Modern Malaysia in the Global Economy
| Author | : Colin Barlow |
| Publisher | : Edward Elgar Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 272 |
| Release | : 2001-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 1782543902 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9781782543909 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (909 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Modern Malaysia in the Global Economy by : Colin Barlow
Download or read book Modern Malaysia in the Global Economy written by Colin Barlow and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authors review the direction of politics after Prime Minister Mahathir, as well as exploring Malaysia's foreign, education, and labour policies. They canvass the idea of a "new Malay", better adapted to modern society, investigate the position of the Chinese, examine the struggle for women's rights within the religious framework of Islam, and discuss the contributions of Malaysian NGOs to ongoing changes. They finally draw together crucial issues facing Malaysia in the 21st century.
