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Review "There is much in this volume that will remain thought-provoking and useful over time ... It is a useful addition to any library of contemporary Indonesian studies" (Inside Indonesia).

"Indonesia Today is an impressive publication and indispensable contribution to our understanding of this most complex of countries (New Zealand International Review).

"The coverage of events and the range of viewpoints in the twenty-five papers in this volume provide a very useful set of perspectives on Indonesia's current predicament and prospects...." (Pacific Affairs).

"Indonesia Today is a very informative and educational book on Indonesia seen from an historical perspective" (Asian-Pacific Economic Literature).

About the Publication It is often said that history can function as a guide to the future. At the turn of the century and the crossroads of reformasi, it is timely to examine aspects of Indonesia's political, economic and social history -- the lessons, challenges and achievements -- both to inform current events, as well as to indicate where Indonesia is heading. This volume makes an important contribution to considerations of the Indonesia of the new millennium, and the addressing of problems free from the exigencies of the present and prejudices of the past.
           Indonesia Today provides the latest, up-to-date overview of economic and political developments in Indonesia under President Abdurrahman Wahid. It also explores events, processes and themes in (mainly 20th century) Indonesia -- including the evolution of political institutions and democracy, economic development and political economy, religious and social movements, political ideology and the role of the armed forces -- putting the mirror to historical events in order to shed light on the issues of Indonesia today.
          
          
          
          
Table of Contents
Preliminary pages
1. Thoughts on Indonesian History, by Shannon L Smith Grayson J Lloyd
2. The Contingent and the Unforeseen, by John Legge
PART I: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
3. Abdurrahman's Indonesia: Political Conflict and Institutional Crisis, by Marcus Mietzner
4. The Economy in 2000: Still Flat on Its Back?, by Kelly Bird
PART II: POLITICAL HISTORY
5. Brief Reflections on Indonesian Political History, by Robert Elson
6. The New Order: Keeping Up Appearances, by Adrian Vickers
7. Middle Way Leadership in Indonesia: Sukarno and Abdurrahman Wahid Compared, by Angus McIntyre
8. Parties and Parliament: Serving Whose Interests?, by Greg Fealy
9. Conservative Political Ideology in Indonesia: A Fourth Wave?, by David Bourchier
10. Remembering the Left, by Goenawan Mohamad
11. The Rise and Fall of the Generals: The Indonesian Military at a Crossroads, by Atmadji Sumarkidjo
12. The Changing Dynamics of Regional Resistance in Indonesia, by Richard Chauvel
PART III: ECONOMIC HISTORY
13. Brief Reflections on Indonesian Economic History, by Howard Dick
14. Reflections on the New Order "Miracle", by Thee Kian Wie
15. Indonesia's Economy and Standard of Living in the 20th Century, by Pierre van der Eng
16. The Challenge of Sustainable Development: Economic, Institutional and Political Interactions, 1900-2000, by Howard Dick
17. The Latest Crisis of Regional Autonomy in Historical Perspective, by Howard Dick Wihana Kirana Jaya
PART IV: SOCIAL HISTORY
18. Brief Reflections on Indonesian Social History, by Robert Cribb
19. Indonesian Views of the Future, by M C Ricklefs
20. The Prospect for Islam, by Greg Barton
21. After the Bans: Modelling Indonesian Communications for the Future, by Philip Kitley
22. Gender Relations in Indonesia: What Women Want, by Susan Blackburn
23. The Criminal State: Premanisme and the New Indonesia, by Tim Lindsey
24. Independence for Java? New National Projects for an Old Empire, by Robert Cribb
PART V: LOOKING FORWARD
25. Indonesia's History Unfolding, by Shannon L Smith Grayson J Lloyd
References
Index
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