1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910783661703321

Titolo

Ethnicity in Asia / / edited by Colin Mackerras

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; New York : , : RoutledgeCurzon, , 2003

ISBN

1-134-51516-2

1-134-51517-0

0-415-25817-0

1-280-04927-8

0-203-38046-0

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (257 p.)

Collana

Asia's transformations

Altri autori (Persone)

MackerrasColin

Disciplina

305.8/0095

Soggetti

Ethnicity - Southeast Asia

Ethnology - Southeast Asia

Ethnicity - East Asia

Ethnology - East Asia

Southeast Asia Politics and government 1945-

East Asia Politics and government

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Preliminaries; Contents; Preface; 1 Introduction; 2 Ethnic minorities in China; 3 In Japan but not of Japan; 4 Ethnicity in Indonesia; 5 Ethnicity and class in Malaysia; 6 Singapore multiracial harmony as public good; 7 Vietnam; 8 Ethnicity in the Philippines; 9 Ethnicity and the politics of ethnic classification in Thailand; 10 Myanmar Burma; 11 Cambodia; 12 Laos minorities; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This book is designed as a comprehensive comparative introduction to ethnicity in East and Southeast Asia since 1945. Each chapter covers a particular country looking at such core issues as:· the ethnic minorities or groups in the country of concern, how many ethnic groups, population, language and culture group they belong to, traditional religions and arts· government policy towards the ethnic minorities or groups · the economies of the ethnic minorities or groups and the relation with the national economy;· problems of national integration



caused by the ethnic minorities

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910827018603321

Autore

Nugraha Iskandar P.

Titolo

Essential Indonesian : speak Indonesian with confidence / / Iskandar P. Nugraha & Katherine Ingham ; revised by Katherine Davidsen

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Clarendon, Vermont : , : Tuttle Publishing, , 2013

©2013

ISBN

1-4629-1338-5

Edizione

[First edition.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (424 p.)

Disciplina

499.22183421

Soggetti

Indonesian language - Conversation and phrase books - English

Indonesian language

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Copyright; Contents; Introduction; Pronunciation guide; Basic grammar; 1. The Basics; 1.1 Personal details; 1.2 Today or tomorrow?; 1.3 What time is it?; 1.4 One, two, three...; 1.5 The weather; 1.6 Here, there...; 1.7 What does that sign say?; 1.8 Legal holidays; 1.9 Telephone alphabet; 2. Meet and Greet; 2.1 Greetings; 2.2 Asking a question; 2.3 How to reply; 2.4 Thank you; 2.5 I'm sorry; 2.6 What do you think?; 3. Small Talk; 3.1 Introductions; 3.2 I beg your pardon?; 3.3 Starting/ending a conversation; 3.4 A chat about the weather; 3.5 Hobbies; 3.6 Invitations

3.7 Paying a compliment3.8 Intimate comments/ questions; 3.9 Congratulations and condolences; 3.10 Arrangements; 3.11 Being the host(ess); 3.12 Saying good-bye; 4. Eating Out; 4.1 At the restaurant; 4.2 Ordering; 4.3 The bill; 4.4 Complaints; 4.5 Paying a compliment; 4.6 The menu; 4.7 Drinks and dishes; 5. Getting Around; 5.1 Asking directions; 5.2 Traffic signs; 5.3 The car; The parts of a car; 5.4 The gas/petrol station; 5.5 Breakdowns and repairs; 5.6 Motorcycles and bicycles; 5.7 Renting a vehicle; The parts of a motorcycle/bicycle; 6. Arrival and Departure; 6.1 General



6.2 Immigration/customs6.3 Luggage; 6.4 Questions to passengers; 6.5 Tickets; 6.6 Information; 6.7 Airports; 6.8 Trains; 6.9 Taxis; 7. A Place to Stay; 7.1 General; 7.2 Hotels/motels/ guesthouses; 7.3 Complaints; 7.4 Departure; 7.5 Camping/backpacking; Camping/ backpacking equipment; 8. Money Matters; 8.1 Banks; 8.2 Settling the bill; 9. Mail, Phone and Internet; 9.1 Mail; 9.2 Phone; 9.3 Internet cafés; 10. Shopping; 10.1 Shopping conversations; 10.2 Food; 10.3 Clothing and shoes; 10.4 Cameras and photo prints; 10.5 At the hairdresser; 11. Tourist Activities; 11.1 Places of interest

11.2 Going out11.3 Booking tickets; 12. Sports Activities; 12.1 Sporting questions; 12.2 By the waterfront; 12.3 At the martial arts scuba diving lesson; 13. Health Matters; 13.1 Calling a doctor; 13.2 What's wrong?; 13.3 The consultation; 13.4 Medications and prescriptions; 13.5 At the dentist; 14. Emergencies; 14.1 Asking for help; 14.2 Lost items; 14.3 Accidents; 14.4 Theft; 14.5 Missing person; 14.6 The police; 15. English-Indonesian Word List; Back Cover

Sommario/riassunto

This portable, user-friendly Indonesian language guide and phrasebook is the cheapest and easiest way to learn Indonesian before and during your trip. If you only want one Indonesian language book-Essential Indonesian is the way to go.  Part of Tuttle Publishing's Essential Phrasebooks Series, it is a great first introduction and beginner guide to the language of Indonesia and is also designed as a great Indonesian phrasebook, making it the most versatile Indonesian language learning tool on the market.Perfect for business people or tourist traveling to Indonesia or for students who want to su