Everyday Life in Southeast Asia

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This lively survey of the peoples, cultures, and societies of SoutheastAsia introduces a region of tremendous geographic, linguistic, historical, andreligious diversity. Encompassing both mainland and insular countries, theseengaging essays describe personhood and identity, family and household organization, nation-states, religion, popular culture and the arts, the legacies of war andrecovery, globalization, and the environment. Throughout, the focus is on the dailylives and experiences of ordinary people. Most of the essays are original to thisvolume, while a few are widely taught classics. All were chosen for their timelinessand interest, and are ideally suited for the classroom.