Building a Malay House Kaedah Pembinaan Rumah Melayu
The traditional Malay house is a sophisticated system for living which has evolved over several centuries. This volume introduces the reader to the beliefs that underlie its construction, describes its erection and the materials used, and shows that it is not only a highly ordered process of buildin...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York
Oxford University Press
1987
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| Series: | Images of Asia
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Add Tag | Summary: | The traditional Malay house is a sophisticated system for living which has evolved over several centuries. This volume introduces the reader to the beliefs that underlie its construction, describes its erection and the materials used, and shows that it is not only a highly ordered process of building, but also a cultural artefact in its own right. |
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| Item Description: | Maps on lining papers. |
| Physical Description: | ix, 99 pages some colour illustrations 20 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 99) |
| ISBN: | 0195888618 |
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