Anderson, Benedict
A Life Beyond Boundaries: A Memoir
- ISBN 13:
- 9781786630155
- author:
- Anderson, Benedict
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Verso Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 224
- Genre:
- Biography, Political, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Benedict Anderson's memoir, A Life Beyond Boundaries, is a deeply personal account of his life spent open to the world. Born in California and Ireland, educated in England, and eventually finding a home at Cornell University, Anderson's journey took him to Southeast Asia, where he immersed himself in the field of Southeast Asian studies. Anderson recounts his experiences as an intellectual, sharing stories of his time in Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines, where he conducted research and produced influential works. He reflects on the ideas and inspirations behind his best-known book, Imagined Communities, and discusses the importance of language learning, fieldwork, translation, and teaching. In A Life Beyond Boundaries, Anderson shares a life of curiosity, passion, and dedication to understanding the world around him.