| Description |
xix, 220 pages ; 23 cm |
| Series |
Politics in Asia series |
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Politics in Asia series.
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| Contents |
Note on spelling -- 1. Suharto -- 2. Order and Development -- 3. Two Functions, One Purpose: The Indonesian Army in Politics -- 4. New Order Society -- 5. Towards an Islamic Identity? -- 6. Succession Stalks Suharto -- 7. Dragon Apparent or Rogue Tiger? -- 8. Democracy on Hold |
| Summary |
"After twenty-five years in power, President Suharto and his New Order government confront a crisis of renewal. The regime, which swept to power in the wake of a military putsch in 1965, has brought enduring stability and economic prosperity to the country, but has shown no inclination to pass the reins of power to the next generation. As a result, pressures for political change are building up."--BOOK JACKET |
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"This book offers an informed and balanced analysis of Suharto's new order as it approaches a crucial political juncture. Indonesia's remarkable political stability has for the most part kept the country out of the headlines. Quietly, Indonesia has moved into a strong position just behind other fast-growing economies in the region. Employing widely applauded liberal economic reforms and granting more freedom to the private sector, the government has transformed Indonesia's commodity-dependent economy into a nascent regional industrial dynamo. But now, economic success is running up against domestic political uncertainties."--BOOK JACKET. "The author reassesses the New Order's fiery origins and its military roots, and evaluates the considerable economic progress achieved under Suharto. He also analyses Suharto himself, a man whose low international profile and uncharismatic style have made him one of the least understood and most intriguing long-serving leaders."--BOOK JACKET |
| Analysis |
Indonesia |
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Politics |
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Economic development |
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History |
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Indonesia |
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Islam |
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Military government |
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Overseas item |
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Political change |
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Suharto, General |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 206-214) and index |
| Subject |
Soeharto, 1921-2008.
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Suharto.
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| SUBJECT |
Indonesia -- Politics and government http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85065757 -- 1966-
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Indonesia -- Politics and government -- 1966-1998. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85065763
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Indonesia -- Politics and government -- 1998- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh99003241
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| LC no. |
92013298 |
| ISBN |
0415082803 |
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