Islam and Nation by Edward Aspinall

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Islam and Nation by Edward Aspinall

Islam and Nation presents a fascinating study of the genesis, growth and decline of nationalism in the Indonesian province of Aceh.
"Islam and Nation provides a detailed account of the struggle and conflict in Aceh that draws from the views and perspectives of a wide spectrum of actors who have been involved, including political leaders, rebels and non-governmental organizationsTogether with a masterly command of the existing literature, this wide array of sources allows Aspinall successfully to piece together narratives behind the conflict in Aceh 'from the perspective of the participants' . . . Written with elegant style, Islam and Nation makes a significant contribution to our understanding of why the separatist struggle in Aceh lasted as long as it did, and how it eventually managed to find the resolution that it did. Aspinall's book is scholarship of the highest order, and is likely to remain the reference point for subsequent reflections on the conflict in Aceh for years to come."—Dr. Joseph Chinyong Liow, South East Asia Research "An outstanding pioneer work, Islam and Nation will surely stand as an invitation to scholars both in Aceh and beyond to examine the conflict from other perspectives."—Leena Avonius, Bulletin of Indonesian Economic Studies "This book tells the story of Aceh's armed nationalist movement with unprecedented authority, thoroughness and clarity. It will be the standard account of the Aceh rebellion for a long time to come."—Anthony Reid, National University of Singapore, author of Southeast Asia in the Age of Commerce, 1450–1680
Edward Aspinall is a researcher in the Department of Political and Social Change, Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, Australian National University. He is the author of Oppasing Suharta Compromise, Resistance and Regime Charge in Indonesia (Stanford, 2005).
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ISBN 13 9780804760447
ISBN 10 0804760446
Title Islam and Nation
Author Edward Aspinall
Series Studies In Asian Security
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Stanford University Press
Year published 2009-05-21
Number of pages 312
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.