The Revival of Tradition in Indonesian Politics: The Deployment of Adat from Colonialism to Indigenism
(Part of the Routledge Contemporary Southeast Asia Series Series)
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The Indonesian term adat means 'custom' or 'tradition', and carries connotations of sedate order and harmony. Yet in recent years it has suddenly become associated with activism, protest and violence. This book investigates the revival of adat in Indonesian politics, identifying its origins, the historical factors that have conditioned it and the reasons behind its recent blossoming. It considers whether the adat revival is a constructive...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0415542081
ISBN13:9780415542081
Release Date:April 2012
Publisher:Routledge
Length:380 Pages
Weight:1.24 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"
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