The Political Theory of Tyranny in Singapore and Burma: Aristotle and the Rhetoric of Benevolent Despotism
(Part of the Routledge Contemporary Southeast Asia Series Series)
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Covering various fields in political science, this new book presents an historical and political-cultural analysis of Buddhism and Confucianism. Using Singapore and Burma as case studies, the book questions the basic assumptions of democratization theory, examining the political science of tyranny and exploring the rhetorical manipulation of religion for the purpose of political legitimacy. A welcome addition to the political science...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:041565386X
ISBN13:9780415653862
Release Date:August 2012
Publisher:Routledge
Length:304 Pages
Weight:0.94 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"
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