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Paperback. "Bangkok: Angelic Allusions" uses the tangible artefacts of the city, its topography, streets and monuments, as vehicles for speculating on Bangkok and its central mythologies. Num Pages: 244 pages, 100 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMT; AJC; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 248 x 190 x 13. Weight in Grams: 592.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 244
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861891570
- ISBN
- 9781861891570
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.89
€ 44.89
Paperback. Nuclear bombs and geopolitical controversy are often the first things associated with the isolated Democratic Peoples' Republic of Korea and its volatile leader Kim Jong-il. Yet behind the secretive curtain also lies a little known and slowly expanding world of art. This book explores the role of art in North Korea. Num Pages: 192 pages, 63 black & white illustrations, 72 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPKN; 3JJ; AC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 188 x 14. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861892362
- ISBN
- 9781861892362
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.72
€ 48.72
Paperback. Explains and evaluates the historic and political roots of conflicts in South Asia in a systematic and thematic way. Series: Contemporary Worlds. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1FK; 3JJP; HBJF; HBLW3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 140 x 21. Weight in Grams: 346.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861892577
- ISBN
- 9781861892577
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 35.15
€ 35.15
Paperback. Tourist adverts and glossy publications present Thailand as an exotic country with a rich cultural heritage, strong religious traditions and a much-loved monarchy. This book challenges these commonplaces by offering a reinterpretation of the emergence and development of the Thai nation-state. Num Pages: 240 pages, 30 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMT; HBJF; WTH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 569.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861893147
- ISBN
- 9781861893147
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.38
€ 42.38
Paperback. Featuring 150 mouth-watering photographs, Ricelands explores the origins and defining characteristics of the cuisines of Thailand, Vietnam, Burma, Cambodia, Malaysia, Laos, Indonesia and the Philippines, and considers how the informal nature of South-east Asian eating fits into the rhythms of modern-day living. Num Pages: 176 pages, 150 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FM; WBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 250 x 190 x 20. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861893789
- ISBN
- 9781861893789
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 49.68
€ 49.68
Paperback. Though more than sixty years have passed since the signing of the proclamation of the State of Israel, the impact of that epochal event continues to shape the political policies and public opinion of not only the Middle East but much of the world. This book is suitable for those seeking a balanced understanding of this enduring struggle. Series: Contemporary Worlds. Num Pages: 256 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1FBH; 3JJP; 3JMC; HBJF1; HBLW; HBLX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 217 x 143 x 20. Weight in Grams: 320.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861895271
- ISBN
- 9781861895271
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.83
€ 40.83
Hardcover. Pakistan: Terrorism Ground Zero is the first detailed analysis of the myriad insurgent groups working in Pakistan. Rohan Gunaratna and Khuram Iqbal examine the nature, structure and agendas of the groups, their links to activists in other countries, and describe how difficult it will be to defeat them. Num Pages: 352 pages, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1FKP; JPWL; JPWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 220 x 143 x 27. Weight in Grams: 510.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861897688
- ISBN
- 9781861897688
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 37.54
€ 37.54
Paperback. Leading Gandhi scholar Douglas Allen presents a new, challenging approach to Gandhi's life, philosophy and teachings. The biography explores the historical and cultural significance of Gandhi's extraordinary life, and describes his continuing relevance in life today. Series: Critical Lives. Num Pages: 192 pages, 32 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; BGH; HBJF; HBLW; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 133 x 14. Weight in Grams: 305.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861898654
- ISBN
- 9781861898654
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.09
€ 31.09
Hardcover. A History of Myanmar since Ancient Times describes the Burmese people, their culture, their ambitions, and the world that they live in. Covering more than 2,200 years, this is the most comprehensive account of Myanmar's colourful and exciting history ever published in the English language. Num Pages: 328 pages, 55 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FMB; HBJF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 240 x 163 x 31. Weight in Grams: 655.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Reaktion Books United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861899019
- ISBN
- 9781861899019
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 53.59
€ 53.59
Paperback. Analyses the factors underlying the economic crises in South Korea and Brazil, pointing out areas of similarity and divergence. It also reviews the paths of recovery taken by both economies, examining the role of policy and variations in structural characteristics. Editor(s): Amann, Edmund; Chang, Ha-Joon. Num Pages: 242 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPKS; 1KLSB; JPS; KCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Institute for the Study of the Americas United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781900039512
- ISBN
- 9781900039512
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.25
€ 48.25
Hardcover. Maps the distance that film theory has traveled in the Anglo-American academy and India in the past decades, inviting questions such as: How do we make sense of this new academic interest in popular Indian cinemas? How should we begin to understand Indian popular culture as a result? Num Pages: 172 pages, 12 halftones. BIC Classification: 1FKA; APFA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 241 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 632.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Seagull Books London Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 172
