Democracy in Malaysia

Analyses discourses pertinent to democratic politics in Malaysia, including the political elite's interpretation of 'Asian values' and 'Asian democracy', contending Islamic views on democracy, the impact of developmentalism on political culture, and the recovery of women's voice in everyday politics.

Autorentext

Khoo Boo Teik Khoo, Francis Loh

Inhalt

1: Introduction; 1: Discourses; 2: Developmentalism and the Limits of Democratic Discourse; 3: Nationalism, Capitalism and 'Asian Values'; 4: Muslim Politics and the Discourse on Democracy 1; 2: Practices; 5: The Structure of the Media Industry; 6: Defining Democratic Discourses; 7: Public Administration; 8: Political Non-Governmental Organizations; 9: At the Centre and the Periphery