1st Edition
Decentralization and Adat Revivalism in Indonesia The Politics of Becoming Indigenous
By Adam D. Tyson
Copyright 2010
224 Pages
4 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
224 Pages
4 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
224 Pages
4 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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This book examines the dynamic process of political transition and indigenous ( adat ) revival in newly decentralized Indonesia. The political transition in May 1998 set the stage for the passing of Indonesia’s framework decentralization laws. These laws include both political and technocratic efforts to devolve authority from the centre (Jakarta) to the peripheries. Contrary to expectations,... Read more
1. Introduction 2. Critical Conjectures 3. In Search of Recognition 4. Recognition of the Seko Domain 5. Lembang Governance in Tana Toraja 6. The Nickel Project in East Luwu 7. Rubber Production in Bulukumba 8. Becoming Indigenous
Biography
Adam D. Tyson is a Lecturer at the College of Law, Government and International Studies (COLGIS), University of Northern Malaysia.
