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The Forests for the Palms : Essays on the Politics of Haze and the Environment in Southeast Asia /

Transboundary haze has been a recurring problem in the Southeast Asian region since at least 1982. Why does this toxic form of air pollution still persist? Helena Varkkey, a Malaysian political scientist, has been studying this multifaceted problem for more than fifteen years. This book provides an...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Varkkey, Helena (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Baltimore, Maryland : Project Muse, 2021
Colección:Book collections on Project MUSE.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Transboundary haze has been a recurring problem in the Southeast Asian region since at least 1982. Why does this toxic form of air pollution still persist? Helena Varkkey, a Malaysian political scientist, has been studying this multifaceted problem for more than fifteen years. This book provides an ideal collection for those who want a clear but concise introduction to this complex issue. Its commentaries explore how often sensitive matters of ASEAN diplomacy, national interest or political patronage continue to stand in the way of clear skies in the region.
Notas:Issued as part of book collections on Project MUSE.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (117 pages).
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 105-107) and index.
ISBN:9789814881876
Acceso:Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.