A New Criminal Type in Jakarta: Counter-Revolution Today by James T. Siegel (Eng

Description: A New Criminal Type in Jakarta by James T. Siegel Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description James T. Siegel studies the dependence of Indonesias post-1965 government on the ubiquitous presence of what he calls criminality, an ensemble of imaged forces within its society that is poised to tear it apart. Publisher Description In this volume, James T. Siegel studies the dependence of Indonesias post-1965 government on the ubiquitous presence of what he calls criminality, an ensemble of imagined forces within its society that is poised to tear it apart. Siegel, a foremost authority on Indonesia, interprets Suhartos New Order - in powerful contrast to Sukarnos Old Order - and shows a cultural and political life in Jakarta controlled by a repressive regime that has created new ideas among its population about crime, ghosts, fear, and national identity. Examining the links between the concept of criminality and scandal, rumour, fear, and the state, siegel analyses daily life in Jakarta through the seemingly disparate but strongly connected elements of family life, gossip, and sensationalist journalism. He offers close analysis of the preoccupation with crime in Pos Kota (a news paper directed toward the lower classes) and the middle-class magazine Tempo. Because criminal activity has been a sensationalised preoccupation in Jakartas news venues and among its people, criminality, according to Siegel, has pervaded the identities of its ordinary citizens. siegel examines how and why the government, fearing revolution and in an attempt to assert power, has made criminality itself a disturbing rationalization for the spectacular massacre of the people it calls criminals - many of whom were never accused of particular crimes.This book reveals that Indonesians - once united by sukarnos revolutionary proclamations in the name of "the people" -are now, lacking any other unifying element, united through their identification with the criminal and through a "nationalisation of death" that has emerged with Suhartos strong counter-revolution A provocative introduction to contemporary Indonesia,this book will engaged those interested in southeast Asian studies, anthropology, history, political science, postcolonial studies, public culture, and cultural studies generally. Author Biography James T. Siegel is Professor of Anthropology and Asian Studies at Cornell University and author of numerous books, including Solo in the New Order: Language and Hierarchy in an Indonesian City and Fetish, Recognition, Revolution. Details ISBN 0822322412 ISBN-13 9780822322412 Title A New Criminal Type in Jakarta Author James T. Siegel Format Paperback Year 1998 Pages 160 Publisher Duke University Press GE_Item_ID:161665468; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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