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The most up-to-date book on the ethnic Chinese and ethnic/racial relations in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, written by leading Southeast Asian scholars, each bringing their own ethnic perspectives to their studies. Ethnic/racial relations have been a perennial theme in Southeast Asian studies. Current events have highlighted the tensions among ethnic groups and the need to maintain ethnic/racial harmony for national unity. This book analyses ethnic/race relations in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia, with special reference to the roles of ethnic Chinese in nation-building. It brings together a group of established Southeast Asian scholars to critically examine some of the important issues such as ethnic politics, nation-building, state policies and conflict resolution. The most up-to-date book on ethnic/race relations with special reference to the ethnic Chinese in three Southeast Asian countries.