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Wars Within: The Story of Tempo, an Independent Magazine in Soeharto's Indonesia

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Overview: Tidak banyak buku yang mengetengahkan perihal kehidupan media massa ke hadapan khalayak. Dari beberapa buku yang pernah terbit gambaran mendalam mengenai dapur redaksi, ideologi, relasi dengan kekuasan tidak hadir secara detil. Tidak sedikit juga hadir tidak mengreget karena kehilangan konteksnya.Tetapi tidak demikian dengan buku ini. Janet Steel, sang penulis benar-benar mengekspolorasi TEMPO sedalam mungkin. Maklum, buku ini diangkat dari hasil penelitiannya di kala TEMPO kembali diterbitkan pada tahun 1998 setelah sebelumnya 4 tahun dilarang terbit oleh pemerintah Orde Baru.Buku yang diterbitkan Agustus 2007 ini memang benar-benar mendapatkan konteks dan momen yang benar-benar pas. Selain memang TEMPO adalah media yang sangat berpengaruh dan bertahan hampir tiga dekade lamanya, porsi sudut pandang topik TEMPO dalam relasinya dengan Orde Baru adalah pilihan yang tepat. Pasalnya, sepanjang beberapa tahun terakhir ini pencitraan dan penilaian terhadap Soeharto dan keluarga Cendana semakin sering terdengar. Ditambah buku-buku dan berbagai artikel melimpah di toko-toko buku dan surat kabar.Tema-tema relasi media dan politik bagi sebagian orang memang selalu menyimpan sensasi kisah yang menarik: tegang, penuh intrik, pencitraan, serta nuansa perang memenangkan pengaruh. Dalam buku ini hal-hal tersebut muncul berkat metode riset Janet Steel yang dilakukan dengan berpartisipasi langsung dengan objek penelitiannya. Steel mengisahkan dirinya mengikuti pekerjaan redaksi dari A sampai Z, mulai dari proses inisasi wartawan baru, hingga seleksi berita oleh para redaktur. Penuturan kisah dalam buku ini juga diperkaya dengan wawancara langsung dengan para pendiri TEMPO, khususnya Goenawan Mohamad yang berpengaruh sangat besar dalam kebijakan redaksi.Walaupun TEMPO dicetak tidak terlalu banyak untuk ukuran populasi masyarakat Indonesia, namun media ini sudah cukup memberikan nafas kritis, khususnya bagi kaum menengah dalam menilai pemerintah Orde Baru. Maka tak heran TEMPO pernah dilarang terbit pada tahun 1982 dan 1994.Pada aspek ini membuat tidak banyak orang tahu bahwa relasi media ini dengan pemerintah Orde Baru sesungguhya cukup erat di awal terbitnya pada tahun 1971. Salah satunya adalah penerbit awal TEMPO adalah Eric Samola, berdaharawan Golkar pada masa itu. Dan TEMPO sendiri dalam buku ini dituliskan Steele sangat mendukung kebijakan teknokratik Orde Baru. Ketika didirikan pada tahun 1971 TEMPO juga secara ekonomi dibiayai oleh Yayasan Jaya Raya yang berafiliasi dengan kelompok Ciputra dan pemerintah pusat.Para pendiri TEMPO sendiri keseluruhan datang dari angkatan ’66 yang berhasil menggulingkan pemerintah Orde Lama. Mahasiswa dan militer yang saat itu adalah duet yang akrab sama-sama merasa hutang budi, khususnya militer yang berkat mahasiswa bisa naik ke tampuk kekuasaan. Namun demikian dalam perjalanannya, seperti yang banyak tercermin dalam pemberitaan TEMPO adalah media yang diakui kental karakter independennya. Redaksi tetap mengikuti aturan-aturan Orde Baru, tetapi menawarkan perspektif yang berbeda tentang cara berbangsa Indonesia. Hal seperti ini yang menurut Steele adalah hubungan yang ambigu.Dengan pengemasan gaya penulisan feature, isi detail buku ini semakin menarik dibaca. Dan bagi penngkaji media dan pengamat komunikasi massa buku ini menjadi referensi lengkap mengenai media sebagai industri budaya yang sulit sekali berperan netral (sebuah istilah yang juga utopis). Tetap saja sebagai institusi sosial media selalu memainkan peran yang taktis, tahu diri, adaptif dalam relasinya dengan kekuasaan. Hal ini tentu saja dalam rangka bertahan hidup dalam menciptakan profit bagi perusahaan . Dan yang paling utama, seperti yang diharapkan Goenawan Mohamad dan teman-teman: agar selalu bisa mengetengahkan sudut pandang yang mencerahkan masyarakat di sekitar lingkungan yang terkadang menyesatkan untuk berjalan.(Vinsensius Sitepu)https://dictum4magz.wordpress.com/200...

