{"title":"Kathleen M. Adams","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKathleen M. Adams\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful explorations into the rich history and cultural heritage of Indonesia. Her work delves into the intersections of past and present, examining how tradition and identity shape the nation’s diverse communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful analysis grounded in historical contexts, with a focus on heritage and the complexities of cultural preservation. Her books provide a nuanced understanding of Indonesia’s social and historical landscape within the broader framework of \u003cem\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Military\u003c\/em\u003e studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"indonesia-history-heritage-culture-by-kathleen-m-adams-9780924304897","title":"Indonesia: History, Heritage, Culture","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIndonesia: History, Heritage, Culture\u003c\/em\u003e offers a concise, engaging introduction to the historical, political, and cultural dynamics of Indonesia, the world's fourth most populous nation and home to the world's largest and most diverse Muslim population. Interweaving brief, anthropologically-informed stories of aspects of everyday life in Indonesia with broader historical accounts of this region, \u003cem\u003eIndonesia: History, Heritage, Culture\u003c\/em\u003e provides textured insights into this vibrant and dynamic archipelago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInter-cultural encounters and exchanges, as well as globalization, are central to Indonesia's story. Adams organizes the book historically, yet each chapter spotlights how the past resonates in contemporary times. Each chapter opens with an image or object that lends insights into a particular era in Indonesia's history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChapters highlight Indonesia's natural landscape, linguistic and cultural diversity, prehistory, and eras of Hindu, Buddhist, and Islamic influence, as well as Chinese and European precolonial trade dynamics. Also addressed are the rise of Dutch colonialism in the archipelago, the Japanese Occupation during World War II, and the struggle for Indonesian independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional chapters cover Indonesia's more recent periods of Guided Democracy, the New Order, and Reformasi. The final chapter reflects on Indonesia's current challenges and promises for the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470863548652,"sku":"9780924304897","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780924304897-indonesia-history-heritage-culture.jpg?v=1775229223"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/kathleen-m-adams.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}