'Leadership and Culture in Indonesian Politics' - R. William Liddle

Asian Studies Association of Australia, Allen & Unwin, Sydney 1996, paperback, former library usual markings, stamps, stickers, but otherwise reasonable condition. 314pp.

'Indonesia's New Order government has held power since 1966. What explains such extraordinary longevity? This book charts the origins and recent course of the New Order. The role of culture, especially contemporary Islamic and Javanese values, beliefs, and attitudes, is also highlighted. In a major departure from previous analyses, however culture is treated not as a unitary, fixed determinant of behaviour, but rather as a complex and fluid resource, manipulated and deployed by politicians in the contest for power.' (from the rear cover)