| Description |
1 online resource (xiv, 225 pages) |
| Series |
Politics in Asia series |
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Politics in Asia series.
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| Contents |
Chapter Introduction -- Leadership in Malaysia -- chapter 1 Malaysia -- How Mahathir came to power -- chapter 2 Mahathir's assertion of executive power -- chapter 3 The economy and development -- chapter 4 Containing ethnic discontent -- chapter 5 Human rights -- chapter 6 Foreign policy -- chapter 7 The succession to Mahathir -- Anwar Ibrahim -- chapter 8 Mahathir as Prime Minister |
| Summary |
A hard-hitting and readable book which examines Mahathir's character, his ideas and policies and relates them to the social, economic and political setting inside Malaysia. Up until recently, high rates of economic growth and a striking reduction in poverty have been the hallmarks of this vibrant Tiger economy. Mahathir's success has now been placed in jeopardy by the recent economic crisis, and his rule is coming under hostile scrutiny.As one of the most controversial political figures in South-east Asia, Mahathir's success at managing ethnic tensions, policies of industrialization, moderniza |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 210-216) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Mahathir bin Mohamad, 1925-
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| SUBJECT |
Mahathir bin Mohamad, 1925- fast |
| Subject |
Politics and government
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| SUBJECT |
Malaysia -- Politics and government
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| Subject |
Malaysia
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Mauzy, Diane K., 1942-
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| ISBN |
0203006224 |
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9780203006221 |
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0203006224 |
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9780415171427 |
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0415171423 |
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9780415171434 |
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0415171431 |
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9786610182695 |
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6610182698 |
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