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Peranakan Chinese communities and their “hybrid” culture have fascinated many observers. This book, comprising fourteen chapters, was mainly based on papers written by the author in the last two decades. The chapters address Peranakan Chinese cultural, national and political identities in the Malay Archipelago, i.e., Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore (IMS). This book is divided into two parts. Part I which is on the regional dimension, contains nine chapters that discuss the three countries and beyond. Part II consists of five chapters which focus on one country, i.e., Indonesia. This book not only discusses the past and the present, but also the future of the Peranakan Chinese.
Quick Revision to *ICSE My Treasure Trove Class 7* simplifies the study of short stories and poems prescribed in the ICSE syllabus. The guide offers chapter-wise synopses, theme discussions, character outlines, and comprehension practice. Each lesson highlights important literary devices, meanings, and value-based questions to strengthen interpretation skills. The question-answer format is aligned with board patterns, ensuring familiarity with exam expectations. The compact summaries and revision pointers make it easy for students to revise entire chapters in less time. Ideal for both teachers and students, this Quick Revision title enables thorough preparation, better understanding, and enhanced confidence in English literature.
Highlighting the interconnections between Southeast Asia and the world through literature, this book calls for a different reading approach to the literatures of Southeast Asia by using translation as the main conceptual framework in the analyses and interpretation of the texts, languages, and cultures of the following countries: Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brunei Darussalam, and the Philippines. Through the theme of “translational politics,” the contributors critically examine not only the linguistic properties but also the metaphoric, symbolic, and semiotic meanings, images, and representations that have been translated across societies and cultures through local and glob...
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