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Paperback. When Bombay changed its name to Mumbai in 1995, it was the culmination of a long process that transformed India's primary symbol of modernity and cultural diversity into a site of ethnic conflict and violent nationalism. This is an account of how the city's atmosphere, dominant public languages, and power structures have changed since 1960s. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 3JJP; GTB; JFSG; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 239 x 175 x 18. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691088402
- ISBN
- 9780691088402
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.46
€ 72.46
Hardback. Offers an analysis of the uncertainties, dreams, and anxieties that have accompanied post apartheid freedoms in Chatsworth, a formerly Indian township in Durban. This title describes how the racial segmentation of South African society still informs daily life, notions of race, personhood, morality, and religious ethics. Num Pages: 384 pages, 10 halftones. 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1HFMS; JFSL1; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 628.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691152950
- ISBN
- 9780691152950
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 144.86
€ 144.86
paperback. Analyzes Indian receptivity to the right-wing Hindu nationalist party and its political wing, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which claims to create a polity based on "ancient" Hindu culture. This book offers insights into Indian politics and focuses on the links between democracy and ethnic majoritarianism. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HRG; JPFM; JPFN; JPHV; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 457.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691006710
- ISBN
- 9780691006710
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.53
€ 72.53
Paperback. Num Pages: 960 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; GTB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 166 x 229 x 7. Weight in Grams: 152.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- U OF M CENTER FOR CHINESE STUDIES
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780892641574
- ISBN
- 9780892641574
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.52
€ 18.52
Paperback. Focusing on relations between the Communist and anti-Communist alliances in Asia during the Cold War, this title explores how internal divisions and lack of cohesion in the two alliances complicated and undercut coercive diplomacy by sending confusing signals about strength, resolve, and intent. Series: Princeton Studies in International History and Politics. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1F; JPA; JPS; JWA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691142616
- ISBN
- 9780691142616
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.48
€ 48.48
Paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HPX; WSTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 130 x 17. Weight in Grams: 270.
- Publisher
- Tuttle Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784805312933
- ISBN
- 9784805312933
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 12.95
€ 17.99
€ 12.95
Hardcover. Soul of the Samurai contains modern translations of three classic works of Zen and BushidoIn Soul of the Samurai bestselling author and respected translator Thomas Cleary reveals the true essence of the Bushido code or Zen warrior teachings Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JD; WSTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 191 x 127. Weight in Grams: 283.
- Publisher
- Tuttle Publishing
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804848954
- ISBN
- 9780804848954
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 10.99€ 9.78
€ 10.99
€ 9.78
Paperback. Num Pages: 302 pages, Illustrations, map. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Cornell Univ East Asia Program
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781885445131
- ISBN
- 9781885445131
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.08
€ 39.08
Paperback. This volume explores the way in which various religious traditions, including Hinduism, Jainism and Buddhism, have represented and reflected upon the environment - in this case: minerals, gems, metals but also geological formations such as mountains and the earth itself. Editor(s): Dahnhardt, Thomas. Num Pages: 316 pages, 11 figures. BIC Classification: 1FK; HRAC; HRLK. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 158 x 234 x 26. Weight in Grams: 494.
- Publisher
- Equinox Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781781791295
- ISBN
- 9781781791295
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.29
€ 41.29
Paperback. Thomas DuBois sets out to explain how religious traditions and philosophies in China and Japan have evolved and intersected. Series: New Approaches to Asian History. Num Pages: 272 pages, 27 b/w illus. 7 maps 5 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1FPJ; HBJF; HRAX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781107400405
- ISBN
- 9781107400405
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.92
€ 40.92
hardcover. Cutting through the headlines and spin, this book gives us a true picture of the reality on the ground, through the words of the people there - from commanders to intelligence officers, army doctors to ordinary soldiers. It provides eye-witness accounts that contradict the official stories and figures. Num Pages: 528 pages, 16pp. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 3JMC; HBJF1; HBLX; HBW; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 130 x 32. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780141028507
- ISBN
- 9780141028507
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 15.99€ 12.37
€ 15.99
€ 12.37
Paperback. A Second Edition of Thomas Friedman's stunning book, the first edition of which won the American National Book Award. Num Pages: 608 pages, Index. BIC Classification: 1FB; 3JJPR; HBJF1; HBLW; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 129 x 39. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780006530701
- ISBN
- 9780006530701
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 15.62
€ 21.99
€ 15.62
