Between 3−4 stars rating, 01 October 2014 A Great Professional Insight in Indonesian Studies
By: Putri Prihatini
For those of you who only know a little bit about Indonesia besides Bali and Jakarta in tourism books, and have interests to dig deeper about the country, this is the book for you. Initiated by Cornell University, which has been famous for its prominent programs in Indonesian studies, you get the most accurate and non-biased study results of 26 contributors in various fields related to Indonesia. You will get more insight about many things that help shaping the national and cultural identity in Indonesia; from ethnic identity to popular music, from photography to national trends, from traditional heritage to modern lifestyle, and even insight to some of the most prominent conflicts... See More
and violent incidence in Indonesia. I think the book is not only good for foreigners, but also Indonesians who want to know about the significance of their country in various professional studies.
Learning about other countries is the way to build understanding and our own knowledge about how things works in places that are different from us. This book is one of the best ways to learn about the most relevant and current trend in Indonesian studies. Whether you are students, professionals in social and cultural studies or just general readers, if you are interested in Indonesia's current affairs, this is the book to read.