{"title":"Dirk Tomsa","description":"\u003cp\u003eDirk Tomsa’s works explore the complexities of contemporary political landscapes, with a sharp focus on Indonesia’s evolving governance and societal structures. Readers can expect insightful analyses that blend rigorous scholarship with accessible writing, making challenging topics approachable for both students and general readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin the broader category of \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, Tomsa’s books offer a nuanced understanding of political dynamics, ideal for those interested in Southeast Asian studies, comparative politics, and modern statecraft. His contributions provide valuable perspectives on how politics shapes and is shaped by culture and history.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"politics-in-contemporary-indonesia-by-ken-mp-setiawan-9781138626065","title":"Politics in Contemporary Indonesia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003ePolitics in Contemporary Indonesia\u003c\/em\u003e, Ken M.P. Setiawan and Dirk Tomsa analyse the most prominent political ideas, institutions, interests, and issues that shape Indonesian politics today. Guided by the overarching question of whether Indonesia still deserves its famous label as a ‘model Muslim democracy’, the book argues that the most serious threats to Indonesian democracy emanate from the fading appeal of democracy as a compelling narrative, the increasingly brazen capture of democratic institutions by predatory interests, and the narrowing public space for those who seek to defend the values of democracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn so doing, the book answers the following key questions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eWhat are the dominant political narratives that underpin Indonesian politics?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow has Indonesia’s institutional framework evolved since the onset of democratisation in 1998?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow do competing political interests weaken or strengthen Indonesian democracy?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow does declining democracy affect Indonesia’s prospects for dealing with its main policy challenges?\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eHow does Indonesia compare to other Muslim-majority states and to its regional neighbours?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUp-to-date, comprehensive, and written in an accessible style, this book will be of interest to both students and scholars of Indonesian politics, Asian Studies, Comparative Politics, and International Relations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607385915628,"sku":"9781138626065","price":341.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138626065-politics-in-contemporary-indonesia.jpg?v=1778163867"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/dirk-tomsa.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}