Southeast Asia over Three Generations: Essays Presented to Benedict R. O'G. Anderson
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Format
Paperback
Pages
398
Language
English
Published
Jan 1, 2003
Publisher
Southeast Asia Program Publications
Edition
Illustrated
ISBN-10
0877277354
ISBN-13
9780877277354
Description
This collection of essays offers a profound exploration of Southeast Asia through the lens of historical and cultural transformations over three generations. Edited by prominent scholars, it pays tribute to Benedict Anderson, whose influential work shaped the understanding of national identity and narrative in the region.
Contributors delve into a range of topics, from the construction of national heroes to the complex interplay of memory and identity in Southeast Asian societies. Each essay reflects on the dynamic interactions between cultural narratives and political frameworks, illuminating how history has been crafted and recrafted by various agents over time.
Readers are invited to engage with in-depth analyses that underscore the richness of Southeast Asian studies, while also reflecting broader themes of nationalism, colonialism, and modernity. This volume not only serves as a tribute to Anderson's legacy but also as an essential resource for understanding the enduring legacies that shape contemporary Southeast Asia.
Contributors delve into a range of topics, from the construction of national heroes to the complex interplay of memory and identity in Southeast Asian societies. Each essay reflects on the dynamic interactions between cultural narratives and political frameworks, illuminating how history has been crafted and recrafted by various agents over time.
Readers are invited to engage with in-depth analyses that underscore the richness of Southeast Asian studies, while also reflecting broader themes of nationalism, colonialism, and modernity. This volume not only serves as a tribute to Anderson's legacy but also as an essential resource for understanding the enduring legacies that shape contemporary Southeast Asia.
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