Lost in Transition: Malaysia Under Abdullah

This is significant collection of essays on recent tumultuous political developments in Malaysia written by a scholar who is proving to be one of the most perceptive observers of the intricate politics of the country and the complex intermeshing of social, cultural and economic issues with political events and happenings. Crafted around the theme of the leadership - or rather the lack of leadership - of the Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi, the essays provide important insights into the troubled present and future bedeviling the nation as it grapples with a host of problems, many the direct outcome of UMNO's tightening grip and control over the country.