This interdisciplinary compilation explores the role of civil society within the framework of globalization and urbanization. It features various chapters that analyze how these global dynamics influence social structures and community engagement across different geopolitical contexts, offering diverse perspectives on the interplay between civil society and contemporary global challenges.
Design and Technology for Livability and Sustainability
Focusing on the interplay between human experiences and the collective mind-body-spirit, this monograph critiques traditional design and technology approaches that contribute to ecological crises. It proposes a shift towards holistic decision-making methods to promote livability and sustainability, arguing that current practices stem from a fear-driven need for control. The text serves as a resource for researchers in design, sustainability, architecture, and urban studies, encouraging a reevaluation of how we engage with our environment.
Roots, Transformations, and Developments
Focusing on the interplay between Islam and local cultures, this interdisciplinary study explores the significance of historic mosques in Indonesia and Malaysia. It highlights how local interpretations and sociocultural factors shape mosque architecture and practices, revealing a blend of local and foreign influences. Through case studies, the author examines the impact of colonialism and Middle Eastern culture on Islamic practices, advocating for Islam's universal virtues of equality and justice. The book serves as a valuable resource for those studying Islamic studies, architecture, and Southeast Asian culture.
Divulging Epistemology, Ethics, and Aesthetics of the Built Environment and Habitation
Exploring the built environment through a phenomenological lens, this monograph integrates epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics. It examines how people experience their surroundings within socio-cultural and historical contexts, emphasizing the interconnectedness of these environments with broader phenomena. The study aims to uncover the complex relationships that shape knowledge, ethics, and aesthetics, making its findings relevant to philosophers as well as scholars in urban development and anthropology. Its theoretical and interdisciplinary approach offers valuable insights into human habitation.
An Interdisciplinary Study on History and Theory of Urban Settlement
The book offers an interdisciplinary exploration of urbanism, focusing on urban livability and sustainability through theoretical and empirical lenses. It examines livability as a dynamic phenomenon shaped by interactions within specific urban contexts, while sustainability is framed as the ability to support sociocultural and economic growth without depleting resources. A unique aspect of the study is its incorporation of phenomenology, providing insights into how experiences are influenced by spatial and temporal factors in urban life.
Power, Architecture, and Urbanism
Focusing on the practice of patrimonial power in Indonesia, this interdisciplinary study explores the complex relationship between culture, habitation, and urban development. It examines how various political and traditional regimes shape the built environment, tracing influences from the pre-colonial era to today. By analyzing the interplay between people and place, the author reveals insights into Indonesian culture and political leadership. This work is particularly relevant for graduate scholars in Asian Studies, urban planning, political science, and related fields.