Beschreibung:
This book considers the proliferation in Malaysia over the past two decades of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) associated with various social movements and discusses the nature and development of the movements.
1. Malaysian NGOs: History, Legal Framework and Characteristics 2. The Women's Movement in Malaysia from 1900-99: A Historical Analysis 3. Complex Configurations: The Women's Agenda for Change and the Women's Candidacy Initiative 4. Islamic Non-Governmental Organisations 5. The Environmental Movement in Malaysia 6. The Malaysian Human Rights Movement 7. Non Governmental Organisations in Sarawak 8. The Peace Movement and Malaysian Foreign and Domestic Policy