About JALASutRA

Founded in 2000, Jalasutra is committed to publish quality books for the sake of people’s progress. It mostly publishes scholarly books on contemporary philosophy, media & cultural studies, literary theories & critique, gender and feminist studies, design, and literature. By publishing wide-ranging discourses by Indonesian renowned scholars and also translation of world’s literature, it seeks to provide a wider perspective of critical thinking.

For a full list of Jalasutra’s titles, please visit our websites, www. jalasutra.com

CoNtENtS

Art & Aesthetics 1

Cultural Studies 3

Postcolonial Studies 5

Philosophy 6

Gender & Feminism 9

Literary Studies 13

Literature 15

Design 20

Backlist Highlights 23

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ARt & AEStHEtICS

Vodka and Libidinal Desire of A “Prophet”Essays on Art and Aesthetics

ST. SUNARDI

“Art creates a path to peer the limitless; art creates the infinite with the finite. Art provides a space to go beyond that space as well.” It is often said that art wants to create the finite that restores the infinite—the one which is ever experienced by human in a way that human always wants to constantly experience it again and again. Furthermore, art seeks to create a work that can be rationalized, communicated, and most importantly, recover the infinite or chaos. St. Sunardi offers art criticism through his anthology of essays, which problematizes fundamental aspects of art and its practices.

ST SUNARDI is a lecturer at Religious and Cultural Studies Graduate Program, Sanata Dharma University. He teaches Aesthetics in Graduate and Post-graduate Program of ISI (Institute of Indonesian Arts) Yogyakarta. He is the author of hugely acclaimed, Nietzsche (1996) and Semiotika Negativa (2002).

Vodka dan birahi Seorang “Nabi” Esai-esai Seni dan EstetikaJuly 2012 | 460 pages, 15x23 cmISBN: 978-602-8252-73-7

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ARt & AEStHEtICS/PERFoRMANCE StuDIES

PerformanceA Mosaic of Art-Cultural Research

LONO SIMATUPANGWith an Introduction by DEDE PRAMAYOZA

In this remarkable exploratory methodological book and critical reflection on art performance, Simatupang presents an introduction of perspectival shift in performance art studies. He notes that phenomenological thought has brought considerable influence to this shift which is resulted in the emerging tendency of performance centred approach. Furthermore, this book aims at introducing performance studies and its research methods in Indonesia.

LONO SIMATUPANG is a researcher and lecturer of Cultural Anthropology, Anthropology of Arts, and Performance Studies at University of Gadjah Mada and ISI (Institute of Indonesian Arts) Yogyakarta.

Pergelaran Sebuah Mozaik Penelitian Seni-BudayaJuly 2013 |348 pages, 15x23 cmISBN: 978-602-8252-87-4

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CuLtuRAL StuDIES/SEMIotICS

Visual SemioticsConcepts, Issues, and Iconicity Problem

KRIS BUDIMAN

“Semiotics analyses relations of signs between one and another with their meanings, designatums, users, or interpreters.” Kris Budiman discusses concepts and some topics in visual semiotics as well as icon and iconicity in literature and visual art, which is practically equipped with glossary of terms. In this brief yet compact explanation of interdisciplinary visual semiotics, readers can learn the examples of semiotic analyses in applications.

KRIS BUDIMAN is a lecturer at Media and Cultural Studies Program, Gadjah Mada University. He has written numerous books around themes on visual studies, media studies, literary critique, gender, and anthropology.

Semiotika VisualKonsep, Isu, dan Problem IkonisitasSeptember 2011 | 224 pages, 14x21 cmISBN: 978-602-8252-65-2

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CuLtuRAL StuDIES/CRItICAL CoMMuNICAtIoN StuDIES

Critique on the Culture of CommunicationCulture, Media, and Lifestyles in the Process of Democratization in Indonesia

IDI SUBANDY IBRAHIMPreface by Thomas Hanitzsch

Idi Subandy diagnoses a “cultural crisis” in public communication. The signs of an all-embracing crisis in public communication are hardly deniable. We live in a media worlds saturated with fun, trivia, sex and violence.Today, the audience is mainly framed in terms of a mass of brainless consumers. With such an emphasis on lifestyle and consumption, media culture is nowadays a marker and an instrument of class distinction. In the meantime, violence fits perfectly into the cultural pattern of domination in a way that it gives a perfect spectacle. It diverts people’s attention from their everyday problems and structural inequalities in modern capitalist society.

