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East Asia, Far East
Paperback. Offers a history of Japanese theatre. From ancient folk and ritual performances to modern dance theatre, this book provides summaries about each major theatrical form, situating the genre in its particular social, political, and cultural contexts and integrating a vast array of detail on such topics as staging, costuming, and more. Num Pages: 432 pages, 32 pages of b&w illus. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; AN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Edition
- Revised
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691043333
- ISBN
- 9780691043333
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 55.06€ 43.04
€ 55.06
€ 43.04
Hardback. Uses examination records from the Yuan, Ming, and Ch'ing dynasties, 1315-1904, to explore the social, political, and cultural dimensions of the civil examination system, one of the most important institutions in Chinese history. This book considers the intersections between elite social life, popular culture, and religion. Num Pages: 889 pages, 1 color illustration, 31 b/w photographs, 2 maps, 82 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3H; 3J; HBJF; KNV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 50. Weight in Grams: 976.
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 889
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520215092
- ISBN
- 9780520215092
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 96.49€ 72.97
€ 96.49
€ 72.97
Paperback. Tells the story of the Jesuit impact on late imperial China, circa 1600-1800, and the Protestant era in early modern China from the 1840s to 1900. This book presents an account of the emergence of modern science in China. Series: New Histories of Science, Technology, and Medicine. Num Pages: 336 pages, 7 halftones, 3 line illustrations, 6 maps. BIC Classification: 1FPC; PDX. Category: (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 209 x 154 x 23. Weight in Grams: 412.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674030428
- ISBN
- 9780674030428
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 29.67
€ 34.99
€ 29.67
Paperback. Illustrator(s): Rava, Giuseppe. Series: Campaign. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1FPJ; 3JJG; HBJF; HBLW; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 184 x 8. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472817495
- ISBN
- 9781472817495
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.39
€ 17.99
€ 15.39
Hardback. An illuminating look at today's Chinese armed forces, taking into consideration their costly history, as well as the marvel of new technological capability and training that they believe will not place them on a losing side again .. Num Pages: 320 pages, 16pp photos. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JMG; HBJF; HBW; JWT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 238 x 32. Weight in Grams: 736.
- Publisher
- Casemate Publishers
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781612003887
- ISBN
- 9781612003887
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 51.99€ 43.87
€ 51.99
€ 43.87
Hardback. Series: Contemporary Asia in the World. Num Pages: 232 pages, 17 line drawings, 6 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; HBJF; JPSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 140 x 23. Weight in Grams: 260.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Edition
- 1st
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231152082
- ISBN
- 9780231152082
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 26.84
€ 36.99
€ 26.84
Hardcover. In July 1999, a mere seven years after the founding of the religious movement known as Falun Gong, the Chinese government banned it. This title offers an examination of Falun Gong teachings. It argues that in order to understand Falun Gong, one must grasp the beliefs, practices, and texts of the movement and its founder, Li Hongzhi. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HRKN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 163 x 25. Weight in Grams: 522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226655017
- ISBN
- 9780226655017
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 57.43€ 48.35
€ 57.43
€ 48.35
Paperback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 306 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 306
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780691626710
- ISBN
- 9780691626710
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 60.09
€ 60.09
Hardcover. Examines the energy resources, naval forces, and national strategies of the nations of Asia, set against the priorities and resources of the US. This book reveals that the nations of the region - of which the United States must be counted - are in fact working together in striving to ensure the security of scarce energy resources they all require. Series: Praeger Security International. Num Pages: 280 pages, 7 illustrations (b&w), 1 table. BIC Classification: 1FP; JW; KCL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 549.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- ABC-CLIO United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780275996451
- ISBN
- 9780275996451
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 75.81€ 70.15
€ 75.81
€ 70.15
Paperback. State and Society in Post--War Japan integrates the previous work of disciplinary specialists into a coherent account of how Japanese society has changed since the war. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; JP; KCB; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 17. Weight in Grams: 449.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1989
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745601663
- ISBN
- 9780745601663
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.04
€ 26.04
Paperback. Num Pages: 500 pages, 31 tables. BIC Classification: 1DD; 1FPJ; 1KBB; JPA; JPHC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 163 x 31. Weight in Grams: 778.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 500
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226757377
- ISBN
- 9780226757377
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 39.48
€ 50.99
€ 39.48
Paperback. "The paradise of adventurers", Shanghai during World War II was suffused with dangerous glamour. Racketeers, cutthroats and con-men jostled for advantage as secret agents of the great powers waged a complex and sinister struggle for power. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJH; HBJF; HBLW; HBWQ; JPSH. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 198 x 129 x 25. .
