Dr Ian Wilson

Ph D (Murd)

Ian Wilson specialises in the cultural politics of Indonesia. His interests cover: the sociology of gangs and paramilitary groups, criminality and its links with state institutions; the politics of Indonesian martial and performing arts, and the anthropology of the body, especially ‘embodied’ forms of nationalism and state instituted disciplinary regimes. Ian completed a BA in Asian Studies with first class honours at Murdoch University in 1997. His Ph.D. thesis, 'The Politics of Inner Power: The Practice of Pencak Silat in West Java', was granted in December 2003. He has published on the cultural politics surrounding Javanese performing arts as well as political violence in Indonesia. He has taught in the Asian Studies and Politics and International Studies Programmes at Murdoch University and has worked as a translator for AusAID in East Timor on the Health Sector Rehabilitation Program.

Research Associate, Asia Research Centre, Murdoch University, South Street, Murdoch WA 6155. Tel: (61-8) 9360 2500, Fax: (61-8) 9360 6381, Email: I.Wilson@murdoch.edu.au