Scott, James C.
The Art of Not Being Governed: An Anarchist History of Upland Southest Asia
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300169171
- author:
- Scott, James C.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.5 x 3.6 cm
- Genre:
- Asian history
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Art of Not Being Governed: An Anarchist History of Upland Southeast Asia For two thousand years, the people of Zomia have lived in a region the size of Europe, surrounded by states that have sought to control them. This book tells the story of how they have resisted and thrived in the face of organized state societies, using strategies such as physical dispersion, flexible ethnic identities, and a largely oral culture. James Scott, a renowned authority on Southeast Asian studies, explores the unique history of the Zomia region and the people who have lived there. He challenges our conventional views on Asian politics, history, and demographics, and offers a radical new perspective on state-making and the concept of civilization. This book is a fascinating and thought-provoking exploration of the human desire for self-determination and the power of community.
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