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The book examines the 2017 blasphemy trial of Basuki 'Ahok' Tjahaja Purnama to explore the resilience of Indonesia's liberal democratic human rights framework amid increasing Islamist majoritarianism. It delves into the implications of this case for the country's legal and political landscape, highlighting tensions between democratic ideals and rising religious conservatism. Through this focused analysis, the author offers insights into the challenges faced by Indonesia's legal system in preserving human rights in a shifting societal context.
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Islam, Blasphemy, and Human Rights in Indonesia, Daniel Peterson
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- Islam, Blasphemy, and Human Rights in Indonesia
- Subtitle
- The Trial of Ahok
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Daniel Peterson
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Publisher
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 224
- ISBN13
- 9780367435332
- Category
- Compatriot and Exile literature, Social sciences, Legal literature, Geography / Topography, Esotericism and Religion, Political Science / Politics
- Description
- The book examines the 2017 blasphemy trial of Basuki 'Ahok' Tjahaja Purnama to explore the resilience of Indonesia's liberal democratic human rights framework amid increasing Islamist majoritarianism. It delves into the implications of this case for the country's legal and political landscape, highlighting tensions between democratic ideals and rising religious conservatism. Through this focused analysis, the author offers insights into the challenges faced by Indonesia's legal system in preserving human rights in a shifting societal context.