Ethnicity in Asia

by Colin Mackerras

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415258166
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/28/2003
Series:	Asia's Transformations
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Colin Mackerras is Professor in the School of Asian and International Studies, Griffith University, Australia. In 1999 he was elected Fellow of the Australia Academy of Humanities and won an award for achievements in Australia-China cultural relations. He is a well known specialist on China with particular research interests in China's ethnic minorities, Chinese history and politics and Chinese theatre.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 2. Ethnicity in China 3. In Japan, but not of Japan 4. Ethnicity in Indonesia 5. Ethnicity and Class in Malaysia 6. Singapore: Multiracial harmony as public good 7. Vietnam 8. Ethnicity in the Philippines 9. Ethnicity and the Politics of Ethnic Classification in Thailand 10. Myanmar/Burma 11. Cambodia 12. Laos: Minorities

Editorial Reviews

'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

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