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Self and self-conduct among the Javanese priyayi elite
American ethnologist • 11 (2) • Published In 1984 • Pages: 275-290
By: Errington, James Joseph.
Abstract
This article discusses aspects of traditional etiquette, statecraft, and mysticism in Javanese culture and society. In doing so, the article argues for a unitary approach which locates the legitimacy of traditional Javanese elites (Priyayi) in culturally constructed concepts of ethics, aesthetics, and power.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2010
- Region
- Asia
- Sub Region
- Southeast Asia
- Document Type
- article
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Anthropologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Teferi Abate Adem; 2009
- Field Date
- no date
- Coverage Date
- 1935-1983
- Coverage Place
- Java, Indonesia
- Notes
- J. Joseph Errington
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 289-290)
- LCCN
- 74644326
- LCSH
- Javanese (Indonesian people)