Muddy boots & smart suits : researching Asia-Pacific affairs / edited by Nicholas Farrelly [and three others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Farrelly, Nicholas, 1982- editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

International relations.

Asia--Politics and government.

Asia.

Asia--Research.

Pacific Area--Research.

Pacific Area.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (x, 230 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Muddy boots and smart suits

Place of Publication:

Singapore : ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute, 2017.

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

From grassroots conflicts to great power relations, this book explores some of the key concepts, methodologies, and dilemmas of researching Asia-Pacific affairs. The book deals with key questions about the Asia Pacific: Why should we study policy from the "ground up"? What are the human considerations for societies in conflict? Why is regionalism important and how do global powers play a role? Should Asia-Pacific researchers embrace the design-based revolution in the social sciences? <i>Muddy Boots and Smart Suits</i> is for students, scholars, and policymakers in the region looking for a new way to understand local, regional, and global security challenges.

Contents:

Frontmatter

CONTENTS

About the contributors

1. Introduction to Research in Asia-Pacific Affairs / Wesley, Michael

section I. In the Field

2. Studying Policy from the Ground Up: The Solomon Islands Case / Barbara, Julien

3. Reflections on Political Cultures in Thought and Action / Farrelly, Nicholas

4. Human Considerations in Conflicted Societies / Jacob, Cecilia

section II. Analysing Politics

5. The Design-based Revolution in Comparative Politics / Kenny, Paul

6. Count Me In: Quantitative Research in Asia-Pacific Affairs / Miller, Charles

section III. Shaping a Region

7. History, Conflict, and Contexts: Remembering World War II in Asia / Beaumont, Joan

8. Regionalism and Global Powers / Fitriani, Evi

section IV. Conflict and Order

9. War and Order: Thinking about Military Force in International Affairs Hugh White / White, Hugh

10. Power, Prestige, and Order / Bisley, Nick

11. Strategic Culture in the Asia-Pacific: Putting Policy in Context / Dean, Peter J. / Raymond, Greg

section IV. Policy and Practice

12. Securing the Local and the Global: The Story of Policy Engagement Michael Wesley / Wesley, Michael

13. Muddy Boots and Smart Suits: Practical Considerations for Research in the Twenty-first Century / King, Amy / Farrelly, Nicholas

Bibliography

INDEX

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 25 Jan 2018).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9789814459792

9814459798

OCLC:

1012783707