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ISBN | 9789996354007 |
Format | HardBound |
Language | English |
Year of Publication | 2010 |
Bib. Info | 177p. ; 25cm. |
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Amidst Cambodias celebrated Hindu and Buddhist heritage, its Cham Muslim antecedents and current populace are less well known. This book succeeds in filling the gaps of knowledge about the Cham people. It begins with an introduction to shed light on how the Chams are dealing with faith and fear in todays Cambodia, and discusses the Chams and their relationships with Cambodia Buddhists (Khmers) before and after the fall of the kingdom of Champa. All this is valuable background to the books primary goal of discussing intermarriage in Cambodia between the Cham Muslims and Khmer Buddhists. Ten case studies of intermarried couples portray diverse individuals and relationships.