Alatas, Syed Hussein, Datuk, 1928-2007,

The myth of the lazy native : a study of the image of the Malays, Filipinos and Javanese form the 16th to the 20th century and its function in the ideology of colonial capitalism / Syed Hussein Alatas. - London : Frank Cass, 1977. - vii, 267 pages ; 23 cm.

Includes index.

Bibliography: p. 243-255

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National characteristics, Malay.
National characteristics, Javanese.
National characteristics, Philippine.
Colonies--Asia.


Asia, Southeastern--Colonization.