The Politics of Religion in Indonesia Syncretism, Orthodoxy, and Religious Contention in Java and Bali |
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| Editor:
| Picard, Michel
Madinier, Rémy
Madinier, Rémy |
| Series title: | Routledge Contemporary Southeast Asia Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-415-61311-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2011 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $180.00 |
Book Description:
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Indonesia is a remarkable case study for religious politics. While not being a theocratic country, it is not secular either, with the Indonesian state officially defining what constitutes religion, and every citizen needing to be affiliated to one of them. This book focuses on Java and Bali, and the interesting comparison of two neighbouring soc
Indonesia is a remarkable case study for religious politics. While not being a theocratic country, it is not secular either, with the Indonesian state officially defining what constitutes religion, and every citizen needing to be affiliated to one of them. This book focuses on Java and Bali, and the interesting comparison of two neighbouring soc