The Semai: A Nonviolent People of Malaya

The book is in fair condition, with noticeable wear on the cover and edges. The spine shows some creasing, and there are minor marks on the pages. The binding remains intact, ensuring the book is fully readable. This copy does not include a dust jacket and is not ex-library.

Robert Knox Dentan's "The Semai: A Nonviolent People of Malaya," published by Holt, Rinehart and Winston in 1968, offers an in-depth anthropological study of the Semai people, renowned for their nonviolent culture in Malaya. This trade paperback edition provides a comprehensive exploration of the Semai's societal structures, beliefs, and interactions with neighboring communities. Dentan, affiliated with Ohio State University, lends academic credibility to this work, which is part of the Case Studies in Cultural Anthropology series. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in Southeast Asian cultures and nonviolent societies. The ISBN 0-03-069535-X identifies this specific edition. The book is in fair condition, showing signs of wear consistent with its age, but remains a significant contribution to the field of anthropology.