish to gain a fuller and deeper understanding of Lee Kuan Yew — the man, as well as Singapore — his nation. The contributors are all ethnic Chinese from different academic disciplines ranging from a Nobel laureate in physics, Chen-Ning Yang, to historians, economists and political scientists. Readership: English readers interested in how Chinese scholars view Lee Kuan Yew. 216pp Feb 2017 US$58 £48 978-981-3202-31-3 978-981-3209-37-4(pbk) US$28 £23 978-981-3202-32-0(ebook) US$87 £72

Lim Chong Yah: An Autobiography Life Journey of a Singaporean Professor by Chong Yah Lim (NUS, Singapore & NTU, Singapore)

Singapore Perspectives

“Professor Lim Chong Yah was the most prominent academic of his generation and the key person behind the National Wages Council in Singapore. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in the early decades of Malaysia and Singapore. Professor Lim’s personal style, intimate and thought-provoking, makes it a great pleasure to read.”

Singapore Perspectives 2016 edited by Siao See Teng & Justin Lee (Institute of Policy Studies, Singapore)

Professor SU Guaning President Emeritus, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, NTU 388pp Mar 2017 978-981-3203-04-4 US$68 £56 978-981-3203-05-1(ebook) US$102 £84

Civil Society and the State in Singapore

In 2015, Singapore celebrated 50 years of independence. The Institute of Policy took stock of how the choices people made have led the city-state to where she is today. The book documents the conference proceedings at Singapore Perspectives 2016 where the fourth generation of government ministers presented their thoughts on the social, economic and political future of Singapore and engaged in dialogues with panelists and audience members on the directions the country should take. 180pp Feb 2017 978-981-3209-33-6 US$98 £81 978-981-3208-37-7(pbk) US$46 £38 978-981-3208-38-4(ebook) US$147 £121

edited by Carol Soon & Gillian Koh (Institute of Policy Studies, Singapore)

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“This book offers a wide range of perspectives on, and examples of, organisational initiatives in Singapore by local academics and policy activists. It reflects differences among contributors over what civil society is and the directions it might or should take. This renders it a valuable new resource for analysts of the city-state.” Garry Rodan Professor, Murdoch University, Australia

BATTLE FOR HEARTS AND MINDS Tarn How Tan (Institute of Policy Studies, NUS, Singapore) et al.

340pp Mar 2017 978-1-78634-246-1 US$68 £56 978-1-78634-247-8(ebook) US$102 £84

SINGAPORE PERSPECTIVES 2015: CHOICES Carol Soon (Institute of Policy Studies, Singapore) et al.

ART HATS IN RENAISSANCE CITY Lee Renee Foong Ling (Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore)

GROWING UP IN BRITISH MALAYA AND SINGAPORE Maurice Baker LIVEABILITY IN SINGAPORE David Chan (Singapore Management University) MERLION AND THE ASHOKA, THE Anit Mukherjee (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU, Singapore) RISE OF SINGAPORE, THE (IN 2 VOLUMES) Mark T S Hong (Asan Institute for Policy Studies, South Korea)

SINGAPORE-CHINA RELATIONS Yongnian Zheng (East Asian Institute, NUS, Singapore) et al. TAN LARK SYE: ADVOCATOR AND FOUNDER OF NANYANG UNIVERSITY Chu Meng Ong (Nanyang University Alumnus, Singapore) et al. TAN SIAK KEW: GOING AGAINST THE GRAIN Fiona Tan

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The Merlion and Mt. Fuji

Singapore and Switzerland

by Tai Wei Lim (UniSIM, Singapore & East Asian Institute, NUS, Singapore)

edited by Yvonne Guo (Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS, Singapore) & J J Woo (NTU, Singapore)

50 Years of Singapore – Japan Relations

Secrets to Small State Success

In 1868, Japan was the first East Asian country that underwent rapid modernization and its development was shared with Singapore from the 1970s onwards as the Japanese growth model was selectively emulated by the Four Asian Tigers (Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan). Currently, as the most advanced economies in Southeast and Northeast Asia respectively, Singapore and Japan will continue to be demonstrative case studies of economic development in the region. The Merlion and Mt. Fuji is not just a historical account of the bilateral cooperation but also includes honest narratives on what it is like being a Singaporean student on exchange in Japan, an anime and manga fan outside of Japan, and some omotenashi appreciation.

Readership: Policymakers; undergraduates and postgraduates in political science, economics, and international affairs.

268pp Jan 2017 978-981-3145-69-6 US$48 £40 978-981-3145-70-2(pbk) US$25 £21 978-981-3145-71-9(ebook) US$72 £59

352pp Sep 2016 978-981-4651-39-4 US$72 £60 978-981-3148-30-7(pbk) US$36 £30 978-981-4651-40-0(ebook) US$108 £90

Dealing with an Ambiguous World

Contemporary Issues in Mediation

by Bilahari Kausikan (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Singapore)

One of Singapore’s top diplomats, Bilahari Kausikan gives a frank and dispassionate assessment of the international environment in the post-Cold War era and the geopolitical uncertainties that have emerged. In particular, he analyses the nature of US – China relations, the broad underlying factors in the South China Sea disputes and ASEAN’s attempts to maintain order, and the role that human rights and democracy have played in international relations. He concludes by suggesting what Singapore needs to do to cope with the complexities that lie ahead, in this age without definition. Readership: General public, professionals, students, researchers, diplomats, and foreign visitors interested in knowing more about Singapore and what lies ahead for the city-state. 176pp Dec 2016 978-981-3201-99-6 US$50 £42 978-981-3202-00-9(pbk) US$24 £20 978-981-3202-01-6(ebook) US$75 £63

The APPSMO Advantage: Strategic Opportunities

Evolving Defence Diplomacy with the Asia Pacific Programme for Senior Military Officers edited by Keng Yong Ong, Mushahid Ali & Bernard Chin (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU, Singapore) The book The APPSMO Advantage: Strategic Opportunities is on the Asia Pacific Programme for Senior Military Officers (APPSMO). APPSMO is a series of conferences organised by the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies and its predecessor, the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies, for senior military officers of Singapore and other countries of the Asia Pacific, consisting of an intensive week-long programme of lectures, forums, and discussion groups.

