The Southeast Asia Connection: Trade and Polities in the Eurasian World Economy,

Description: The Southeast Asia Connection by Sing C. Chew Over world history, Southeast Asias contribution to the world economy (during the late prehistoric and early historic periods) has not been given much attention. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The contribution of Southeast Asia to the world economy (during the late prehistoric and early historic periods) has not received much attention. It has often been viewed as a region of peripheral entrepôts, especially in the early centuries of the current era. Recent archaeological evidence revealed the existence of established and productive polities in Southeast Asia in the early parts of the historic period and earlier. This book recalibrates these interactions of Southeast Asia with other parts of the world economy, and gives the region its due instead of treating it as little more than of marginal interest. Author Biography Sing C. Chew is Senior Research Scientist in the Department of Urban and Environmental Sociology at Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research–UFZ, Leipzig, Germany, and Emeritus Professor at Humboldt State University. He is the founding Editor of the interdisciplinary journal, Nature and Culture, and is the author of numerous publications and books including a trilogy on world ecological degradation over five thousand years of world history. Table of Contents List of Figures and TablesPrefaceIntroduction: Southeast Asia in World History: Macrohistorical Considerations and World System HistoryChapter 1. Early Southeast AsiaTHE NETWORKSChapter 2. Global Linkages: The First Eurasian World SystemTHE ECONOMYChapter 3. Southeast Asia in the Maritime Eurasian World EconomyTHE POLITIESChapter 4. Political Transformations in Southeast AsiaMethodological RepriseBibliographyIndex Review "…a major work that reviews the complex cultures of a little-known region in the light of modern social theory. The book is a valuable guide to available knowledge, especially recent findings on archaeology, environment, and trade." • Journal of World-Systems Research"The information in each chapter is connected logically, interpreted carefully, and discussed thoughtfully. The scope of this book is admirable, given the wealth of information and the diversity of Southeast Asias peoples, histories, cultures, and languages. This valuable book successfully demonstrates the great potential of studies on Southeast Asia, and Chews efforts should be appreciated by scholars in the region and worldwide." • Journal of Southeast Asian Studies"Rather than seeing Southeast Asia as a regional backwater for maritime trade to skirt and land trade to evade in this era, Chew makes a strong and persuasive case for it being more central than marginal and not merely a political-economic-cultural pastiche created primarily by external forces and influences…No doubt, we have much to learn about the ancient world economy but Sing Chews interpretation is a strong step in the right direction." • William R. Thompson, Indiana University"As is typical for Sing Chew, he takes a familiar topic and examines it from different perspectives, and weaves those perspectives into a new and informative approach. In doing so, he prompts a reader to rethink Southeast Asias roles in world history. Whether or not one fully accepts Chews re-centering of early Southeast Asian history in Southeast Asia, his discussion is thoughtful and provocative." • Thomas D. Hall, DePauw University"With considerable analytical rigor and clarity in exposition, Chew uncovers the intriguing networks, connectivity, and interactions between Southeast Asia and the First Eurasian World System (during 200 BC–AD 500). Chews volume is an outstanding contribution to both world history and Southeast Asian Studies." • Alvin Y. So, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Review Quote "The information in each chapter is connected logically, interpreted carefully, and discussed thoughtfully. The scope of this book is admirable, given the wealth of information and the diversity of Southeast Asias peoples, histories, cultures, and languages. This valuable book successfully demonstrates the great potential of studies on Southeast Asia, and Chews efforts should be appreciated by scholars in the region and worldwide." * Journal of Southeast Asian Studies "Rather than seeing Southeast Asia as a regional backwater for maritime trade to skirt and land trade to evade in this era, Chew makes a strong and persuasive case for it being more central than marginal and not merely a political-economic-cultural pastiche created primarily by external forces and influences...No doubt, we have much to learn about the ancient world economy but Sing Chews interpretation is a strong step in the right direction." * William R. Thompson, Indiana University "As is typical for Sing Chew, he takes a familiar topic and examines it from different perspectives, and weaves those perspectives into a new and informative approach. In doing so, he prompts a reader to rethink Southeast Asias roles in world history. Whether or not one fully accepts Chews re-centering of early Southeast Asian history in Southeast Asia, his discussion is thoughtful and provocative." * Thomas D. Hall, DePauw University "With considerable analytical rigor and clarity in exposition, Chew uncovers the intriguing networks, connectivity, and interactions between Southeast Asia and the First Eurasian World System (during 200 BC-AD 500). Chews volume is an outstanding contribution to both world history and Southeast Asian Studies." * Alvin Y. So, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Details ISBN1785337882 Author Sing C. Chew Publisher Berghahn Books Year 2018 ISBN-10 1785337882 ISBN-13 9781785337888 Format Hardcover Imprint Berghahn Books Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 11 illustrations DEWEY 330.95900901 Publication Date 2018-03-28 Short Title The Southeast Asia Connection Language English Pages 188 AU Release Date 2018-03-28 NZ Release Date 2018-03-28 UK Release Date 2018-03-28 Subtitle Trade and Polities in the Eurasian World Economy, 500 BC–AD 500 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126578181;

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