Hinduism and Hierarchy in Bali by Leo Howe (Paperback, 2002)

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ISBN-13: 9780852559192, 978-0852559192. These various forms of Hinduism, and the conflict and competition between, both undermine and sustain relations of hierarchy. Hinduism and Hierarchy in Bali. The book looks at how conflict and competition between various forms of Hinduism undermines and sustains relations of hierarchy.

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In the context of Dutch colonialism, world war, the incorporation of Bali into the Indonesian state and the tourist boom, this book examines the complex relationships between the changing nature and continuing relevance of Balinese hierarchy, the neo-Hindu reforms of Balinese religion, and the impact these have had on new forms of identity. Since at least the 1920s commoners and other intellectuals and reformers have sought ways to challenge Balinesecaste hierarchy, both through egalitarian re-interpretations of Balinese institutions and through changing religious ideas and practices. State initiatives to transform 'traditional' Balinese religion into monotheistic and more 'authentic' form of Hinduism have precipitated the appearance of many indigenous new religious movements and the importation from India of devotional forms of Hinduism (Sai Baba and Hare Krishna), which has created a vastly more intricate religious landscape. These various forms of Hinduism, and the conflict and competition between, both undermine and sustain relations of hierarchy. Through historically informed, ethnographic analyses of status competition, caste conflict, ritual inflation, religious innovation, and the cultural politics of identity this book, written in an accessible style, makes a major contribution to our understanding of modern Balinese society and its future development. Series editors: Wendy James & N.J. Allen

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PublisherJames Currey
ISBN-139780852559192
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Book TitleHinduism and Hierarchy in Bali
AuthorLeo Howe
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicHinduism
Publication Year2002
TypeTextbook
Number of Pages256 Pages

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Item Height234mm
Item Width156mm

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Title_AuthorLeo Howe
Topic AreaSocial Organisations
Series TitleWorld Anthropology
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

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