- Publisher
- I.B. Tauris & Co. Ltd.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784537647
- ISBN
- 9781784537647
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 13.99€ 13.28
€ 13.99
€ 13.28
Paperback. Num Pages: 148 pages, 135 colour photos. BIC Classification: 1FPC; AJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 168 x 124 x 12. Weight in Grams: 204.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Blacksmith Books Hong Kong
- Edition
- Bilingual
- Number of pages
- 148
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789881774255
- ISBN
- 9789881774255
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.60
€ 11.60
Paperback. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1FPJ; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJD; HBJF; HBLL; HBLW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Berghahn Books United Kingdom
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781845450472
- ISBN
- 9781845450472
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.58
€ 44.58
Hardback. Num Pages: 376 pages, 34 b/w illus. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1FPC; 3JJP; 3JM; HBJF; HBLW3; HBLX; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 243 x 166 x 29. Weight in Grams: 688.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300195675
- ISBN
- 9780300195675
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 60.88€ 47.27
€ 60.88
€ 47.27
Hardcover. Series: Real Estate Issues. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1FP; KFFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780470672662
- ISBN
- 9780470672662
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.18
€ 125.18
Hardback. Num Pages: 240 pages, 12 bw illus. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 1FPJ; 3JJC; HBLW; HBW; HRCC8; HRE. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781474253758
- ISBN
- 9781474253758
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.13
€ 135.13
Paperback. Num Pages: 96 pages, colour illustrations throughout. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; WTH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 204 x 204 x 8. Weight in Grams: 322.
- Publisher
- Tuttle Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9784805313251
- ISBN
- 9784805313251
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.88
€ 16.99
€ 15.88
Hardcover. This study examines the realignment of the Chinese social order that took place over the course of the Sung dynasty. From the perspective of specific Sung families, it uses data on two groups of Sung elites - the grand councilors who led the bureaucracy, and locally prominent gentlemen in Wu-chou. Series: Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Series. Num Pages: 384 pages, 1 table, 1 map, 8 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3F; 3H; HBJF; HBLC; HBTB; JFSC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 160 x 28. Weight in Grams: 720.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Harvard University Asia Center
- Edition
- Annotated edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674695924
- ISBN
- 9780674695924
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 42.40
€ 50.99
€ 42.40
Paperback. Courtesans, Concubines, and the Cult of Female Fidelity traces changing gender relations in China from the tenth to fourteenth centuries. By taking women and men's relationships with women seriously, this book makes a case for the centrality of gender relations in the social, political, and intellectual life of the Song and Yuan dynasties. Series: Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Series. Num Pages: 480 pages, 15 line illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; HBLC; HBTB; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 154 x 33. Weight in Grams: 682.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Harvard University, Asia Center
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674970649
- ISBN
- 9780674970649
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 28.64
€ 33.99
€ 28.64
Hardback. Bossler traces changing gender relations in China from the tenth to fourteenth centuries by examining three critical categories of women: courtesans, concubines, and faithful wives. Bossler illustrates how these groups intersected and interacted with men, influencing the social, political, and intellectual life of the Song and Yuan dynasties. Series: Harvard-Yenching Institute Monograph Series. Num Pages: 375 pages, 6 black and white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3H; HBJF; HBLC1; JFSJ1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 240 x 36. Weight in Grams: 790.
- Publisher
- Harvard University, Asia Center United States
- Number of pages
- 375
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674066694
- ISBN
- 9780674066694
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 44.37
€ 53.99
€ 44.37
Paperback. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; HBTM; JPSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 276 x 130 x 30. Weight in Grams: 348.
- Publisher
- Yale University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780300216943
- ISBN
- 9780300216943
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 14.98
€ 18.99
€ 14.98
Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FM; 1FP; 3JJH; BGH; HBJF; HBWQ; KNTJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 135 x 16. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers Inc
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780062375216
- ISBN
- 9780062375216
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 17.99€ 15.75
€ 17.99
€ 15.75
Paperback. Editor(s): Liang, Bin; Lu, Hong. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JKVP; LNFX1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231170079
- ISBN
- 9780231170079
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 28.10
€ 38.99
€ 28.10