Java and Modern Europe - Ambiguous Encounters

Zusatztext 'A nuanced exploration of the intricacies of European Javanese interaction! and an insightful and thought-provoking analysis of the ambiguous implications and legacy of that interaction for Java and! more broadly! for Indonesia. This is an important book which raises big and significant issues of great relevance to Java and Indonesia today.' - Robert Elson! Asian Studies Review Informationen zum Autor Ann Kumar Klappentext Presents a case study of Europe's impact on an old and distinctive non-European civilisation, recounting first the history and then how some of the dynamics begun in the past are being played out in the contemporary world. Zusammenfassung Presents a case study of Europe's impact on an old and distinctive non-European civilisation, recounting first the history and then how some of the dynamics begun in the past are being played out in the contemporary world. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction; Part 1 Historical Setting; Chapter 1 The rise of modern Europe and the Javanese experience; Part 2 The Javanese Ancien Régime; Chapter 2 Twilight of the old courts; Chapter 3 The socialisation of the people; Part 3 The Cancer Within; Chapter 4 Traditional or modern? Rational-bureaucratic feudalism à la VOC; Chapter 5 Aristocracy and peasantry in the tides of world capitalism; Part 4 Intellectual Transformations; Chapter 6 New ways of seeing; Conclusion;

Product details

• Authors: Ann Kumar, Kumar Ann
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 27.05.1997
• EAN: 9780700704330
• ISBN: 978-0-7007-0433-0
• No. of pages: 480
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Ethnology > Folklore; Cultural Studies, Asia, HISTORY / Europe / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economic History, HISTORY / Asia / General, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Regional Studies, HISTORY / Social History, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Economic history, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Regional Studies, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Social and cultural history, Regional / International studies, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Cultural & Ethnic Studies / General