Syed Hussein Alatas
Malaysian sociologist and politician
Born
1928
98 years ago
Died
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Malaysia
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A prominent sociologist and politician from Malaysia, focused on issues of development and social justice. Contributed significantly to the field of sociology through published works that examined social control and the development process in Malaysia. Served as a university professor and held the position of Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sports in the Malaysian government. His academic work emphasized the importance of understanding societal dynamics within the Southeast Asian context.
Published 'The Myth of the Lazy Native'
Served as Minister of Culture, Youth, and Sports
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