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Authoritarian Populism in Malaysia
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Authoritarian Populism in Malaysia

von A. Munro-Kua

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ISBN
9780230379916
Verlag
Palgrave Macmillan UK (London)
Erschienen
13.11.1996
Sprache
Englisch
Seiten
199
Einband
EA
Kategorie
Nonbooks, PBS / Politikwissenschaft/Vergleichende und internationale Politikwissenschaft

Beschreibung

Socio-economic and political issues are dealt with selectively within a chronological historical framework, covering the dramatic colonial impact of 1940-60 until the present day. The state is examined from the point of view of social class as well as communalism, to explain the dominance of the ruling coalition over the 37 years since independence. The author argues that authoritarian-populism is the concept that best fits the apparent paradox of an enduring regime via the ballot box, and the extensive restrictions on the scope of democracy, particularly through the repressive apparatus of detention without trial. The underlying theme is a critique and explanation of Malaysia's human rights record.