To remain myself : the history of Onghokham / David Reeve.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Reeve, David, 1946- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Onghokham, 1933-2007.

Onghokham.

Historians--Indonesia--Biography.

Historians.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (356 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Singapore : NUS Press, [2022]

Language Note:

In English.

Summary:

This book, authored by David Reeve, is a comprehensive biography of Onghokham (1933–2007), a prominent historian, public intellectual, and cultural figure in Indonesia. It explores his life journey, from his childhood and formative years during war and revolution, to his intellectual development and identity as both Indonesian and Chinese. The book details his academic pursuits, professional achievements, and personal struggles, including breakdowns and imprisonment. It also examines his legacy in shaping historical discourse and cultural identity in Indonesia. Written for scholars and readers interested in Southeast Asian history, culture, and biography, the book provides a detailed analysis of Onghokham's contributions to academia and his influence on Indonesian society. It is part of the Southeast Asia Publications Series, which aims to present leading scholarship on Southeast Asia to an international audience. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Half Title Page

About the series

Full Title Page

Copyright page

Contents

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List of Illustrations

Acknowledgements

Introduction: Why Ong?

Chapter 1 - Childhood

Chapter 2 - War, Revolution and Education

Chapter 3 - Becoming Indonesian, Becoming Chinese

Chapter 4 - Turning to Java

Chapter 5 - Breakdown and Jail

Chapter 6 - In America

Chapter 7 - The Peak of His Career

Chapter 8 - In Retirement

Chapter 9 - The Legacy

Glossary and Abbreviations

Appendix: Onghokham's Writings, 1958-2019

Bibliography

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Notes:

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Other Format:

Print version: Reeve, David To Remain Myself

ISBN:

9789813251953

OCLC:

1344158829