Barbara Watson Andaya est une historienne australienne dont les travaux se concentrent sur l'Indonésie et l'Asie du Sud-Est maritime. Elle a largement étudié l'histoire des femmes dans la région et, plus récemment, la localisation du christianisme en son sein. Son œuvre académique offre une profonde compréhension des changements culturels et religieux en Asie du Sud-Est. Les recherches d'Andaya apportent des éclairages précieux sur l'interaction complexe entre les influences mondiales et les traditions locales.
Written by two expert authors, this textbook is the first to examine early modern Southeast Asian history in depth. Chapters explore political, social, economic, cultural and religious developments, and themes including circulation, exchange, material culture, environment and global connections. Student learning is supported by maps, illustrations and timelines.
Focusing on the complexities of femininity in Southeast Asian cultures, this study examines the relatively egalitarian male-female relations in the region. Barbara Watson Andaya delves into the roles and perceptions of women throughout Southeast Asian history, particularly during the early modern era (1500-1800). She analyzes the influences of new religions, economic changes, and state control, supported by a diverse array of sources and examples from various societies, including Thai, Vietnamese, Burmese, Philippine, and Malay cultures.