The Pulse of the Earth: Political Geology in Java

Volume 19, issue 3

The geological turn, sparked by the Anthropocene discourse, emphasizes the human capacity to shape the Earth’s history and introduces new directions for research agendas in various disciplines. After two decades of geological turn in social sciences and humanities, it has now begun to enter Indonesian and Southeast Asian studies. Geological factors that were once overlooked in discussions of politics, economics, and culture are now receiving increased attention. At the same time, this shift challenges the assumption that natural sciences, like geology, are free from political influences and economic interests or are value-neutral. The waves are closely tied to the growing awareness of various ecological crises that threaten the sustainability of life on Earth. As a result, there is an emerging recognition that natural and social sciences are not isolated fields but are, in fact, deeply interconnected. This interdisciplinary dialogue significantly advances our understanding of the Earth and its related knowledge production.

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