In the Shadow of the Khmer Rouge
A Child Survivor’s Memoir
With a Forword by David Chandler
In the Shadow of the Khmer Rouge gives voice to victims of the regime in this memoir from a survivor of the catastrophe that engulfed Cambodia. The book pays tribute to Lim’s family and to other war victims who shared their stories with her. It offers future generations a personal reflection on themes such as displacement, loss of cultural identity, hope, and resilience in the face of unimaginable circumstances, and is an unflinching account of Cambodia's darkest years.
Paper $26.00
Being Present
Emerging Ethnographic Perspectives and the Study of Laos
As Laos navigates development and globalization, Being Present examines the shifting role of ethnography in capturing the country’s changing realities. Covering infrastructure, health, trade, and spirituality, these studies challenge assumptions about ethnography as well as about contemporary Laos. The contributors show how immersion and reflexivity remain essential in a connected world.
Paper $32.00
The Economic History of Singapore
This comprehensive economic history of Singapore is the first to integrate a long‑term view from the 14th century to the present. It takes a narrative but analytical approach. However, the book does not lose sight of individuals, firms, and families, and the way economic changes have affected the well‑being of Singapore’s people. It also considers recent challenges faced by the country, such as balancing the needs of the nation‑state and the global city and managing worsening income distribution.
Cloth $58.00
Print Passages
Colonial Book Culture in the Dutch East Indies
The introduction of the printing press during the Dutch occupation of the archipelago laid the foundation for a flourishing cultural and intellectual life centered on books and printed materials, especially after 1816. Though printed matter was used to colonize and control the land, it also gave the resistance a voice.
Paper $34.00