Synopses & Reviews
Review
"Dixon has selected a clear path and follows it masterfully. His vision of an organizational principle...is both laudable and assured." The Professional Geographer
Review
"South East Asia in the World-Economy is a valuable historical synthesis which should be very useful for courses on Southeast Asia." Pacific Affairs
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 247-273) and index.
Table of Contents
List of figures; List of amps; List of tables; Acknowledgements; Sources and place names; List of abbreviations; 1. Contemporary South East Asia in the world-economy; 2. Pre-colonial South East Asia; 3. Western penetration: from trade to colonial annexation; 4. Uneven development: the establishment of capitalist production; 5. Development strategies and the international economy; 6. South East Asia in the late twentieth century: problems and perspectives; Notes; References; Index.