A history of forestry in Sarawak

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The history of forestry in Sarawak, a 'remote' area, is of great interest suddenly because conflicts have arisen between various interests and ethnic groups for allocation of land and rights to forest resources. The economic/historical context of clearing of rainforests is thus important. The growth of the timber industry and the development of forest regulation at the state level have been studied as have conflicts of interest related to allocation and rights.

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Labor and neo-liberal globalization in South Korea and Taiwan

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An argument against the 'homogenization' thesis by revealing the distinctive political, economic and ideological characteristics that distinguishes the recent market-oriental labor reforms in South Korea and Taiwan from neo-liberal transitions elsewhere is done.

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Indian labor, labor standards and workers' health in Burma and Malaya, 1900-1940

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The role of Indian migrant labor and labor standards in Burma and Malaya are examined and a comparison of workers' health in urban and rural environments is presented. The changes that the two territories underwent in the period from 1900 to 1940 are discussed.

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