The term 'Indonesia' was coined for the Malay Archipelago by Europeans in the 19th century. A hundred years later this name was taken on by the former Dutch East Indies on independence, when the inhabitants of the archipelago had nationhood thrust on them. The contributors to this book chart how the various identities of different parts of the new nation jostled in an attempt to forge a new Indonesian identity where, even though Malays were an overwhelming majority in the country, common characteristics were often far from clear cut. 282 pages with 2 maps, 39 black and white plates and an index. 

Weight 0.8kg. Post free within Malaysia

Published by Oxford University Press, Kuala Lumpur, 1997. First edition. ISBN: 9789835600265

Condition: Very Good Hardback. Very Good dust jacket. The dust jacket has minimal wear. The binding is tight, the text is clear and there is no tanning throughout.