The state, development, and identity in multi-ethnic societies [ ethnicity, equity, and the nation

This book examines ethnic communities, identity, economy, society and state, and the links between them, in a range of countries across Asia, challenging the widely held belief that an authoritarian political system is necessary to ensure communal co-existence in developing countries where ethnic mi...

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Main Authors: Gomez, Edmund Terence (Author), Tarling, Nicholas (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Routledge , 2008
Series:Routledge Malaysian studies series
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Summary:This book examines ethnic communities, identity, economy, society and state, and the links between them, in a range of countries across Asia, challenging the widely held belief that an authoritarian political system is necessary to ensure communal co-existence in developing countries where ethnic minorities have a considerable economic presence.
Item Description:Description based on print version record
Physical Description:1 online resource (1 v.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0203932161 (electronic bk.)
9780203932162 (electronic bk.)