Hardcover. From 600 to 1600 CE, the Java Sea was dominated by a ring of maritime kingdoms engaged in long-distance raiding, trading, and marriage alliances with one another. This work explores the economic, political, and symbolic processes by which early Makassar communities were incorporated into this regional system. Num Pages: 288 pages, 24 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMN; 3F; 3H; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 168 x 24. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- University of Hawaii Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780824828653
- ISBN
- 9780824828653
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 77.66
€ 77.66
hardcover. Shows how the Bible, in particular a Chinese translation of the Old Testament, profoundly influenced Hong and his followers, leading them to understand the first three of the Ten Commandments as an indictment of the imperial order. This book may appeal to scholars in the fields of Chinese history, religion, and culture. Series: China Program Books. Num Pages: 232 pages, 8 illus. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JH; GTB; HBJF; HBLL; HR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 161 x 21. Weight in Grams: 545.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- University of Washington Press United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9780295984308
- ISBN
- 9780295984308
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.79
€ 148.79
Paperback. Traces the historic struggles and the changing nature of political authority in Afghanistan, from the Mughal Empire in the sixteenth century to the Taliban resurgence today. This title introduces readers to the bewildering diversity of tribal and ethnic groups in this volatile region of the world. Series: Princeton Studies in Muslim Politics. Num Pages: 408 pages, 5 line illus. 9 maps. BIC Classification: 1FCA; HBJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 215 x 141 x 27. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Number of pages
- 408
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691154411
- ISBN
- 9780691154411
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.32
€ 29.32
Hardcover. This compelling assessment of U.S.-China relations is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of the globalized world. Num Pages: 400 pages, 23 maps and charts. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 170 x 244 x 34. Weight in Grams: 762.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393081138
- ISBN
- 9780393081138
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 26.76
€ 27.99
€ 26.76
Paperback. "A standout .. a balanced, informative, and highly intelligent guide to dealing with China."-Fareed Zakaria Num Pages: 400 pages, 23 maps and charts. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; HBJF; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 133. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- WW Norton & Co
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780393352993
- ISBN
- 9780393352993
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 17.35
€ 17.99
€ 17.35
Paperback. An analysis of why relations between the United States and the Chinese Communists were hostile in the first decade of the Cold War. It discusses questions such as why Truman refused to recognize the Chinese Communists and why Mao shelled islands in the Taiwan Straits in 1958. It provides a link between domestic politics and foreign policy. Series: Princeton Studies in International History and Politics. Num Pages: 352 pages, 1 halftone 16 line illus. 1 map 4 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; 3JJPG; HBJF; HBJK; HBLW; JPA; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 21. Weight in Grams: 485.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691026374
- ISBN
- 9780691026374
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Paperback. Shines a light on the Taliban's propaganda arm and its impact on the course of the war in Afghanistan. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: 1FCA; HBJF; HBWS4; JFSR2; JPWL. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Weight in Grams: 256.
- Publisher
- C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849048439
- ISBN
- 9781849048439
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 40.72
€ 45.99
€ 40.72
Paperback. An analysis of the power struggles which took place within the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party between 1931, when the CCP left Shanghai for the Jiangxi Soviet, and 1945, by which time Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai had emerged as senior CCP leaders. Num Pages: 160 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; HBLW; JPFC; JPHL; JPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 138 x 13. Weight in Grams: 209.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- NIAS Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788787062763
- ISBN
- 9788787062763
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.39
€ 34.39
Hardback. Since the arrival of the first Tibetans in exile in 1959, a vast and continuous wave of international support has permitted these refugees to survive and even to flourish in temporary residences. This book shows how Tibetan refugees continue to attract resources, while other refugee populations are largely forgotten. Series: Forced Migration. Num Pages: 248 pages, 17 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPCT; JFFD; JP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 239 x 159 x 20. Weight in Grams: 540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781782382829
- ISBN
- 9781782382829
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 148.91
€ 148.91
Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 194 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3H; 3JB; HBLC1; JFSC; KCZ; RGCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 194
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691630076
- ISBN
- 9780691630076
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 102.05
€ 102.05
Num Pages: 400 pages, over 150 color photos. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 3JMC; HBJF1; HBLX; HBW; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 236 x 42. Weight in Grams: 1200.
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764326202
- ISBN
- 9780764326202
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 27.68
€ 42.99
€ 27.68
Hardcover. First edition. Contains engraved frotis portrait plate of M'Kenney in volume one and hand coloured frontis of Pocahontas in volume two. Some light foxing. 136p. Bound in modern cloth
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- Publisher
- Paine & Burgess New York
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1846
- SKU
- KON0716653
Hardback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 250.00
€ 250.00