“In this useful compendium, the editors have succeeded in assembling a team of authors who offer well-informed surveys of a broad range of topics and policy issues. Cross-regional work is rare in comparative politics and unique in the case of arguably the two most successful, conservative small states in the developed world.” Peter J Katzenstein Walter S Carpenter, Jr. Professor of International Studies, Cornell University

Volume 1

edited by Joel Lee & Marcus Lim (Singapore International Mediation Institute) Foreword by: William Ury “An insightful and refreshing collection of essays that challenge the conventional paradigm of mediation — in every way! This book showcases bold new voices for the mediation field.” Dr Nadja Alexander Honorary Professor, The University of Queensland, Australia Senior Fellow, Dispute Resolution Institute, Mitchell Hamline School of Law, United States Sep 2016 168pp 978-981-3108-35-6 US$45 £37 978-981-3108-36-3(pbk) US$25 £21 978-981-3108-37-0(ebook) US$68 £57

NOTABLE BACKLIST EDUCATION-AT-LARGE: STUDENT LIFE AND ACTIVITIES IN SINGAPORE 1945-1965 Siao See Teng et al. ENABLING POSITIVE ATTITUDES AND EXPERIENCES IN SINGAPORE David Chan (Singapore Management University) GOLDEN DRAGON AND PURPLE PHOENIX Khoon Choy Lee (Former Ambassador of Singapore) SINGAPORE AND ASIA Hui Ying Sng (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore) et al. SINGAPORE AND ASIA IN A GLOBALIZED WORLD Chia Wai Mun (School of Humanities & Social Sciences, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore) et al. SINGAPORE: TRADE, INVESTMENT AND ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE Ramkishen S Rajan (George Mason University, USA) et al. SINGAPORE’S FOREIGN POLICY Amitav Acharya (American University, USA) STUDIES ON THE SINGAPORE ECONOMY Keen Meng Choy

Readership: Students, defence professionals, government officials, policymakers.

TAN KAH-KEE: THE MAKING OF AN OVERSEAS CHINESE LEGEND (REVISED EDITION) Ching-Fatt Yong (Flinders University, Australia)

324pp Sep 2016 978-981-3147-57-7 US$80 £66 978-981-3147-58-4(ebook) US$120 £99

UNDERSTANDING SINGAPOREANS Kau Ah Keng (National University of Singapore) et al.

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Singapore, My Country

Biography of M Bala Subramanion by Nilanjana Sengupta “The work is a valuable addition to every bookshelf in a Singaporean’s household.” P N Balji Veteran Singapore Journalist Readership: General readers, students involved in Southeast Asian research, readers interested in South Indians in Singapore, readers interested in Singapore’s history, Indian communities in Singapore, postal and philatelic organisations in Singapore. Aug 2016 260pp US$56 £46 978-981-3141-28-5 978-981-3141-29-2(pbk) US$28 £23 978-981-3141-30-8(ebook) US$84 £70

Managing Diversity in Singapore Policies and Prospects

edited by Entreprise 50Singapore

In Leading Entrepreneurs and How They Succeed, several entrepreneurs, well recognised in their respective industries, provide a unique perspective on their business journeys — the trials, tribulations and best practices that have contributed to their climb to the top. With several awards to their names, these successful business owners, proud members of the Enterprise 50 (E50) Association, share valuable insights and personal experiences about what success means to them. Readership: General Public; for readers interested in the heart, work ethics and pedagogy of Singapore’s top SMEs and their founding entrepreneurs. 308pp Jun 2016 978-981-3140-56-1 US$48 £40 978-981-4759-93-9(pbk) US$24 £20 978-981-3140-71-4(ebook) US$72 £59

edited by Mathew Mathews & Wai Fong Chiang (Institute of Policy Studies, Singapore)

Inspirations of a Nation

This book provides an updated account on the tensions posed by diversity in Singapore and how this is being managed, primarily by the state through policies and programmes but also by communities who attempt to negotiate these tensions. Such an enquiry is crucial especially at this juncture when the nation is finding ways to embrace the different forms of diversity brought about through external impetuses, as well as manage internal reactions from the various communities. The book chapters highlight important considerations if Singapore’s diversity management strategies will hold promise for the future.

edited by Abhijit Nag

Readership: Academics, researchers and students studying Singapore society, public policy and sociology; general readers and professionals interested in diversity management. 388pp Jul 2016 US$124 £103 978-1-78326-953-2 978-1-78326-954-9(ebook) US$186 £155

Dare to be Different The Albert Hong Story

by Albert Hong (RSP Architects, Singapore)

Leading Entrepreneurs and How They Succeed

In this book, Dr Albert Hong tells his own story. Today, he is prominent in his field, as chairman of RSP Architects Planners and Engineers (Pte) Ltd. His life began 80 years ago, in a humble medical clinic in Neil Road, Singapore. In the years between, he has achieved success in business based on hard work and high aspirations. Albert Hong and RSP have grown as Singapore has grown, overcoming many of the challenges associated with a young, fast-developing nation. This is a very human success story, likely to inspire readers planning their careers. It is sure to interest all those interested in the physical development of Singapore, and the contributions of architects, planners, financiers, developers and other professionals. 168pp Jul 2016 978-981-3140-17-2 US$92 £76 978-981-3140-18-9(ebook) US$138 £115

