Indonesia’s political, social, and economic transformation following the end of the New Order regime in 1998. The book discusses the transition toward democratic governance, decentralization, and the rise of new political actors. It also explores challenges such as corruption, institutional reform, regional conflicts, and evolving civil society dynamics. Through multidisciplinary perspectives…
Buku Kebebasan dan Martabat Manusia mengulas konsep kebebasan dan martabat manusia secara mendasar dalam perspektif filosofis dan sosial. Aron membahas perdebatan antara kebebasan formal dan kebebasan riil; ia menunjukkan bahwa kebebasan tidak cukup hanya diberikan dalam bentuk prosedural atau hukum, tetapi harus bersifat nyata — memungkinkan manusia untuk berkembang secara autentik, memperta…
Melalui uraian historis dan analitis, buku ini menggambarkan posisi ambigu masyarakat Tionghoa yang sering ditempatkan di antara dua dunia: di satu sisi dianggap bagian dari bangsa Indonesia, namun di sisi lain dipandang sebagai kelompok “asing” yang berbeda dari masyarakat pribumi. Penulis menyoroti beragam kebijakan pemerintah yang berdampak pada kehidupan sosial mereka, termasuk kebijaka…
Menyajikan refleksi dan analisis tentang konsep “ketahanan nasional” dalam konteks geopolitik dan dinamika di kawasan Asia Tenggara. Simatupang menjelaskan bahwa ketahanan nasional bukan sekadar soal kekuatan militer atau pertahanan semata, tetapi sebuah kondisi atau struktur nasional yang memungkinkan sebuah negara untuk menghadapi dan mengatasi berbagai ancaman, tantangan, gangguan, dan h…
Culture and Politics in Indonesia is a landmark scholarly volume edited by Claire Holt with contributions from leading Indonesia specialists such as Benedict Anderson and James Siegel. Published by Cornell University Press, the book explores the intricate relationship between cultural expression and political power in Indonesia from the colonial period through the post-independence era. The …
This book is divided into four parts, following the course of China's social development. The first part looks back at how New China was founded, covering mainly the period from October 1949 to December 1956. The second part describes political and economic issues between January 1957 and April 1966. The third part gives an overall, systematic and accurate description of the ten-year "cultural…
This pictorial volume presents an illustrated overview of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Published by Korea Pictorial in Pyongyang, the book features photographs and narrative descriptions that highlight the country’s historical milestones, social development, and national achievements. It visually documents major events, cultural identity…
This book examines the dynamics of caste, class, and democratic change in India through a sociological analysis of its stratification system. Vijai P. Singh explores how traditional caste hierarchies have adapted to modern political and economic developments, highlighting the shifting relationships between caste-based identities, emerging class structures, and the functioning of democratic inst…
An overview of key political ideas that shaped Indonesia during its formative post-independence years. The book analyzes debates on democracy, leadership, constitutional structures, and nation-building expressed by major political figures, parties, and intellectuals. Feith highlights how differing visions—liberal, socialist, nationalist, and guided-democracy perspectives—interacted and comp…
Catatan Pinggir 3 merupakan kumpulan esai Goenawan Mohamad yang sebelumnya terbit dalam rubrik “Catatan Pinggir” di majalah Tempo. Dalam buku ini, penulis menyajikan refleksi pendek namun tajam mengenai berbagai peristiwa politik, sosial, budaya, kesusastraan, kemanusiaan, hingga filsafat.