Cultural Heritage of South-East Asia
Contents: Preface. 1. The land and the people. 2. Cultures prevalent in South East Asia. 3. Cultural heritage of Kampuchea. 4. Cultural heritage of Myanmar. 5. Cultural heritage of Thailand. 6. Cultural heritage of Vietnam. 7. Cultural heritage of Indonesia. 8. Cultural heritage of Malaysia. Conclusion. Appendices. Bibliography.
"This work comprises the entire orbit of South-East Asia. The book provides a detailed information of the cultures prevalent in South-East Asia. The book thus furnishes a comprehensive account of the religion, art and architecture, society and administration, language and literature and economy of Kampuchea, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia and Malaysia along with Sri Lanka and Philippines.
As to the sources in the preparation of this work the author has utilized the standard literary works, both primary and secondary. The book contains one map and sixteen illustrations. Thus the book interprets thoughts, theories, meanings and views on the origin, history, diffusion, structure and inter-relation between India and South-East Asian region. It is believed that this book will be received enthusiastically by scholars and students of South-East Asian studies as a comprehensive work on the subject with a new approach from an authoritative pen." (jacket)