A History of Modern Indonesia
Adrian Vickers's book traces the history of an island country from the colonial period through revolution and independence to the present. The book journeys through the social and cultural mores of Indonesian society, focusing on the experiences of ordinary people. In this new edition, the author revisits his argument as to why Indonesia has yet to realize its potential as a democratic country. He also examines the rise of fundamentalist Islam, which has haunted Indonesia since the fall of Suharto.