Embodied Communities

Author: Berghahn   Volker;  

Publisher: Berghahn Books‎

Publication year: 2008

E-ISBN: 9781845458683

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9781845452384

Subject: C91 Sociology;K89 Custom

Keyword: null 社会学,风俗习惯CustomSociology

Language: ENG

Access to resources Favorite

Disclaimer: Any content in publications that violate the sovereignty, the constitution or regulations of the PRC is not accepted or approved by CNPIEC.

Description

Court dance in Java has changed from a colonial ceremonial tradition into a national artistic classicism. Central to this general transformation has been dance's role in personal transformation, developing appropriate forms of everyday behaviour and strengthening the powers of persuasion that come from the skillful manipulation of both physical and verbal forms of politeness. This account of dance's significance in performance and in everyday life draws on extensive research, including dance training in Java, and builds on how practitioners interpret and explain the repertoire. The Javanese case is contextualized in relation to social values, religion, philosophy, and commoditization arising from tourism. It also raises fundamental questions about the theorization of culture, society and the body during a period of radical change.

The users who browse this book also browse


No browse record.