Javanese culture and the meanings of locality : studies on the arts, urbanism, polity, and society

Title	Javanese culture and the meanings of locality : studies on the arts, urbanism, polity, and society
Author	Bagoes Wiryomartono
Imprint	Lanham : Lexington Books, 2016
Descript	xi, 147 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

SUMMARY

"Analyzes various aspects of Javanese culture and society, including its history, customs, arts, architecture, polity, and society. This study strongly emphasizes the importance of local cultures over global monoculture and examines how localities have adapted to foreign influences"-- Provided by publisher

CONTENT

Aesthetics in Javanese culture and tradition -- Pra kuta negara: pre-Islamic states and formative urbanism in Java, Indonesia -- Kuta negara: the Javanese idea of city/state and its historical evolution -- Javanese way of living -- Javanese pride, patronage, and prophecy: political culture in Indonesia

Aesthetics Javanese Java (Indonesia) -- Civilization Java (Indonesia) -- History Java (Indonesia) -- Social life and customs

LOCATION	CALL#	STATUS
Central Library (5th Floor)	959.8 W799J 2016	CHECK SHELVES

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