Barbara Watson Andaya es una historiadora australiana cuyo trabajo se centra en Indonesia y el Sudeste Asiático Marítimo. Ha investigado extensamente la historia de las mujeres en la región y, más recientemente, la localización del cristianismo en ella. Su erudición ofrece una profunda comprensión de los cambios culturales y religiosos en el Sudeste Asiático. La investigación de Andaya proporciona valiosas perspectivas sobre la compleja interacción entre las influencias globales y las tradiciones 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.