The Policy And Administration Of The Dutch In Java

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Published: 1972 (2nd Edition)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Author: Clive Day
Genre: Java, Dutch, History
Paperback: 333 pages
Condition: 7/10 (Used, good condition with minor sign of wear)

The Policy and Administration of the Dutch in Java by Clive Day provides a detailed examination of Dutch colonial rule in Java, tracing the evolution of policies from the early days of the Dutch East India Company to the nineteenth century. The book analyzes the economic motivations behind Dutch governance, including the exploitation of land and resources, the imposition of forced cultivation systems, and the ways in which trade monopolies shaped the colony’s structure. Day highlights the tension between economic gain for the Netherlands and the administrative challenges of ruling a populous and culturally complex society. He discusses how the Dutch sought to balance control with reliance on traditional Javanese elites, creating a dual system of governance that combined European oversight with indigenous authority. The work also considers the impact of colonial policies on the Javanese people, including social dislocation, economic hardship, and gradual shifts in local power structures, while acknowledging reforms that emerged in response to criticism of exploitative practices. Ultimately, the book situates Dutch rule in Java within the broader framework of colonial economics and administration, offering a critical yet historically grounded perspective on how policy shaped both the colony and the metropole.


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