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Globalization and national autonomy : the experience of Malaysia -- Contents -- List of Abbreviations -- List of Tables and Figures -- Preface -- Contributors -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Developmentalist state in Malaysia: its origins, nature and contemporary transformation -- 3. The Look East Policy, the Asian crisis, and state autonomy -- 4. The Malaysian success story, the public sector, and inter-ethnic inequality -- 5. Poverty eradication, development, and policy space in Malaysia -- 6. Trade liberalization and national autonomy, Malaysia's experience at the multilateral and bilateral levels -- 7. Malaysia's education policies: balancing multiple goals and global prassures -- 8. Malaysia's healthcare sector: shifting roles for public and private provision -- 9. Globalization, Islamic resurgence, and state autonomy: the response of the Malaysian state to 'Islamic globalization' -- 10. The national culture policy and contestation over Malaysian identity -- 11. Conclusions -- Index.

"Half a century since Malayan independence in 1957, this collection of essays provides a welcome assessment of post-colonial, especially recent Malaysian policies on various fronts – development, 'looking East', 1997-98 crisis management, inter-ethnic redistribution, poverty reduction, trade, education, healthcare, globalization, Islam and national culture. This volume is a useful compendium for anyone seeking a broad overview of recent policy challenges and debates." – Jomo Kwame Sundaram, United Nations Assistant Secretary General for Economic Development