The Politics of Chinese Education in Malaya, 1945-1961
Author | : Liok Ee Tan |
Publisher | : Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages | : 392 |
Release | : 1997 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015041010318 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 (18 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Politics of Chinese Education in Malaya, 1945-1961 written by Liok Ee Tan and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1997 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1950s, the future of Chinese education was the subject of intense debate in Malaya. The Politics of Chinese Education in Malaysia is a detailed history of the issues, personalities, and conflicts behind the crucial negotiations just before and just after Malaya's independence in 1957. It is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand why the Chinese schools in Malaysia have been a source of political controversy ever since.