At the Edge of Mangrove Forest
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At the Edge of Mangrove Forest

The Suku Asli and the Quest for Indigeneity, Ethnicity, and Development

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eBook - ePub

At the Edge of Mangrove Forest

The Suku Asli and the Quest for Indigeneity, Ethnicity, and Development

About this book

A deep dive into the cultural and political landscape of an Indonesian indigenous group.

At the Edge of Mangrove Forest explores the Suku Asli people of Indonesia, examining their quest for identity and development within a changing world. This scholarly work analyzes how the Suku Asli, an indigenous group in Southeast Asia, navigate the complexities of indigeneity, ethnicity, and state power.

Discover how the Suku Asli

  • negotiate their cultural identity
  • respond to government policies
  • adapt their traditions in the face of modernization
This book is perfect for scholars and students interested in anthropology, sociology, Southeast Asian studies, and indigenous studies. Gain new insights into the dynamics of indigeneity and the challenges faced by communities at the margins of power. What emerges is a compelling story of resilience, adaptation, and the ongoing quest for self-determination.

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Information

Publisher
Trans Pacific Press
Year
2022
eBook ISBN
9781925608489
Subtopic
Cultural & Social Anthropology

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-title Page
  3. Title Page
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Acknowledgments
  7. Abbreviations
  8. Introduction: Positioning Suku Asli as Indigenous Peoples or an Adat Community
  9. Chapter 1: Under State Politics: State Formation, Ethnic Category, and Development Subjects
  10. Chapter 2: Identity as Non-Muslims: Orang Asli, Peranakan, and Ancestral Worship
  11. Chapter 3: Consolidation of People and Place: Foraging, Space, and Historical Continuity
  12. Chapter 4: Establishment of an Organization: Leadership, Power, and Government Intervention
  13. Chapter 5: Manifestation of Tradition: Adat, Performance, and Integration
  14. Chapter 6: Creation of Homogeneity: Agama, Buddhism, and Abstraction
  15. Conclusion: The Ongoing Quest for Indigeneity
  16. Glossary
  17. Notes
  18. References
  19. Index

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