Author: Greg Barton
Publisher: Equinox Publishing
ISBN: 9799589851
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 439
Book Description
In October 1999, Abdurrahman Wahid, almost blind and recovering from a nearfatal stroke, was elected as Indonesia's fourth president. Referred to as 'Indonesia's surprising new president' by the Economist, the man who had commanded the highest respect of his fellow countrymen for his lifetime devotion to public service, liberal democracy and tolerant Islam, was impeached in humiliating and controversial circumstances less than two years later. Wise to some, insolent to others, Abdurrahman's mercurial style of leadership constantly confounded critics and ultimately caused him to be widely misunderstood by both domestic and international observers. For the first time, biographer Greg Barton delves beneath the surface and gives us a unique insight into the man and his world drawn from his long relationship with Gus Dur - including being at his side during the final extraordinary months of the presidency. Those interested in the drama of modern Indonesian politics will find this book provides a fascinating and invaluable account of the enigmatic Gus Dur.
Gus Dur
Author: Greg Barton
Publisher: Equinox Publishing
ISBN: 9799589851
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 439
Book Description
In October 1999, Abdurrahman Wahid, almost blind and recovering from a nearfatal stroke, was elected as Indonesia's fourth president. Referred to as 'Indonesia's surprising new president' by the Economist, the man who had commanded the highest respect of his fellow countrymen for his lifetime devotion to public service, liberal democracy and tolerant Islam, was impeached in humiliating and controversial circumstances less than two years later. Wise to some, insolent to others, Abdurrahman's mercurial style of leadership constantly confounded critics and ultimately caused him to be widely misunderstood by both domestic and international observers. For the first time, biographer Greg Barton delves beneath the surface and gives us a unique insight into the man and his world drawn from his long relationship with Gus Dur - including being at his side during the final extraordinary months of the presidency. Those interested in the drama of modern Indonesian politics will find this book provides a fascinating and invaluable account of the enigmatic Gus Dur.
Publisher: Equinox Publishing
ISBN: 9799589851
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 439
Book Description
In October 1999, Abdurrahman Wahid, almost blind and recovering from a nearfatal stroke, was elected as Indonesia's fourth president. Referred to as 'Indonesia's surprising new president' by the Economist, the man who had commanded the highest respect of his fellow countrymen for his lifetime devotion to public service, liberal democracy and tolerant Islam, was impeached in humiliating and controversial circumstances less than two years later. Wise to some, insolent to others, Abdurrahman's mercurial style of leadership constantly confounded critics and ultimately caused him to be widely misunderstood by both domestic and international observers. For the first time, biographer Greg Barton delves beneath the surface and gives us a unique insight into the man and his world drawn from his long relationship with Gus Dur - including being at his side during the final extraordinary months of the presidency. Those interested in the drama of modern Indonesian politics will find this book provides a fascinating and invaluable account of the enigmatic Gus Dur.
Abdurrahman Wahid
Author: Greg Barton
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 9780824826222
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
In humiliating circumstances, Indonesia's first democratically elected president, Abdurrahman Wahid, was forced from office in July 2001 after less than two years in the job. Wahid, almost blind and still recovering from a near-fatal stroke, was widely misunderstood in the West, even being seen as a somewhat comical figure. But in Indonesia the Muslim scholar affectionately known as Gus Dur to millions of people had long been revered by many of his countrymen and highly respected by the country's elites. His life had been one of great public service to his fellow citizens, his religion, and his belief in liberal democracy. In this authorized biography, much of it based on unique first-hand observation, Greg Barton introduces us to both the man and his world and attempts to make sense of his controversial public career and presidency. Barton has known Wahid since 1988, when he started researching the influence of Islamic liberalism in Indonesia, and has subsequently spent many months with his subject, including seven months during Wahid's 21-month presidency, both in Indonesia and travelling with him abroad. Anyone who is at all interested in the drama of modern Indonesia will find this view from the inside an essential read.
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
ISBN: 9780824826222
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 442
Book Description
In humiliating circumstances, Indonesia's first democratically elected president, Abdurrahman Wahid, was forced from office in July 2001 after less than two years in the job. Wahid, almost blind and still recovering from a near-fatal stroke, was widely misunderstood in the West, even being seen as a somewhat comical figure. But in Indonesia the Muslim scholar affectionately known as Gus Dur to millions of people had long been revered by many of his countrymen and highly respected by the country's elites. His life had been one of great public service to his fellow citizens, his religion, and his belief in liberal democracy. In this authorized biography, much of it based on unique first-hand observation, Greg Barton introduces us to both the man and his world and attempts to make sense of his controversial public career and presidency. Barton has known Wahid since 1988, when he started researching the influence of Islamic liberalism in Indonesia, and has subsequently spent many months with his subject, including seven months during Wahid's 21-month presidency, both in Indonesia and travelling with him abroad. Anyone who is at all interested in the drama of modern Indonesia will find this view from the inside an essential read.
The Presidency of Abdurrahman Wahid
Author: Damien Kingsbury
Publisher: Monash University Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Publisher: Monash University Press
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Indonesia Entering a New Era
Author: Yuri SatÅ
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Banks and banking
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
SCOTT: From the John Holmes Library collection.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Banks and banking
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
SCOTT: From the John Holmes Library collection.
Gus Dur, a Peculiar Leader in Indonesia's Political Agony
Author: Paridah Abd. Samad
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Indonesia
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Indonesia
Languages : en
Pages : 468
Book Description
Biografi Gus Dur
Author: Greg Barton
Publisher:
ISBN: 9786023910649
Category : Muslim scholars
Languages : id
Pages : 516
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9786023910649
Category : Muslim scholars
Languages : id
Pages : 516
Book Description
The power of Gus Dur
Author: Wawan H. Purwanto
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789791855075
Category : Indonesia
Languages : id
Pages : 234
Book Description
Abdurrahman Wahid, the fourth president of Indonesia.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9789791855075
Category : Indonesia
Languages : id
Pages : 234
Book Description
Abdurrahman Wahid, the fourth president of Indonesia.
A Renewal Without Breaking Tradition
Author: Djohan Effendi
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Islam
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Islam
Languages : en
Pages : 376
Book Description
Gus Dur on religion, democracy, and peace
Gus Dur and the Indonesian Economy
Author: Anthony L Smith
Publisher: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
ISBN: 9812301151
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
This volume is a collection of chapters on the Indonesian economy under Abdurrahman Wahid (popularly known as Gus Dur). Contributions come from many leading Indonesian commentators and practitioners of the past and present, and there are also chapters from representatives of international assistance agencies. The authors provide a mid-term assessment of the challenges facing Indonesia's economic development and suggestions for future directions. The themes covered are, inter alia, overall political and macroeconomic stability, bank and corporate restructuring, decentralization, corruption, and socio-economic trends. This book will be of interest to those wishing to assess the varying perspectives held by Indonesian officials and commentators, officials from multilateral agencies, and academics, in a single volume.
Publisher: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies
ISBN: 9812301151
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
This volume is a collection of chapters on the Indonesian economy under Abdurrahman Wahid (popularly known as Gus Dur). Contributions come from many leading Indonesian commentators and practitioners of the past and present, and there are also chapters from representatives of international assistance agencies. The authors provide a mid-term assessment of the challenges facing Indonesia's economic development and suggestions for future directions. The themes covered are, inter alia, overall political and macroeconomic stability, bank and corporate restructuring, decentralization, corruption, and socio-economic trends. This book will be of interest to those wishing to assess the varying perspectives held by Indonesian officials and commentators, officials from multilateral agencies, and academics, in a single volume.