Business, Government and the End of Empire. Malaya, 1942-1957
Details:
- Author(s) White, Nicholas J
- Publication type Monograph
- Year published 1996
- Pages 331pp
- Publisher Oxford University Press
- Place Published Kuala Lumpur
Topics:
- Name Geopolitical event, natural disaster, etc, impact on business inc end of empire, war, disease, catastrophe, etc, exc industrial conflict
- Name Diplomatic issues inc imperialism
Countries:
- Malaysia
Library:
- Name British Library
- City London
- County Greater London
- Country England
- Postcode NW1 2DB
- Visit British Library's website
Groups:
Notes:
Detailed study 'of relationship between the British business community in Malaya and the imperial and colonial regimes from the onset in 1942 of wartime planning for reoccupation and the coming of independence in 1957' to shed light on the extent to which parties collaborated in facilitating the continuation of British economic interests in the post colonial period. Uses the Borneo Co Ltd in Malaya as a case study. The sections are: 'Nature and institutions of colonial capitalism'; 'Frustration and insecurity in the periphery. Combating communist insurgency, 1948-57'; 'Politics and economic management. Transferring political power, 1948-57'; 'Economic policy and primary production. Maintaining Malayan rubber, 1947-57; 'Business strategy and the end of empire. Managing the Borneo Co Ltd in Malaya, 1945-57'. Much about UK business interests in Malaya - Guthrie & Co; Harrisons & Crosfield; Borneo Co Ltd; Rubber Growers' Association; rubber industry; tin extraction industry; etc