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Ethnic Relations and Nation-Building in Southeast Asia
edited by Leo Suryadinata
2004

ISBN 981-230-170-4 2004 Soft cover
ISBN 981-230-182-8 2004 Hard cover

Price:
Soft cover - S$39.90/US$25.90
Hard cover - S$69.90/US$45.90

Published by:
Institute of Southeast Asian Studies (ISEAS)
The Publications Unit of the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies

Synopsis:
Ethnic/racial relations have been a perennial theme in Southeast Asian studies. Current events have highlighted the tensions among ethnic groups and the need to maintain ethnic/racial harmony for national unity. This book analyses ethnic/race relations in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, with special reference to the roles of ethnic Chinese in nation-building. It brings together a group of established Southeast Asian scholars to critically examine some of the important issues such as ethnic politics, nation-building, state policies, and conflict resolution. These scholars of different ethnic origins present their own ethnic perspectives and hence make the book unique. This is the most up-to-date book on ethnic/racial relations with special reference to the ethnic Chinese in three Southeast Asian countries.