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40226642
Publisher
Dian Rakyat
Publication date
June 1, 2005
Language
Ind
Pages
302 pages
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Jessica Harris
Jessica Harris July 17, 2024
Masterpiece from start to finish. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. A true literary gem.
David Mitchell
David Mitchell November 03, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. An effortless 5 stars.
Paul Brown
Paul Brown August 08, 2025
I was completely blown away. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Paul Allen
Paul Allen September 17, 2024
Exceeded all my expectations. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. Worth every moment spent reading.
Brian Clark
Brian Clark September 03, 2024
Excellent, though slightly flawed. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
Paul Wilson
Paul Wilson October 26, 2025
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. Worth every moment spent reading.
Carol Collins
Carol Collins October 13, 2025
Masterpiece from start to finish. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Edward Young
Edward Young March 22, 2025
Not entirely to my refined tastes. Certain acts were fascinating, while others felt like a slight endeavor to complete. Perfectly average.
Steven Harris
Steven Harris May 10, 2025
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. I would highly recommend this to discerning readers.
Jennifer Taylor
Jennifer Taylor October 10, 2024
Such a rich narrative. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An effortless 5 stars.
Robert Perez
Robert Perez January 24, 2024
Masterpiece from start to finish. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An effortless 5 stars.
Kimberly Diaz
Kimberly Diaz April 12, 2024
Such a rich narrative. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Eric Harris
Eric Harris December 01, 2025
Excellent, though slightly flawed. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
Kevin Diaz
Kevin Diaz January 15, 2025
Such a rich narrative. The author orchestrated a breathtaking finale. Truly a work of art. An effortless 5 stars.
Joshua Rivera
Joshua Rivera March 06, 2024
An acceptable diversion. The tempo was somewhat languid, and I found my mind wandering. Not poor, simply average. Suitable if your reading queue is empty.
Deborah Diaz
Deborah Diaz June 21, 2024
Exceeded all my expectations. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. Worth every moment spent reading.
Michelle Flores
Michelle Flores January 09, 2024
Not entirely to my refined tastes. It possessed moments of brilliance, but the narrative felt slightly disjointed ultimately. Suitable if your reading queue is empty.
Matthew Young
Matthew Young November 06, 2024
Honestly one of the most premium reading experiences lately. I adored how the story unfolded. It kept me captivated without sacrificing elegance. An effortless 5 stars.
Paul Wilson
Paul Wilson November 15, 2024
Exceeded all my expectations. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Kimberly Cruz
Kimberly Cruz October 12, 2025
A highly sophisticated read. The middle had a deliberate pace, but the climax was phenomenal. A solid 4 stars from me.
Jacob Rivera
Jacob Rivera May 22, 2025
Such a rich narrative. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. A true literary gem.
Kevin Moore
Kevin Moore February 05, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A solid 4 stars from me.
Christopher Walker
Christopher Walker May 08, 2024
A very strong entry. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A solid 4 stars from me.
Daniel Hernandez
Daniel Hernandez February 19, 2024
It was adequate. It verged on repetitive in the second act. A more concise edit would have served it well. Unlikely to reread, but a reasonable expenditure of time.
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