French anthropology and the Durkheimians in colonial Indochina
Article Abstract:
The Durkheimian school of sociology emphasized the role of community and the transforming effect of revolution during the years of French domination in southeast Asia. The writings of Paul Mus on suicide show his concern with native territory as the central element in forming collective and individual identity.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Name: Modern Asian Studies
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0026-749X
Year: 2000
France, Southeast Asia, Criticism and interpretation, Imperialism, Durkheimian school of sociology, Mus, Paul
Publication Name: Modern Asian Studies
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0026-749X
Year: 2000
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Customs of governance: colonialism and democracy in twentieth century India
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A study exploring the causes due to which the relationship between the state and its citizens, and the habits and customs of governance has changed in the twentieth century India is presented.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Name: Modern Asian Studies
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0026-749X
Year: 2007
Public affairs, India, Social aspects, Political aspects, Democracy
Publication Name: Modern Asian Studies
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0026-749X
Year: 2007
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