ISBN:
9780415687522
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (254 p)
Series Statement:
Media, Culture and Social Change in Asia Series
Parallel Title:
Print version Indonesia-Malaysia Relations : Cultural Heritage, Politics and Labour Migration
DDC:
303.48/25950598
Keywords:
Indonesia -- Relations -- Malaysia
;
Malaysia -- Relations -- Indonesia
;
Malay Archipelago -- Civilization
;
Electronic books
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Electronic books
Abstract:
Drawing on social media, cinema, cultural heritage and public opinion polls, this book examines Indonesia and Malaysia from a comparative postcolonial perspective. The Indonesia-Malaysia relationship is one of the most important bilateral relationships in Southeast Asia, especially because Indonesia, the world's fourth most populous country and third largest democracy, is the most populous and powerful nation in the region. Both states are committed to the relationship, especially at the highest levels of government, and much has been made of their 'sibling' identity. The relationship is built
Description / Table of Contents:
Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; List of Illustrations; Acknowledgements; Introduction; 1 Uneasy neighbours; 2 Language and mythology; 3 Cultural contestations; 4 Museums; 5 Islam; 6 Ethnicity; 7 Citizenship; 8 Regionalism; 9 Democracy; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index
Note:
Description based upon print version of record
