The making of anthropology in East and Southeast Asia
By: edited by Shinji Yamashita, Joseph Bosco, and J.S. Eades.
Contributors: Yamashita, Shinji.; Bosco, Joseph, 1957-; Eades, J. S. 1945-
Series: Asian anthropologies
Publisher: Berghahn Books
Published: 2004
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 374
Subjects: Ethnology -- Southeast Asia -- Research; Ethnology -- Southeast Asia -- History; Ethnology -- East Asia -- Research; Ethnology -- East Asia -- History; East Asia -- Social life and customs; Southeast Asia -- Social life and customs
Description: "Despite the growth of interest in the history of anthropology over the last two decades, surprisingly little has been published in English on the development of anthropology in East and Southeast Asia and its relationship to the rest of the academic "world-system." The anthropological experience in this region has been varied. Japanese anthropology developed early, and ranks second only to that of the United States in terms of the number of active researchers and the volume of research. Anthropology in China has finally recovered from the experience of invasion, war, and revolution, and now flourishes both on the mainland and in Taiwan. Scholars in Korea, Malaysia, and the Philippines have also attempted to break with the legacy of colonialism and develop research relevant to their own national needs." "This book includes accounts of these developments by some of the most distinguished scholars in the region. Also discussed are issues of language, authorship, and audience; and the effects these have on writing by anthropologists, whether "native" or "foreign." The book will be invaluable to anyone with an interest in the anthropology of East and Southeast Asia or the development of anthropology as a global discipline."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.