Suharto: A Political Biography - Couverture souple

Elson, R. E.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0521616573 ISBN 13 : 9780521616577

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

Suharto is synonymous with modern Indonesia. He came to the leadership of Indonesia amidst extreme social upheaval and mass violence in 1966 and established an enduring regime known as the 'New Order'. He remained in command of the world's fourth most populous country until his dramatic fall from power in 1998. This book provides fascinating insights into a man who rose from humble beginnings to exert extraordinary power over a complex and volatile nation. He presented himself as an infallible father of Indonesia, yet he remained a mysterious and puzzling figure. He sought to transform Indonesia into a strong, united and economically prosperous nation, but he is remembered today for human rights abuses and profound corruption. The system of power he created collapsed with his decline, and he left a problematic legacy for Indonesia's current leaders as they seek to create a new beginning for their country.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

R. E. Elson is Professor in the School of Asian and International Studies at Griffith University.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2008
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0521616573
• ISBN 13: 9780521616577
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 412
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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