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EAST TIMOR'S UNFINISHED STRUGGLE
Inside the Timorese Resistance
By Constancio Pinto & Matthew Jardine
As a young teenager, Constancio Pinto became a guerilla, then
settled into the civilian underground - with its torture and
adventures - becoming its executive secretary. Pinto was the main
organiser of the November 12, 1991 Dili demonstration that became
a massacre when Indonesian troops opened fire. He eventually
escaped into exile and now represents the CNRM in the US. This
is his story.
Boston: South End Press, 1996, 283pp. Avail: AETA, PO Box
93, Fitzroy 3065, tel 03-9416 2960 fax 03-9416 2746, AU$19.95
incl p/p.
CHILDREN OF THE RESISTANCE
By Rebecca Winters & Brian Kelly
Six true stories depicting the current situation in East
Timor, with a focus on children, related by two Australians who
travelled there in 1996. Accompanied by photos of children,
villagers and East Timorese freedom fighters. The authors' names
are pseudonyms.
AFFET (Australians for a Free East Timor) Darwin, 1996.
36pp. Avail: Rob Wesley-Smith (tel/fax: 08-8982 3113) or AFFET,
PO Box 2155 Darwin NT 0801. AU$4.95, bulk orders discounted. All
proceeds will be forwarded to the people in East Timor.
BAREFOOT GUERILLAS
By Harumi Wanasita
Autobiographical novel set in revolutionary Indonesia 1945-
49, by the young Indo-European wife of the much older and already
famous nationalist EFE Douwes Dekker (Danudirdjo Setiabuddhi).
Story of colonial racism, sexism, and the brutality of the
revolution. 'Deserves to be widely read' (Ron Witton).
Melbourne: Indra Publishing, (distributed by Rainbow Book
Agencies), 1996, 371pp, $19.95.
BALI: CULTURAL TOURISM AND TOURISTIC CULTURE
By Michel Picard
Analyses the interplay of tourism and culture, and how they
have shaped each other in a unique way to make Bali what it is
today. First published in French in 1992, the book is the result
of 20 years research. Beautifully illustrated, for intelligent
travellers as well as students and academics.
Singapore: Archipelago Press, 1996, 231pp. US$25.00.
GRASBERG
By George A. Mealey
Mealey, the president of Freeport-McMoRan, recounts how his
corporation discovered and is now mining the richest ($80b) and
most remote deposit of copper and gold in the world, in the
mountains of Irian Jaya. Produced and published by
Freeport-McMoRan, the book also details the company's perspective
on community relations and its future vision for Irian Jaya.
Lavish colour photos and maps.
FM C&G, 1996. 384pp. Avail: Freeport-McMoRan Copper &
Gold, Investment Relations Department, 1615 Poydras St, New
Orleans LA 70112, tel US 1-800-535 7094.
MAKING INDONESIA:
Essays on modern Indonesia in honor of George McT.
Kahin.
Ed. by Daniel Lev & Ruth McVey
Examines the genesis and evolution of the modern Indonesian
nation-state. Essays by Ben Anderson, Barbara Harvey, Ruth McVey,
Dan Lev, Rudolf Mrazek, Geoffrey Robinson, Fred Bunnell, Takashi
Shiraishi, Mary Somers Heidhues.
Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 1996. 201 pp. AU$34.95
from Nusantara Bookshop.
YOUNG HEROES:
Children, school and the politics of family in New Order
Indonesia
By Saya Shiraishi
An exploration of the family as a cultural, historical, and
political construction in New Order Indonesia. The author
analyses how children's everyday lives and schools are
fundamentally shaped by national politics.
Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 1997. AU$31.95.
INDONESIAN HERITAGE
Series 1: volumes 1-5
Encyclopaedia on Indonesia's ancient history, human
environment, early modern history, wildlife and plants.
Contributions by hundreds of Indonesia specialists worldwide.
Readable style with stunning colour illustrations on each page.
Ideal educational reference.
Singapore: Archipelago Press. AU$220.50 from Nusantara
Bookshop.
THE ARMED FORCES OF INDONESIA
By Bob Lowry
The Indonesian Armed Forces have played a decisive role in
politics and the economy since independence. This book describes
each service - army, navy, air force and police. It assesses
their role in the context of defence policy and strategy, as well
as their social and political role.
Sydney: Allen & Unwin, 1996. 282pp. AU$29.95.
NEW BOOKS FROM ISAI
Megawati Soekarnoputri: Pantang surut langkah
Explains Megawati's rise as presidential candidate from the
1993 PDI Congress, and efforts to block that candidature
culminating in the 27 July events. Includes commentary by
Soerjadi, Alex Litaay, Aberson Sihaloho, Syarwan Hamid and Arbi
Sanit. 176pp.
Peristiwa 27 Juli
An account, covering both sides, of the riot that broke out
in Jakarta on 27 July 1996 after Megawati's PDI headquarters were
invaded. Introduction by Arbi Sanit. 257pp.
Ilusi sebuah kekuasaan
Critical reflections on the (weak) role of the press in
Indonesia, by Daniel Dakhidae, Ramlan Surbakti, Fikri Jufri,
Sabam Siagian and Masmimar Mangiang. 126pp.
Avail: ISAI (Study Institute for the Free Flow of
Information), Jl Utan Kayu no. 68H, Jakarta 13120, Indonesia, fax
+62-21-856 7529, email isai@rad.net.id.