Tribute to 25 Singaporean South Asians This book pays tribute to 25 Singaporean South Asians who pioneered and excelled in their respective fields from 1950 to 2015. Many of them laid foundations that triggered the transformation of the island, including sportspeople whose records have stood the test of time. They were a people of their time whose work many may not know but which we hope will inspire others. This book is timely, for those who want to get a snapshot appreciation of the contributions of Singaporean South Asians. Readership: Schools & Educational Institutions; Libraries both local and overseas; Indian Diaspora; Business & Professional Groups; Government Bodies; Community Centres and Indian Activities Groups. 116pp May 2016 US$40 £33 978-981-3141-04-9 978-981-3141-05-6(pbk) US$20 £17 978-981-3141-06-3(ebook) US$60 £50

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Reflections

The Legacy of Lee Kuan Yew edited by Yang Razali Kassim & Mushahid Ali (S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, NTU, Singapore) This book is a collection of essays reflecting on Singapore’s first Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew’s immense contribution to nation-building and the idea of development. This includes its various models — from government and statecraft as well as leadership and governance, to economic development and the management of plural societies. The papers are written by a range of authors who had worked closely with, or for, or grew up, under Lee Kuan Yew. Readership: Students in political science, public policy, leadership and governance, and management of plural societies, and general public. 200pp Feb 2016 978-981-4723-87-9 US$58 £48 978-981-4723-88-6(pbk) US$29 £24 978-981-4723-89-3(ebook) US$87 £72

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The Ocean in a Drop

Singapore: The Next Fifty Years by Kwon Ping Ho

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THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE COLLECTION ON SINGAPORE Essential reading for policy makers, industry

Ho Kwon Ping was the 2014/15 S R Nathan Fellow for the Study of Singapore. This book contains the five IPS-Nathan Lectures he gave between October 2014 and April 2015, as well as highlights of the accompanying dialogue with the audience. In his lectures, Ho looks forward to the next 50 years, offering innovative ideas and robust views on how governance and key institutions can evolve to ensure the sustainable continuation of Singapore — the “improbable nation”. This book illuminates Ho’s vision of a cohesively diverse Singapore lasting beyond the lifespan of his generation, and aims to get the young to ponder and discuss the kind of home, and future, they wish for. 156pp Jan 2016 978-981-4730-17-4 US$48 £40 978-981-4730-18-1(pbk) US$25 £21 978-981-4730-19-8(ebook) US$72 £59

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Singapore 2065

Leading Insights on Economy and Environment from 50 Singapore Icons and Beyond edited by Euston Quah (NTU, Singapore & Economic Society of Singapore) “A stunning collection of perspectives across the spectrum, Singapore 2065 presents a compelling look into the future through a series of thought provoking insights. This volume also celebrates the country’s exceptional success, retelling the invaluable stories and anecdotes that have paved Singapore’s tremendous journey over the last 50 years. As Singapore continues to chart into the next half century, Singapore 2065 leaves plenty to ponder and will remain a valuable repository of knowledge for many years to come.” Bertil Andersson President, Nanyang Technological University 500pp Sep 2015 978-981-4663-36-6 US$84 £70 978-981-4663-37-3(pbk) US$38 £32 978-981-4663-38-0(ebook) US$126 £104

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George Yeo on Bonsai, Banyan and the Tao

edited by Asad-ul Iqbal Lati & Huay Leng Lee (Lianhe Wanbao, Singapore) “This is a wonderful book by one of the foremost statesmen and social thinkers of our time. Though the themes covered display a huge variety in this wide-ranging collection of essays and speeches by George Yeo, there is a foundational interest in Asia’s vast possibilities that motivates his illuminating and powerful reflections.” Amartya Sen Nobel Laureate in Economic Sciences Readership: The general public, policy-makers and academics keen on Asian politics and international relations. 812pp Jul 2015 US$78 £65 978-981-4518-69-7 978-981-4520-50-8(pbk) US$34 £28 978-981-4518-70-3(ebook) US$117 £97 978-981-4696-37-1(box-set) US$98 £81

practitioners, academics and the general public World Scientific Series on Singapore’s 50 Years of Nation-Building

Singapore Eurasians

Memories, Hopes and Dreams edited by Myrna Braga-Blake, Ann Ebert-Oehlers & Alexius A Pereira (The Eurasian Association, Singapore) Singapore Eurasians: Memories, Hopes and Dreams offers insight into the Singapore Eurasian community, one of Singapore’s minority communities. Though small, the Eurasian community has undoubtedly played a big part in Singapore’s nationbuilding. This book is the definitive record of Eurasian history and heritage in Singapore, and serves to educate the younger generation of Eurasians about their roots, the community’s achievements and its collective hopes and dreams for the future, as well as provide a useful resource for others to learn more about the Eurasian community. Feb 2017 420pp US$68 £56 978-981-3109-58-2 978-981-3109-59-9(pbk) US$34 £28 978-981-3109-60-5(ebook) US$102 £84 World Scientific Series on Singapore’s 50 Years of Nation-Building

