Opium to Java: Revenue Farming and Chinese Enterprise in Colonial Indonesia, 1860-1910
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Biography
Science & Technology
History
Format
Paperback
Pages
296
Language
English
Published
Jan 31, 2007
Publisher
Equinox Publishing
Edition
1
ISBN-10
9793780495
ISBN-13
9789793780498
Description
Set against the backdrop of colonial Indonesia in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this work delves into the intricate relationship between opium trade and Chinese enterprise. It explores how opium smoking became ingrained in Javanese culture, shaping both social customs and economic practices. The author, James R. Rush, meticulously examines the revenue farming system established by colonial authorities and its impact on the Chinese community, which played a pivotal role in managing the opium trade.
Through detailed historical analysis, this exploration highlights the complex interplay of power, commerce, and cultural exchange during a time of significant change. Rush illuminates how Chinese entrepreneurs navigated the colonial landscape, balancing their efforts to maintain tradition while engaging with the broader economic system imposed by colonial rulers.
The narrative intricately weaves together themes of identity, agency, and exploitation, offering readers an insightful understanding of a turbulent period marked by both opportunity and challenge for the Chinese in Java.
Through detailed historical analysis, this exploration highlights the complex interplay of power, commerce, and cultural exchange during a time of significant change. Rush illuminates how Chinese entrepreneurs navigated the colonial landscape, balancing their efforts to maintain tradition while engaging with the broader economic system imposed by colonial rulers.
The narrative intricately weaves together themes of identity, agency, and exploitation, offering readers an insightful understanding of a turbulent period marked by both opportunity and challenge for the Chinese in Java.
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