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Varieties of Javanese religion : an anthropological account

Title
Varieties of Javanese religion : an anthropological account / Andrew Beatty.
Author
Beatty, Andrew.
Publication
Cambridge, U.K. ; New York : Cambridge University Press, ©1999.

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Description
civ, 272 pages : illustrations, map; 24 cm.
Summary
Java is famous for its combination of diverse cultural forms and religious beliefs. Andrew Beatty considers Javanese solutions to the problem of culture difference, and explores the ways in which Javanese villagers make sense of their complex and mutual-layered culture.
Series Statement
Cambridge studies in social and cultural anthropology ; 111
Uniform Title
Cambridge studies in social and cultural anthropology ; 111.
Subject
  • Religion
  • Anthropologie
  • Ethnologie
  • Godsdienst
  • Syncretisme
  • Antropologische aspecten
  • Syncrétisme > Indonésie > Java
  • Java (Indonesia) > Religion
  • Indonesia > Java
  • Java
  • Java (Indonésie) > Religion
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 260-268) and index.
Contents
Map of East Java -- Introduction -- The slametan : agreeing to differ -- The sanctuary -- A Javanese cult -- Practical Islam -- Javanism -- Sangkan Paran : a Javanist sect -- Javanese Hindus -- Conclusion.
ISBN
  • 0521624444
  • 9780521624442
  • 0521624738
  • 9780521624732
LCCN
98038613
OCLC
  • ocm39654894
  • 39654894
  • SCSB-574332
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library