Uma politics An ethnography of democratization in West Sumba, Indonesia, 1986-2006

Democracy cannot be implemented overnight. Democratization is an often unpredictable process. This book concentrates on that political transformation in one of Indonesia's most 'traditional' islands, Sumba. Why does democratization create such great opportunities for local politicians...

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Main Author: Vel, Jacqueline A.C (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Leiden - Boston Brill 2008
Series:Verhandelingen van het Koninklijk Instituut voor Taal-, Land- en Volkenkunde
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