Oct - Dec 2006

Pramoedya

A conversation about Indonesia
Pramoedya's life and work records the experience of Indonesia and its people - Keith Foulcher
He wept for Indonesia
Pramoedya the writer was also an historian who loved his country — Hilmar Farid
Teacher and friend
A younger writer remembers Pramoedya's influence on his own life and work — Putu Oka
A lesson in courage
An activist reflects on Pramoedya's significance for young Indonesians — Linda Christianty
Reading Pramoedya
In Australian academic describes the personal impact of Pramoedya's writing — Pam Allen
The politics of culture
Pramoedya's reputation is still dogged by the cultural polemics of the Sukarno era — Stephen Miller and Dorothy Meyer
Fighting words
In his last interview, Pramoedya kept up his attack on elitism and corruption — Jeremy Mulholland
Strong women
Female autonomy became a prominent theme in Pramoedya's writing — Joanne McMillan
Writing to the world
Pramoedya was an all-around revolutionary writer — Chris GoGwilt

Earthquake

Facing disaster
The 27 May earthquake shook a kingdom, not just a city — Phil King
Picking up the pieces
Rebuilding after an earthquake takes local initiatives as well as aid — Anton Lucas

Politics

Bitter taste of victory
In Aceh and Timor, violence remains an attractive option for men even after the peace — Jacqui Siapno
People in between
There is no home and no justice for failed asylum seekers — Cynthia Hunter
Debating democracy
School debates struggle against social norms to promote change — Nick Long

Bahasa Indonesia

Gempa bumi
- Ouda Ena
Kamera kecil
-Ucu Agustin
Yang sudah hilang
- Pramoedya Ananta Toer
Pojok para guru

Regulars

Editorial
Your say
Newsbriefs
Reviews
Resources: Pramoedya on the net - John A MacDougall
The final word : Plea for West Papua - Annie Feith