Author : Ronald James May
Release : 2004-03-01
Genre : Political Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 009/5 ( reviews)
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Book Synopsis The Military and Democracy in Asia and the Pacific by : Ronald James May
Download or read book The Military and Democracy in Asia and the Pacific written by Ronald James May. This book was released on 2004-03-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Military and Democracy in Asia and the Pacific, a number of prominent regional specialists take a fresh look at the military's changing role in selected countries of Asia and the Pacific, particularly with regard to the countries' performance against criteria of democratic government. Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Burma, Pakistan, Bangladesh, South Korea, Fiji and Papua New Guinea all fall under the spotlight as the authors examine the role which the military has played in bringing about changes of political regime, and in resisting pressures for change.