Interpreting Indonesian Politics

Author : Benedict Anderson,Audrey Kahin
Publisher : Equinox Publishing
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2009-12
Category : Indonesia
ISBN : 9786028397568

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Interpreting Indonesian Politics by Benedict Anderson,Audrey Kahin Pdf

Over the past two decades there has been a continuing debate among Western scholars concerning the nature of Indonesian politics and the best approaches for understanding them. Several of the most important contributions to this debate were never published and others have gone out of print. Thus, it has been difficult for a new generation of students of Indonesia to be aware of the range of opinions and discussion in Western academic circles concerning the character of postrevolutionary Indonesian politics. For this reason, it appeared to us useful to bring together a series of articles that can provide a framework for understanding the evolution of these perspectives. Clearly, we could not include all the important contributions to the debate, and this selection has been made on the basis of the best representation of differing views over time. In general the pieces appear in chronological sequence in order to delineate more clearly the evolution of the debate. To maintain this chronological development we have also made no changes in the arguments as originally presented, nor, with one exception, permitted the authors to do so, even when they have altered their opinions since originally writing the essays. Passages, however, have occasionally been cut from published articles where they are too repetitive, or where they are not relevant to the major themes being presented here. All such omissions are indicated by a series of dots (...). Because of the continuing nature of the debate, the collection is being published as an Interim Report which we hope will stimulate further reactions and analyses.

Author : Leo Suryadinata
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Indonesia
ISBN : UCSD:31822027784123

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Interpreting Indonesian Politics by Leo Suryadinata Pdf

Interpreting Indonesian Politics comprises a collection of papers written over a 20-year period, presenting the author's analysis and reflections on the political and economic situation of the country and tracing the growth of Indonesia as a nation from the time Suharto took over the reins of government in 1965. The author proposes a framework within which Indonesian politics could be studied. Suryadinata's framework would highlight the basic factors which dominate the Indonesian political scene, such as the role of the military, Islam and the highly active and vocal students. The author explores the political interaction of these factors which will make this study particularly important to scholars.

Author : Karl D. Jackson,Lucian W. Pye
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2022-03-25
Category : History
ISBN : 9780520305960

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Political Power and Communications in Indonesia by Karl D. Jackson,Lucian W. Pye Pdf

Few general books are currently available on Indonesia despite its enormous human and economic resources. Hence the importance of this book, which offeres the latest research of internationally respected scholars with extensive first-hand experience in the archipelago. Their particular concern is with the realities of power and the patterns of communication in a society distinguished by both its poverty and its great potential. The contributors to the volume span a wide spectrum of viewpoints, and present various interpretation of Indonesian society. Taken together, however, the essays support the thesis that Indonesia is a "bureaucratic polity"--a political system in which power is hierarchically organized, influence is monopolized by an official elite, and individuals outside officialdom have little effect on events. These authorities examine in depth such subjects as the role of the military, the impact of bureaucracy, the importance of political parties, the character of the mass media, and the direction of economic development as well as other matters essential for an understanding of current development in the country. Political Power and Communications in Indonesia is addressed not only to students of Indonesia or specialists in comparative politics and political development but quite as directly to persons seeking basic information about an extremely interesting and complex society. Its broad coverage makes it a veritable handbook about how government functions in Indonesia. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1978.

Author : David Bourchier,Vedi Hadiz
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014-07-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781135544720

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Indonesian Politics and Society by David Bourchier,Vedi Hadiz Pdf

Using an exhaustive selection of primary sources, this book presents a rich and textured picture of Indonesian politics and society from 1965 to the dramatic changes which have taken place in recent years. Providing a complete portrait of the Indonesian political landscape, this authoritative reader is an essential resource in understanding the history and contradictions of the New Order, current social and political conditions and the road ahead.

