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| Indonesian Talks/Book Launches @ Asia Bookroom 29th September | |
| Tue 29 Sep 2009 | |
| Modern Indonesian Society - A Special Night of 2 Books and 2 Authors
6pm Tuesday 29 September 2009 Asia Bookroom and the Asian Studies Association of Australia (ASAA) are delighted to host a very Special Double Indonesian Book Launch. Join us to celebrate the launch of the new books of two leading scholars Professor Kathryn Robinson and Dr Patrick Guiness on Indonesia at 6pm on Tuesday September 29th at Asia Bookroom. The launch of these important books will be all the more memorable as eminent scholars, Professor Patricia Spyer and Professor Ben White both from Leiden University will be here to perform the launches. Certainly a very special night for all interested in modern Indonesia! After their talks there will be a chance to meet the authors, get your book signed and browse with light refreshments in hand! Professor Robinson's book will be launched by Professor Patricia Spyer, Chair of the Cultural Anthropology of Contemporary Indonesia at Leiden University and Global Distinguished Visiting Professor at New York University’s Center for Religion & Media and Department of Anthropology. About the book: 'Gender Islam and Democracy in Indonesia' Professor Robinson's latest book explores the relationship between gender, religion and political action in Indonesia, examining the patterns of gender orders that have prevailed in recent history, and demonstrating the different forms of social power this has afforded to women. It is a thorough investigation of the relationship between gender, religion and democracy in Indonesia of and is a vital resource for students of gender studies and Indonesian affairs. "This extraordinary work of social science is valuable for everyone concerned with Indonesia or concerned with gender in the contemporary world." Raewyn Connell (University of Sydney) Kathryn Robinson will be joined by Dr Patrick Guiness who will talk about his new book "Kampung, Islam and State in Urban Java". Dr Guiness's book will be launched by Professor Ben White, Chair of the Scientific Advisory Board of the International Institute of Asian Studies, Leiden. Dr Guiness has spent over 30 years studying the kampung settlements of Yogyakarta is well placed to describe how the nature of community in urban Java changed dramatically during the economic and political transition that followed the fall of the Soeharto regime in Indonesia. His latest book "Kampung, Islam and State in Urban Java" looks at the changes that have taken place and will give us insight into this important group in the Indonesian community. About the authors: Kathryn Robinson is Professor in the Dept of Anthropology Research School of Asia Pacific Studies, ANU College of Asia and the Pacific and current president of the Asian Studies Association of Australia. Patrick Guiness is Reader in Anthropology and Head of the School of Archaeology and Anthropology in the College of Arts and Social Sciences at ANU Launch Special Prices! If you can't make it but would like a signed copy of either or both of these books just let us know. There will be a very special price on both books for the launch of $152.95 for Gender Islam and Democracy in Indonesia (down from $256 the normal retail price) and $45 (down from $49.95) for 'Kampung, Islam and State in Urban Java'. If you are an ASAA Member just let us know and we will be able to offer you an even better ASAA member price for 'Kampung, Islam and State in Urban Java'! When: Tuesday September 29th at 6pm Where: Asia Bookroom, Lawry Place, Macquarie ACT A gold coin donation to the NTA would be appreciated on arrival. RSVP: Monday September 28th to 62515191 or Books@AsiaBookroom.com |
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