Calendar 2007
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 Community Centres for the Empowerment of Indian Women in Malaysia
Project Rationale, Methodoly and Impact Assessment
By: Sarinthorn Sachavirawong and Rainer Heufers
 Muslim Women and the Challenges of Islamic Extremism
The chapters in the book are the outcome of collaborative research, networking and co-operation among various Muslim women’s groups from Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
Political Strategies
This book, by Schroeder who has acted as political consultant, been involved in election campaigns and policy planning, is based on his vast practical experience.
In Defense of Global Capitalism
This book, by a young writer from Sweden, rebuts the claims of anti-globalisation movement. In his book Norberg shows why capitalism is in the process of creating a better world, showing the opportunities and freedom that globalisation brings to the world’s poor.
Understanding Domestic Violence, a handbook
The handbook is a compilation of five Human Rights Training Programmes which ERA Consumer Malaysia conducted.
Violence against Women, proceedings of a public consultation
A compilation of the proceedings from a public consultation with civil service society, grass roots representatives, victims of violence as well as authorities such as police, health workers and lawyers.
Fighting Corruption: My mission
This book by one of Malaysia’s foremost personality in the fight against corruption, is a collection of Tunku Abdul Aziz’ various speeches and press statements on the subject. It provides an insightful read into the man that is Tunku Abdul Aziz and his determination and commitment in fighting corruption.
Elections and Democracy In Malaysia
Elections and Democracy in Malaysia is the latest study on this complex yet very important subject. It is based on a comprehensive research by a team of scholars initiated by IKMAS in cooperation with the Friedrich Naumann Foundation. This book is an interesting read for Malaysian voters as well as those interested in the political and electoral system of Malaysia.
Islam Embedded
Dr. Farish A. Noor, a political scientist and researcher, was on hand to share his views during the study session organized by Sisters in Islam on Feb 23, 2005 and funded by Friedrich Naumann Foundation, to discuss his book Islam Embedded: The Historical Development of the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party PAS.
Transparency and Authoritarian Rule in Southeast Asia
In this book, the author rejects the notion that he 1997-98 Asian economic crisis was further evidence that capitalism can only develop within liberal social and political institutions, and that new technology undermines authoritarian control. Instead, Rodan argues that in Singapore and Malaysia, external pressures for transparency reform were being met without serious compromise to authoritarian rule or the sanctioning of media freedom
State-led Modernization and the New Middle Class in Malaysia
This work by a good friend of the FNF, Abdul Rahman Embong, provides an important study of the new middle class in Malaysia. The book examines the emergence and role of the new Malay middle class in the context of democratization and the development of civil society in the country.
Democracy in Malaysia: Discourses and Practices
This volume concerns itself with democratic politics in Malaysia. It focuses on the recovery of women's voices in everyday politics, along with other specific areas and issues of democratic practices, including the limits to democratic administration
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