
The State and Illegality in Indonesia
przez:
Edward Aspinall
,
Gerry van Klinken
Język: Angielski
Format: Miękka okładka
ISBN 10: 9067183717
ISBN 13: 9789067183710
Data publikacji:
January 1st, 2011
Wydawca: KITLV Press, Leiden
Strony: 328
Edward Aspinall and Gerry van Klinken delve into the complexities surrounding the 1998 reformasi movement in Indonesia, which marked a significant turn in the nation’s political landscape. The book explores how this uprising not only called for the downfall of President Suharto but also aimed to challenge systemic corruption and highlight the pervasive nature of illegality in governance and law enforcement.
Through meticulous research and detailed analysis, the authors examine the interplay between the state and illegal practices, shedding light on how reformasi ignited a broader dialogue about accountability, justice, and democratic principles in Indonesia. They reveal how the transition to a reformed political environment faced both opportunities and setbacks, illustrating the challenges that persisted even after the regime’s collapse.
As the narrative unfolds, the authors provide insights into the lingering effects of authoritarianism on contemporary Indonesian society. Their exploration underscores the difficulties in establishing a fully accountable legal framework and the ongoing struggles against entrenched corruption, making this work a vital contribution to understanding Indonesia’s political evolution.
Through meticulous research and detailed analysis, the authors examine the interplay between the state and illegal practices, shedding light on how reformasi ignited a broader dialogue about accountability, justice, and democratic principles in Indonesia. They reveal how the transition to a reformed political environment faced both opportunities and setbacks, illustrating the challenges that persisted even after the regime’s collapse.
As the narrative unfolds, the authors provide insights into the lingering effects of authoritarianism on contemporary Indonesian society. Their exploration underscores the difficulties in establishing a fully accountable legal framework and the ongoing struggles against entrenched corruption, making this work a vital contribution to understanding Indonesia’s political evolution.