This book explores the processes of reconstructing historical narratives by focusing on the memories and experiences of migrants and minority communities. It examines how historical accounts are sh…
This book examines the dynamics of violent internal conflicts in the Asia-Pacific region through historical, political economy, and policy perspectives. By tracing the historical roots of conflicts…
Papua Road Map-Negotiatig the Past,Improving the Present and Securing the Future outlines a comprehensive framework for resolving the Papua conflict by emphasizing the need to address historical in…
Japanese Militarism and Its War Crimes in the Asia-Pacific Region analyzes the rise of Japanese militarism and its consequences for the peoples of the Asia-Pacific during the first half of the twen…
Indonesia, published with the support of the Ford Foundation, presents an analytical overview of Indonesia’s social, political, and economic dynamics within the context of national and global cha…
Men Aren’t from Mars: Unlearning Machismo in Nicaragua explores efforts to challenge and transform machismo culture in Nicaragua through education, activism, and gender justice initiatives. The b…
Taking Up the Cairo Challenge: Country Studies in Asia-Pacific examines how countries in the Asia-Pacific region have responded to the principles and commitments of the 1994 International Conferenc…
Norway: Past, Present, Future examines the historical foundations, contemporary developments, and future challenges of Norway as a modern nation-state. The book traces Norway’s past from its hist…
And the Moon Dances: The Film of Garin explores the cinematic world of Garin Nugroho, one of Indonesia’s most influential filmmakers, by examining his films as artistic, cultural, and political e…
The Toba Batak: Fighting for Environmental Justice (1988–2003) examines the struggle of the Toba Batak community to defend environmental rights amid industrial expansion and state development pol…
Book Spotlight on Sweden offers an informative overview of Sweden’s national profile, highlighting its geography, history, political system, economy, social welfare model, and cultural life; desi…
Ethnic Groups and Boundaries: The Social Organization of Culture Difference is a seminal anthropological work edited by Fredrik Barth that challenges essentialist views of ethnicity by arguing that…
Australia in Brief is a concise reference work that provides an overview of Australia’s geography, history, political system, economy, society, and cultural life, designed to introduce readers to…
Oral History in Southeast Asia: Theory and Method examines the theoretical foundations and methodological practices of oral history as a vital approach to historical research in Southeast Asia, emp…
A Lifetime of Labor: The Autobiography of Alice H. Cook chronicles the life and work of Alice H. Cook, a prominent labor scholar and advocate for workers’ rights, women’s equality, and social j…
Test of Our History? A Thick Wall on the Murder Investigation of Munir examines the unresolved assassination of Indonesian human rights defender Munir Said Thalib as a critical test of the nationâ€â€¦
Trance and Possession in Bali: A Window on Western Multiple Personality, Possession Disorder, and Suicide examines trance and possession practices in Balinese culture as socially and religiously em…
Buku Persekutuan Aneh: Pemukim Cina, Wanita Peranakan, dan Belanda di Batavia VOC mengkaji relasi sosial, ekonomi, dan kekuasaan di Batavia pada masa VOC dengan menyoroti hubungan saling bergantung…
The Centhini Story: The Javanese Journey of Life explores the classic Javanese literary work Serat Centhini as a comprehensive narrative of life, spirituality, culture, and human experience. The bo…
White House Diary by Jimmy Carter presents a firsthand account of Carter’s presidency through daily reflections written during his time in office. The diary offers insights into major domestic an…