Indonesia And The Third Wave Of Democratization

Download or read book Indonesia and the "third Wave of Democratization" written by Anders Uhlin and published by Palgrave Macmillan. This book was released on 1997 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Processes of democratization and the struggle for democracy were a significant characteristic of political developments in most parts of the world in the late 1980s and early 1990s. This study examines the impact of these events in the minds and actions of those who struggle for democracy in Indonesia. Based on interviews with a large number of Indonesian pro-democracy activists as well as written material, the book contains a detailed analysis of the contemporary Indonesian pro-democracy movement and the political context in which it acts. Special attention is paid to the interesting connection between Indonesian Islam and democracy. The main focus is on how Indonesian pro-democracy actors draw lessons from events outside their country and adopt, adjust or reject foreign ideas. With its theoretical focus and detailed empirical analysis the book should be of interest for scholars and students of democracy and democratization as well as for those who are especially interested in Indonesian politics.