The vernacular press and the emergence of modern Indonesian consciousness (1855-1913)

A unique study of the growth and development of the Indonesian press and its influence on the birth of a modern Indonesian socioeconomic and political consciousness. It details the evolution of the vernacular press and its resulting conflicts with colonial forces. It also examines the development of modern Indonesian society. CONTENTS PREFACE INTRODUCTION 1. The Historical Background 2. The Genesis of the Vernacular Press 3. The Second Phase: The Involvement of the Eurasians 4. The Chinese and the Development of the Vernacular Press 5. The Emergence of a Modern Indonesian Consciousness and the Press 6. The Growth of the Indonesian-Owned Press 7. The Vernacular Press in the Outer Islands 8. The Genesis of Political Consciousness in Indonesia CONCLUSION APPENDIX LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS GLOSSARY SELECT BIBLIOGRAPHY