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Contentment and Suffering

Contentment and Suffering Culture and Experience in Toraja

Hardback (20 Dec 1993)

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Publisher's Synopsis

This psychocultural ethnography of the Toraja wet-rice farmers of Indonesia provides a rich portrait of Torajan life and contributes to debates on the relationship between culture and individual psychology.

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Columbia University Press

Columbia University Press seeks to enhance Columbia University's educational and research mission by publishing outstanding original works by scholars and other intellectuals that contribute to an understanding of global human concerns. The Press also reflects the importance of its location in New York City in its publishing programs. Through book, reference, electronic publishing, and distribution services, the Press broadens the university's international reputation.

Book information

ISBN: 9780231084222
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Imprint: Columbia University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 155.849922
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 276
Weight: 524g
Height: 238mm
Width: 164mm
Spine width: 25mm