50 Years of Urban Planning in Singapore

edited by Chye Kiang Heng (NUS, Singapore) 50 Years of Urban Planning in Singapore is an accessible and comprehensive volume on Singapore’s planning approach to urbanization. Organized into three parts, the first section of the volume, ‘Paradigms, Policies, and Processes’, provides an overview of the ideologies and strategies underpinning urban planning in Singapore; the second section, ‘The Built Environment as a Sum of Parts’, delves into the key land use sectors of Singapore’s urban planning system; and the third section, ‘Urban Complexities and Creative Solutions’, examines the challenges and considerations of planning for the Singapore of tomorrow. The volume brings together the diverse perspectives of practitioners and academics in the professional and research fields of planning, architecture, urbanism, and city-making. 348pp Dec 2016 US$94 £78 978-981-4656-45-0 978-981-4656-46-7(pbk) US$38 £32 978-981-4656-47-4(ebook) US$141 £117 World Scientific Series on Singapore’s 50 Years of Nation-Building

50 Years of Indian Community in Singapore edited by Gopinath Pillai (Institute of South Asian Studies, Singapore) & K Kesavapany (Singapore Indian Association, Singapore)

From Tamils to Malayalees, from Bengalis to Punjabis, the diverse Indian community in Singapore has played a large part in building the country. This celebratory volume highlights the progress, contributions and challenges of the community for the past 50 years since Singapore’s independence in 1965. 148pp Sep 2016 978-981-3140-57-8 US$58 £48 978-981-3140-58-5(pbk) US$28 £23 978-981-3140-59-2(ebook) US$87 £72

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Majulah!

Singapore and UNICEF

50 Years of Malay/Muslim Community in Singapore

Working for Children

edited by Peggy Kek & Penny Whitworth

edited by Zainul Abidin Rasheed (Former Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Community Leader) & Norshahril Saat (ISEAS — Yusof Ishak Institute, Singapore) 50 Years of Malay/Muslim Community in Singapore highlights the progress, the contributions and the challenges of the community for the past 50 years since Singapore’s independence in 1965. While progress is significant, challenges remain an uphill battle towards a comprehensive community development. As the book narrates stories from the past — the successes and the challenges — it is also important for the community to reflect and to look ahead — Majulah! 696pp Jul 2016 978-981-4759-86-1 US$98 £81 978-981-4759-87-8(pbk) US$45 £37 978-981-4759-88-5(ebook) US$147 £121

Although UNICEF has collaborated with many partner institutions and individuals in Singapore over the past few decades, little has been documented and not all in one publication. The lively essays, candid interviews and first-hand accounts in this volume provide meaningful reflections on the history of the relationship and insights into UNICEF’s work and its involvement with diverse parts of Singapore society. Written by several former UNICEF staff, consultants and volunteers, this book will appeal to all who are interested in development, human rights, civil society and the work of a UN humanitarian agency. 216pp Mar 2016 978-981-4730-80-8 US$55 £46 978-981-4730-81-5(pbk) US$28 £23 978-981-4730-82-2(ebook) US$83 £69

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Asian Studies Catalogue 2018

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20 YEARS OF ASIA-EUROPE RELATIONS

CHALLENGE OF MAKING CITIES LIVEABLE IN EAST ASIA, THE

DARE TO BE DIFFERENT: THE ALBERT HONG STORY

2014 ANNUAL COMPETITIVENESS RANKING AND SIMULATION STUDY FOR ASEAN-10 AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES TO ENHANCE ASIA ECONOMIC CONNECTIVITY

CHANGING STATE-SOCIETY RELATIONS IN CONTEMPORARY CHINA

DEALING WITH AN AMBIGUOUS WORLD

DEMOCRACY IN CHINA: CHALLENGE OR OPPORTUNITY

2015 AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY, DECENTRALISATION, AND COMPETITIVENESS ANALYSIS FOR PROVINCES AND REGIONS OF INDONESIA

CHINA AND LATIN AMERICA: ECONOMIC AND TRADE COOPERATION IN THE NEXT TEN YEARS

DREAMS AND REALITY: NEW ERA OF CHINA’S REFORM

2015 AGRICULTURAL TOTAL FACTOR PRODUCTIVITY AND COMPETITIVENESS ANALYSIS FOR STATES AND FEDERAL TERRITORIES AND FIVE REGIONS OF INDIA: ANNUAL COMPETITIVENESS UPDATE AND EVIDENCE ON THE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT MODELS FOR SELECTED INDIAN STATES

CHINA AND THE GROUP 20: THE INTERPLAY BETWEEN A RISING POWER AND AN EMERGING INSTITUTION

DIVIDED CITY, THE: IDEOLOGICAL AND POLICY CONTESTATION IN CONTEMPORARY

CHINA AS A LEADER OF THE WORLD ECONOMY

ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION OF CHINA, THE

CHINA BUSINESS: TRANSITION, DEVELOPMENT AND INTEGRATION

CHINA HORIZON, THE: GLORY AND DREAM OF A CIVILIZATIONAL STATE

ECONOMIES OF CHINA AND INDIA, THE: COOPERATION AND CONFLICT (IN 3 VOLUMES)

CHINA IN COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVE

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES IN ASIA: PERSPECTIVES FROM SEVEN ASIAN COUNTRIES

CHINA RENAISSANCE, THE: THE RISE OF XI JINPING AND THE 18TH COMMUNIST PARTY CONGRESS

ETHNICITIES, PERSONALITIES AND POLITICS IN THE ETHNIC CHINESE WORLDS

2015 ANNUAL COMPETITIVENESS ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES FOR INDONESIAN PROVINCES

FAREWELL TO CHINA’S GDP WORSHIP

2015 ANNUAL COMPETITIVENESS ANALYSIS, AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY AND DEVELOPMENT VISION FOR ASEAN-10

