Overview
Background
Martin Stuart-Fox is Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Queensland. After completing a BSc in evolutionary biology, he worked in PNG, Hong Kong and Laos before joining United Press International as a foreign correspondent covering the Second Indochina War. On returning to Australia he tutored and lectured in Asian history at UQ while undertaking an MA (on the rationale for an evolutionary theory of history) and PhD (developing an evolutionary theory of history). As Head of History at UQ, Professor Stuart-Fox taught courses on History, Time and Meaning, and Theory of History at the Honours level. He is currently pursuing research on evolutionary theory of history.
Availability
- Emeritus Professor Martin Stuart-Fox is:
- Not available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, The University of Queensland
- Bachelor of Arts, The University of Queensland
- Masters (Coursework), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Emeritus Professor Martin Stuart-Fox
Theory and philosophy of history; history of Laos; early Buddhism; history of Ideas
Works
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1994
Book Chapter
Human rights in Laos
Stuart-Fox, Martin (1994). Human rights in Laos. Difference and tolerance: Human rights issues in Southeast Asia. (pp. 120-135) edited by Kingsbury, D and Barton, G. Geelong: Deakin University Press.
1994
Journal Article
Laos in the post-Kaysone era
Stuart-Fox, Martin (1994). Laos in the post-Kaysone era. Lao Studies Review, 1, 1-8.
1993
Journal Article
Who was Maha Thevi?
Stuart-Fox, Martin (1993). Who was Maha Thevi?. Journal of the Siam Society, 81 (1), 103-108.
1993
Journal Article
Engaging “Asia”
Stuart-Fox M. (1993). Engaging “Asia”. Asian Studies Review, 16 (3), 95-99. doi: 10.1080/03147539308712881
1993
Journal Article
Persoectiven fur Demoktratie in Laos
Stuart-Fox, Martin (1993). Persoectiven fur Demoktratie in Laos. Sudostasien Informationen, 9 (1), 18-21.
1993
Journal Article
Prospects for democracy in Laos
Stuart-Fox, Martin (1993). Prospects for democracy in Laos. Asian Studies Review, 17 (2), 122-128. doi: 10.1080/03147539308712929
1993
Journal Article
Engaging 'Asia'
Stuart-Fox, Martin (1993). Engaging 'Asia'. Asian Studies Review, 16 (3), 95-99.
1993
Journal Article
On the writing of Lao history: Continuities and discontinuities
Stuart-Fox, Martin (1993). On the writing of Lao history: Continuities and discontinuities. Journal of Southeast Asian Studies, 24 (1), 106-121. doi: 10.1017/S0022463400001521
1992
Journal Article
Tibet's stubborn revival
Stuart-Fox, Martin (1992). Tibet's stubborn revival. Australian Society, 11 (1-2), 20-21.
1992
Book Chapter
Indochina to 1954
Stuart-Fox, Martin (1992). Indochina to 1954. Eastern Asia: An introductory history. (pp. 198-215) edited by Mackerras, C. Melbourne: Longman Cheshire.
1992
Book
Historical Dictionary of Laos
Stuart-Fox, Martin and Kooyman, Mary (1992). Historical Dictionary of Laos. Metuchen, NJ: Scarcrow Press.
1992
Book Chapter
Laos 1991: On the defensive
Stuart-Fox, Martin (1992). Laos 1991: On the defensive. Southeast Asian Affairs 1992. (pp. 163-180) edited by Singh, D. Singapore: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies.
1992
Book Chapter
The agony of Cambodia
Stuart-Fox, Martin (1992). The agony of Cambodia. Eastern Asia: An introductory history. (pp. 556-570) edited by Mackerras, C. Melbourne: Longman Cheshire.
1992
Book Chapter
Political patterns in Souteast Asia
Stuart-Fox, Martin (1992). Political patterns in Souteast Asia. Eastern Asia: An introductory history. (pp. 94-107) edited by Mackerras, C. Melbourne: Longman Cheshire.
1991
Journal Article
Whither Burma
Stuart-Fox, Martin (1991). Whither Burma. World Review, 30, 34-39.
1991
Book Chapter
Kaysone Phomvihan and the search for Lao national unity
Stuart-Fox, Martin (1991). Kaysone Phomvihan and the search for Lao national unity. Kaysone Phomvihan: Son of the People. (pp. 94-107) Vientiane: Lao Institute for the Social Sciences.
1991
Journal Article
The constitution of the Lao People's Democratic Republic
Stuart-Fox, Martin (1991). The constitution of the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Review of Socialist Law, 17 (1-4), 299-317. doi: 10.1163/187529891X00244
1991
Journal Article
Laos at the crossroads
Stuart-Fox, Martin (1991). Laos at the crossroads. Indochina Issues, 92, 1-8.
1991
Book Chapter
Foreign policy of the Lao People's Democratic Republic
Stuart-Fox, Martin (1991). Foreign policy of the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Laos beyond the revolution. (pp. 187-208) edited by Zasloff, JJ and Unger, L. London: Macmillan.
1991
Journal Article
Australasian contributions to the historiography of Southeast Asia
Stuart-Fox, Martin (1991). Australasian contributions to the historiography of Southeast Asia. Australian Historical Association Bulletin, 66-67, 34-39.
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Emeritus Professor Martin Stuart-Fox is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Completed supervision
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
How the Pathet Lao seized power in Laos in 1975
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Robert Elson
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Women and power in Burmese history
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Robert Elson
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
AGRICULTURE AND IRRIGATION IN VIETMAN FROM 1975 TO 2000
Principal Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
POWER, PROGRESS, AND THE COURSE OF EMPIRE: BRITISH RUIN SENTIMENT IN SOUTHEAST ASIA IN THE LATE EIGHTEENTH AND EARLY NINETEENTH CENTURIES
Principal Advisor
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Master Philosophy
VIETNAM AND BLUEBELL
Principal Advisor
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Master Philosophy
THE KACHIN INDEPENDENCE ORGANISATION AND THE STATE LAW AND ORDER RESTORATION COUNCIL CEASEFIRE IN 1994
Principal Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
APSARA, ACCOUTREMENTS, ACTIVISTS: A HISTORY OF WOMEN AND POWER IN CAMBODIA.
Principal Advisor
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2005
Doctor Philosophy
'KINGDOM-MINDED' PEOPLE: THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CHINESE BUSINESS CHRISTIANS TOWARD THE TRANSFORMATION IN SOCIETY
Associate Advisor
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2005
Master Philosophy
PATTERNS OF DIVERGENCE: THE EVOLUTION OF THE QIPAO AND CHEONGSAM IN MODERN CHINESE SOCIETY
Associate Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER AND THE IRANIAN HOSTAGES CRISIS
Associate Advisor
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Doctor Philosophy
JAPAN'S KOREAN COMMUNITIES IN THE POST-1945 PERIOD
Associate Advisor
Media
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- Cambodia
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- History and theory
- Indochina
- Laos
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