The Technological State in Indonesia - 9781138115705

Taylor & Francis

The Technological State in IndonesiaThe Co-constitution of High Technology and Authoritarian Politics\nAuthor(s): Sulfikar Amir\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9781138115705, 978-1138115705\nSynopsis\nUsing a historical sociology approach, this book illustrates the formation of the technological state in Indonesia during the New Order period [tel]. It explores the nexus between power, high technology, development, and authoritarianism situated in the Southeast Asian context. \n\nThe book discusses how the New Order regime shifted from the developmental state to the technological state, which was characterized by desire for technological supremacy. The process resulted in the establishment of a host of technological institutions and the undertaking of large-scale high-tech programs. Shedding light on the political dimension of socio-technological transformation, this book looks at the relationship between authoritar.