CHINA THROUGH AMERICAN EYES: EARLY DEPICTIONS OF THE CHINESE PEOPLE AND CULTURE IN THE US PRINT MEDIA

FORGING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE FOR ASIAN CITIES: CASE STUDIES ON URBAN REGENERATION

FORMAL ASPECTS OF CHINESE GRAMMAR

CHINA WAVE, THE: RISE OF A CIVILIZATIONAL STATE

2015 ESTIMATION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY AND ANNUAL UPDATE OF COMPETITIVENESS ANALYSIS FOR GREATER CHINA: OPTIMISING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY AND PROMOTING INNOVATION DRIVEN GROWTH

CHINA’S BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVES AND ITS NEIGHBORING DIPLOMACY

CHINA’S DEVELOPMENT: SOCIAL INVESTMENT AND CHALLENGES

FORWARD ENGAGEMENT: RSIS AS A THINK TANK OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AND SECURITY IN THE ASIAPACIFIC

CHINA’S ECONOMIC STATECRAFT: CO-OPTATION, COOPERATION AND COERCION

FROM TRADE SURPLUS TO THE DISPUTE OVER THE EXCHANGE RATE: QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF RMB APPRECIATION

2016 ANNUAL COMPETITIVENESS ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES FOR INDONESIAN PROVINCES

CHINA’S ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL PROBLEMS

FUTURE IN RETROSPECT: CHINA’S DIPLOMATIC HISTORY REVISITED

2016 ANNUAL COMPETITIVENESS ANALYSIS AND GROWTH SLOWDOWN ANALYSIS FOR ASEAN-10

CHINA’S ECONOMY IN TRANSFORMATION UNDER THE NEW NORMAL

GANGA REJUVENATION: GOVERNANCE CHALLENGES AND POLICY OPTIONS

2016 ANNUAL COMPETITIVENESS AND GROWTH SLOWDOWN ANALYSIS FOR SUB-NATIONAL ECONOMIES OF INDIA

CHINA’S FINANCIAL STABILITY: INHERENT LOGIC AND BASIC FRAMEWORK

GENERAL HISTORY OF CHINESE TOURISM CULTURE, THE

GEORGE YEO ON BONSAI, BANYAN AND THE TAO

2016 ANNUAL COMPETITIVENESS STUDIES OF INDONESIA’S SUBNATIONAL ECONOMIES: GROWTH SLOWDOWN ANALYSIS AND EASE OF DOING BUSINESS INDEX

CHINA’S FOREIGN POLICY: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS CHINA’S LOGIC: THE BALANCE DEVELOPMENT

GLOBALIZATION, CONSUMPTION AND POPULAR CULTURE IN EAST ASIA

GOVERNING SOCIETY IN CONTEMPORARY CHINA

2016 Growth Slowdown Analysis by Income Thresholds and Annual Update of Competitiveness Analysis for 34 Greater China Economies

CHINA’S MARITIME POWER AND STRATEGY: HISTORY, NATIONAL SECURITY AND GEOPOLITICS

CHINA’S MARKET TRANSFORMATION: ORIGINS, PROTAGONISTS, AND PROCESSES

HANDBOOK OF TERRORISM IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC HANDBOOK OF THE SOCIOLOGY OF YOUTH IN BRICS COUNTRIES

50 YEARS OF ASEAN AND SINGAPORE

50 YEARS OF INDIAN COMMUNITY IN SINGAPORE

CHINA’S ONE BELT ONE ROAD INITIATIVE

HEART TO HEART WITH ASIAN LEADERS: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS ON CRISIS, COMEBACKS & CHARACTER

50 YEARS OF ASEAN: A SECURITY COMMUNITY

CHINA’S OMNIDIRECTIONAL PERIPHERAL DIPLOMACY

HIMALAYA CALLING: THE ORIGINS OF CHINA AND INDIA

50 YEARS OF SINGAPORE PRODUCTIVITY DRIVE

CHINA’S POLITICAL DYNAMICS UNDER XI JINPING

HONG KONG IN 2017: TWO DECADES OF POST-1997 HONG KONG DEVELOPMENTS

50 YEARS OF URBAN PLANNING IN SINGAPORE

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CIVIL SOCIETY AND THE STATE IN SINGAPORE

IN SEARCH OF A PEOPLE-CENTRIC ORDER IN ASIA

ANTHROPOLOGY OF CHINA, THE: CHINA AS ETHNOGRAPHIC AND THEORETICAL CRITIQUE

CHINA’S TOWNSHIP SYSTEM: GOVERNANCE AND REFORM

HONG KONG IN THE WORLD: IMPLICATIONS TO GEOPOLITICS AND COMPETITIVENESS

AGEING IN ASIA: CONTEMPORARY TRENDS AND POLICY ISSUES

CHINA’S STATE-MANAGED MARKETIZATION APPROACH TO ENERGY SECURITY: AN INTERNATIONAL COMPARISON

APPSMO ADVANTAGE, THE: STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES EVOLVING DEFENCE DIPLOMACY WITH THE ASIA PACIFIC PROGRAMME FOR SENIOR MILITARY OFFICERS

CONTEMPORARY SOUTH KOREAN ECONOMY: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS

INAUGURAL 2016 EASE OF DOING BUSINESS INDEX ON ATTRACTIVENESS TO INVESTORS, BUSINESS FRIENDLINESS AND COMPETITIVE POLICIES (EDB INDEX ABC) FOR 21 SUB-NATIONAL ECONOMIES OF INDIA

CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN MEDIATION - VOLUME 1

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INDEPENDENT INNOVATION IN CHINA: THEORY AND CASES

INDONESIA MATTERS: ASIA’S EMERGING DEMOCRATIC POWER

INSPIRATIONS OF A NATION: TRIBUTE TO 25 SINGAPOREAN SOUTH ASIANS

INSTITUTIONAL CHANGE AND RURAL INDUSTRIALIZATION IN CHINA: THE PUTTING-OUT SYSTEM IN HANDICRAFT INDUSTRY IN LATE QING AND EARLY REPUBLIC PERIOD

INTERNATIONAL STRATEGIC RELATIONS AND CHINA’S NATIONAL SECURITY: WORLD AT THE CROSSROADS

IS CHINA AN EMPIRE?

