@article{Sonnenfeld_2010, place={Washington DC: American Sociological Association.}, title={Human Issues in International Development: Southeast Asia in Comparative and Historical Perspective}, url={https://trails.asanet.org/article/view/human-issues-in-international-development-southeast}, abstractNote={Southeast Asia is one of the most dynamic regions of the world: socially, economically, politically, and environmentally. Home of half a billion people, hundreds of languages, the world’s most populous Islamic country (Indonesia), and diverse flora and fauna, rapid change in the area has important consequences for the entire world. Beginning with a historical survey of the region, this course proceeds to comparatively examine contemporary political economy and politics in three of the "new tigers" of Southeast Asia: Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Particular attention is given to accomplishments and problems of economic development; handling and impact of the recent Asian financial crisis, and dynamics of globalization; and challenges of state and civil society formation in each of the three countries. The course incorporates lectures, discussion, and films/ videos. Students will regularly read and write short commentaries on online newspapers/ magazines, from and about the region. }, journal={TRAILS: Teaching Resources and Innovations Library for Sociology}, author={Sonnenfeld, David}, year={2010}, month={Apr.} }