Author : Chiara Formichi
Release : 2012-06-30
Genre : Political Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 463/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Islam and the Making of the Nation by : Chiara Formichi
Download or read book Islam and the Making of the Nation written by Chiara Formichi. This book was released on 2012-06-30. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A testament to the relevance of historical research in understanding contemporary politics, Islam and the Making of the Nation guides the reader through the contingencies of the past that have led to the transformation of a nationalist leader into a 'separatist rebel' and a 'martyr', while at the same time shaping the public perception of political Islam and strengthening the position of the Pancasila in contemporary Indonesia.