Indonesian law is a remarkably complex mixture of Dutch legislation uniquely indigenous institutions and Islamic commandments It is hoped that this book will clarify some of the dimensions of this complexity and that it will help to fill the need for introductory materials in English The book is organized loosely around a general theme of fundamental importance in Indonesia the division of the country intoIndonesian law is a remarkably complex mixture of Dutch legislation, uniquely indigenous institutions and Islamic commandments. It is hoped that this book will clarify some of the dimensions of this complexity, and that it will help to fill the need for introductory materials in English. The book is organized loosely around ...a general theme of fundamental importance in Indonesia: the division of the country into