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Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 1997. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

Oxford University Press, USA, 1997-05-22. Paperback. Good.

Oxford University Press, 1997-05-22. Paperback. Very Good. Clean, sturdy, unmarked copy. Some small, faint scuffs on back cover. LS

Oxford University Press, USA, 1997-05-22. Hardcover. Good.

Oxford University Press, 1997-05-22. Hardcover. Very Good. No marks or highlighting in the book. Our copy is hardback, no dust jacket, showing light shelfwear.

Oxford University Press, 1997. Paperback. Like New. Unread copy. Ethnographic study of Ngaju Dayaks, rain forest dwellers of the remote interior region of Central Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo. Focuses on their religion (Kaharingan) and the cultural change within, the expanding state system, political change, and international development. *** 178pp. *** Index, biblio.

Oxford University Press, 1997. Hardcover. Like New. Ethnographic study of Ngaju Dayaks, rain forest dwellers of the remote interior region of Central Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo. Focuses on their religion (Kaharingan) and the cultural change within, the expanding state system, political change, and international development. *** 178pp. *** Index, biblio.

New York.: Oxford University Press.. 1997.. Maps, black and white photographic illustrations and line drawings, xii + 178pp, bibliography, index, notes, marking in highlighter, paperback. Reading copy only. "This is an ethnographic study of the Ngaju Dyaks, rain forest dwellers of the remote interior region of Central Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo). Like many indigenous peoples, the Ngaju have lately been affected by exposure to world religions, technological advances, and myriad external factors involving their growing incorporation into the rapidly expanding state system. Schiller demonstrates that their responses to these pressures are most clearly seen in the religious sphere and involve the recasting and reinterpreting of their indigenous religion. She focuses particularly on the changing form and content of "tiwah," an elaborate ritual of secondary burial with multiple and diverse meanings for Hindu Kaharingan Ngaju as well as for those who have converted to Islam or Christianity."… Read More

New York : Oxford University Press, 1997. 1st edition. Softcover. Near fine paperback copy; edges very slightly dulled. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: xii, 178 pages : illustrations, maps; 24 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-173) and index. Contents: 1. Introduction. The Ngaju ""Death Cult"" The ""Ngaju"" People and the Ngaju Region. Tiwah and the Issue of Ritual Acceptability. Kaharingan Ritual and Ngaju Identity. Some Implications of Religious Change in Central Kalimantan -- 2. Death Begins. The Rituals Today. The Three Stages of Mortuary Ritual. Souls and Life Forces. Ritual Specialists. The Mortuary Cycle: Death and Primary Treatment. The Mortuary Cycle: Informing the Deceased -- 3. Journey to the Village of Souls. Preparations for Tiwah. The Start of Tiwah. Ritual Specialists at Tiwah. The Cosmos Unlocked: Souls and Remains Are Treated -- 4. Order and Anti-Order in Natural and… Read More

Oxford University Press, 1997. Hardcover. As New. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.

New York : Oxford University Press, 1997. 1st edition. Softcover. Fine paperback copy. Particularly well-preserved; tight, bright and clean. Physical description; 178 pp.: illustrations, maps. Contents; 1. Introduction. The Ngaju ""Death Cult"" The ""Ngaju"" People and the Ngaju Region. Tiwah and the Issue of Ritual Acceptability. Kaharingan Ritual and Ngaju Identity. Some Implications of Religious Change in Central Kalimantan -- 2. Death Begins. The Rituals Today. The Three Stages of Mortuary Ritual. Souls and Life Forces. Ritual Specialists. The Mortuary Cycle: Death and Primary Treatment. The Mortuary Cycle: Informing the Deceased -- 3. Journey to the Village of Souls. Preparations for Tiwah. The Start of Tiwah. Ritual Specialists at Tiwah. The Cosmos Unlocked: Souls and Remains Are Treated -- 4. Order and Anti-Order in Natural and Supernatural Worlds. Transgression of Hadat. The Origin of Hadat. Hadat and the Inhabitants of Upper- and Lowerworlds. Hadat and Jungle-Dwelling Beings. Hadat and… Read More

Oxford University Press, 1997. Hbk 178pp no dj as issued a new and unread copy excellent clean tight unmarked as new

NY : Oxford University Press, 1997. First Edition. Softcover. Fine paperback copy. Particularly well-preserved; tight, bright and clean. Physical Description : xii, 178 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm. Subjects : Cultura; Identites of Indonesia. Ngaju (Indonesian people) Religion.

Oxford University Press, 1997. Softcover. New.

Oxford University Press, 1997. Softcover. New.

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Minor rubbing. Several page corners creased. VG. Textual charts & photos Indonesia Oxford University Press New York / Oxford 1997 orig. cloth 24x16cm, xii,178 pp Contents: Introduction: The Ngaju "Death Cult"; Death begins: The Rituals Today; Journey to the Village of Souls; Order & Anti-Order in Natural & Supernatural Worlds: Hindu Kaharingan in the New Order; Religions & Identities; Epilogue: Basir Muka & Religious Reformulations.

Paperback / softback. New. This ethnographic study shows how the Ngaju Dyaks, rain forest dwellers of Central Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo) are responding to modernity. It depicts how they are attempting to fashion a modern identity for themselves, especially by remodelling their indigenous religion.

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