War Nationalism and Peasants: Java Under the Japanese Occupation 1942-45

A comprehensive analysis of the Japanese occupation of Java. The book explores the human drama that cannot be simply explained in terms of nationalism and fascism. The totality of Indonesian society is addressed including the politics and daily lives of peasants. The proper role of government in the US economy has long been the subject of ideological dispute. This study of industrial policy as practised by administration after administration explores the variations from a hands-off approach to protectionist policies and aggressive support for businesses.