Barbara Watson Andaya je austrálska historička, ktorá sa zameriava na Indonéziu a námornú juhovýchodnú Áziu. Rozsiahlo skúmala aj ženskú históriu v regióne a v poslednej dobe sa venuje lokalizácii kresťanstva. Jej akademický prínos spočíva v hlbokom pochopení kultúrnych a náboženských posunov v juhovýchodnej Ázii. Jej výskum ponúka cenný vhľad do zložitých interakcií medzi globálnymi vplyvmi a miestnymi tradíciami.
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.