9780814701553 - Colonial Policy and Practice de Furnivall, John Sydenham (1 resultados)

Hardcover. xii, [1], 568, [1] p. List of works cited. Map. Footnotes. References. Index. A classical comparative study which identifies the rule of law and economic freedom as the basic principle of British colonial policy in contrast to the Dutch policy of imposing restraints on economic forces by strengthening personal authority and conserving traditional custom. It recommends as a postwar reconstruction programme for Burma the control of economic forces in the interest of social welfare. " Herbert #224, Hobbs #27; Good in good dust jacket. DJ has some wear, tears and soiling. Fep removed. First United States Edition [stated]. Presumed first printing.