Synopses & Reviews
Sharply focused on key issues affecting indigenous and ethnic groups worldwide, this book is part of a series of ethnographies, authored by leading figures in the field of anthropology and builds on introductoy material by going further in- depth and allowing readers to explore, virtually first hand, a particular issue and its impact on a culture. Concentrates on a well-researched, specific issue and its impact on a particular culture. Provides in-depth information on a particular culture, expanding the readerÕs grasp of the experiences and problems encountered by different cultures.
Synopsis
This series of monographs entitled 'The Cultural Survival Series of Ethnicity and Change' is published in collaboration with Allyn and Bacon (the Simon and Schuster Education Group). It Will focus on problems of ethnicity in the modern world and how they affect the interrelations between indigenous peoples, ethnic groups and the state.
Table of Contents
1.Introduction.
2.Orang Asli Before Development.
3.Government Intervention.
4.Development, Destruction, and Encroachment.
5.Regroupment and Islamization.
6.The Future of the Orang Asli.