Bagoes Wiryomartono Libri

The book offers an interdisciplinary exploration of urbanism, focusing on urban livability and sustainability through theoretical and empirical research. It examines urban livability as the dynamic interactions of people, objects, and environments within the city's unique context. Sustainability is framed as the ability of urban spaces to support sociocultural and economic growth without depleting resources. Notably, phenomenology is employed as a lens to understand these concepts in relation to their spatial and temporal presence, enriching the discourse on urban life.

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.

This book covers the relationship between societies and their culture in the context of traditional settlement in Indonesia. The focus of the study is on the search for meanings of local concepts. This study reveals and analyzes the concepts concerning home and their sociocultural strategies for maintaining a sense of community and identity. In this study, identifying local concepts becomes the hallmark and the hub of analyses that explore, verify and establish relations between ideas and phenomena. Based on these relations, this study attempts to capture the reality of the local world that upholds and sustains the communities’ values, norms and principles for what they may call a homeland. The book is organized into two parts. Part I describes a cross-regional habitation in Indonesia, while Part II presents four ethnic regions of Indonesia - Sa’dan Toraja, Bali, Naga and Minangkabau. Their unique traditions, customs, beliefs and attitudes serve to provide diversity in terms of their backgrounds and lifestyles, though they share the challenge of sustaining their sense of home in the face of modernity as characterized by changes and developments toward a technologically industrialized society. The central research questions are - What is development in terms of culture and environmental sustainability? How do these communities respond to modernity?

Focusing on traditional settlements in Indonesia, this study delves into the local concepts of home and community identity. It analyzes sociocultural strategies that help maintain these identities amid modern challenges. Organized into two parts, the first examines cross-regional habitation, while the second highlights four ethnic regions—Sa'dan Toraja, Bali, Naga, and Minangkabau—each showcasing unique traditions and customs. The research explores cultural development and environmental sustainability, posing critical questions about community responses to modernity.

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.

Focusing on a comprehensive understanding of human endeavors, this book explores various forms and functions of human works across disciplines. It aims to foster interdisciplinary discourse within the humanities and social sciences, reflecting on knowledge, arts, literature, sport, and technology. Organized into nine chapters, the manuscript serves both specialists and generalists, encouraging deep reflection on the essence of human contributions for the sustainability of environment and humanity.

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.

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.

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.

Focusing on Javanese culture and society, the book delves into its rich history, customs, arts, architecture, and political structures. It highlights the significance of preserving local cultures in the face of global monoculture and explores how these communities have adapted to foreign influences while maintaining their unique identities.