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Ethnicity in Asia

Colin Mackerras author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:28th Aug '03

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This book is designed as a comprehensive comparative introduction to ethnicity in East and Southeast Asia since 1945. Each chapter covers a particular country looking at such core issues as:

· the ethnic minorities or groups in the country of concern, how many ethnic groups, population, language and culture group they belong to, traditional religions and arts
· government policy towards the ethnic minorities or groups
· the economies of the ethnic minorities or groups and the relation with the national economy;
· problems of national integration caused by the ethnic minorities or groups;
· the impact of ethnic issues on the country's overall foreign relations.

'For scholars whose specialized knowledge is often confined within the boundaries of one or a handful of particular nation-states, this volume offers a very useful, broad survey ot ethnicity in Asia, with contributions of consistent scope and quality. The writing style is also consistently accessible to general readers.' - The Journal of Asian Studies

'Ethnicity in Asia is a valuable new contribution to the literature as a textbook that can be recommended for students of Asian societies and politics. It is an essential resource for those looking for a comprehensive introduction to ethnicity in each of the countries included here...as well as an important study with comparative insights for those reading the book as a whole. The style and format of the book is highly readable, and it contains a series of useful maps, annotated "further reading" sections at the end of the country studies, an excellent index, and interesting black-and-white photos throughout a number of the chapters.' - China Review International


'For scholars whose specialized knowledge is often confined within the boundaries of one or a handful of particular nation-states, this volume offers a very useful, broad survey ot ethnicity in Asia, with contributions of consistent scope and quality. The writing style is also consistently accessible to general readers.' - The Journal of Asian Studies

ISBN: 9780415258166

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 566g

256 pages