The possessed: in the midst of Indonesia's turmoil, ethnic warriors unleash the gruesome magic of their ancestors
Article Abstract:
A writer recounts his encounters with the people of Indonesia when he visited the troubled country during its elections in May 1997. The Dayak people, who were under pressure and are without economic clout, cut the heads of their enemies and ate their hearts and drank their blood.
Publisher: LENS Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1998
Personal narratives, History, Indonesia, Minorities
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1998
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Get rail
Article Abstract:
The pollution and congestion caused by cars have led to the popularity of train travel in Japan and Europe. The same trend is expected from the US in the face of ecological problems, rising energy costs and a new leadership.
Publisher: LENS Publishing Company, Inc.
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1993
Evaluation, Railroad travel, High speed trains
Publication Name: Utne Reader
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 8750-0256
Year: 1993
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