Western policymakers, political activists and academics alike see patronage as the chief enemy of open, democratic societies. Patronage, for them, is a corrupti

"Focuses on the persistent norms of conduct and communication, forms of economic and ritual exchange, and mutual expectations, which distinguish patronage patte

This book compares patronage politics in Southeast Asia, examining the sources and implications of cross-national and sub-national differences. It will be usefu

The dramatic expansion of the media and communications sector since the 1990s has brought South Asia on the global scene as a major center for media production

Western policymakers, political activists and academics alike see patronage as the chief enemy of open, democratic societies. Patronage, for them, is a corrupti