Description
Book SynopsisCombining the expertise of military officers and scholars from the region, this volume provides definitive case studies of the military in India, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, China, Vietnam, Pakistan and Burma.
Trade ReviewAlagappa and his contributors have shed light on an aspect of the world scene that, unfortunately, is growing increasingly important. * Asian Reporter *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Military Professionalism: A Conceptual Perspective Chapter 2 India: Military Professionalism of a First-World Army Chapter 3 Japan: Completing Military Professionalism Chapter 4 South Korea: From New Professionalism to Old Professionalism, Chapter 5 Taiwan: Toward a Higher Degree of Military Professionalism Chapter 6 Thailand: Military Professionalism at the Crossroads Chapter 7 Indonesia: Redefining Military Professionalism Chapter 8 China: From Revolutionary Tool to Professional Military Chapter 9 Vietnam: The Many Roles of the VPA Chapter 10 Pakistan: Professionalism of an Interventionist Military Chapter 11 Burma: The New Professionalism of the Tatmadaw Chapter 12 Military Professionalism in Asia: Ascendance of the Old Professionalism
