Constitutional Change and Democracy in Indonesia |
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| Author:
| Horowitz, Donald L. |
| Series title: | Problems of International Politics Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-107-02727-5 |
| Publication Date: | Mar 2013 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $86.00 |
Book Description:
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How did democracy became entrenched in the world's largest Muslim-majority country? Indonesia was threatened by deadlock over a new constitution and violence between Islamic and secular groups. These divisions were overcome by adopting gradual constitutional amendments making consensus possible and resulting in multiple elections and a peaceful transfer of power.
How did democracy became entrenched in the world's largest Muslim-majority country? Indonesia was threatened by deadlock over a new constitution and violence between Islamic and secular groups. These divisions were overcome by adopting gradual constitutional amendments making consensus possible and resulting in multiple elections and a peaceful transfer of power.