Episode 117: Eric C. Thompson, Department of Sociology & Anthropology, National University of Singapore
In this episode, host Francine Barchett interviewed Dr. Eric Thompson, an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the National University of Singapore. He describes the development and recent publication of his book, "The Story of Southeast Asia." Cutting across anthropology, archeology, history, and other disciplines, Dr. Thompson recounts the many regional themes that had inspired this writing. He reconsiders colonialism's influence in Southeast Asia, highlights its unique interplay of religions and religious diversity, and revisits the long-standing debate…
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