IS THIS THE ASIAN CENTURY?

ISLAM AND PEACEBUILDING IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC

JAPAN AND CHINA: A CONTEST IN AID TO SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA

LEADING ENTREPRENEURS AND HOW THEY SUCCEED

LEE KUAN YEW THROUGH THE EYES OF CHINESE SCHOLARS

LIM CHONG YAH: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY - LIFE JOURNEY OF A SINGAPOREAN PROFESSOR

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NEW ECONOMIC GROWTH ENGINE FOR CHINA, A: ESCAPING THE MIDDLE-INCOME TRAP BY NOT DOING MORE OF THE SAME

NEW SILK ROAD: CHINA MEETS EUROPE IN THE BALTIC SEA REGION, THE - A BUSINESS PERSPECTIVE

NEW STRATEGIC RESEARCH ON CHINA (SHANGHAI) PILOT FREE TRADE ZONE

OCEAN IN A DROP, THE - SINGAPORE: THE NEXT FIFTY YEARS

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SINGAPORE EURASIANS: MEMORIES, HOPES AND DREAMS

SINGAPORE PERSPECTIVES 2016: WE

SINGAPORE PERSPECTIVES 2017: WHAT IF?

SINGAPORE, MY COUNTRY: BIOGRAPHY OF M BALA SUBRAMANION

SINO-US RELATIONS: A CHINESE PERSPECTIVE

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SMART DIPLOMACY: EXPLORING CHINA-INDIA SYNERGY

ORIGINS OF JAPANESE-CHINESE TERRITORIAL DISPUTE, THE: USING HISTORICAL RECORDS TO STUDY THE DIAOYU/SENKAKU ISLANDS ISSUE

SOCIAL CONSTRUCTION IN CONTEMPORARY CHINA

OVERCOMING MODERNITY: EAST ASIAN COMMUNITY AND THE KYOTO SCHOOL

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL POLICY: INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND CHINA’S REFORM

PERMANENCE OF DIPLOMACY, THE: STUDIES OF US RELATIONS WITH KOREA, PAKISTAN AND AFGHANISTAN

SOCIAL FUTURES OF SINGAPORE SOCIETY

SONG DYNASTY TALES: A GUIDED READER

POLITICAL ECONOMY OF CHINA’S BELT AND ROAD INITIATIVE, THE

POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE IN INDIA STATES: BIHAR, WEST BENGAL AND TRIPURA

SOUTH CHINA SEA DISPUTES, THE: FLASHPOINTS, TURNING POINTS AND TRAJECTORIES

MAJULAH!: 50 YEARS OF MALAY/ MUSLIM COMMUNITY IN SINGAPORE

POLITICS, CULTURE AND IDENTITIES IN EAST ASIA: INTEGRATION AND DIVISION

SOUTH KOREA IN THE UNITED NATIONS: GLOBAL GOVERNANCE, INTER-KOREAN RELATIONS AND PEACE BUILDING

MAKING OF AN ECONOMIC SUPERPOWER, THE: UNLOCKING CHINA’S SECRET OF RAPID INDUSTRIALIZATION

SOUTHEAST ASIA AND CHINA: A CONTEST IN MUTUAL SOCIALIZATION

POWER OF IDEAS, THE: THE RISING INFLUENCE OF THINKERS AND THINK TANKS IN CHINA

SPILLOVER EFFECTS OF CHINA GOING GLOBAL

MANAGING DIVERSITY IN SINGAPORE: POLICIES AND PROSPECTS

REFLECTIONS: THE LEGACY OF LEE KUAN YEW REINVENTING INDONESIA

REMADE IN GUANGDONG: HOW CHINA’S WORLD FACTORY WILL BECOME INNOVATIVE

MANAGING INDONESIA’S TRANSFORMATION: AN ORAL HISTORY

MAPPING STATE AND NON-STATE ACTORS’ RESPONSES TO NUCLEAR ENERGY IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

REMEMBERING S R NATHAN: A MENTOR FOR ALL SEASONS

MARITIME “SILK ROAD”: CHINA’S STRATEGIC INITIATIVE AND NEW ASIA IN THE 21ST CENTURY

RISE OF THE REGULATORY STATE IN THE CHINESE HEALTH-CARE SYSTEM, THE RMB EXCHANGE RATE, THE: PAST, CURRENT, AND FUTURE

MERCHANTS, BANKERS, GOVERNORS: BRITISH ENTERPRISE IN SINGAPORE AND MALAYA, 1786-1920

MERLION AND MT. FUJI, THE: 50 YEARS OF SINGAPORE-JAPAN RELATIONS

MIGRATION IN EAST AND SOUTHEAST ASIA

MODI AND THE WORLD: (RE) CONSTRUCTING INDIAN FOREIGN POLICY

STATE CAPITALISM IN EURASIA

STIGMA: AN ETHNOGRAPHY OF MENTAL ILLNESS AND HIV/AIDS IN CHINA

SUSTAINABLE ASIA: SUPPORTING THE TRANSITION TO SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION IN ASIAN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

TAIWAN INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENT IN AND OUT POWER, THE

