A Pali Language Text. 448 pages. "One of the most comprehensive textbooks of Bahasa Indonesian Language ever published", trumpets the publisher. Could be true. Sentence Patterns of Indonesian is a comprehensive presentation of the linguistic system of Indonesian, intended for use in first-year and second-year courses. Despite an initial appearance of being easy to learn, Indonesian has a complex system of affixes that must be mastered before acceptable sentences can be constructed. A major effort of this book is therefore devoted to providing an understanding of these affixes, especially those used to form verbs and nouns, and their ramifications in sentence construction. The author's approach to understanding is oral-aural; patterns of structure are immediately followed by extensive drills and other exercises after being introduced. Each chapter also includes sections on pronunciation and useful notes on behavior according to Indonesian culture patterns.