The nation-state and the city hall -- The shophouse and the Chinese -- Researching modernism -- The peasantry and the periurban fringe -- The coast and the last frontier -- Green governmentality -- Housing the margin
Summary
Examines the factors behind the Indonesian military's decision to reposition its dominant role in the country's socio-political affairs after the fall of Suharto. It covers the contests between the military and the new civilian regime under President Wahid over its altered role, and the part played by the military in his fall. In addition, the military's future role under President Megawati is assessed