“Idi Subandy’s book provides an important and insightful avenue of cultural critique for the context of contemporary Indonesia. I am certain that the volume will find its niche and a culturally interested critical readership.”—Prof. Thomas Hanitzsch, Professor of Communication at the Institute of Communication Studies and Media Research, University of Munich

Kritik budaya KomunikasiBudaya, Media, dan Gaya Hidup dalam Proses Demokratisasidi IndonesiaMay 2011 | 394 pages, 15x23 cmISBN: 978-602-8252-64-5

Why should corporate interests and consumerism pose a problem to society? Why does violence thrive in Indonesia’s media culture?

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PoStCoLoNIAL StuDIES

AmbivalencePostcolonial Perspective in Rereading Music to Religious Identities in Indonesia

Edited by BUDIAWAN

This anthology of essays offers a perspective which differs from the mainstream way of thinking. Phenomena around the issue of identity are seen in terms of unequal power relations with rejection towards essentialism, binary and diametric logics to rethink the matter of subject-position.

BUDIAWAN is teaching and doing researches on violence and politics of memory, theories of nationalism, postcolonial theories, ethnicities and politics of identities at Media and Cultural Studies Program, Gadjah Mada University.

AmbivalensiPost-kolonialisme Membedah Musik Sampai Agama di IndonesiaDecember 2010 | 198 pages, 14x21 cmISBN: 978-602-8252-61-4

When ambivalence becomes the keyword: in discussing problems of identity, i.e., mimicry, hybridity, ‘in-between’ spaces, hegemony and resistance, parody,

and many other problems concerning the issue of conflicting identities amongst subjects within the context of hierarchical power relations.

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PHILoSoPHY

Wandering ManPhilosophical Reflections on Man

FRANSISKUS BORGIAS M

As noted by Gabriel Marcel, man is such a mystery for it turns out that there are so many truths out there to be found. Borgias discusses seven fundamental mysteries of beings concerning human’s language phenomenon, work as a means of self-actualization, existence in time, dynamics of will, longing for love, mystical experiences, and parallelism of feelings.

FRANSISKUS BORGIAS M teaches at Faculty of Philosophy, Catholic University of Parahyangan. He has written and edited some books on theological themes since 2005.

Manusia PengembaraRefleksi Filosofis Tentang Manusia2013 | 172 pages, 14x21cmISBN: 978-602-8252-82-9

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PHILoSoPHY/PoLItICAL SCIENCE

Philosophy of Politics and the Pandora’s box of the 21st Century

BUDIONO KUSUMOHAMIDJOJO

As we are living in a more diverse and globalized realities, it is impossible to discern our contemporary political realities without putting it within the context globalism and globalization. This book seeks to explain the deeper meanings of politics amidst the on going uncertainties and contradictions in our today’s society.

BUDIONO KUSUMOHAMIDJOJO obtained his Doctor of Philosophy at the Julius-Maximilians Universität, Würzbug, Germany. He is a professor of Philosophy of Law and has been such a prolific writer. Since 1983, he has written nine books as well as translated and edited several books, also written numerous essays on law, philosophy, international relations, and culture.

Filsafat Politik dan Kotak Pandora Abad Ke-21March 2015 | 468 pages, 14x21cmISBN: 978-602-8252-90-4

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From the same author (BUDIONO KUSUMOHAMIDJOJO)

Philosophy of Culture, the Process of Human’s RealisationSecond Edition

Filsafat KebudayaanProses Realisasi Manusia April 2010 | 256 pages, 15x21 cmISBN: 987-602-8252-21-8

the History of Chinese PhilosophyA comprehensive introduction

Sejarah Filsafat tiongkokSebuah Pengantar KomprehensifAugust 2010 | 312 pages, 14x21cmISBN: 978-602-8252-51-5

Classical Greek Philosophy, Its Relevance for the 21st Century

Filsafat Yunani Klasik, Relevansi untuk abad XXIJune 2013 | 376 pages, 14 x 21 cmISBN: 978-602-8252-84-3

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GENDER & FEMINISM/INtERNAtIoNAL RELAtIoNS

Gender and International RelationsAn Introduction

Edited by ANI SOETJIPTO and PANDE TRIMAYUNI Preface by Ani Soetjipto

Through the lens of multidisciplinary of gender perspective, analyses of international political issues go deeper, sharper, and definitely becoming more comprehensive. Issues on violence against women at the war, women as agent of peace, global migration, women trafficking, women migrant workers, and international conventions on women’s rights are topics of analyses presented in this book.

Contributors include A.A. Sg. Dwinta Kuntaladara, Adinda Tenriangke Muchtar, Andy Yentriyani, Fitri Bintang Timur, Pande K Trimayuni,Septi Silawati, Witania Larasati Omen, and Mita Yesyca.

