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The Myth of the Lazy Native: A Study of the Image of the Malays, Filipinos and Javanese from the 16th to the 20th Century and Its Function in the Ideology of Colonial Capitalism by Syed Hussein Alatas
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
3.0
I'll be brief.
The topic of discussion and evidence presented is undoubtedly interesting. This was one of those books that I *immediately* decide to read upon reading the title. Alatas really explored and dove deep into the prejudice of the colonizers. However, I am bothered by the repetitive patterns of ideas and the seemingly monotonous view. Particularly the element of native's indolence, which the author strongly and repeatedly emphasized throughout the book.
Regardless, I still recommend the book as it really delivered some highly intriguing views of colonialism in Southeast Asia.
The topic of discussion and evidence presented is undoubtedly interesting. This was one of those books that I *immediately* decide to read upon reading the title. Alatas really explored and dove deep into the prejudice of the colonizers. However, I am bothered by the repetitive patterns of ideas and the seemingly monotonous view. Particularly the element of native's indolence, which the author strongly and repeatedly emphasized throughout the book.
Regardless, I still recommend the book as it really delivered some highly intriguing views of colonialism in Southeast Asia.
Spaces of Global Capitalism: A Theory of Uneven Geographical Development by David Harvey
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
3.0
Currently have read about half of the book and thinking of stopping; here's why.
While Harvey delivers an incredibly interesting discussion and analysis of neoliberalism in the contemporary world and its detrimental effects on geographical developments, the style of writing makes it rather difficult to understand. The use of straightforward terms was great, though it is the assembling of words and sentences that I find particularly complex. I must say, however, that as the English language is not my first language, there may be a certain degree of limitation within the linguistic framework in which my opinion is derived. Though as I find it, many people are also struggling with understanding the points Harvey is trying to deliver, which validates my review.
Regardless, I still recommend the book for anyone who is interested as the given analysis of neoliberalist capitalism and uneven geographical development are interesting and equally insightful.
While Harvey delivers an incredibly interesting discussion and analysis of neoliberalism in the contemporary world and its detrimental effects on geographical developments, the style of writing makes it rather difficult to understand. The use of straightforward terms was great, though it is the assembling of words and sentences that I find particularly complex. I must say, however, that as the English language is not my first language, there may be a certain degree of limitation within the linguistic framework in which my opinion is derived. Though as I find it, many people are also struggling with understanding the points Harvey is trying to deliver, which validates my review.
Regardless, I still recommend the book for anyone who is interested as the given analysis of neoliberalist capitalism and uneven geographical development are interesting and equally insightful.