Covering the history of Bali from before the Bronze Age to the presidency of Megawati Sukarnoputri; this examination highlights the ethnic dynamics of the island and its place in modern Indonesia. Included is an analysis of the arrival of Indian culture; early European contact; and the complex legacies of Dutch control. Also explored are the island's contemporary economic progress and the environmental problems generated by population growth and massive tourist development.
1993-07-05Original language:English #File Name: 1858210496369 pages
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