This book offers an authoritative analysis of the historical and strategic origins of the United States' alliance network in East Asia following World War II. Victor Cha's theory posits that these alliances were not simply a matter of mutual defense but were a deliberate "powerplay," strategically designed by the US to exert control and leverage over its junior allies (like South Korea and Japa…
The History of Java dalam kajian Masroer Ch. Jb. menyoroti karya monumental Thomas Stamford Raffles sebagai salah satu teks awal yang merekam sejarah, kebudayaan, dan struktur sosial masyarakat Jawa. Melalui analisis kritis, Masroer menguraikan bagaimana buku tersebut memadukan deskripsi etnografis, catatan sejarah, dan interpretasi kolonial atas Jawa pada awal abad ke-19. Ia menekankan bahwa m…
Presents an urgent and detailed analysis of the challenges facing Japan and offers a strategic roadmap for its national and economic reinvention. Clyde Prestowitz, a recognized expert in international economics, argues that Japan has the necessary components—skilled workforce, capital, and technology—but must overcome deep-seated political and structural obstacles to restore its dynamism. T…
Pemikiran Karl Marx karya Franz Magnis-Suseno merupakan telaah komprehensif mengenai dasar-dasar filsafat, teori sosial, dan kritik ekonomi Karl Marx. Buku ini menyajikan penjelasan sistematis tentang konsep-konsep utama Marx, seperti materialisme historis, alienasi, perjuangan kelas, nilai lebih, serta kritik terhadap kapitalisme. Magnis-Suseno tidak hanya memaparkan gagasan Marx secara objekt…
This book offers a rigorous comparative analysis of the Arab Spring uprisings that began in 2010, examining the diverse political outcomes across the Middle East and North Africa. It specifically addresses the central puzzle: why did some regimes fall and achieve democratic reforms, while others survived through harsh repression, and some descended into civil war? The authors employ a unified t…
Success at Life karya Ron Rubin menawarkan panduan praktis dan inspirasional tentang bagaimana mencapai kehidupan yang bermakna dan memuaskan. Berdasarkan pengalaman pribadi, refleksi, dan wawancara dengan berbagai individu, Rubin menekankan bahwa kesuksesan tidak semata-mata ditentukan oleh kekayaan, status, atau pencapaian eksternal, tetapi oleh kemampuan seseorang membangun tujuan hidup, ras…
A highly influential and seminal work in the field of International Relations (IR) theory. It is famous for introducing Neorealism (Structural Realism), which asserts that the fundamental structure of the international system—specifically its lack of overarching authority (anarchy)—is the main force shaping the foreign policy and behavior of states. Kenneth Waltz systematically analyzes the…
Pendidikan Berbasis Mutu karya Jerome S. Arcaro membahas bagaimana prinsip-prinsip Total Quality Management (TQM) dapat diterapkan dalam dunia pendidikan untuk meningkatkan mutu sekolah secara menyeluruh. Arcaro menekankan bahwa kualitas bukan hanya hasil, tetapi merupakan proses berkelanjutan yang melibatkan seluruh warga sekolah—guru, siswa, pimpinan, staf, dan masyarakat. Buku ini mengurai…
Freeport: Fakta-fakta yang Disembunyikan karya Paharizal, S.Sos menguraikan berbagai persoalan yang melingkupi keberadaan PT Freeport Indonesia sejak awal beroperasi di Papua. Buku ini memaparkan temuan-temuan mengenai praktik eksploitasi sumber daya alam, ketimpangan ekonomi, dampak sosial terhadap masyarakat adat, serta kerusakan lingkungan yang kerap tidak terekspos dalam narasi resmi. Melal…
This book provides a critical analysis of the structures of the Malayan and later, the Malaysian economies, viewed through the lens of dependence theory. It analyzes how structures of dependence were established during the British colonial era and persisted in the post-colonial period, specifically examining dependence in foreign ownership of key sectors, trade, finance, the public sector, and …