Mahathir's Islam by Sven Schottmann Mahathir's Islam: Religion, Modernity, and Politics in Malaysia Author: Sven Schottmann Publication Year: 2018 Pages: 320 Publisher: University of Hawaii Press Reviewed by: [Your Name] In "Mahathir's Islam Sven Schottmann presents a comprehensive analysis of the political and religious ideology of Malaysia's longest-serving Prime Minister, Mahathir Mohamad, and its impact on the country's modernization and inter-ethnic relations. The book offers a nuanced understanding of Mahathir's views on Islam and its role in shaping the nation's identity, highlighting both his contributions and contradictions. This review will provide an overview of the book's key points, focusing on its strengths and limitations.

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