Muddy Boots and Smart Suits: Researching Asia-Pacific Affairs

From grassroots conflicts to great power relations, this book explores some of the key concepts, methodologies, and dilemmas of researching Asia-Pacific affairs. The book deals with key questions about the Asia Pacific: Why should we study policy from the ‘ground up’? What are the human considerations for societies in conflict? Why is regionalism important and how do global powers play a role? Should Asia-Pacific researchers embrace the design-based revolution in the social sciences? Muddy Boots and Smart Suits is for students, scholars, and policymakers in the region looking for a new way to understand local, regional, and global security challenges.

(Length x Height x Width) in mm :152 x 229
Weight in grams: 316
Author Biography:Nicholas Farrelly is the Deputy Director responsible for impact and engagement at the Australian National University (ANU)’s Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs.
Binding: Paperback
Keywords: International Relations / Diplomacy
Page count: 230
Imprint: ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute
Publication Date: 20170424