Southeast Asia in a new era : ten countries, one region in ASEAN / edited by Rodolfo C. Severino, Elspeth Thomson and Mark Hong.

Includes bibliographical references.

1. Southeast Asia: An Overview / by Daljit Singh -- 2. Brunei Darussalam / by Pushpa Thambipillai -- 3. Cambodia / by Sorpong Peou -- 4. Indonesia / by J Soedradjad Djiwandono Leonard C Sebastian -- 5. Laos / by Martin Stuart-Fox -- 6. Malaysia / by Johan Saravanamuttu Ooi Kee Beng -- 7. Myanmar / by Tin Maung Maung Than Kyaw Yin Hlaing -- 8. The Philippiies / by Noel M. Morada -- 9. Singapore / by Ho Khai Leong -- 10. Thailand / by Pavin Chachavalpongpun -- 11. Vietnam / by Le Dang Doanh Pham Hoang Ha -- 12. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations / by Rodolfo C Severino -- 13. Afterword: Southeast Asia in a New Era / by Mark Hong.

"This excellent volume represents a concerted effort to spread the knowledge and understanding of ASEAN beyond the purview of politicians, diplomats and business persons to the wider public, especially the new generation of youthful citizens of Southeast Asia, born in an era of relative peace and reduced uncertainties. Bearing in mind that the volume is meant to be used as a textbook by educators at senior high schools and as introductory material at the college level, each chapter not only lists a chronology of historical events but also has a section on 'questions for discussion'. This allows the volume to be easily adopted for classroom use in any educational setting. The chapters tell the story of a region that has been swept by all the major global trends of history. While making the young reader appreciate the long journey being taken by ASEAN to create a regional consensus for peaceful security, the avoidance of wars, and economic well-being, this well-crafted book makes them empowered to dream of a better future"-- (Asia Europe Journal).