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Traditionalism And The Ascendancy Of The Malay Ruling Class In Colonial Malaya

by Donna J. Amoroso
$9.90
Traditionalism And The Ascendancy Of The Malay Ruling Class In Colonial Malaya - Thryft
Traditionalism And The Ascendancy Of The Malay Ruling Class In Colonial Malaya - Thryft

Decoding Malay social hierarchy in colonial Malaya.

This book is a must-read for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in understanding the intricate social dynamics of colonial Malaya. Donna J. Amoroso delves deep into the traditional social structures and the rise of the Malay ruling class, unraveling a nuanced narrative that sheds light on the complexities of power and identity during that time period. With meticulous research and a compelling writing style, this book offers a captivating exploration of an often overlooked aspect of colonial history.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Traditionalism And The Ascendancy Of The Malay Ruling Class In Colonial Malaya

by Donna J. Amoroso
$9.90
ISBN: 9789670630168
Authors: Donna J. Amoroso
Publisher: National University of Singapore Press
Date of Publication: 2014-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Politics
Related Topics: Politics, World History, History, Political Science, Sociology
Goodreads rating: 4.48
(rated by 21 readers)

Description

In this original and perceptive study Donna J. Amoroso argues that the Malay elites' preeminent position after the Second World War had much to do with how British colonialism reshaped old idioms and rituals - helping to (re)invent a tradition. In doing so she illuminates the ways that traditionalism reordered the Malay political world, the nature of the state and the political economy of leadership. In the postwar era, traditionalism began to play a new role: it became a weapon which the Malay aristocracy employed to resist British plans for a Malayan Union and to neutralize the challenge coming from groups representing a more radical, democratic perspective and even hijacking their themes. Traditionalism and the Ascendancy of the Malay Ruling Class in Colonial Malaya is an important contribution to the history of colonial Malaya, and more generally, to the history of ideas in late colonial societies.
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Decoding Malay social hierarchy in colonial Malaya.

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Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.