
Gus Dur
The Authorized Biography of Abdurrahman Wahid
Greg Barton(Author)
Equinox Publishing (Asia) Pte Ltd
Published on 1. November 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
440 pages
978-979-95898-5-9 (ISBN)
Description
In October 1999, Abdurrahman Wahid, almost blind and recovering from a nearfatal stroke, was elected as Indonesia's fourth president. Referred to as 'Indonesia's surprising new president' by the Economist, the man who had commanded the highest respect of his fellow countrymen for his lifetime devotion to public service, liberal democracy and tolerant Islam, was impeached in humiliating and controversial circumstances less than two years later.
Wise to some, insolent to others, Abdurrahman's mercurial style of leadership constantly confounded critics and ultimately caused him to be widely misunderstood by both domestic and international observers.
For the first time, biographer Greg Barton delves beneath the surface and gives us a unique insight into the man and his world drawn from his long relationship with Gus Dur - including being at his side during the final extraordinary months of the presidency.
Those interested in the drama of modern Indonesian politics will find this book provides a fascinating and invaluable account of the enigmatic Gus Dur.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Jakarta
Indonesia
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
1, black & white illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
710 gr
ISBN-13
978-979-95898-5-9 (9789799589859)
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