Malaysian maverick : Mahathir Mohamad in turbulent times

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Malaysian maverick : Mahathir Mohamad in turbulent times

Barry Wain

(Critical studies of the Asia Pacific series / series editor, Mark Beeson)

Palgrave Macmillan, 2012

2nd ed

  • : pbk

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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This second edition in paper back offers in a single comprehensive volume the misdeeds and scandals that occurred during Mahathir Mohamad two decades as prime minister of Malaysia and afterwards. It includes Mahathir's response to the first edition and engages with the debate about Mahathir's legacy.

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Introduction PART I: THE MAKING OF A MALAY CHAMPION Politicized by War and Peace An Early Introduction to Brutal Politics PART II: PRIME MINISTER FOR LIFE, ALMOST From Outcast to Presidential Premier The Vision of a Modern Nation A Volatile Mix of Business and Politics Scandal, What Scandal? Big, Bigger, Bust An Uncrowned King The Perils of a Pragmatic Islam A Strident Voice for the Third World The Destruction of a Designated Heir PART III: TURMOIL IN RETIREMENT A Bare-Knuckle Brawl over One Man's Legacy A Place in History

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