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Beginning To Remember: The Past In The Indonesian Present (Critical Dialogues In Southeast Asian Studies)
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Beginning To Remember Charts Indonesia'S Turbulent Decades Of Cultural Repression And Renewal Amid The Rise And Fall Of Suharto'S New Order Regime. These Crossdisciplinary Pieces Illuminate Indonesia'S Current Efforts To Reexamine And Understand Its Past In Order To Shape New Civic And Cultural Arrangements.In 1998, Reformasi Brought A Wave Of Relief And Euphoria. But Suharto'S Removal Did Not Dispel Persistent Corruption, Official Secrecy And Denial, Religious And Ethnic Violence, And Security Policies Leading To Tragedy In East Timor, Aceh, And Other Regions. But The Reformasi Did Open Up New Possibilities For Seeing The Past. What Followed Was A Surge Of Discourse That Challenged Officially Codified National History In Mass Media And Publishing, In Public Policy Debate, In The Arts, And In Popular Mobilization And Politics.This Volume Is An Exploration Of Some Of The Expressions, Narratives, And Interpretations Of The Past Found In Indonesia Today. The Authors Illustrate Ways In Which The Dissolution Of The Indonesian State'S Monopoly On History Is Now Permitting New National, Local, And Individual Accounts And Representations Of The Past To Emerge. The Book Covers Fields From Performing Arts And Literature To Anthropology, History, And Transitional Justice.The Book Opens With Goenawan Mohamad'S Dramatic Poem Kali, The First Publication Of This Important Work By One Of Indonesia'S Leading Intellectuals, Which Has Become The Libretto For An International Opera Production. Another Chapter Is A Personal Memoir By One Of Java'S Famous Shadowplay Masters, Tristuti Rachmadi, For Years Imprisoned Under The New Order. Leading Historian Anthony Reid Commemorates The National Struggle At The Regional Level, While South African Lawyer Paul Van Zyl Compares Efforts In Transitional Justice In Indonesia, East Timor, And South Africa.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Beginning to Remember'? A: 'Beginning to Remember' explores Indonesia's historical narrative, focusing on the cultural repression and renewal during Suharto's New Order regime and the country's ongoing efforts to reinterpret its past.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Mary S. Zurbuchen, who provides insights into Indonesia's cultural and political history.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in a paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages does 'Beginning to Remember' contain? A: 'Beginning to Remember' has a total of 376 pages, offering an in-depth exploration of its subjects.
- Q: When was 'Beginning to Remember' published? A: 'Beginning to Remember' was published on February 1, 2005.
- Q: What themes are covered in this book? A: The book covers themes such as transitional justice, national identity, cultural expression, and the impact of historical narratives on contemporary Indonesia.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, this book is suitable for academic research, particularly in the fields of Southeast Asian studies, history, and cultural anthropology.
- Q: Does the book include any personal narratives? A: Yes, it includes personal narratives, such as a memoir by Tristuti Rachmadi, a shadow-play master who was imprisoned during the New Order.
- Q: What is the significance of the poem 'Kali' included in the book? A: 'Kali' is a dramatic poem by Goenawan Mohamad and serves as a pivotal work that highlights Indonesia's cultural landscape, also being adapted into an international opera.
- Q: Can this book help readers understand Indonesia's current political climate? A: Yes, the book provides context and insights into Indonesia's past, which are essential for understanding the complexities of its current political climate.