Resources, religion, rebellion : the sources and lessons of Acehnese separatism / Shane Joshua Barter
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Small Wars & Insurgencies Vol 19 No 1, March 2008, pp.46-73 (97)Summary: Argues that Aceh's quest for a separate identity was not fundamentally about oil or Islam, 'though both have played their part, but about ethnic nationalism. Islam may have become more important post tsunami because mosques, being better built, were often the only buildings left standing in coastal areas. Thus symbolism also plays a part in the power mix of politics, religion, and ethnicity.
| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journal Article | Mindef Library & Info Centre Journals | ACEH (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Not for loan | 23874-1001 |
Argues that Aceh's quest for a separate identity was not fundamentally about oil or Islam, 'though both have played their part, but about ethnic nationalism. Islam may have become more important post tsunami because mosques, being better built, were often the only buildings left standing in coastal areas. Thus symbolism also plays a part in the power mix of politics, religion, and ethnicity.
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