This paper considers the historical record and the social setteing of prostitution in Indonesia, in order to trace changing attitudes and approaches to prostitution over time, particularly with regard to issues of health and public order. The scale and mode of operation of the contemporary sex industry is examined, including case studies of particular cities and localities.
Buku ini mengajukan tesis bahwa armada Tiongkok pada awal abad ke-15 telah menjelajahi berbagai belahan dunia, menantang narasi sejarah penemuan global yang selama ini didominasi perspektif Barat.