Malaysia The Making of a Nation

Malaysia The Making of a Nation

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This is an account of the contest between Malay ethno-nationalism and Malaysian nationalism in the making of the Malaysian nation. In spite of Malay dominance in Malaysia, the author argues, the country has not become a "Malay nation-state". This process has been checked by the rival force...

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Main Author: Cheah, Boon Kheng (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Singapore INSTITUTE OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES 2002
Series:History of nation-building series
Subjects:
Pluralism (Social sciences) > Malaysia
Nationalism > Malaysia
Malaysia > Ethnic relations
Malaysia > Politics and government
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