The tyranny of proximity: Power and mobility in colonial Cambodia, 1863-1954

Penny Edwards*

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    Abstract

    Often typecast as sedentary and static in Western writings, Cambodians have long been on the move. This article explores the misrepresentation of such mobility in colonial narratives, and contrasts the stereotype of the static Khmer with the mobilization of recruits in the First World War, the activities of protesters in Cambodia and political devices like the Royal Tour.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)421-443
    Number of pages23
    JournalJournal of Southeast Asian Studies
    Volume37
    Issue number3
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Oct 2006

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