ANI SOETJIPTO and PANDE TRIMAYUNI teach at International Relations Department and Gender Studies Program, University of Indonesia.

Gender dan Hubungan InternasionalSebuah Pengantar2013 | 344 pages, 14x21cmISBN: 978-602-8252-93-5

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GENDER & FEMINISM/SoCIAL-PoLItICAL ISSuES

For the Sake of PeaceTracing Memory of Zubaidah Djohar’s Poetry Pulang Melawan Lupa

Edited by ANDI YENTRIYANIThe collection of poems is written and co-edited by ZUBAIDAH DJOHAR

In this mesmerizingly reflective volume, the voices of Acehnese women are heard, so bold and loud. Their voices seek to reflect yesterday’s violence they have endured in order to confront the present’s injustice—a decade after Helsinki’s peace agreement between GAM and the Indonesian’s government.

The collection of writings on Pulang Melawan Lupa is a wake-up call to remain loyal to our memories of the past by refusing to forget and keep striving for justice and true peace.

ANDY YENTRIYANI was formerly commissioner of National Commission on Anti-Violence against Women (Komnas Perempuan) 2010-2014. Her interests in women’s studies are mainly focused on issues of women at a conflict, sexual violence against women, nationality, democracy, and good governance. She is a lecturer of Gender and International Relations and women’s rights trainer and activist.

Demi DamaiMenelusuri Jejak Ingatan Puisi Pulang Melawan Lupa Karya Zubaidah DjoharAugust 2015 | 364 pages, 15x23cmISBN: 978-602-8252-55-3

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GENDER & FEMINISM/ECoFEMINISM

Ecofeminism IIIMining, Climate Change & Womb Memory

Edited by DEWI CANDRANINGRUM and ARIANTI INA R. HUNGA

Climate crises affect sexual and reproductive health of men and women, also the marginalized third gender—each of them has different needs and experiences in facing climate changes and their risks. This third volume discusses problems as found in actual case studies of seemingly natural disasters, food crises, and land-grabbing conflicts occurred in so many places across Indonesia. This book explains how local wisdom in conserving the natural resources becomes fundamental philosophy of grass-roots resistance against the corporate-state mining’s exploitations.

DEWI CANDRANINGRUM is the Editor-in-Chief of Jurnal Perempuan, Indonesian Feminist Journal, and one of a board of editors at IJIS (International Journal of Indonesian Studies) Faculty of Arts, Monash Universities. She received her doctorate degree from Universität Münster, Germany.

ARIANTI INA RESTIANI HUNGA is teaching at Christian University of Satya Wacana, Salatiga, at which she is a researcher and the chairperson of UKSW’s Gender Studies Research Centre.

Ekofeminisme IIITambang, Perubahan Iklim & Memori RahimSeptember 2015 | 410 pages , 15x23cm ISBN: 978-602-8252-46-1

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Jalasutra & uKSW Ecofeminism Studies Series:DEWI CANDRANINGRUM (ed.)Preface by Arianti Ina Restiani Hunga

EcofeminismIn economic, cultural, educational spheres, and religious interpretation

Ekofeminisme Dalam Tafsir Agama, Pendidikan, Ekonomi dan Budaya July 2013 | 286 pages, 15.5x23 cmISBN: 978-602-8252-89-8

Ecofeminism IINarrations of Faith, Myth, Water & Earth

Ekofeminisme IINarasi Iman, Mitos, Air & TanahJune 2014 | 344 pages, 15.5x23 cmISBN: 978-602-8252-91-1

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LItERARY StuDIES/LItERARY CRItIQuE

the Flesh and blood of Indonesian Literature

DAMHURI MUHAMMAD

Damhuri Muhammad’s critiques in this anthology departed from what he sees as a symptom of lazy criticism. There are quite plenty critics whose literary criticisms only reflect shallow, subjective judgements towards certain works. Instead of really scrutinizing and revealing the works’ deeper meanings, they tend to express their own sentiments based on superficial understanding towards the works.

DAMHURI MUHAMMAD is a Literary Editor at Media Indonesia daily. He frequently writes prose, literary essays, and book reviews. His writing has appeared in various national papers, Kompas, Media Indonesia, Seputar Indonesia, and TEMPO magazine.

Darah-Daging Sastra IndonesiaMarch 2010 | 180 pages, 15x21 cmISBN: 978-602-8252-34-8

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LItERARY StuDIES/ISLAMIC StuDIES

the Holy Quran’s Message for Man of LettersEssays on Culture and Religion

AGUK IRAWAN MN

The Holy Qur’an has a lot to say about the sort of ethical works of literature. This book contains chapters with discussions on these topics: between literature and religious message, self-identity and identification through art, the problems of textuality and modernity, public space and the future on humanities.

