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Authoritarian Populism in Malaysia

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  • © 1996

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  1. Anne Munro-Kua
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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xix
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  2. Introduction: Capitalist Economic Success and Democracy

    • Anne Munro-Kua
    Pages 1-9

  3. The Colonial Roots of Authoritarian Populism

    • Anne Munro-Kua
    Pages 10-25

  4. The Post-Colonial State

    • Anne Munro-Kua
    Pages 26-39

  5. Suppression of Political Opposition

    • Anne Munro-Kua
    Pages 40-57

  6. Restructuring the State and Society

    • Anne Munro-Kua
    Pages 58-80

  7. State Repression in the Seventies

    • Anne Munro-Kua
    Pages 81-104

  8. Charismatic Leadership and Authoritarian Populism

    • Anne Munro-Kua
    Pages 105-125

  9. Class Contradictions and Popular Protest

    • Anne Munro-Kua
    Pages 126-142

  10. Conclusion and Postscript

    • Anne Munro-Kua
    Pages 143-153

  11. Back Matter

    Pages 154-199
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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.

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ANNO MUNRO-KUA

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