The Indonesian Tragedy

The Indonesian Tragedy, published in 1978, argues that Indonesia's lack of economic development is due to the blind attempt to force a Western economic model on a population whose culture and psychology are unsuited to it. The author demonstrates this by depicting the country as he experienced it day to day, drawing on history and the works of sociologists to shed light on the predicament of Indonesia and help illuminate a problem common to much of the Third World.

Format: Hardback
Length: 472 pages
Publication date: 30 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

First published in 1978, The Indonesian Tragedy is a highly contentious book that posits that Indonesia's lack of economic development is primarily attributable to the misguided endeavor to impose a Western economic model on a population whose culture and psychology are ill-suited to it. The author employs a multifaceted approach to substantiate his argument, showcasing the 'Indonesian Tragedy' not solely through persuasive reasoning but also through vivid portrayals of the country as he encountered it on a daily basis. By drawing upon historical evidence and the insights of sociologists, some of whom he disagrees with, the author elucidates the complexities of Indonesia's predicament and sheds light on a problem that resonates across much of the Third World. This book holds immense appeal to students specializing in history, sociology, journalism, and Southeast Asian studies.

First published in 1978, The Indonesian Tragedy is a highly contentious book that posits that Indonesia's lack of economic development is primarily attributable to the misguided endeavor to impose a Western economic model on a population whose culture and psychology are ill-suited to it. The author employs a multifaceted approach to substantiate his argument, showcasing the 'Indonesian Tragedy' not solely through persuasive reasoning but also through vivid portrayals of the country as he encountered it on a daily basis. By drawing upon historical evidence and the insights of sociologists, some of whom he disagrees with, the author elucidates the complexities of Indonesia's predicament and sheds light on a problem that resonates across much of the Third World. This book holds immense appeal to students specializing in history, sociology, journalism, and Southeast Asian studies.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032673486