Siauw Giok Tjhan: Bicultural Leader in Emerging Indonesia by Siauw, Tiong Djin

Siauw Giok Tjhan: Bicultural Leader in Emerging Indonesia (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781925523362)

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Siauw Giok Tjhan: Bicultural Leader in Emerging Indonesia by Siauw, Tiong Djin

Siauw Giok Tjhan: Bicultural Leader in Emerging Indonesia

$39.95
Siauw Giok Tjhan: Bicultural Leader in Emerging Indonesia by Siauw, Tiong Djin

Siauw Giok Tjhan: Bicultural Leader in Emerging Indonesia

$39.95
Format: Paperback
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A revealing biography of a key figure in Indonesia's tumultuous 20th century. This is the story of Siauw Giok Tjhan, a Chinese-Indonesian leader who navigated the complex currents of Indonesian politics from the colonial era to the fall of Soeharto. Was he a champion of integration, a communist sympathizer, or a pragmatic politician seeking to protect his community? This biography delves into Siauw's bicultural background, his rise within the Baperki organization, and his close relationship with President Soekarno. It examines his efforts to combat racial discrimination and advocate for Chinese Indonesian rights, set against the backdrop of Indonesia's struggle for independence and the rise of Guided Democracy.This book is for anyone interested in:
  • Indonesian history and politics
  • The Chinese diaspora in Southeast Asia
  • The challenges of bicultural leadership
  • The complexities of ethnic identity and social justice
Discover the life and legacy of a controversial figure whose story sheds light on Indonesia's ongoing journey toward inclusivity and national unity.

Author: Tiong Djin Siauw
ISBN-10: 1925523365
ISBN-13: 9781925523362
Publisher: Monash University Publishing
Language: English
Published: 02/01/2018
Pages: 400
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.00w x 1.30d

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Siauw Tiong Djin is the son of Siauw Giok Tjhan. He was nine years old when his father was arrested by General Soeharto in November 1965. Like millions of other children in Indonesia whose parents were purged during the New Order period (1965 to 1998), Tiong Djin grew up with the stigma that his father had committed treason. Between 1969 and 1973, while his father was in detention, Tiong Djin visited him frequently and they had long discussions about his father's political journey and political aspirations. These discussions inspired Tiong Djin to restore his father's name and reputation. Tiong Djin has a Bachelor of Engineering (1979), Master of Engineering (1982) and Master of Business Administration (1990) from RMIT University. While working as an engineer he embarked on his PhD in Political Science at Monash University, completing it in 1999.

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