Encyclopedia of the Peoples of Asia and Oceania

Encyclopedia of the Peoples of Asia and Oceania
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Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Total Pages : 1025
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ISBN-10 : 9781438119137
ISBN-13 : 1438119135
Rating : 4/5 (37 Downloads)

Synopsis Encyclopedia of the Peoples of Asia and Oceania by : Barbara A. West

Presents an alphabetical listing of information on the peoples of Asia and Oceania including origins, prehistory, history, culture, languages, and relationships to other cultures.

The Concept of Indigenous Peoples in Asia

The Concept of Indigenous Peoples in Asia
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Publisher : IWGIA
Total Pages : 5
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ISBN-10 : 9788791563348
ISBN-13 : 8791563348
Rating : 4/5 (48 Downloads)

Synopsis The Concept of Indigenous Peoples in Asia by : Christian Erni

Deals with the controversy in defining indigenous people and indogeneity. Discusses standard-setting activities in international law and ethno-nationalist interpretations in Asia, including 15 country profiles focusing on terms used, government positions, and recognized indigenous nationalities. Makes reference to the LO Indigenous and Tribal Populations Convention, 1957 (No. 107) and the ILO Indigenous and Tribal Peoples Convention, 1989 (No. 169).

Indigenous Peoples of Asia

Indigenous Peoples of Asia
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 568
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015034434699
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (99 Downloads)

Synopsis Indigenous Peoples of Asia by : Robert Harrison Barnes

Contains 18 articles dealing with, inter alia, the definition of "indigenous peoples", the question of ethnic identity, historical priority, self determination, the ownership and control of land and resources, ecological exploitation, the colonial heritage, and relations with the State.

The Peoples of Southeast Asia Today

The Peoples of Southeast Asia Today
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Publisher : Rowman Altamira
Total Pages : 338
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ISBN-10 : 9780759118645
ISBN-13 : 0759118647
Rating : 4/5 (45 Downloads)

Synopsis The Peoples of Southeast Asia Today by : Robert L. Winzeler

The Peoples of Southeast Asia Today offers an anthropological treatment of the ethnography and ethnology of Southeast Asia, covering both the mainland and the insular regions. Based on the proposition that Southeast Asia is a true culture area, the book offers background information on geography, languages, prehistory and history, with a particular emphasis on the role of colonialism and the development of ethnic pluralism. It then turns to classic anthropological topics of interest including modes of adaptation, ways of life, and religion, all illustrated with relevant, current case studies. Students will find well-supported discussions of subjects ranging from the development of agriculture and language dispersals, to fantasy and reality in hunter-gatherer studies, to disputed interpretations of Thai Buddhism and Javanese Islam, to ongoing government efforts to manage religion, create proper citizens, resettle and assimilate indigenous populations, end shifting cultivation and promote modernization.

The Peoples of Northeast Asia through Time

The Peoples of Northeast Asia through Time
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 463
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ISBN-10 : 9789004300439
ISBN-13 : 9004300430
Rating : 4/5 (39 Downloads)

Synopsis The Peoples of Northeast Asia through Time by : Richard Zgusta

The focus of Richard Zgusta’s The Peoples of Northeast Asia through Time is the formation of indigenous and cultural groups of coastal northeast Asia, including the Ainu, the “Paleoasiatic” peoples, and the Asiatic Eskimo. Most chapters begin with a summary of each culture at the beginning of the colonial era, which is followed by an interdisciplinary reconstruction of prehistoric cultures that have direct ancestor-descendant relationships with the modern ones. An additional chapter presents a comparative discussion of the ethnographic data, including subsistence patterns, material culture, social organization, and religious beliefs, from a diachronic viewpoint. Each chapter includes maps and extensive references.

Asia Inside Out

Asia Inside Out
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Publisher : Harvard University Press
Total Pages : 337
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ISBN-10 : 9780674240704
ISBN-13 : 0674240707
Rating : 4/5 (04 Downloads)

Synopsis Asia Inside Out by : Eric Tagliacozzo

A pioneering study of historical developments that have shaped Asia concludes with this volume tracing the impact of ideas and cultures of people on the move across the continent, whether willingly or not. In the final volume of Asia Inside Out, a stellar interdisciplinary team of scholars considers the migration of people—and the ideas, practices, and things they brought with them—to show the ways in which itinerant groups have transformed their culture and surroundings. Going beyond time and place, which animated the first two books, this third one looks at human beings on the move. Human movement from place to place across time reinforces older connections while forging new ones. Erik Harms turns to Vietnam to show that the notion of a homeland as a marked geographic space can remain important even if that space is not fixed in people’s lived experience. Angela Leung traces how much of East Asia was brought into a single medical sphere by traveling practitioners. Seema Alavi shows that the British preoccupation with the 1857 Indian Revolt allowed traders to turn the Omani capital into a thriving arms emporium. James Pickett exposes the darker side of mobility in a netherworld of refugees, political prisoners, and hostages circulating from the southern Russian Empire to the Indian subcontinent. Other authors trace the impact of movement on religious art, ethnic foods, and sports spectacles. By stepping outside familiar categories and standard narratives, this remarkable series challenges us to rethink our conception of Asia in complex and nuanced ways.

