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Notes On Various Theories Regarding The Islamization Of The Malay Archipelago, Syed Farid Alatas Oct 1985

Notes On Various Theories Regarding The Islamization Of The Malay Archipelago, Syed Farid Alatas

farid alatas

In the study of the history of the Islamization of the Malay Archipelago (present-day Malaysia and Indonesia) various theories and points of view have been presented and the issue of objectivity arises in this context as clearly as in any writing of history. Mannheim's thesis that "the greatest comprehensiveness and the greatest fruitfulness in dealing with empirical materials" are the criteria to be applied in the choice between various interpretations' would seem to be relevant also in this case.


The Indonesian Marxist Tradition, Robert Cribb Jan 1985

The Indonesian Marxist Tradition, Robert Cribb

Robert Cribb

Chapter examines the adaptation of Marist ideology by successive Indonesian communist thinkers. It emphasises the theoretical innovativeness of Indonesian Marxism, including a presaging of the Eurocommunist accommodation with parliamentary democracy.


The Nationalist World Of Occupied Jakarta, 1946-1949, Robert Cribb Jan 1985

The Nationalist World Of Occupied Jakarta, 1946-1949, Robert Cribb

Robert Cribb

Describes the atmosphere in Jakarta during the Dutch occupation, 1946-1949.


Leadership In Asia: Indonesia, Robert Cribb Jan 1985

Leadership In Asia: Indonesia, Robert Cribb

Robert Cribb

Suharto's style of leadership in Indonesia changed significantly over the course of his time in office. In its later stages it was marked by a striking self-effacement.


Jakarta: Cooperation And Resistance In An Occupied City, Robert Cribb Jan 1985

Jakarta: Cooperation And Resistance In An Occupied City, Robert Cribb

Robert Cribb

Jakarta became Indonesia's capital upon the declaration of independence in August 1945, but the city was soon occupied by British forces, who permitted a gradual re-establishment of Dutch control. The city remained formally the capital, but the most administration moved to Yogyakarta. The Republican city hall, Balai Agung, attempted to maintain the Republic's presence. After the Dutch military action of July 1947, the Balai Agung was removed, but nationalists in Jakarta contrinued to make life difficult for Dutch authorities.


Tacitus On The Ancient Amber-Gatherers: A Re-Evaluation Of Germania, Marianina Demetri Olcott Jan 1985

Tacitus On The Ancient Amber-Gatherers: A Re-Evaluation Of Germania, Marianina Demetri Olcott

Marianina Demetri Olcott

No abstract provided.


Ziggurat, Randall Snyder Jan 1985

Ziggurat, Randall Snyder

Randall Snyder

ZIGGURAT Invocation Level One Level Two Level Three Level Four Level Five Level Six-cadenza Level Seven The toccata-fantasy “Ziggurat” derives its structure from the Sumerian step-pyramid that in its most characteristic shape consisted of seven levels. While the exact function of the ziggurat is speculative, this work’s conception is that of an hierarchical ladder, each succeeding level demanding a higher degree of sensitivity culminating in a final initiatory test (cadenza) before admittance to the seventh level. “Ziggurat” consists of an opening invocation and seven sections that ascend through the organ’s four and one-half octave range in a general evolution from …


Palimpsests, Randall Snyder Jan 1985

Palimpsests, Randall Snyder

Randall Snyder

for Jazz Ensemble