Books in the Routledge Studies on the Asia-Pacific Region series

The Mekong river is a vital resource for the 6 states through which it flows. This volume answers how effectively has closer interdependence of the Mekong countries accommodated the development of a political-social-cultural space conducive for the growth of a regional "we-ness".

This book explores what every day 'regular' in the system political participation looks like in a small traditional Japanese city - Oita. It focuses especially on the role local institutions and politicians play in influencing the kinds of participation available and subsequently, the attitudes created about participation.