Generations of Resistance East Timor (Cassell Global Issues) [Hardcover]

Steve Cox (Author)

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ISBN-10: 030433250X | ISBN-13: 978-0304332502 | Publication Date: June 1998

In these images of contemporary life in East Timor, Steve Cox illustrates the reality of existence under Indonesian occupation and the horror of events such as the 1991 Santa Cruz massacre. Having lived among and gained the trust of the Timorese, his photographs unmask the deceptions of Indonesian government propaganda and provide substance to foreign journalists whose reports are heavily circumscribed by police restrictions. These insights into the daily struggle with suffering and death in East Timor are accompanied by an authoritative historical introduction of events since 1975 by Peter Carey.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 120 pages
• Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group (June 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 030433250X
• ISBN-13: 978-0304332502
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 9.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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5.0 out of 5 stars powerfull and disturbing, April 26, 2001

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This review is from: Generations of Resistance: East Timor (Cassell Global Issues) (Paperback)

Excellent and Disturbing. Steve Cox's photographs bring home the tragedy and betrayal of East Timor. Many people are still not aware of the brutal 2 decade occupation of East Timor by the Indonesians- all accomplished with western (mainly British and American) arms. Accomplished with Western complicity. The brutality that occurred in East Timor far eclipsed that of other conflicts (e.g. Iraq, Kososvo) that the West valiantly intervened in, yet not only was there little if any protest from Western governments, but arms sales continued unabated for years. The photographs in this book are powerful indeed and ought to provoke any thoughtful observer to question why did we (the western governments) support Indonesia. A classic example of potent photojournalism.