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906497309
- ISBN
- 9781906497309
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 38.42
€ 38.42
Hardcover. In 1965 Indonesia had the largest communist movement. This title describes that though Aidit's attempt to replace the anti-communist army leadership was organized without the knowledge of the communist party, the army launched a subsequent propaganda campaign against the communist movement. Series: What Was Communism?. Num Pages: 102 pages. BIC Classification: 1FMN; 3JJP; HBJF; HBLW3; HBTV; JPFC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 187 x 117 x 14. Weight in Grams: 182.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Seagull Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781906497675
- ISBN
- 9781906497675
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 20.01
€ 20.01
Paperback. A report that contains the findings from marine biological assessments of fifty-two sites around the coast of Bali. It collects data on biodiversity and coral reef health in order to provide recommendations for the government of Bali to establish a network of marine protected areas. Editor(s): Mustika, Putu Liza Kusuma; Ratha, I Made Jaya; Purwanto, Saleh. Series: RAP Bulletin of Biological Assessment. Num Pages: 135 pages, 72 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1FMNB; PSAF; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 10. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Conservation International,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 135
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781934151518
- ISBN
- 9781934151518
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 29.47
€ 29.47
Paperback. As urban areas have grown and sprawl has spread in recent decades, metropolitan governments have begun to look beyond city borders, establishing regional partnerships to help them deal with issues of transit, resource use, and more. This title examines this trend through a close comparative study of seven metropolitan areas in Israel and Germany. Editor(s): Heinelt, Hubert; Razin, Eran; Zimmermann, Karsten. Num Pages: 350 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1FBH; JPR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 214 x 140 x 28. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Campus Verlag Germany
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783593394015
- ISBN
- 9783593394015
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 72.57
€ 72.57
Paperback. The former Soviet republic of Kyrgyzstan in the heart of Central Asia is home to the city of Osh, which is commonly discussed as an epicenter of radical Islamism and political instability, yet also fully globalized. The author explores what this means for the everyday lives of the city's young people. Series: Eigene und Fremde Welten. Num Pages: 337 pages, 9 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1FCK; JFFS; JFSP2; JFSR2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 213 x 140 x 25. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Campus Verlag Germany
- Number of pages
- 337
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783593398891
- ISBN
- 9783593398891
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 62.87
€ 62.87
Hardback. Num Pages: 224 pages, 206 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FCK; AJCR; RGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 301 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1434.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Hirmer Verlag Germany
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783777438054
- ISBN
- 9783777438054
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 70.12€ 66.66
€ 70.12
€ 66.66
Hardcover. In March 2009, the Faculty of Law at Charles University in Prague, together with the University of Zurich, organized a seminar on Chinese legal culture. This title pays special attention to the question of Westernization, the role of globalization in the Chinese legal system, and the act of "translating" between Western and Asian legal systems. Editor(s): Tomasek, Michal; Muhlemann, Guido. Num Pages: 204 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; LAM; LB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 164 x 16. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Karolinum,Nakladatelstvi Univerzity Karlovy,Czech Republic Czech Republic
- Number of pages
- 204
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788024619606
- ISBN
- 9788024619606
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 41.27
€ 41.27
Paperback. The Sa'dan Toraja are an ethnic group who live primarily on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. This academic study examines the deep cultural shifts among the Toraja during the last century through the lens of their most important ritual-funerals. Num Pages: 170 pages, 40 halftones, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1FMN; HRC; HRKT; HRLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 170 x 10. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Karolinum,Nakladatelstvi Univerzity Karlovy,Czech Republic Czech Republic
- Number of pages
- 170
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788024622286
- ISBN
- 9788024622286
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.80
€ 34.80
Paperback. This is a survey of the evolving relationship between China and Denmark since first contact was made. One area that should be of particular interest to non-Danes is how the non-imperialistic Danish approach to China wrought a different perception of, and relationship with, the Chinese. Editor(s): Brodsgaard, Kjeld Erik; Kirkebaek, Mads. Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DND; 1FPC; 3JF; 3JH; 3JJ; GT; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- NIAS Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788787062718
- ISBN
- 9788787062718
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.91
€ 47.91
Hardcover. In her sequences of pictures, the author illustrates such scenes as feminist gatherings against violence and discrimination, the encroachment of large corporations in farmlands, and what the world may look like to a poor woman in a village in India. Num Pages: 200 pages, 200 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1FKA; ACX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 285 x 218 x 15. Weight in Grams: 918.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Zubaan Books
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789381017685
- ISBN
- 9789381017685
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 62.80
€ 62.80