Voices of Southeast Asia
Voices of Southeast Asia

Author: George Dutton

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-12-18

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13: 1317452445

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Spanning more than a millennium, this anthology gathers literary sources from across the entire region of Southeast Asia. Its 24 selections derive from a variety of genres and reflect the diverse range of cultural influences the region has experienced. The literary excerpts illustrate the impact of religious and ideological currents from early Buddhism to Islam and Roman Catholicism. The selections reveal how cultural influences from South Asia, China, the Arabic world, and Europe arrived in Southeast Asia and left their marks in the realms of literature, society, and culture. The readings include religious works, folklore, epic poems, short stories, and the modern novel. They range from the Cambodian medieval version of the Ramayana to the 16th century Javanese tales to modern Thai short stories and include selections from Cambodia, Thailand, Indonesia, Laos, Philippines, and Burma.

Voices On South Asia: Interdisciplinary Perspectives On Women's Status, Challenges And Futures
Voices On South Asia: Interdisciplinary Perspectives On Women's Status, Challenges And Futures

Author: Emma J Flatt

Publisher: World Scientific

Published: 2020-06-24

Total Pages: 491

ISBN-13: 9811213275

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This book investigates the contemporary social, political and economic issues faced by women in South Asia. It focuses on the policies and practices that have challenged or perpetuated gender inequalities, and the evolving role of women in South Asian societies. With contributions from practitioners, policy makers, academics and civil society activists from across South Asia, this volume provides a broad and diverse range of viewpoints on South Asian women's labour force participation, political participation, education, and health, as well as country-specific insights.The volume is conceived as a stage for debate where specific insights act as a window into wider themes, practices and policies. Each essay is followed by policy-relevant recommendations and suggestions for avenues to improve current practice. This book will be relevant for undergraduate students and lecturers of South Asian studies, development, and policy studies, as well as industry practitioners.

Writing Freedom
Writing Freedom

Author: Radha Chakravarty

Publisher: University Press Limited, Bangladesh

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789848815113

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Collection of poetry, prose, fiction, drama, satire, and autobiography from South Asia, highlighting differenct facets of the idea of freedom, written in English and translated into English from various South Asian languages.

Voices of South Asia
Voices of South Asia

Author: Patrick Peebles

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-01-28

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 131745247X

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An ideal supplement for any course treating the history or culture of South Asia, this collection offers a cross-section of South Asia's ancient and modern classics of thought and expression. It includes a unique mix of poetry, novels, drama, and political and philosophical treatises, each accompanied by a detailed introductory essay on the specific historical context, the author, and the work.