AGUK WIRAWAN has written a lot of works of fiction as well as non-fiction. As a translator, he has translated some literary works in Arabic into Indonesian and vice versa. He is widely known for his community-based engagement in many art and cultural activities and social organization.

Pesan Al-Quran untuk SastrawanAugust 2013 | 444 pages, 15x23 cmISBN: 978-602-8252-94-2

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LItERAtuRE/MEMoIR

All things Have their Season

MAGDALENA SITORUS

In this amazingly poignant piece, Magdalena Sitorus is not just sharing her grief for the loss of her beloved husband, Asmara Nababan—widely respected Indonesian human rights activist—but also five other inspiring women: Saparinah Sadli, Sinta Nuriyah Wahid, Widyawati, Suciwati, and Yanti—all of them are public figures in Indonesia. In their own ways, each of them has become her idol and inspiration. Magdalena Sitorus found her solace and a way to cope with her grief by listening to, learning from, and finally writing their stories.

MAGDALENA SITORUS was formerly commissioner of the Indonesian Commission for Child Protection (KPAI) 2004-2007 and 2007-2010.

Semua Ada WaktunyaDecember 2012 | 246 pages, 15x23 cmISBN: 978-602-8252-85-0

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From the same author (MAGDALENA SITORUS):

Golden Shoes for Inang

Golden Shoes for Inang is a personal memoir of Magdalena Sitorus which captures unforgettable yet important fragment of her past in Siborong-borong, North Sumatra. In 1983, she was a young mother of three daughters. Due to the declining health of her mother-in-law, she and the family decided to move temporarily into a remote, countryside town of Siborong-borong, leaving behind their relatively convenient living in urban Jakarta to take care of the sick Inang. She rewrote her own old diary during the year 1983-1985, moments which marked her life’s turning point.

Sepatu Emas buat InangAugust 2014 | 252 pages, 14x21 cmISBN: 978-602-8252-97-3

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LItERAtuRE/PRoSE

Maira’s Spell

SOFIE DEWAYANI

In this spellbinding collection of stories, find out how ‘texts’ as well as the act of reading becomes meaningful throughout this anthology, in which they construct the interconnectedness of the collected stories. Sofie Dewayani offers such a riveting migrant’s literature through some pieces of her brilliantly written prose.

SOPHIE DEWAYANI has written children's books, adult's fictions, non-fictions, and journal articles. As a researcher, she focuses on children's literacy, multicultural children's literature, and the ways in which children respond to fiction books and use them in school setting.

Mantra MairaFebruary 2010 | 132 pages, 12x19cmISBN: 978-602-8252-27-0

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LItERAtuRE/PRoSE

the Woman Who Is Marrying a Kerisand other short stories

WAYAN SUNARTA

All settings of stories in this collection took place in Bali with its complexity of religious-patriarchal culture within the Hindu caste system. On the island where the born of a son is celebrated, and a family with a sole daughter means a huge misfortune, where taboo and one’s will collide, and following your heart means you ought to burying your pride.

WAYAN SUNARTA is a poet, short story writer, literary reviewer and essayist. His writing has appeared in, amongst others, literary and art magazines such as Horison, Gong and Visual Art and various national papers: Kompas, Media Indonesia, Jawa Pos, Sinar Harapan, Koran Tempo, Republika, Pikiran Rakyat, Jakarta Post.

Perempuan Yang Mengawini KerisSebuah kumpulan cerpenOctober 2011 |166 pages, 12x19cmISBN: 978-602-8252-68-3

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FICtIoN/CoMICS

Kotagede in Comic

SEPTA MIYOSA, ANISA RIZKY VIYANRIRI, ARSYAD KICKERS et.alA joint-publication with Studio Diskom DKV ISI Yogyakarta

This comic speaks about Kotagede, an ‘ancient city’ of Mataram, which is now one of a region situated in Yogyakarta. Depiction of stories from the corner of streets in Kotagede tells a great deal about the oral history of the people and its heritage, from its local custom, traditional culinary, silver craftworks, to superstitious and mystique.

Kotagede dalam KomikOctober 2010 | 152 pages, 14x21cmISBN: 979-17559-7-3

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DESIGN/VISuAL & CoMMuNICAtIoN DESIGN

NirmanaElements of Art and DesignSecond Edition

SADJIMAN EBDI SANYOTO

This book by Sadjiman Ebdi Sanyoto provides a comprehensive introduction to basic principle theories of composition for students of visual and communication design.

