On the margin of capitalism : people and development in Mukim Plentong, Johor, Malaysia /
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| Author / Creator: | Guinness, Patrick |
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| Imprint: | Singapore ; New York : Oxford University Press, 1992. |
| Description: | xvi, 220 p. : ill., maps ; 25 cm. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | South-East Asian social science monographs |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/1292010 |
Table of Contents:
- 1. The Growth of Capital in Mukim Plentong. Early History of Southern Johor. Colonial Control and Capitalist Expansion. The Japanese Occupation. Re-establishment of Colonial Capital. Independence and State Capitalism
- 2. Industrial Growth in Pasir Gudang. State Investment in the Port and Industrial Estate. Growth of Johor Port. Growth of Pasir Gudang Industrial Estate. Administration of Pasir Gudang
- 3. The Industrial Workforce. Race. Contract Workers. Workers' Response. Housing for Workers. Conclusion
- 4. On the Industrial Margin: Chinese New Villages. Pre-industrial Stagnation. Burgeoning Capitalism in Masai. Diversification of the Workforce. Socio-economic Polarization. Racial Segregation. Class and Race in Masai and Plentong
- 5. On the Industrial Margin: Malay Kampongs. Pre-industrial Kampong Society. Post-1972 Industrial Era. Class and Race in the Kampongs. Kampongs in an Industrial Society
- 6. On the Industrial Margin: A FELDA Resettlement Scheme. The Industrial Period. A FELDA Proletariat. The Neighbouring Squatter Community. Emerging Class Relations
- 7. Urban Transformations: Plantations to Housing Estates. Plantation Agriculture. The Industrial Impact on the Plantations. The Housing Boom. Informal Sector Land Use. People and the State
- 8. People and Development in Mukim Plentong. Industrial Development. Population Growth and Community Change. Workers and Their Households. Class Conflict. Race Relations.