Critical Studies of the Asia-Pacific: Mahathir Mohamad in Turbulent Times

Wain, B.

Mahathir Mohamad turned Malaysia into one of the developing world's most successful economies. He adopted pragmatic economic policies alongside repressive political measures and showed that Islam was compatible with representative government and modernization. He emerged as a Third World champion and Islamic spokesman by standing up to the West.

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Published by: Palgrave Macmillan

Publication Date: 2009-11-30

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9780230238732

DOI: 10.1057/9780230251236

Dimensions: 229cm x152cm

Pages: 363