Author : Yandry Kurniawan
Publisher : Springer
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783319624822

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The Politics of Securitization in Democratic Indonesia by Yandry Kurniawan Pdf

The book presents a novel analytical perspective on Indonesia’s security policies during its transition to democracy. Kurniawan's analysis revolves around extraordinary measures and normal politics in response to the existential threat to the Indonesian state. This perspective is at the centre of the analysis which examines the process of securitization and desecuritization taken by the Indonesian government. This volume is essential reading for practitioners, students of Indonesian politics and researchers alike.

Author : Ken M.P Setiawan,Dirk Tomsa
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2022-03-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780429860935

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Politics in Contemporary Indonesia by Ken M.P Setiawan,Dirk Tomsa Pdf

In Politics in Contemporary Indonesia, Ken M.P. Setiawan and Dirk Tomsa analyse the most prominent political ideas, institutions, interests and issues that shape Indonesian politics today. Guided by the overarching question whether Indonesia still deserves its famous label as a ‘model Muslim democracy’, the book argues that the most serious threats to Indonesian democracy emanate from the fading appeal of democracy as a compelling narrative, the increasingly brazen capture of democratic institutions by predatory interests, and the narrowing public space for those who seek to defend the values of democracy. In so doing, the book answers the following key questions: What are the dominant political narratives that underpin Indonesian politics? How has Indonesia’s institutional framework evolved since the onset of democratisation in 1998? How do competing political interests weaken or strengthen Indonesian democracy? How does declining democracy affect Indonesia’s prospects for dealing with its main policy challenges? How does Indonesia compare to other Muslim-majority states and to its regional neighbours? Up-to-date, comprehensive and written in an accessible style, this book will be of interest for both students and scholars of Indonesian politics, Asian Studies, Comparative Politics and International Relations.

Author : Damien Kingsbury
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Indonesia
ISBN : UCSD:31822031438880

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The Politics of Indonesia by Damien Kingsbury Pdf

Now, with the ascension of Megawati Sukarnoputri to the presidency, Damien Kingsbury looks in detail at her style of government and the fundamental issues and concerns facing Indonesia. The biggest question facing this heterogeneous nation seems to be whether the Republic of Indonesia will be able to hold together or whether this unitary state was just a brief moment in post-colonial history." "This book is a valuable resource for students of Asian studies, politics, and related disciplines. Likewise, it remains essential reading for those wishing to travel or do business in Indonesia and for anyone living in the strategic shadow of this important, diverse, and fragile country."--Jacket.

Author : Michael Hatherell,Alistair Welsh
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 159 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789811638114

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The Struggle for the National Narrative in Indonesia by Michael Hatherell,Alistair Welsh Pdf

This book offers a unique analysis of how political representatives construct ideas about the nation in contemporary Indonesian politics. In their struggle to define what the authors call the ‘national narrative’, would-be national leaders seek to develop a story about the nation’s past, present and future. These stories feature a unique plot, set of characters, and a moral that the political narrator hopes will resonate. In contemporary Indonesia, the authors assess two prominent national narratives: the technocratic and populist national narratives. The book concludes with an analysis that considers other potential sources of ideas about the nation, as well as the potential implications for domestic politics and Indonesian grand strategy.

Author : Taufik Abdullah
Publisher : Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : History
ISBN : 9789812303660

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Indonesia by Taufik Abdullah Pdf

This book traces the beginning of the process of nation-formation, the struggle for independence, the hopeful beginning of the new nation-state of Indonesia only to be followed by hard and difficult ways to remain true to the ideals of independence. In the process Indonesia with its sprawling archipelago and its multi-ethnic and multi-religious nation has to undergo various types of crisis and internal conflicts, but the ideals that have been nurtured since the beginning when a new nation began to be visualized remain intact. Some changes in the interpretation may have taken place and some deviations here and there can be noticed but the literal meaning of the ideals continues to be the guiding light. In short this is a history of a nation in the continuing effort to retain the ideals of its existence.

