An Idea Away: The Humanist Politics of A. Samad Ismail

MUHAMMAD ILYIA KAMSANI currently completing his Master’s studies at the Department of Malay Studies, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore.

SIRD (First printing, 2025)
xv + 135 pages including Bibliography

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An Idea Away: The Humanist Politics of A. Samad Ismail captures a renowned Malay journalist-litterateur, profound conviction that humanistic ideas—rooted in social justice and equality—are always within reach. This book meticulously charts his courageous navigation of journalism, politics, and literature where he explored the inspiring bays of thought and capes of hope even amidst challenging tides marked by escalating racial and religious bigotry. It serves as a vital guide to his creative and discursive expressions for imagining a better, peaceful future. In studying Samad Ismail’s ideas, the reader is also given a glimpse on the ideological trajectory of the Malay-language press within the context of social and political issues of the day.

Foreword

1. An Idea, A Way
2. Engagé Journalism Turns the Tide
3. Speaking Liberation through Language
4. In Fervour of Multiculturalism
5. The Path of a Political Intellectual
6. Humanity Within Reach

Appendix
Bibliography

Weight0.256 kg
Dimensions23 × 15 × 1 cm
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Format

Paperback

Language

English

Publisher

Series

Year Published

2025

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