Language and Power: Exploring Political Cultures in Indonesia

Description: Language and Power: Exploring Political Cultures in Indonesia [Paperback] Anderson, Benedict R. O'g Product Overview 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 seventeenth-century 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. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Equinox Publishing (January 10, 2006) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 316 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9793780401 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 05 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.03 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.71 x 9 inches Best Sellers Rank: #3,537,134 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,817 in Nationalism (Books) #2,911 in Southeast Asia History #5,542 in Asian Politics #1,817 in Nationalism (Books) #2,911 in Southeast Asia History Quality Products This will be shipped securely Returns must be within 30 days - item EXACTLY as it was sent. Must have tracking number. Email us with any issues/questions. Thanks for looking! Fast and Free Shipping Shipping is free for this item. We get your order shipped out and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Commitment We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. That means having access to real people that get your questions and concerns answered quickly. Give us a shot and we will make sure that you will look to us again!

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