Social Movements in Malaysia: From Moral Communities to NGOs by Saliha Hassan (E

Description: Social Movements in Malaysia by Saliha Hassan, Meredith Weiss This work considers the proliferation in Malaysia since the 1980s of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) associated with various social movements, both to provide basic information about the NGOs and social movements, and to discuss their role in the development of civil society generally. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This volume describes and analyses several of the most important social movements in contemporary Malaysia. Contemporary Malaysian non-governmental orgnanisations (NGOs) have evolved over the years into significant actors in Malaysian politics and society. The Reformasi movement that began in the late 1990s proved the potency of some of these movements, as civil society came to play a more critical political role. Shifts in the organisational manifestations of social movements have reflected Malaysians changing perceptions of the place, nature, and function of civil society in the polity. Included in this collection of essays are discussions of Malaysian movements organised around womens rights, the environment, human rights, global peace, Islam, and the rights of indigenous peoples. The contributors trace the historical roots of the movements as well as of the legal framework in which they operate. These groups face particular constraints posed by Malaysias political and economic environment as well as organisational weaknesses.However, it is argued that they have still managed to find innovative ways to network and lobby for shared goals and have had a real impact on a range of government policies and popular attitudes. Back Cover This book considers the proliferation in Malaysia over the past two decades of non-governmental organisations (NGOs) associated with various social movements, both to provide basic information about the NGOs and social movements, and to discuss their role in the development of civil society generally in particular their contribution to the reform movement, which has been gathering strength since 1998. The book discusses the nature and development of the movements, and shows that those movements concerned with human rights and womens issues have made significant contributions to the reform movement and been irrevocably changed by their involvement in it. Author Biography Hassan, Saliha; Weiss, Meredith Table of Contents 1. Malaysian NGOs: History, Legal Framework and Characteristics 2. The Womens Movement in Malaysia from 1900-99: An Historical Analysis 3. Complex Configurations: The Womens Agenda for Change and the Womens Candidacy Initiative 4. Islamic Non-Governmental Organisations 5. The Environmental Movement in Malaysia 6. The Malaysian Human Rights Movement 7. Non Governmental Orgnaisations in Sarawak 8.The Peace Movement and Malaysian Foreign and Domestic Policy Review the editors should be commended for producing a phenomenally rich book that adds to our knowledge on Malaysian NGOs and gives one a solid basis through which to think about strategies for political change - Journal of Contemporary Asia Details ISBN0700716467 Short Title SOCIAL MOVEMENTS IN MALAYSIA Language English ISBN-10 0700716467 ISBN-13 9780700716463 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2002 Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Meredith Weiss Edition 1st Author Meredith Weiss Pages 240 DOI 10.1604/9780700716463 UK Release Date 2002-09-12 AU Release Date 2002-09-12 NZ Release Date 2002-09-12 Subtitle From Moral Communities to NGOs Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Publication Date 2002-09-12 Alternative 9781138879034 DEWEY 303.48409595 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Imprint Routledge We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139150304;

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