Download or read book Alternative Perspectives in Third-World Development written by Mohammad Anuar Adnan and published by Springer. This book was released on 1996-11-12 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Malaysian economy is developing fast within the context of increasing globalization. The book analyses in depth Malaysia's policies aimed at promoting international trade, economic growth and social welfare. It also studies Malaysia's position in the Southeast Asia region and in a global context. This analysis forms the basis for the formulation of an alternative development strategy, whose aim is producing a caring civil society and enhancing the general welfare of the population while developing the economy.