C.W. Watson

Authors / Researcher

A professor at the Bandung Institute of Technology’s School of Business and Management and emeritus professor at the University of Kent’s School of Anthropology and Conservation.

In the Headlines

Wacana – Faculty of Humanities UI / Papers
Apr 24, 2017

An early story of Kho Ping Hoo

Jakarta Globe / As Seen On
Mar 10, 2013

Unlocking Indonesia Through An Exploration of Its Literature

Books — or in Translation(s)/Editing(s)

It’s Not an All Night Fair, by Pramoedya Ananta Toer

Latest News

Nov 10, 2025

Europa Editions snaps up Intan Paramaditha’s new novel

Nov 06, 2025

The 51st Anniversary of the Jakarta Arts Council Novel Competition

Nov 04, 2025

My Harimau King: Annie McCann’s cultural milestone for Australian kids

Nov 02, 2025

Resisting Voices of Ubud Writers and Readers Festival 2025

Oct 31, 2025

Lizzie Chan’s heartfelt outpouring inspires her poetry and brought her to Australian Poetry Slam 2025

Oct 29, 2025

Indonesian women created a political voice through gendered care work

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