Modern Malaysia in the global economy political and social change into the 21st century

• Other Authors: Barlow, Colin (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Cheltenham Edward Elgar 2001
• Subjects: Malaysia > Economic conditions; Malaysia > Politics and government; Malaysia > Social conditions
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• Physical Description: xvi, 244 pages illustrations 24 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (page 219-233) and indexes
• ISBN: 1858989248

This substantial book examines key economic, political and social aspects of Malaysia at the turn of the new century. They look at case studies of persisting poverty amidst economic progress, and also scrutinize the development of East Malaysia with its special problems away from the centre of power in Kuala Lumpur.