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Language And Power: Exploring Political Cultures In Indonesia
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In This Lively Book, Benedict R. O'G. Anderson Explores The Cultural And Political Contradictions That Have Arisen From Two Critical Facts In Indonesian History: That While The Indonesian Nation Is Young, The Indonesian Nation Is Ancient Originating In The Early Seventeenthcentury Dutch Conquests; And That Contemporary Politics Are Conducted In A New Language. Bahasa Indonesia, By Peoples (Especially The Javanese) Whose Cultures Are Rooted In Medieval Times. Analyzing A Spectrum Of Examples From Classical Poetry To Public Monuments And Cartoons, Anderson Deepens Our Understanding Of The Interaction Between Modern And Traditional Notions Of Power, The Mediation Of Power By Language, And The Development Of National Consciousness.Language And Power, Now Republished As Part Of Equinox Publishing'S Classic Indonesia Series, Brings Together Eight Of Anderson'S Most Influential Essays Over The Past Two Decades And Is Essential Reading For Anyone Studying The Indonesian Country, People Or Language. Benedict Anderson Is One Of The World'S Leading Authorities On Southeast Asian Nationalism And Particularly On Indonesia. He Is Professor Of International Studies And Director Of The Modern Indonesia Project At Cornell University, New York. His Other Works Include Imagined Communities: Reflections On The Origin And Spread Of Nationalism And The Spectre Of Comparisons: Nationalism, Southeast Asia, And The World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Language and Power: Exploring Political Cultures in Indonesia'? A: The book explores the cultural and political contradictions in Indonesia's history, particularly the interaction between modern politics and traditional cultures, as well as the role of language in shaping national consciousness.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Benedict R. O'G. Anderson, a renowned authority on Southeast Asian nationalism and professor at Cornell University.
- Q: What type of essays are included in this book? A: The book includes eight influential essays by Anderson that analyze the relationship between language, power, and cultural identity in Indonesia.
- Q: When was 'Language and Power' published? A: The book was published on January 10, 2006.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 316 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone studying Indonesian culture or politics? A: Yes, it is essential reading for anyone studying Indonesian culture, politics, or language due to its in-depth analysis and historical context.
- Q: Does the book include contemporary examples of language use in politics? A: Yes, Anderson analyzes examples ranging from classical poetry to public monuments and cartoons to illustrate the mediation of power by language.
- Q: What series is this book a part of? A: The book is part of Equinox Publishing's Classic Indonesia series.
- Q: What themes are addressed in the essays of this book? A: The essays address themes such as the mediation of power by language, the development of national consciousness, and the interplay between modern and traditional cultural practices.