Written by an international team of scholars, this text analyzes Indonesia's economic history from colonial times to the present. As they describe the country's transition from colonialism to New Order authoritarianism and most recently to democracy, the authors focus on the themes of globalization, state formation, and economic integration. The text is aimed at students and the interested general reader with a background in history, economics, and/or politics. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)