TANG DYNASTY TALES: A GUIDED READER - VOLUME 2

ROHINGYA CRISIS, THE

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TOMMY KOH: SERVING SINGAPORE AND THE WORLD

RUNNERDOTES: A COLLECTION OF ANECDOTES FROM INSPIRATIONAL RUNNERS

TYCOONS IN HONG KONG: BETWEEN OCCUPY CENTRAL AND BEIJING

RURAL ELECTIONS IN CHINA: INSTITUTIONALIZATION, STATE INTRUSION AND DEMOCRATIZATION

SEEKING CHANGES: THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN CONTEMPORARY CHINA

UNDERSTANDING CHINESE ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION: ALTERNATIVE PERSPECTIVES ON REFORM, DEVELOPMENT, AND INTERNATIONAL INTEGRATION

MORALIZATION OF CHINA

UNDERSTANDING SINGAPORE POLITICS

MOVING UP THE LADDER: DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES FOR LOW AND MIDDLE-INCOME ASIA

SILK ROAD: THE STUDY OF DRAMA CULTURE

VILLAGE AND ITS DISCONTENTS, THE: MEANING AND CRITICISM IN LATE MODERNITY

MULTILATERAL APPROACH IN CHINA’S FOREIGN POLICY

SINGAPORE 2065: LEADING INSIGHTS ON ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENT FROM 50 SINGAPORE ICONS AND BEYOND

MY JOURNEY IN POLITICS: PRACTICAL LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

SINGAPORE AND SWITZERLAND: SECRETS TO SMALL STATE SUCCESS

WHAT’S IN THE NAME? HOW THE STREETS AND VILLAGES IN SINGAPORE GOT THEIR NAMES

SINGAPORE AND UNICEF: WORKING FOR CHILDREN

WHEN TREES FALL, MONKEYS SCATTER: RETHINKING DEMOCRACY IN CHINA

MYANMAR: REINTEGRATING INTO THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY NATIONAL SECURITY, PUBLIC OPINION AND REGIME ASYMMETRY: A SIX-COUNTRY STUDY

SINGAPORE AT 50: WHAT LIES AHEAD?

WHITHER SOUTHEAST ASIA TERRORISM?

ZHU RONGJI AND CHINA’S ECONOMIC TAKE-OFF

SINGAPORE CHESS: A HISTORY, 19451990

NATIONAL SERVICE IN SINGAPORE

Asian Studies Catalogue 2018

Author Index Author

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A Acharya Amitav.........................................10 Acharya Arabinda......................................10 Agarwal Manmohan..................................18 Ahrens Joachim.........................................10 Ali Mushahid....................................27,29,30 Amri Mulya.............................................5,7,8 Anggraeni Kartika........................................7 B Bashar Iftekharul.........................................4 Bhattacharyya Harihar.................................4 Bin Abdul Hamid Abdul Rahim....................4 Binte Ahmad Nursyahida..........................5,7 Bo Zhiyue..................................................18 Braga-blake Myrna....................................31 Bruckermann Charlotte.............................21 C Caballero-anthony Mely..............................8 Chan David................................................26 Chan Henry Hing Lee................................21 Chang Li Lin..........................................4, 27 Chen Dongxiao..........................................18 Chen Shaofeng.........................................12 Chen Zhao.................................................25 Chen Zhirui................................................21 Cheng Joseph Yu-shek.......................13, 23 Cheng Tun-jen.............................................6 Cheung Yin-wong......................................19 Chiang Min-hua.........................................15 Chiang Wai Fong.......................................30 Chin Bernard.............................................29 China Pla National Defense University.....19 Chong Alan Chia Siong...............................7 Chow Gregory C..................................25, 26 Chow Kenneth K.......................................19 Chua Daniel Wei Boon................................4 D Deng Zhenglai........................................... 11 Dittmer Lowell..............................................6 Drake Peter Joseph.....................................6 Dwyer Tom...................................................6 E Ebbers Haico A..........................................13 Ebert-oehlers Ann......................................31 F Feuchtwang Stephan..........................17, 21 Foo Alvin Jong Peng...................................9

G Gao Fen....................................................14 Gopalan Sasidaran..............................5, 7, 8 Gorshkov Mikhail K.....................................6 Gunaratna Rohan....................................4, 9 Guo Jinhua................................................24 Guo Yvonne...............................................29 Gupta Shreekant.......................................10 H Hamori Shigeyuki........................................9 He Baogang................................................8 He Dexu....................................................19 Heng Chye Kiang..................................4, 31 Ho Kwon Ping............................................31 Ho Peng Kee.............................................27

