Islamism in Indonesia : : Politics in the Emerging Democracy / / Bernhard Platzdasch.

The fall of President Soeharto in May 1998 and the introduction of multi-party democracy by President BJ Habibie have unleashed religious parties (both Islamic and Christian) in Indonesian politics. This study shows that the Islamist agenda of the Islamist parties is overshadowed by their political...

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Superior document:Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Asian Studies Backlist (2000-2014) eBook Package
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Place / Publishing House:Singapore : : ISEAS Publishing, , [2009]
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Year of Publication:2009
Language:English
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Physical Description:1 online resource (412 p.)
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Other title:Frontmatter --
Contents --
List of Tables --
Foreword --
Preface --
Acknowledgements --
Glossary --
Introduction --
1. The Waning of the Masyumi Tradition --
2. The “Muslim Nation” Dogma --
3. Shari’ah Concerns, Motives, and Qualities --
4. Vote Maximization: Islamist Electoral Strategies --
5. The Triumph of Political Logic --
Conclusion --
Postscript. “Muslim Nation” Dogma and Pancasila Holdovers --
Appendices --
Bibliography --
Index --
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Summary:The fall of President Soeharto in May 1998 and the introduction of multi-party democracy by President BJ Habibie have unleashed religious parties (both Islamic and Christian) in Indonesian politics. This study shows that the Islamist agenda of the Islamist parties is overshadowed by their political pragmatism. This book is a must-read account on the rise and failure of the Islamist struggle in Indonesia's emerging democracy. Platzdasch's work is without a doubt a significant and timely contribution to a better understanding of Islamic politics in contemporary Indonesia. - Professor Azyumardi Azra, Professor of History & Director, Graduate School, Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University, Jakarta, Indonesia.
Format:Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
ISBN:9789814279109
9783110649772
9783111024707
9783110663006
9783110606683
DOI:10.1355/9789814279109
Access:restricted access
Hierarchical level:Monograph
Statement of Responsibility: Bernhard Platzdasch.