Buku ini membahas evolusi nasionalisme Papua serta sejarah konflik politik yang terjadi sebelum, saat, dan sesudah integrasi Papua ke dalam Negara Kesatuan Republik Indonesia. Decki Natalis Pigay BIK menguraikan dinamika sosial, politik, dan identitas kebangsaan masyarakat Papua, termasuk faktor-faktor yang memengaruhi lahirnya konflik serta peran pemerintah Indonesia dalam proses integrasi. Ka…
Irian Jaya: Membangun Masyarakat Majemuk merupakan bagian dari Seri Etnografi Indonesia yang disunting oleh Koentjaraningrat. Buku ini menyajikan kajian komprehensif mengenai masyarakat Irian Jaya (Papua) yang memiliki keragaman etnis dan budaya yang sangat kompleks. Melalui pendekatan etnografi, buku ini membahas struktur sosial, pola budaya, dinamika komunitas lokal, serta tantangan pembangun…
Buku Irian Jaya: The Transformation of a Melanesian Economy karya Ross Garnaut dan Chris Manning membahas perubahan sosial ekonomi yang terjadi di Irian Jaya (Papua) sejak awal integrasinya ke Indonesia. Penulis menganalisis proses transformasi ekonomi masyarakat Melanesia, meliputi sektor pertanian, migrasi, tenaga kerja, perdagangan, hingga dampak kebijakan pembangunan pemerintah. Dengan data…
A History of Papua New Guinea and Its Neighbours is an introductory historical work that examines the development of Papua New Guinea within the regional context of Melanesia and the Pacific, as well as its interactions with neighboring countries. This book traces the long journey of Papuan society from prehistoric times, through early migrations, the development of culture and social systems, …
A collection of readings, arranged in chronological order, intended to provide source material for students in history and social scinece. Separate chapters are devoted to the parallel developments in Papua and the Territory of New Guinea. Brief narrative passages provide continuity between extracts and chapters
Peter Hastings's New Guinea: Problems and Prospects is an in-depth analysis of the political, social, and economic conditions of New Guinea during its transition to self-government. It highlights the key challenges facing the region, including its high ethnic diversity, geographic barriers, limited infrastructure, and the dynamics of the colonial relationship between Australia and Papua New Gui…
Parliament of a Thousand Tribes: Papua New Guinea – The Story of an Emerging Nation is an in-depth study of Papua New Guinea's journey toward modern statehood amidst extraordinary ethnic diversity. It describes how more than a thousand tribes with distinct languages, customs, and identities built a shared political system after independence. Through historical narrative, socio-political analy…
Knowing the Gururumba offers an in-depth ethnographic study of the Gururumba people of Papua New Guinea. The book examines their social organization, cultural practices, belief systems, and daily life, providing a comprehensive view of how the community preserves its identity within a rapidly changing world. Through detailed field observations and cultural analysis, the author highlights the si…
Development and Dependency examines the contrasting theories of economic development and dependency that have shaped global development discourse. The book analyzes how historical, political, and economic structures contribute to persistent inequalities between industrialized and developing nations. It explores concepts such as modernization, exploitation, peripheral economies, and the influenc…
PNG Women Writers: An Anthology is a groundbreaking collection that highlights the voices and creative expressions of women authors from Papua New Guinea. Compiled by Adeola James, the anthology brings together poems, short stories, essays, and personal reflections that illuminate women’s experiences within the cultural, social, and political landscape of PNG. The works explore themes such as…