ABSTRACT

Analyses discourses pertinent to democratic politics in Malaysia, including the political elite's interpretation of 'Asian values' and 'Asian democracy', contending Islamic views on democracy, the impact of developmentalism on political culture, and the recovery of women's voice in everyday politics.

chapter 1|16 pages

Introduction

part 2|132 pages

Practices

chapter 5|27 pages

The Structure of the Media Industry

Implications for Democracy

chapter 6|27 pages

Defining Democratic Discourses

The Mainstream Press

chapter 7|33 pages

Public Administration

The Effects of Executive Dominance

chapter 8|18 pages

Political Non-Governmental Organizations

Ideals and Realities

chapter 9|25 pages

At the Centre and the Periphery

The Contributions of Women's Movements to Democratization 1