Awakening Chaos Era: William's Take on the Handbook of Contemporary Cambodia

The Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Cambodia is an ambitious project that aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the state of the field today. As the world continues to grapple with the complexities of sociocultural and political economic processes in Cambodia, this handbook promises to intervene by outlining how our understanding of these processes has evolved over time.

In recent years, Cambodia has undergone rapid transformation, marked by significant shifts that have garnered global media attention. From the disputed 2013 elections to protests calling for higher pay on the global assembly line, the country is facing numerous injustices that require examination. The Handbook of Contemporary Cambodia seeks to fill this gap by offering a systematic overview of Cambodia's political-economic tensions, rural developments, urban conflicts, social processes, and cultural currents.

With contributions from over 35 leading Cambodia scholars, this handbook promises to provide a thorough examination of how contemporary Cambodia is understood by social scientists working from diverse disciplinary backgrounds. Unlike previous edited volumes and monographs that have focused on specific themes or historical concerns, the Routledge Handbook of Contemporary Cambodia aims to offer a broad coverage of social, cultural, political, and economic developments within both rural and urban contexts during the last decade.

The handbook's introductory chapter will set the stage for the six main thematic sections that follow. These sections will explore new research agendas that have the potential to inform policy making and activism in Cambodia. By advancing established and emergent debates in the field, this handbook hopes to contribute to a greater understanding of the complexities facing contemporary Cambodia.

In an era marked by chaos and uncertainty, the Handbook of Contemporary Cambodia offers a beacon of hope for those seeking a comprehensive guide to the country's current situation. With its diverse range of contributors and far-reaching coverage, this handbook is poised to become a seminal work in the field, offering insights that will inform policy making, activism, and research for years to come.

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