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Recommended book: Insight Guide
Indonesia, 5th Edition by F.Dorai. Review from Amazon .Com by L.Reed
With over 17,000 islands and 300 ethnic groups, Indonesia is the perfect candidate
for an Insight Guide. Filled with gorgeous color photographs, an emphasis
on history and culture, and detailed descriptions of principal sites, this
book is a must-have for anyone planning a trip to the world's largest archipelago.
The country's motto is "Unity in Diversity," and while that lofty
aim is being tested by independence movements, it's true that the diversity
and complexity of the people, languages, and customs is astounding. For while
parts of the island nation are well-known tourist sites--Bali comes immediately
to mind--there are numerous other areas which are equally fascinating, such
as Flores, with its strange mix of Catholicism and animism; Irian Jaya (West
Papua), where life still resembles the Stone Age; and Sumatra, where one of
the world's last matrilineal societies resides. To help you understand this
strange blend, Insight Guides pulled together a team of experts to write about
its features. The "People" chapter was written by a professor at
the National University in Singapore who's an expert on Indonesian communal
politics. Dance and theatre were covered by a Javanese dancer, while gamelan
music is explained by a musicologist. The chapter on modern history and separatist
provinces, written by a journalist for the Far Eastern Economic Review, is
particularly important with Indonesian politics changing practically daily.
Other feature chapters explain the role of customs and rituals, the nuances
of ritual dance and theatre, the range of spice-islands cuisine, and the fantastically
varied tropical habitats. The bulk of the book--the "Places" section--is
your guide to the sights themselves, divided into regions and cross-referenced
to excellent maps. Valuable tips line the sidebars with hints about such things
as the most likely time to see court dancers, the best batik course, and warnings
about health hazards (like poisonous volcanic fumes). Up to this point, the
book truly excels, and will whet your appetite no end. Unfortunately, it falls
short when it comes to providing ample listings of where to stay and eat.
The listings are adequate for those traveling with means, but budget travelers
will want to look to guides like the Lonely Planet to meet their needs.
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