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Inscribing identity: the development of Indonesian writing systems

— Susanti, Ninie - Nama Orang;

Inscribing Identity: The Development of Indonesian Writing Systems, edited by Ninie Susanti and others, is a scholarly volume that explores the historical evolution and cultural significance of writing systems across Indonesia, from ancient times to the modern era. It examines how early scripts such as Pallava, used in 4th–5th century Sanskrit inscriptions, gave rise to regional adaptations like Old Malay, Old Javanese (Kawi), and Old Balinese, and how later scripts such as Arabic and Latin were indigenized to suit local languages. Through essays by various contributors, the book highlights how these diverse scripts not only served as tools of communication and administration but also played a crucial role in shaping regional and national identities. Richly illustrated and grounded in archaeology, linguistics, and cultural history, the book presents writing as both a practical medium and a symbol of Indonesia’s complex sociocultural heritage.

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