This book is about the politics of nature conservation in late New Order and early Reformasi Indonesia. It approaches the subject through discourse analysis. Understanding politics as a struggle... Show moreThis book is about the politics of nature conservation in late New Order and early Reformasi Indonesia. It approaches the subject through discourse analysis. Understanding politics as a struggle for discourse hegemony it analyses both processes of policy- and lawmaking in Jakarta and of implementation in national parks, and their outcomes, and addresses a number of questions: Which discourses have dominated conservation policies and laws throughout history? How did Ministers, members of Parliament, state officials, NGOs and residents of national parks try to decide debates on conservation in their advantage? Which unwritten rules helped or constrained them in this effort? How did the struggle for discourse hegemony affect policy and law, policy- and lawmaking and implementation? Based on rich empirical case material the book argues that a multitude of discourses have come to co-exist which enabled actors to use arguments strategically, and that various actors have succeeded to mobilise discourses enabling them to participate in the debate without obligations. The results of this study go beyond participating in the debate on what element of sustainable development to focus on but link the policy debate to the debate on governance and rule of law. By addressing the policy discourse and the discourses structuring policy- and lawmaking and implementation, the study wants to contribute not only to the field of nature conservation but also to the field of Indonesian law and governance in general Show less
With the growing popularity of Islamic clothing in Indonesia in recent decades, Muslim fashion has become an increasingly hot topic among wearers of Islamic clothing. Indonesian Muslim fashion... Show moreWith the growing popularity of Islamic clothing in Indonesia in recent decades, Muslim fashion has become an increasingly hot topic among wearers of Islamic clothing. Indonesian Muslim fashion consists of various styles and trends, influenced by transnational factors yet maintaining a local flavour. This article traces the development of Muslim fashion in Indonesia and explores how Indonesian designers are involved in the production of sophisticated Islamic clothing designs. Show less
Islamic novels, films, and songs are becoming increasingly popular in Indonesia. One exceptionally well-liked film is the love story Ayat Ayat Cinta released in 2008. Even though to some the film... Show moreIslamic novels, films, and songs are becoming increasingly popular in Indonesia. One exceptionally well-liked film is the love story Ayat Ayat Cinta released in 2008. Even though to some the film is as trivializing religions as The Da Vinci Code, Ayat Ayat Cinta puts forward a representation of Islam which is different from both western stereotypes and prevalent representations of Islam in popular Indonesian film and television productions. Show less
The recent controversy over the Ahmadiyya movement in Indonesia pitted supporters and critics of the movement against each other. This article shows how both sides present their own definition of... Show moreThe recent controversy over the Ahmadiyya movement in Indonesia pitted supporters and critics of the movement against each other. This article shows how both sides present their own definition of religious freedom and how they push forcefully their views on the Indonesian government. The author argues that what is at stake is not only the destiny of a religious orientation, but also thexstate’s power in religious matters. Show less