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Ho Shu Huang...........................................26 Hoen Herman W........................................10 Hong Albert H K.........................................30 Hoo Tiang Boon.........................................12 Huang Jing................................................10 I Isomae Jun'ichi..........................................12 J Jayakumar Shashi.....................................27 Jerard Jolene Anne R..................................4 Jonsson Gabriel........................................17 Ju Hailong.................................................24 K Kabe Shigesaburo.......................................9 Kam Stefanie Li Yee....................................9 Kartasasmita Ginandjar.........................9, 10 Kassim Yang Razali.............................17, 30 Kausikan Bilahari.......................................29 Keane John...............................................14 Kek Peggy Peck Gee......................9, 27, 32 Kesavapany K...........................................31 Kinkyo Takuji................................................9 Kironska Kristina.......................................19 Kleiner Juergen.........................................21 Koh Gillian.....................................26, 27, 28 Koh Tommy..................................................5 Kong Tuan Yuen........................................12 Ku Samuel C Y..........................................19 L Lam Peng Er.............................................15 Larcon Jean-paul.......................................16 Latif Asad-ul Iqbal......................................31 Lee Huay Leng..........................................31 Lee Joel.....................................................29 Lee Jong-wha............................................14 Lee Justin..................................................28 Lee Wei-chin................................................6 Lei Jiasu....................................................15 Li Cheng....................................................16 Li Chenyang................................................9 Li Chunling..................................................6 Li Jinzao....................................................16 Li Mingjiang...............................................16 Li Xin.........................................................23 Lim Chong Yah..........................................28 Lim Eddie Meng Chong...............................4 Lim Marcus Tao Shien...............................29 Lim Tai Wei........................12, 15, 20, 21, 29 Lim Wen Xin........................................20, 21 Lo Dic........................................................10 Loo Ya Lee................................................26 Lu Ming......................................................25 Lu Xueyi....................................................16 Luu Nguyen Trieu Duong........................5, 7 Lye Liang Fook..........................................22 M Malone-lee Lai Choo...................................4 Mapadimeng Mokong S..............................6 Mathews Mathew......................................30 Merdikawati Nurina..................................7, 8 Mitra Subrata K...........................................4 Modi Ishwar.................................................6 Mohamed Osman Mohamed Nawab...........6 Mok Adrian................................................28 Murata Tadayoshi......................................22

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N Nag Abhijit.................................................30 Ng John Swee Kheng..................................9 Ng Yew Peng.............................................27 Ngeow Chow Bing.......................................6 Nguyen Le Phuong Anh......................5, 7, 8 Nienhauser, Jr William H...........................24 Nutgraf Llp The..........................................28 O Ong Keng Yong.........................................29 Ong-webb Graham Gerard........................26 P Padawangi Rita...........................................4 Pelzman Joseph........................................20 Pereira Alexius A.......................................31 Perkins Dwight Heald................................25 Phua Kai Hong............................................4 Pillai Gopinath...........................................31 Ping Jian....................................................23 Ping Xiaojuan......................................20, 21 Poocharoen Ora-orn....................................6 Putra Nur Azha............................................8 Q Qi Dongtao..........................................19, 24 Qian Jiwei..................................................16 Qiang Li.....................................................14 Qin Fengming............................................19 Qin Yaqing.................................................21 Quah Euston.............................................31 R Ramakrishna Kumar..................................27 Rappa Antonio Leopold...............................8 Rasheed Zainul Abidin..............................32 Ren Yuanzhe.............................................12 Rosenplanter Alexander............................18 S Saat Norshahril..........................................32 Sachs Jeffrey David...................................25 Sakai Naoki...............................................12 Sakamoto Koichi.......................................12 Sartori Silvia................................................7 Schlager Catrina........................................18 Schroeder Patrick........................................7 Seah Sharon Li-lian.....................................5 Sein Daw Chaw Chaw.................................9 Sengupta Nilanjana...................................30 Sethi Mahendra...........................................4 Shan Wei...................................................20 Sharma Jigyasa...........................................5 Sharp Jonathan.........................................25 Shen Simon Xu Hui...................................21 Singapore Enterprise 50 Association........30 Singh Bilveer.............................................27 Singh Binti...................................................4 Singh Sinderpal...........................................7 Soon Carol................................................28 Soon Debbie..............................................26 South China Morning Post Writers, Artists And Editors Of The......................25 Spechler Martin C......................................10 Steinmuller Hans.......................................17 Stern Joseph J............................................9 Su Hao......................................................12 Su Zhenxing..............................................15

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Suryanarayana Pisupati Sadasiva............23 T Tan Chung.................................................25 Tan Khee Giap.........................5, 7, 8, 13, 19 Tan Kong Yam.........................................5, 8 Tandon Anuja...........................................5, 8 Teng Siao See...........................................28 The Eurasian Association .........................31 Toh Han Shih.............................................18 Tong Sarah Yueting...................................15 Tseng Katherine Hui-yi........................20, 21 Tunas Devisari.............................................4 U Urcan Olimpiu G........................................27 Ushiyama Ryuichi........................................9 W Wan Jing....................................................15 Wang Gungwu...........................................28 Wang Jianwei............................................12 Wang Jing............................................17, 18 Wang Lin................................................... 11 Wang Ning................................................. 11 Wang Peng................................................13 Wasson Robert James................................6 Weber Uwe..................................................7 Wen Yi.......................................................22 Whalley John.............................................18 Whitworth Penny.......................................32 Wong John................................................22 Woo Jun Jie...............................................29 Woo Wing Thye.........................................25 Woon Kin Chung.......................................26 Wu Licai.....................................................13 Wu Xun........................................................6 X Xie Teleixi............................................13, 19 Xin Liu.......................................................13 Xu Dianqing...............................................23 Xu Jie........................................................17 Y Yang Chen Ning........................................30 Yang Lijun............................................19, 20 Yap Mui Teng...............................................4 Yen Ching-hwang......................................20 Yeo Lay Hwee...........................................27 Yoong Sangiita Wei Cher............................8 Yu Keping..................................................23 Yu Ying-shih..............................................28 Yuan Randong...........................................19 Yuan Zhigang............................................24 Z Zhang Haibing...........................................18 Zhang Jie...................................................17 Zhang Wei-wei.....................................22, 25 Zhang Wenxian.........................................14 Zhang Zhenjun..........................................17 Zhao Litao.................................................15 Zhao Wei................................................... 11 Zhong Huibo..............................................15 Zhou Feizhou............................................14 Zhou Yanhui..............................................24 Zhu Xianghui...............................................9 Zou Lei...................................................... 11 Zou Lixing..................................................14

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