The classic and withering exposition of a myth that was used time and time again by colonial powers to justify their rule. The myth has the simple premise that 'the natives' do not behave and think like we do, so they need help - from outsiders. Alatas looks briefly at the image of Malays held by outsiders and then in more depth at how it was transformed into being the raison d'etre of colonial rule. Very Good Hardback in a New Paperback. Reprint, First published in 1977. 267 pages. Please see the scan of the contents page for further details.

Weight 0.5kg. Post free within Malaysia