New and Emerging Perspectives on Southeast Asian Settlements, Cities and Urbanism

Conveners: Ben Dharmendra, Roland Fletcher, and Michael Leadbetter; bdha2564@uni.sydney.edu.au
The current application of new technologies, theories and methodologies are driving a fluorescence of new perspectives on settlements and cities across Southeast Asia. A number of new trends, interpretations and sites are emerging. However, there remains a lack of clarity regarding the integration of settlements and cities into the history of the region. Bridging the gap between regional and site specific perspectives will greatly aid in this endeavour. This double session will bring together scholars utilising diverse theoretical and methodological approaches to both regional and site-specific research questions. The intention is to help compare, cohere, and further catalyse these new perspectives and help chart the trajectories of future research.