Affinities and Extremes
| Author | : James A. Boon |
| Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
| Total Pages | : 264 |
| Release | : 1990-04-20 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780226064635 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0226064638 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (638 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Affinities and Extremes by : James A. Boon
Download or read book Affinities and Extremes written by James A. Boon and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1990-04-20 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examining representations of Balinese culture in complex contexts of Indonesia's colonial history, Hindu ritual practice as opposed to Islam, and comparative Indo-European hierarchies, Boon offers a powerful critique of doctrinal approaches to culture, religion, literature, politics, and the history of ideas and disciplines.