From Mekong Commons to Mekong Community: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Transboundary Challenges

The book explores the various commons across the boundaries of the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences in the Mekong region, incorporating specialized fields such as political science, area studies, public policy, international relations, international development, geography, economics, business administration, public health, engineering, agricultural economics, tropical agriculture, and biotechnology. It examines issues such as innovation and technology, transport and logistics, public health and literacy, traditional medicine, infectious diseases, advanced agricultural technologies, irrigation, water resources, labor migration, human trafficking, and counterfeiting, and discusses practices, policies, decision-making processes, and governance strategies for imagining a future Mekong Community that will avoid the tragedy and explore the comedy of the commons/anti-commons.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 236 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Mekong region, as a complex amalgamation of diverse commons, serves as the focal point of this captivating volume. The contributors to this esteemed publication embark on a profound exploration, delving into the rich tapestry of commons that transcend the boundaries of the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. This comprehensive book incorporates a diverse range of specialized fields, including political science, area studies, public policy, international relations, international development, geography, economics, business administration, public health, engineering, agricultural economics, tropical agriculture, and biotechnology.

The contributions within this book encompass a wide array of topics, ranging from innovation and technology to transport and logistics, public health and literacy, traditional medicine, infectious diseases, advanced agricultural technologies, irrigation, water resources, labor migration, human trafficking, and counterfeiting. Each chapter delves into these critical issues, examining the various commons and goods associated with them. Furthermore, the authors engage in a thoughtful discourse, exploring practices, policies, decision-making processes, and governance strategies aimed at envisioning a future Mekong Community that can transcend the tragic consequences of the commons/anti-commons dilemma.

This book holds immense value for scholars and researchers specializing in the Mekong region, as well as for academics engaged in the interdisciplinary study of transboundary governance issues. It serves as a valuable resource, providing insights and perspectives that contribute to our understanding of the complex dynamics and challenges facing the region. By examining the interplay between commons and governance, this volume offers valuable lessons and strategies for building a more sustainable and inclusive future for the Mekong and beyond.

Weight: 480g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367528775