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MACMILLAN Democracy and Authoritarianism in Indonesia and Malaysia

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This comparative historical analysis explores why Malaysia maintained democratic governance while Indonesia developed an authoritarian regime, despite their cultural and social similarities. The book examines contrasting class structures, elite cohesion, state strength, and political challenges facing both nations to explain their divergent paths in post-colonial state formation. Drawing on rigorous scholarship, it addresses a significant gap in historical and comparative studies by providing detailed insights into the structural and institutional factors that shaped governance outcomes in Southeast Asia. Essential reading for students and scholars of political science, history, and Southeast Asian studies seeking to understand how colonial legacies, social composition, and elite dynamics influenced different trajectories toward democracy or authoritarianism in the region.

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Compares class structures and elite alliances between Indonesia and Malaysia to explain contrasting political outcomes.

Examines state strength and cohesion as key variables in understanding post-colonial regime formation.

Analyses political challenges and their role in shaping democratic versus authoritarian trajectories.

Addresses a neglected area in historical scholarship despite cultural affinities between both countries.

Published by Palgrave Macmillan with academic rigour suitable for university-level study.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
29 October 1997
Listed Since
04 January 2007

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