Signs of Recognition. Powers and Hazards of Representation in an Indonesian Society.
Berkeley. University of California Press. 1997. Stock ID #213732 "This book explores the performances and transactions that lie at the heart of public events in contemporary Anakalang, on the Indonesian island of Sumba. Weaving together sharply observed narrative, close analysis of poetic speech and valuable objects and far-reaching theoretical discussion, 'Signs of Recognition' explores the risks endemic to representational practices." Publisher's description. When referring to this item please quote stockid 213732.
Maps, black and white illustrations, xxix + 297pp, notes, bibliography, index, spine sunned, corners bumped, otherwise good hardback copy.
Price: $40.00 AU