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Varieties of Javanese religion : an anthropological account

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

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Description
  1. civ, 272 pages : illustrations, map; 24 cm.
Summary
  1. 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
  1. Cambridge studies in social and cultural anthropology ; 111
Uniform title
  1. Cambridge studies in social and cultural anthropology ; 111.
Subject
  1. Religion
  2. Anthropologie
  3. Ethnologie
  4. Godsdienst
  5. Syncretisme
  6. Antropologische aspecten
  7. Syncrétisme > Indonésie > Java
  8. Java (Indonesia) > Religion
  9. Indonesia > Java
  10. Java
  11. Java (Indonésie) > Religion
Contents
  1. 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.
Owning institution
  1. Princeton University Library
Bibliography (note)
  1. Includes bibliographical references (p. 260-268) and index.