| ID | 138500 |
| Title Proper | Hard-copy rumours |
| Other Title Information | print media and rumour in Indonesia |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Herriman, Nicholas |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Many scholars have analysed media and communications in Indonesia by focusing on state control and resistance to it. Another approach emphasizes the press and society interacting. This paper analyses rumours spreading through East Java in October and November 1998, which held that ‘ninjas’ were targeting traditionalist Muslims, their leaders, preachers and the whole community. The author argues that these rumours developed through the interplay of the newspapers and local gossip. |
| `In' analytical Note | South East Asia Research Vol. 23, No.1; Mar 2015: p.45-60 |
| Journal Source | South East Asia Research 2015-03 23, 1 |
| Key Words | Media ; Indonesia ; Press ; Rumour ; Gossip ; Reformasi |