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Routledge - The Economy of Colonial Malaya - History Book

Name: Routledge - The Economy of Colonial Malaya - History Book
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the complex relationship between government control and private enterprise in Southeast Asia with The Economy of Colonial Malaya: Administrators versus Capitalists. Part of the Routledge Studies in the Modern History of Asia, this book challenges the common idea that colonies existed solely to support British commercial interests. Through extensive original research, this work examines the friction between those managing the colonies and the businesses operating within them. It provides a deep look into how administrators often acted with hostility toward commercial ventures, creating significant barriers to business success. By studying the interactions between these two groups, readers gain a new perspective on the economic landscape of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This academic study is essential for students and historians interested in the economic history of Asia. It offers a detailed analysis of how political decisions shaped the growth and limitations of industry in the region. Whether you are researching colonial administration or the history of global capitalism, this book provides the evidence needed to understand the tensions that defined Malaya during this era.

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Examines the tension between colonial administrators and capitalists in late nineteenth and early twentieth century Malaya.

Includes detailed case studies focused on the agricultural and mining sectors of the region.

Provides extensive original research regarding the economic history of the British empire.

Part of the respected Routledge Studies in the Modern History of Asia series.

Analyzes how administrative decisions and policies created barriers to business success and commercial growth.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: Hardcover
ASIN: 0415786711
Category: Books > Subjects > Business, Finance & Law > Biographies & Histories > Business & Economic History
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 24 August 2017
Listed Since: 27 September 2016

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