The Barbarians of Asia

The Barbarians of Asia
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 368
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ISBN-10 : PSU:000017402958
ISBN-13 :
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis The Barbarians of Asia by : Stuart Legg

Ethnic Groups of South Asia and the Pacific

Ethnic Groups of South Asia and the Pacific
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Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages : 840
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ISBN-10 : 9798216081340
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Rating : 4/5 (40 Downloads)

Synopsis Ethnic Groups of South Asia and the Pacific by : James B. Minahan

This comprehensive guide to the Pacific and South Asia provides detailed and enlightening information about the many ethnic groups of this increasingly important region of the world. Ideally suited for high school and undergraduate students studying subjects such as anthropology, geography, and social studies, Ethnic Groups of South Asia and the Pacific: An Encyclopedia provides clear, detailed, and up-to-date information on each major group in South Asian and Pacific Island countries, including India, Nepal, Indonesia, Pakistan, Singapore, Australia, Tonga, Samoa, and the Solomon Islands. Organized alphabetically by ethnic group, each entry provides an introduction followed by accessible descriptions of the origins, early history, cultural life, political life, and modern history of the ethnicity. Alternate names, major population centers, primary languages and religions, and other important characteristics of each group are also covered. Beyond being a valuable resource for student research, this book will be enlightening and entertaining for general readers interested in South Asia and the Pacific.

The Routledge Companion to Global Indigenous History

The Routledge Companion to Global Indigenous History
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 979
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ISBN-10 : 9781351723633
ISBN-13 : 1351723634
Rating : 4/5 (33 Downloads)

Synopsis The Routledge Companion to Global Indigenous History by : Ann McGrath

The Routledge Companion to Global Indigenous History presents exciting new innovations in the dynamic field of Indigenous global history while also outlining ethical, political, and practical research. Indigenous histories are not merely concerned with the past but have resonances for the politics of the present and future, ranging across vast geographical distances and deep time periods. The volume starts with an introduction that explores definitions of Indigenous peoples, followed by six thematic sections which each have a global spread: European uses of history and the positioning of Indigenous people as history’s outsiders; their migrations and mobilities; colonial encounters; removals and diasporas; memory, identities, and narratives; deep histories and pathways towards future Indigenous histories that challenge the nature of the history discipline itself. This book illustrates the important role of Indigenous history and Indigenous knowledges for contemporary concerns, including climate change, spirituality and religious movements, gender negotiations, modernity and mobility, and the meaning of ‘nation’ and the ‘global’. Reflecting the state of the art in Indigenous global history, the contributors suggest exciting new directions in the field, examine its many research challenges and show its resonances for a global politics of the present and future. This book is invaluable reading for students in both undergraduate and postgraduate Indigenous history courses.

The Latinos of Asia

The Latinos of Asia
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Publisher : Stanford University Press
Total Pages : 270
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ISBN-10 : 9780804797573
ISBN-13 : 0804797579
Rating : 4/5 (73 Downloads)

Synopsis The Latinos of Asia by : Anthony Christian Ocampo

This “ groundbreaking book . . . is essential reading not only for the Filipino diaspora but for anyone who cares about the mysteries of racial identity” (Jose Antonio Vargas, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist). Is race only about the color of your skin? In The Latinos of Asia, Anthony Christian Ocampo shows that what “color” you are depends largely on your social context. Filipino Americans, for example, helped establish the Asian American movement and are classified by the US Census as Asian. But the legacy of Spanish colonialism in the Philippines means that they share many cultural characteristics with Latinos, such as last names, religion, and language. Thus, Filipinos’ “color” —their sense of connection with other racial groups—changes depending on their social context. The Filipino story demonstrates how immigration is changing the way people negotiate race, particularly in cities like Los Angeles where Latinos and Asians now constitute a collective majority. Amplifying their voices, Ocampo illustrates how second-generation Filipino Americans’ racial identities change depending on the communities they grow up in, the schools they attend, and the people they befriend. Ultimately, The Latinos of Asia offers a window into both the racial consciousness of everyday people and the changing racial landscape of American society.