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Hidden Disciplines In Malaysia: The Role Of Business History In A Multi‐Disciplinary Framework

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Business history plays a crucial role in the understanding of the history and socioeconomic development of Malaysia. This paper analyses that role through an assessment of the most relevant colonial, post‐colonial, and contemporary literature. Malaysian business history adopts a multidisciplinary approach, which has the potential to propel the discipline to address potentially sensitive political issues in Malaysia, though in the past business history's assimilation into other disciplines has discouraged, with notable exceptions, its potential to explore sensitive topics. In conclusion, the paper outlines the challenges faced by Malaysian business history academics and argues for extending the discipline's boundaries.

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  • Shakila Yacob, 2009. "Hidden Disciplines In Malaysia: The Role Of Business History In A Multi‐Disciplinary Framework," Australian Economic History Review, Economic History Society of Australia and New Zealand, vol. 49(3), pages 302-324, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:ozechr:v:49:y:2009:i:3:p:302-324
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-8446.2009.00267.x
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