Koentjaraningrat

author

Indonesian[1,5] b. 15 June 1923, Yogyakarta, Indonesia[1,4] d. 23 March 1999[2,3] active 1954–1999

Koentjaraningrat (1923–1999) was a prominent Indonesian anthropologist and academic, widely regarded as the 'Father of Indonesian Anthropology.' Born into the Pakualaman royal family in Yogyakarta, he received a Dutch education before pursuing anthropology in the United States. He became a leading figure in the study of Indonesian culture, ethnicity, and social structures, serving as a professor at the University of Indonesia. His work bridged traditional Javanese cultural insights with modern anthropological methodologies.[1,2,5]

  • Indonesian Anthropology
  • Cultural Studies
  • Ethnology
  • Social Structures

Books

Works by Koentjaraningrat

  • Pengantar Ilmu Antropologi book · Indonesian Introduction to Anthropology.
  • 1991 Metode-metode penelitian masyarakat Gramedia · book · Indonesian Research methods for society.

Awards

  • Fukuoka Prize Fukuoka Foundation

References

  1. Koentjaraningrat. Wikipedia link
  2. R.M. Koentjaraningrat, 1923-1999. UI Library link
  3. KOENTJARANINGRAT | Laureates. Fukuoka Prize link
  4. Koentjaraningrat. Everything Explained link
  5. Professor Koentjaraningrat. AMINEF link