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The Indonesia Reader: History, Culture, Politics (review)

The Indonesia Reader: History, Culture, Politics (review) journal of world history, december 2010 apply to the then current views of the eleventh and twelfth century (pp. 58, 107, 226); the English term "modern" has baggage that in my view makes it a problematic fit for this context--no matter what term the Chinese of the Song dynasty used. Still, to dwell on criticism would be inappropriate. This book is well grounded in both the appropriate primary and secondary materials. Bol is an able and deft scholar, and he brings a new vision to the history of neo-Confucianism that is compelling and, in many respects, convincing. His book will very likely play an important role in defining neo-Confucianism for scholars and students for many years to come. brad geisert Randolph College The Indonesia Reader: History, Culture, Politics. Edited by tineke hellwig and eric tagliacozzo. Durham, N.C.: Duke University Press, 2009. 488 pp. $94.95 (cloth); $25.95 (paper). This is an excellent debut in a new series of World Readers from Duke University Press. With more than 150 selections, two leading Indonesia scholars have put together an original introduction to Indonesian society, politics, and culture. It achieves variety, yet remains coherent through its thematic selections. The Indonesia Reader is http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of World History University of Hawai'I Press

The Indonesia Reader: History, Culture, Politics (review)

Goss, Andrew, Ph. D.
Journal of World History , Volume 21 (4) – Feb 3, 2010
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journal of world history, december 2010 apply to the then current views of the eleventh and twelfth century (pp. 58, 107, 226); the English term "modern" has baggage that in my view makes it a problematic fit for this context--no matter what term the Chinese of the Song dynasty used. Still, to dwell on criticism would be inappropriate. This book is well grounded in both the appropriate primary and secondary materials. Bol is an able and deft scholar, and he brings a new vision to the history of neo-Confucianism that is compelling and, in many respects, convincing. His book will very likely play an important role in defining neo-Confucianism for scholars and students for many years to come. brad geisert Randolph College The Indonesia Reader: History, Culture, Politics. Edited by tineke hellwig and eric tagliacozzo. Durham, N.C.: Duke University Press, 2009. 488 pp. $94.95 (cloth); $25.95 (paper). This is an excellent debut in a new series of World Readers from Duke University Press. With more than 150 selections, two leading Indonesia scholars have put together an original introduction to Indonesian society, politics, and culture. It achieves variety, yet remains coherent through its thematic selections. The Indonesia Reader is

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