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Barbara Watson Andaya

    Barbara Watson Andaya is een Australische historicus wiens werk zich richt op Indonesië en maritiem Zuidoost-Azië. Ze heeft uitgebreid onderzoek gedaan naar de vrouwengeschiedenis in de regio en, meer recentelijk, naar de lokalisatie van het christendom daarin. Haar wetenschap biedt een diepgaand begrip van culturele en religieuze verschuivingen in Zuidoost-Azië. Andaya's onderzoek levert waardevolle inzichten op in de complexe wisselwerking tussen wereldwijde invloeden en lokale tradities.

    The Flaming Womb: Repositioning Women in Early Modern Southeast Asia
    A History of Early Modern Southeast Asia, 1400- 1830
    • Written by two expert authors, this textbook is the first to examine early modern Southeast Asian history in depth. Chapters explore political, social, economic, cultural and religious developments, and themes including circulation, exchange, material culture, environment and global connections. Student learning is supported by maps, illustrations and timelines.

      A History of Early Modern Southeast Asia, 1400- 1830
    • Focusing on the complexities of femininity in Southeast Asian cultures, this study examines the relatively egalitarian male-female relations in the region. Barbara Watson Andaya delves into the roles and perceptions of women throughout Southeast Asian history, particularly during the early modern era (1500-1800). She analyzes the influences of new religions, economic changes, and state control, supported by a diverse array of sources and examples from various societies, including Thai, Vietnamese, Burmese, Philippine, and Malay cultures.

      The Flaming Womb: Repositioning Women in Early Modern Southeast Asia