ARTICLES
Thailand: The Lessons of Protest
Kevin HEWISON
A Critical Consideration of the Use of Trauma as an Approach to Understanding Korean Cinema
Ju-Yong HA and Joel DAVID
Review Essay on "Perspectives on Philippine Languages: Five Centuries of European Scholarship"
Lawrence REID
Philippines-China Relations, 2001–2008: Dovetailing National Interests
Charles Joseph de GUZMAN
COMMENTARIES
Turning the Page: Re-examining Standards in Academic Journal Publication
Asian Studies Editorial Staff
Hudud: Is UMNO Goading Pas?
Francis LOH Kok Wah
Introduction to "Crises, Vulnerability & Poverty in South Asia: Peoples’ Struggles for Justice and Dignity"
South Asia Alliance for Poverty Eradication
Japan, An Ambiguous Power
Valerie Anne VALERO
REVIEWS
The Ruling Elite of Singapore: Networks of Power and Influence by Michael BARR
Reviewed by Joel ROCAMORA
Tapping Ink, Tattooing Identity: Tradition and Modernity in Contemporary Kalinga Society by Analyn SALVADOR-AMORES
Reviewed by Sharon MAPA-ARRIOLA
POETRY
Human Wrong
Mohiuddin AHMAD
Student Lovers on a Hopei September
Thomas David CHAVES
Asian Studies: Journal of Critical Perspectives on Asia is an open-access, peer-reviewed academic journal published since 1963 by the Asian Center, University of the Philippines Diliman. Promoting original and penetrating research, it offers novel and alternative interpretations of Asian experiences, helps deepen the understanding of the region, and enlivens debates on issues affecting Asian peoples and societies. One of the pioneering journals of its kind in Asia, Asian Studies offers a critical, multidisciplinary platform where scholars, practitioners, and activists can publish research that draws on the theories and perspectives from the social sciences, humanities, or cultural studies. Published twice a year, the journal welcomes full-length research articles; commentaries and documents; reviews (films, books, novels, exhibits, plays, websites, etc.); poetry and short fiction; and travel narratives. View content and submission guidelines @ www.asj.upd.edu.ph. Submissions are welcome year-round. Send inquiries/manuscripts to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..