Of Self and Injustice Autobiography and Repression in Modern Indonesia |
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| Author:
| Watson, C. W. |
| Series title: | Verhandelingen Van Het Koninklijk Instituut Voor Taal-, Land- en Volkenkunde Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-90-6718-272-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2006 |
| Publisher: | BRILL
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $35.00 |
Book Description:
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Since the downfall of Soeharto in 1998 many autobiographical writings have appeared in Indonesia from the pens of those who were marginalized by his so-called New Order regime. This book examines representative autobiographies of several such individuals: two ex-political prisoners who describe themselves as Muslim Communists; two writers of the left; two Muslim opponents of Soeharto; and finally, two collections of short autobiographies by the younger generation, one a group involved...
More DescriptionSince the downfall of Soeharto in 1998 many autobiographical writings have appeared in Indonesia from the pens of those who were marginalized by his so-called New Order regime. This book examines representative autobiographies of several such individuals: two ex-political prisoners who describe themselves as Muslim Communists; two writers of the left; two Muslim opponents of Soeharto; and finally, two collections of short autobiographies by the younger generation, one a group involved in social welfare action, the other a group of dedicated young Muslims.