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Bangsa Melayu: Malay Concepts of Democracy and Community, 1945–1950

by Ariffin Omar
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Bangsa Melayu: Malay Concepts of Democracy and Community, 1945–1950
Bangsa Melayu: Malay Concepts of Democracy and Community, 1945–1950

Southeast Asian political identity transformation post-WWII.

If you're intrigued by the intricate development of political ideology and ethnic identity in Southeast Asia, "Bangsa Melayu" offers a compelling narrative of a pivotal moment in history. It captures the transition from traditional monarchies to the embrace of democracy and community by the Malay people, and will deeply resonate with anyone interested in the evolution of nationalism and the complex interplay of culture and politics. This book will enrich your understanding of the region's past and the roots of its contemporary societal structures.

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Bangsa Melayu: Malay Concepts of Democracy and Community, 1945–1950

by Ariffin Omar
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ISBN: 9789670630786
Authors: Ariffin Omar
Publisher: SIRD
Date of Publication: 2015-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: History, Sociology, Politics
Related Topics: History, Political Science, Sociology, World History, Politics, Asia
Goodreads rating: 4.11
(rated by 9 readers)

Description

The years immediately after the Second World War were critical in the remaking of Southeast Asian societies. Bangsa Melayu is an innovative study of political ideology in two related but distinct Malay communities in Peninsular Malaya and East Sumatra at this time of tremendous political ferment. Prior to this period, the kerajaan—monarchies headed by the sultans—had been central to Malay political culture and identity. With the rise of nationalism, contestation over nationality, and the emergence of nation-states in the making, new alternatives became available to the Malays. In Peninsular Malaya, Bangsa Melayu (Malay ethnic identity) appeared as a focus of loyalty and community, taking precedence over kerajaan. Meanwhile, in Sumatra, the advent of an all-embracing Indonesian republic led to the complete destruction of the monarchical system. In this new edition of a classic book, Ariffin Omar focuses on the basic differences in thinking, temperament, and attitude between the two groups of Malays, which led to markedly different political outcomes. It will be of enormous appeal to all those interested in the history of ideas and the politics of ethnicity.
 

Southeast Asian political identity transformation post-WWII.

If you're intrigued by the intricate development of political ideology and ethnic identity in Southeast Asia, "Bangsa Melayu" offers a compelling narrative of a pivotal moment in history. It captures the transition from traditional monarchies to the embrace of democracy and community by the Malay people, and will deeply resonate with anyone interested in the evolution of nationalism and the complex interplay of culture and politics. This book will enrich your understanding of the region's past and the roots of its contemporary societal structures.

  • POPULAR-The Star Readers’ Choice Awards Nominee for Non-Fiction (2016)
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.