The Making of Middle Indonesia Middle Classes in Kupang Town, 1930s-1980s

What holds Indonesia together? 'A strong leader' is the answer most often given. This book looks instead at a middle level of society. Middle classes in provincial towns around the vast archipelago mediate between the state and society and help to constitute state power. 'Middle Indon...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Klinken, Geert Arend van, author (author)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Leiden, Netherlands : Brill [2014]
Edición:First edition
Colección:Verhandelingen van het Koninklijk Instituut voor Taal-, Land- en Volkenkunde ; Volume 293.
Materias:
Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009428400306719
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Some hidden strength
  • A historical synthesis
  • A researcher's notes
  • Betting on the Rajas (1930s)
  • Elite brokers (1934-1950)
  • Authority (1950s-1970s)
  • The gatekeeper (1950s-1970s)
  • The making of middle Indonesia (1962-1965).