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The Art Of Not Being Governed: An Anarchist History Of Upland Southeast Asia (Yale Agrarian Studies Series)
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From The Acclaimed Author And Scholar James C. Scott, The Compelling Tale Of Asian Peoples Who Until Recently Have Stemmed The Vast Tide Of Statemaking To Live At Arms Length From Any Organized State Societyfor Two Thousand Years, The Disparate Groups That Now Reside In Zomia (A Mountainous Region The Size Of Europe That Consists Of Portions Of Seven Asian Countries) Have Fled The Projects Of The Organized State Societies That Surround Themslavery, Conscription, Taxes, Corve Labor, Epidemics, And Warfare. This Book, Essentially An Anarchist History, Is The Firstever Examination Of The Huge Literature On Statemaking Whose Author Evaluates Why People Would Deliberately And Reactively Remain Stateless. Among The Strategies Employed By The People Of Zomia To Remain Stateless Are Physical Dispersion In Rugged Terrain; Agricultural Practices That Enhance Mobility; Pliable Ethnic Identities; Devotion To Prophetic, Millenarian Leaders; And Maintenance Of A Largely Oral Culture That Allows Them To Reinvent Their Histories And Genealogies As They Move Between And Around States.In Accessible Language, James Scott, Recognized Worldwide As An Eminent Authority In Southeast Asian, Peasant, And Agrarian Studies, Tells The Story Of The Peoples Of Zomia And Their Unlikely Odyssey In Search Of Selfdetermination. He Redefines Our Views On Asian Politics, History, Demographics, And Even Our Fundamental Ideas About What Constitutes Civilization, And Challenges Us With A Radically Different Approach To History That Presents Events From The Perspective Of Stateless Peoples And Redefines Statemaking As A Form Of Internal Colonialism. This New Perspective Requires A Radical Reevaluation Of The Civilizational Narratives Of The Lowland States. Scotts Work On Zomia Represents A New Way To Think Of Area Studies That Will Be Applicable To Other Runaway, Fugitive, And Marooned Communities, Be They Gypsies, Cossacks, Tribes Fleeing Slave Raiders, Marsh Arabs, Or Sanbushmen.
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- Q: What is 'The Art of Not Being Governed' about? A: 'The Art of Not Being Governed' explores the history of the peoples of Zomia, a region in Southeast Asia, who have resisted state control for two thousand years. The author, James C. Scott, examines why these groups have chosen to remain stateless and the strategies they employed to achieve self-determination.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by James C. Scott, an acclaimed scholar known for his expertise in Southeast Asian studies, agrarian studies, and peasant studies.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 464 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Art of Not Being Governed'? A: 'The Art of Not Being Governed' was published on November 30, 2010.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is a paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers unfamiliar with academic texts? A: Yes, James C. Scott writes in accessible language, making the content suitable for both academic and general audiences.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes such as state-making, self-determination, the history of stateless peoples, and the impact of geography on social structures in Southeast Asia.
- Q: Does this book include references to other communities similar to those in Zomia? A: Yes, Scott discusses similar communities, including Gypsies, Cossacks, and Marsh Arabs, drawing parallels in their experiences of fleeing organized state societies.
- Q: What series is this book part of? A: 'The Art of Not Being Governed' is part of the Yale Agrarian Studies Series.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New', ensuring that it is in pristine condition.