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Malaysia`s State Formation : Small Steps and Large Outcomes of a Contested Leviathan

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Call no.
: 320.9595/ABD
Author
: Abdillah Noh
Contributor
: Nur Asikin Binti Ahmad
Summary
The book examines how power struggles, institutional developments, and policy decisions have shaped Malaysia’s governance, identity, and socio-political landscape. It explores key themes such as state authority, federalism, ethnic relations, economic policies, and the influence of political elites on the country's political structure. Highlighting the tensions and contestations that have driven Malaysia’s evolution as a modern state, the book offers insights into the complexities of nation-building in a diverse, multi-ethnic society. Designed for students, researchers, and scholars of political science, Southeast Asian studies, and public policy, Malaysia's State Formation provides a critical perspective on the forces shaping the nation’s governance and development.