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020 $a0203212142 (electronic bk. : Adobe Digital Editions)
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100 1 $aMilne, R. S $q(R. S Milne).
245 10 $aMalaysian Politics Under Mahathir$h[electronic resource].
260 $aLondon :$bTaylor & Francis Group Plc,$c2004.
500 $aTitle from eBook information screen.
520 $aMalaysia's long serving Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad, is a controversial political figure. High rates of economic growth and a striking reduction in poverty have been the hallmarks of a vibrant "Tiger" economy. This success has now been placed in jeopardy by the recent economic crisis, and Mahathir's rule is coming under hostile scrutiny. This book examines Mahathir's character, his ideas and frequently despotic nature and relates them to the social, economic and political setting inside Malaysia. His success at managing ethnic tensions, policies of industrialization, modernization and foreign policy are covered, as are his grandiose projects, low regard for human rights and failure to check corruption. The abrupt dismissal from office, arrest and trial of Anwar Ibrahim, Mahathir's deputy, in late 1998, and their implications are assessed. The authors provide a highly accessible and balanced account of one of Southeast Asia's most significant politicians, his legacy and Malaysia's political development.
533 $aElectronic reproduction.$bLondon :$cTaylor & Francis Group Plc,$d2004.$nRequires Adobe Digital Editions (file size: 1950 KB).
538 $aRequires Adobe Digital Editions (file size: 1950 KB).
653 #0 $aNonfiction
653 #0 $aReference
655 7 $aElectronic books.$2local
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