Sadjiman offers detailed explanation of elements of art and design such as form, colour, texture, value, etc. and basic principles of unity, harmony, balance, proportion, and domination in composing art.

NirmanaElemen-elemen Seni dan DesainAugust 2010 | 228 pages, 15x21 cmThe third edition will be published in 2016ISBN: 978-602-8252-16-4

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DESIGN/VISuAL & CoMMuNICAtIoN DESIGN

Visual Strategy

ANDRY MASRI

This is a referential textbook for either students or learners of visual art. In the first part, it consists of discussions of three main questions: visual concept, visual quality, and the role of visual aspect with some explanation on related terms. The second part of the book shows historical evidences of visual concepts that influence the world’s civilization. The third part of this volume offers a thorough explanation in applying concepts of design in practice.

ANDRY MASRI teaches at department of product design, FSRD ITENAS.

Strategi VisualDecember 2010 | 236 pages, 14x21cmISBN: 978-602-8252-39-3

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uPCoMING

Original Title

Get MarriedFive Women, Five Love Stories

JANE MARYAM

Menikah, Sebuah NovelOctober 2015 | ISBN: 978-602-8252-42-3

13x20 cm

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WoRK oF tRANSLAtIoN

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CuLtuRAL StuDIES

budaya Populer di IndonesiaMencairnya Identitas Pasca-Orde Baru

Edited by ARIEL HERYANTO

ISBN: 978-602-8252-81-2

August 2012

Translated by Eka S. Saputra

Originally published in English:

Popular Culture in IndonesiaFluid Identities in Post-Authoritarian Politics (Routledge, 2008)

Non-English rights

Ariel Heryanto examines popular culture in Indonesia since the collapse of the authoritarian Suharto regime in 1998. It includes analysis of important themes, including gender, class, age, ethnicity, political activism, and citizenship. Throughout this book, it is shown how the multi-layered and contradictory processes of identity formation in Indonesia are inextricably linked to popular culture.

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CoMMuNICAtIoN StuDIES

bersiap Mempelajari Kajian Komunikasi

WILL BARTON and ANDREW BECK

SoCIAL-PoLItICAL SCIENCE“Introduction Series”

Kapitalisme

CLAUDE JESSUA

ISBN: 978-602-8252-59-1

Sept 2011

Translated by Ikramullah Mahyudin

Original title:

Get Set for Communication Studies

ISBN: 978-602-8252-49-2

January 2015

Translated by Rosana Hariyanti

Original title:

Le capitalisme

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Marxisme

HENRI LEFEBVRE

Globalisasi budaya

FRANCOIS CHAUBET

ISBN: 978-602-8252-54-6

March 2014

Translated by A. Arum Candra H.

Original title:

Le marxisme

ISBN: 978-602-8252-53-9

February 2015

Translated by Feybe Irene Mokoginta

Original title:

La globalisation culturelle

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teorisasi Patriarki

SYLVIA WALBY

GENDER & FEMINISM“Feminist books for Activists”A joint publication with Hivos Indonesia:

Male orderMenguak Maskulinitas

Edited by ROWENA CHAPMAN and JONATHAN RUTHERFORD

ISBN: 978-602-8252-88-1

October 2014

Translated by: Fitria Mayasari and Rudy Ronald Sianturi

Original title:

Male orderUnwrapping Masculinity

ISBN: 978-602-8252-95-9

November 2014

Translated by: Mustika Kuri Prasela

Original title:

theorizing Patriarchy

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EmansipasiSurat-surat Kartini kepada Bangsanya

R.A. KARTINI

ISBN: 978-602-8252-96-6

April 2014

Translated by Sulastin Sutrisno

Preface by Katrin Bandel

Original title:

Door duisternis tot licht

ISBN: 978-602-8252-74-4

March 2012

Translated by Feybe I. Mokoginta

Original title:

Syngué sabour

WoRLD’S LItERAtuRE

batu Kesabaran

ATIQ RAHIMI

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Kani Kosen

KOBAYASHI TAKIJI

ISBN: 978-602-8252-83-6

October 2012

Translated by Andy Bangkit Setiawan

Original title:

Kanikōsen

uPCoMING tRANSLAtIoN

black Skin, White Masks Kolonialisme, Rasisme, Psikologi Kulit Hitam

FRANTZ FANON

ISBN: 978-602-8252-99-7

2016

Translated by Harris H. Setiajid

from the English edition:

black Skin, White Masks

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