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The Technological State in Indonesia : the Co-constitution of High Technology and Authoritarian Politics.

Using a historical sociology approach, this book illustrates the formation of the technological state in Indonesia during the New Order period (1966-1998). It explores the nexus between power, high technology, development, and authoritarianism situated in the Southeast Asian context. The book discus...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Amir, Sulfikar
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Hoboken : Taylor and Francis, 2012.
Colección:Routledge contemporary Southeast Asia series.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Using a historical sociology approach, this book illustrates the formation of the technological state in Indonesia during the New Order period (1966-1998). It explores the nexus between power, high technology, development, and authoritarianism situated in the Southeast Asian context. The book discusses how the New Order regime shifted from the developmental state to the technological state, which was characterized by desire for technological supremacy. The process resulted in the establishment of a host of technological institutions and the undertaking of large-scale high-tech programs. Sheddi.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (209 pages).
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781136189593
1136189599
9780203084120
0203084128