6卷 第5期
Chinese Nation Community College, Xizang Minzu University China, Xianyang, Shaanxi, 712000, China
纸质出版：2025-10-30
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Xinwei Li. (2025). Rethinking Zomia: Institutional Change and Knowledge Frontiers in the Upland Societies of Southeast Asia. 文艺发展研究（英文版）, 6(5), 283-286.
Li Xinwei.Rethinking Zomia: Institutional Change and Knowledge Frontiers in the Upland Societies of Southeast Asia[J].Research on Literary and Art Development,2025,06(05):283-286.
Xinwei Li. (2025). Rethinking Zomia: Institutional Change and Knowledge Frontiers in the Upland Societies of Southeast Asia. 文艺发展研究（英文版）, 6(5), 283-286. DOI： 10.47297/wsprolaadWSP2634-786561.20250605.
Li Xinwei.Rethinking Zomia: Institutional Change and Knowledge Frontiers in the Upland Societies of Southeast Asia[J].Research on Literary and Art Development,2025,06(05):283-286. DOI： 10.47297/wsprolaadWSP2634-786561.20250605.
Since its inception
the term "Zomia" has evolved into a theoretical framework for analyzing peripheral societies at the margins of nation-states
sparking extensive debate within the fields of global anthropology and area studies. This article centers on the integration of Zomia theory with the regional history of Southeast Asia. It reviews pivotal scholarly works from both Chinese and international academia in recent years
structuring its analysis along three dimensions: intellectual origins
major research themes
and key debates. The paper outlines significant advancements
identifies existing limitations
and suggests potential avenues for future research. It argues that Zomia
understood as a methodological paradigm rather than a geographical demarcation
holds substantial significance for reinterpreting the history of highland ethnic groups in Southeast Asia
alongside processes of cross-border interaction and state formation.
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