Author : Walter Ajambang
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2015-09-30
Category : Indonesia
ISBN : 1517781655

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Indonesian Politics in the Eyes of a Foreign Student by Walter Ajambang Pdf

This book is an interpretation of the intentions, actions and policies of two presidents that I witnessed their rulership while I was a student in Indonesia. As an African I was fortunate to experience democracy and the rule of law under the SBY leadership. It was a wonderful experience. Then came the Jokowi era where I noticed early signs of African-style totalitarianism and incompetence. This book also explains why young promising politicians like Anas Urbaningrum, Andy and Anggie found themselves in Prison. It explains the role played by the naive head of the anti graft committee (KPK) Abraham Samad and explores Jokowi's political future. This book was written September 2009 and March 2015 and a majority of the things predicted during this period, occurred before the publication of this book. This book is part of the Indonesian history written by a neutral person without any interest in Indonesian party politics. It will remain useful to Indonesian students, politicians, diplomats, foreigners and people wishing to invest in Indonesia for the next 100 years.

Author : Sonja van Wichelen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2010-06-10
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781136963872

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Religion, Politics and Gender in Indonesia by Sonja van Wichelen Pdf

The political downfall of the Suharto administration in 1998 marked the end of the "New Order" in Indonesia, a period characterized by 32 years of authoritarian rule. It opened the way for democracy, but also for the proliferation of political Islam, which the New Order had discouraged or banned. Many of the issues raised by Muslim groups concerned matters pertaining to gender and the body. They triggered heated debates about women’s rights, female political participation, sexuality, pornography, veiling, and polygamy. The author argues that public debates on Islam and Gender in contemporary Indonesia only partially concern religion, and more often refer to shifting moral conceptions of the masculine and feminine body in its intersection with new class dynamics, national identity, and global consumerism. By approaching the contentious debates from a cultural sociological perspective, the book links the theoretical domains of body politics, the mediated public sphere, and citizenship. Placing the issue of gender and Islam in the context of Indonesia, the biggest Muslim-majority country in the world, this book is an important contribution to the existing literature on the topic. As such, it will be of great interest to scholars of anthropology, sociology, and gender studies.

Author : Benedict R. O'G. Anderson
Publisher : Equinox Publishing
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9793780401

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Language and Power by Benedict R. O'G. Anderson Pdf

In this lively book, Benedict R. O'G. Anderson explores the cultural and political contradictions that have arisen from two critical facts in Indonesian history: that while the Indonesian nation is young, the Indonesian nation is ancient originating in the early seventeenth-century Dutch conquests; and that contemporary politics are conducted in a new language. Bahasa Indonesia, by peoples (especially the Javanese) whose cultures are rooted in medieval times. Analyzing a spectrum of examples from classical poetry to public monuments and cartoons, Anderson deepens our understanding of the interaction between modern and traditional notions of power, the mediation of power by language, and the development of national consciousness. Language and Power, now republished as part of Equinox Publishing's Classic Indonesia series, brings together eight of Anderson's most influential essays over the past two decades and is essential reading for anyone studying the Indonesian country, people or language. Benedict Anderson is one of the world's leading authorities on Southeast Asian nationalism and particularly on Indonesia. He is Professor of International Studies and Director of the Modern Indonesia Project at Cornell University, New York. His other works include Imagined Communities: Reflections on the Origin and Spread of Nationalism and The Spectre of Comparisons: Nationalism, Southeast Asia, and the World.

Author : Leo Suryadinata
Publisher : Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9812301275

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Elections and Politics in Indonesia by Leo Suryadinata Pdf

An analysis of the 1999 Indonesian general election and subsequent presidential election in the context of Indonesian elections and politics. The book highlights major characteristics of Indonesian society and culture which affect electoral behaviour, namely ethnicity, regionalism and religion.

Author : Michael R. J. Vatikiotis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:847041696

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Indonesian politics under Suharto by Michael R. J. Vatikiotis Pdf

Author : Christine Doran
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Indonesia
ISBN : UOM:39015022005329

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Indonesian Politics by Christine Doran Pdf