M. C. Ricklefs, Bruce Lockhardt, Albert Lau, Portia Reyes, Maitri Aung Thwin, A New History of Southeast Asia (New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2010) (original) (raw)

This work examines the evolving landscape of Southeast Asian history, highlighting the significant changes in political, economic, and intellectual spheres over recent decades. The authors discuss the complexities in defining Southeast Asia and the challenges of maintaining an inclusive historical narrative amidst the growth of regional scholarship. Although many of the same political structures persist, the authors anticipate a shift in historiographical approaches, suggesting a trend toward more diverse narratives that reflect new institutional and intellectual conditions.