Shakila Yacob

The United States and the Malaysian Economy (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

This book explores the relationship between the United States and the Malaysian economy, concentrating on the period 1870 to 1957, with particular focus on trade flows and foreign direct investment. This is the first book to examine, in depth, US economic involvement in colonial Malaya. Exploring the relationship between the United States and the M

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis
• Seitenzahl: 272
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Mai 2008
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781134084456
• Artikelnr.: 38261731

Autorenporträt

Shakila Yacob is Associate Professor in the Department of History, University of Malaya, and Deputy Director of the International Institute of Public Policy and Management. Her research interests are in the areas of international business and business history.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Introduction: The US, Colonial Rule and the Malayan Economy. 2. US and
Malaya Connections: 1870-1918. 3. Strengthening Ties, 1919-1957. 4. Mining:
Yukon Gold to Pacific Tin. 5. Plantation: United States Rubber Company. 6.
Taking the High Road: Ford Malaya. 7. Conclusion: Counting the Cost. 8.
Epilogue: The Future Looks Bright