Critical reflections on religion and media in contemporary Bali / by Richard Fox.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fox, Richard, 1972-

Series:

Studies in the history of religions ; 130.

Numen book series, 0169-8834 ; v. 130

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Mass media--Religious aspects.

Mass media.

Mass media in religion.

Bali Island (Indonesia)--Religion.

Bali Island (Indonesia).

Physical Description:

339 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm + 1 videodisc (50 min. : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.)

Place of Publication:

Boston : Brill, 2011.

System Details:

System requirements for accompanying DVD: any PAL or NTSC DVD player, or most computer media players.

Summary:

Accompanying DVD contains ... "Mpu Kuturan and the three sanctuaries : a masked dance drama (Topéng Pajegan) performed in a southern Balinese village."--Menu screen.

Contents:

Religion, media, history

The past in the present? : a tale of bouquets and bombsites

Reframing the problem : mediating the recent history of 'the Balinese'

The subject of tolerance : televising 'the teachings of our religion'

Assume the position : performative style and the voice of authority

Substantial transmissions : religion and the idea of 'the old Javanese text'

Plus c̦a change : from textual fetish to performative accomplishment

A dramatic performance : mpu kuturan and the three sanctuaries

The complexity of the realm : chasing a traditional tale.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contains:

Mpu Kuturan and the three sanctuaries

ISBN:

9789004176492

9004176497

OCLC:

670324812