President Jokowi's 'ordinary' style : simplicity and the 'wealth of poverty'?
Indonesia's recently-elected President Joko Widodo has captured the attention of the world media by his manner of dress and unassuming character. But this simple self-presentation has a long history in Southeast Asia, where assuming an ordinary character is also a form of cultural capital that...
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| Format: | Commentary |
| Language: | English |
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2015
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10356/99192 http://hdl.handle.net/10220/38575 |
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| Institution: | Nanyang Technological University |
| Language: | English |
| Summary: | Indonesia's recently-elected President Joko Widodo has captured the attention of the world media by his manner of dress and unassuming character. But this simple self-presentation has a long history in Southeast Asia, where assuming an ordinary character is also a form of cultural capital that carries huge symbolic power. |
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