{"product_id":"the-forests-for-the-palms-essays-on-the-politics-of-haze-and-the-environment-in-southeast-asia","title":"The Forests for the Palms: Essays on the Politics of Haze and the Environment in Southeast Asia","description":"\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransboundary haze has been a recurring problem in the Southeast Asian region since at least 1982. Why does this toxic form of air pollution still persist? \u003cstrong\u003eHelena Varkkey\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Malaysian political scientist, has been studying this multifaceted problem for more than fifteen years. This book provides an ideal collection for those who want a clear but concise introduction to this complex issue. Its commentaries explore how often sensitive matters of ASEAN diplomacy, national interest or political patronage continue to stand in the way of clear skies in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelena Varkkey\u003c\/strong\u003e is a political scientist based in Kuala Lumpur. Her area of specialization is political geography and environmental politics in Southeast Asia, especially the global politics of palm oil and haze in the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Alkem","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44154386121001,"sku":"9789814881869","price":19.9,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/0041\/products\/9789814881869.jpg?v=1671592055","url":"https:\/\/epigrambookshop.xyz\/products\/the-forests-for-the-palms-essays-on-the-politics-of-haze-and-the-environment-in-southeast-asia","provider":"Epigram","version":"1.0","type":"link"}