{"product_id":"siauw-giok-tjhan-tiong-djin-siauw-9781925523362","title":"Siauw Giok Tjhan: Bicultural Leader in Emerging Indonesia","description":"\u003cb\u003eA revealing biography of a key figure in Indonesia's tumultuous 20th century.\u003c\/b\u003e 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: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndonesian history and politics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Chinese diaspora in Southeast Asia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe challenges of bicultural leadership\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe complexities of ethnic identity and social justice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eDiscover the life and legacy of a controversial figure whose story sheds light on Indonesia's ongoing journey toward inclusivity and national unity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tiong Djin Siauw\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1925523365\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781925523362\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Monash University Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/01\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 400\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.00w x 1.30d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2018","brand":"Tiong Djin Siauw","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48440131485951,"sku":"9781925523362","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_bcce9968-88c2-4153-855f-b92a588bb123.jpg?v=1777180437","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/siauw-giok-tjhan-tiong-djin-siauw-9781925523362","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}