Constitutional Change and Democracy in Indonesia |
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Author:
| Horowitz, Donald L. |
Series title: | Problems of International Politics Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-139-22572-4 |
Publication Date: | Feb 2013 |
Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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Book Format: | Digital download and online |
List Price: | USD $225.00 |
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.