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Book Synopsis
This is a historical and anthropological study of the people of Bali. Separate chapters are devoted to describing the island's geography, the history of the Balinese people, the social order, economy, religion and rituals, myth and the performing arts, and the unusual use of mystic power and magic.

Trade Review
"The content of the individual chapters is informative and readable and will no doubt be of use as general introductory material." Rima, Summer 1998.

Table of Contents
List of Plates.

List of Figures.

List of Maps.

Acknowledgements.

Note about the Authors.

1. The Land and its People.

2. Pre-colonial Bali.

3. Agriculture, Crafts and Spheres of Exchange.

4. Social Organization.

5. Religion and Beliefs in Practice.

6. Myth and Tradition.

7. The Persuasive Artistry of the Healer.

8. The Process of Modernization.

Notes.

References.

Index.

The People of Bali

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    A Paperback / softback by Angela Hobart, Urs Ramseyer, Albert Leemann

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      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: 12/08/2001
      ISBN13: 9780631227410, 978-0631227410
      ISBN10: 0631227415
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This is a historical and anthropological study of the people of Bali. Separate chapters are devoted to describing the island's geography, the history of the Balinese people, the social order, economy, religion and rituals, myth and the performing arts, and the unusual use of mystic power and magic.

      Trade Review
      "The content of the individual chapters is informative and readable and will no doubt be of use as general introductory material." Rima, Summer 1998.

      Table of Contents
      List of Plates.

      List of Figures.

      List of Maps.

      Acknowledgements.

      Note about the Authors.

      1. The Land and its People.

      2. Pre-colonial Bali.

      3. Agriculture, Crafts and Spheres of Exchange.

      4. Social Organization.

      5. Religion and Beliefs in Practice.

      6. Myth and Tradition.

      7. The Persuasive Artistry of the Healer.

      8. The Process of Modernization.

      Notes.

      References.

      Index.

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