{"product_id":"2940152360578","title":"Indonesia in Perspective: Orientation Guide and Javanese, Bahasa Cultural Orientation: Geography, History, Economy, Security, Jakarta, Sukarno, Bali, Nusa Tenggara, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Papua","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese unique guides produced by the Department of Defense provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Indonesia, with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military matters, religion, traditions, urban and rural life, ethnic groups, crime, the environment, government, holidays, gender issues and much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCHAPTER 1: GEOGRAPHY * Introduction * Geographic Features * Climate * Bodies of Water * Oceans and Seas * Rivers and Lakes * Major Cities * Jakarta (Jabodetabekjur) * Surabaya * Bandung * Semarang * Medan * Palembang * Makassar (Ujung Pandang) * Environmental Concerns * Natural Hazards * Chapter 1 Assessment * CHAPTER 2: HISTORY * Introduction * Prehistory * Kingdoms and Sultanates * European Colonization * The Rise of Nationalism * World War II * Independence * Sukarno and Suharto: Democracy Interrupted * Sukarno's Guided Democracy * Suharto's New Order * Outer Island Independence Movements * East Timor * Aceh * Papua * Democracy Re-established * Recent Events * Chapter 2 Assessment * CHAPTER 3: ECONOMY * Introduction * Agriculture * Industry * Energy * Oil * Gas * Coal * Mineral Resources * Trade * Transportation * Tourism * Banking and Finance * Standard of Living * Employment * Public vs. Private Sector * Outlook * Chapter 3 Assessment * CHAPTER 4: SOCIETY * Introduction * Ethnic Groups and Languages * Java and Madura * Sumatra * Bali and Nusa Tenggara * Kalimantan and Sulawesi * Papua and the Malukus * Ethnic Chinese * Religion * Islam * Gender Issues * Cuisine * Traditional Dress * Arts * Performing Arts * Tactile Arts * Sports and Recreation * Chapter 4 Assessment * CHAPTER 5: SECURITY * Introduction * United States-Indonesia Relations * Relations with Neighboring Countries * Malaysia * Singapore * Brunei * Thailand * Philippines * Timor-Leste (East Timor) * Papua New Guinea * Australia * Military * Police * Militias * Issues Affecting Stability * Poverty * Land Conflicts * Communal Violence * Secessionist Movements * Terrorist Groups * Geography * Area * Geographical Divisions * Volcanic Activity * Climate * Topography * Mt. Semeru * Mt. Merapi * Krakatau and Anak Krakatau * Mt. Kelud * Bodies of Water * Java Sea * Indian Ocean * Sunda Strait * Bengawan Solo River * Bali Strait * Biodiversity * Major Cities * Jakarta * Semarang * Surabaya * Yogyakarta * Surakarta (Solo) * History * Prehistory * Hindu and Buddhist Kingdoms * The Flowering of Javanese Culture * Islam in Java * The Colonial Era: Portuguese and Dutch * Nationalism * Japanese Occupation and Indonesian Independence * The Modern Era * Recent Events * Economy * Agriculture * Agricultural Productivity and Population Growth * Manufacturing and Industry * Exports * Government * Ethnic Groups and Languages * Sundanese * Madurese * Tenggerese * Chinese * Badui * Religion * Overview * Religious Background * Hinduism and Buddhism in Java * Islam * The Role of Religion in the Javanese Government * Influence of Religion on Daily Life * Religious Holidays and Festivals * Ramadan * Idul Fitri * Christmas * Idul Adha * Muharram * Good Friday and Easter * Maulud Nabi Muhammad * Waisak Day * Pilgrimage (Hajj) * Buildings of Worship * Behavior in Places of Worship * Mosques * Hindu Temples * Traditions * Traditional Economy and Jobs * Agriculture * Handicrafts * Greetings * Hospitality and Gift-Giving * Dress Codes * Cuisine * Artistic Traditions * Wayang * Wayang Kulit * Non-Religious Holidays * National Public Holidays * Festivals * Social Events * Weddings * Funerals * Do's and Don'ts * Do's * Don'ts * Urban Life * Urban Jobs and Workforce * Bribery and Paternalism * Daily Urban Life, Living Conditions, and Pastimes * Education * Health Care * Transportation and Traffic * Restaurants and Marketplace * Restaurants * Marketplace * Dealing with Beggars\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Progressive Management","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47102925471984,"sku":"2940152360578","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940152360578_p0.jpg?v=1764020113","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940152360578","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}