| The Struggle for the National Narrative in Indonesia 2021 Edition Contributor(s): Hatherell, Michael (Author), Welsh, Alistair (Author) |
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ISBN: 9811638101 ISBN-13: 9789811638107 Publisher: Palgrave Pivot OUR PRICE: $66.49 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 2021 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | World - Asian - Language Arts & Disciplines | Linguistics - Sociolinguistics |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 5.83" W x 8.27" (0.77 lbs) 150 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book offers a unique analysis of how political representatives construct ideas about the nation in contemporary Indonesian politics. In their struggle to define what the authors call the 'national narrative', would-be national leaders seek to develop a story about the nation's past, present and future. These stories feature a unique plot, set of characters, and a moral that the political narrator hopes will resonate. In contemporary Indonesia, the authors assess two prominent national narratives: the technocratic and populist national narratives. The book concludes with an analysis that considers other potential sources of ideas about the nation, as well as the potential implications for domestic politics and Indonesian grand strategy. |
