A to Z of Malaysia, The
Malaysia
Scarecrow Press, Inc.
2010
EISBN 1283639149
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Editor's Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgments; Reader's Notes; Acronyms and Abbreviations; Maps; Key Indicators; Chronology; Introduction; The Dictionary; Appendixes; A. Yang Di-Pertuan Agong (Kings of Malaysia); B. Prime Ministers; Glossary; Bibliography; About the Author
The A to Z of Malaysia encapsulates the development of Malaysia from prehistory to the early years of the 21st century. It covers not only Malaysia's history but also its politics, economy, multiethnic society, multiculturalism, scientific and technological developments, and the state of its environment. A host of contemporary issues and challenges are featured, including ethnic polarization, economic equity, and polygamy; concepts like Ketuanan Melayu (Malay Dominance), ""Malaysian Malaysia,"" ""Malay,"" and Islam Hadhari (Civilizational Islam); and terms like ""Ali Baba"" business, kiasi, be
The A to Z of Malaysia encapsulates the development of Malaysia from prehistory to the early years of the 21st century. It covers not only Malaysia's history but also its politics, economy, multiethnic society, multiculturalism, scientific and technological developments, and the state of its environment. A host of contemporary issues and challenges are featured, including ethnic polarization, economic equity, and polygamy; concepts like Ketuanan Melayu (Malay Dominance), ""Malaysian Malaysia,"" ""Malay,"" and Islam Hadhari (Civilizational Islam); and terms like ""Ali Baba"" business, kiasi, be
