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From natural economy to capitalism : the state and economic transformation in Perak, Malaysia c.1800-2000 (2007)
Thesis
Abdullah, A. B. (2007). From natural economy to capitalism : the state and economic transformation in Perak, Malaysia c.1800-2000. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216781

The thesis provides the first description and analysis of long-term economic change and development in the Peninsular Malaysian State of Perak from about 1800 to 2000. Although a considerable number of studies have been undertaken on the colonial eco... Read More about From natural economy to capitalism : the state and economic transformation in Perak, Malaysia c.1800-2000.

Brunei's political development and the formation of Malaysia : 1961-1967 (2002)
Thesis
Abdullah, M. H. (2002). Brunei's political development and the formation of Malaysia : 1961-1967. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212612

The years immediately following the formation of Malaysia in May 1961, were an especially critical time in Brunei's political development. The key issues connected with the Malaysia proposal, namely the Brunei Revolt 1962, Brunei's refusal to join th... Read More about Brunei's political development and the formation of Malaysia : 1961-1967.

Rural transformation and local politics in a central Thai district (1993)
Thesis
Arghiros, D. (1993). Rural transformation and local politics in a central Thai district. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4210348

This thesis is a study of socio-economic change and local electoral politics in a Central Thai district and is based on ethnographic research carried out between 1989 and 1990. Local electoral politics has received little attention in Thai studies in... Read More about Rural transformation and local politics in a central Thai district.

Modernization in two Bidayuh villages (1993)
Thesis
Abdullah, A. R. (1993). Modernization in two Bidayuh villages. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217388

This is a study of agricultural modernization and socio-cultural change in two Bidayuh villages of Serian District, Sarawak, East Malaysia. Traditionally the people of Engkaroh and Tian were shifting cultivators producing mainly to meet their subsist... Read More about Modernization in two Bidayuh villages.

Relocation and high-rise living : a study of Singapore's public housing (1986)
Thesis
Tai, C. L. (1986). Relocation and high-rise living : a study of Singapore's public housing. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218958

Public housing in Singapore is one of the most significant development programmes in the state. It has been centrally planned and implemented by the Government not only to tackle housing problems and rebuild the decaying inner city areas, but also t... Read More about Relocation and high-rise living : a study of Singapore's public housing.

The boria : A study of a Malay theatre in its socio-cultural context (1977)
Thesis
Rahmah Azman. (1977). The boria : A study of a Malay theatre in its socio-cultural context. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213849

[From the introduction]: This thesis is a study of the boria, a popular form of Malay theatrical entertainment. In it I attempt to distinguish significant elements in the boria and analyse them in the context of modern Malaysia. Central to the study... Read More about The boria : A study of a Malay theatre in its socio-cultural context.