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Hardcover. How did European imperialism shape the ideas and practices of religion in East and Southeast Asia? Casting Faiths brings together eleven scholars to show how Western law, governance, education and mission shaped the basic understanding of what religion is, and what role it should play in society. Editor(s): DuBois, Thomas David. Num Pages: 282 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FM; 1FP; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJF; HBLL; HBLW; HBTQ; HRAX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 145 x 21. Weight in Grams: 468.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230221581
ISBN
9780230221581
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.23

Paperback. When thinking of India, it is hard not to think of caste. This work argues that caste is, in fact, neither an unchanged survival of ancient India nor a single system that reflects a core cultural value. It traces the career of caste from the medieval kingdoms of southern India to the textual traces of early colonial archives. Num Pages: 392 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HBTB; JFSC; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 232 x 154 x 26. Weight in Grams: 572.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691088952
ISBN
9780691088952
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 54.99
€ 39.95

Paperback. Dhan Gopal Mukerji (1890-1936) holds the distinction of being the first South Asian immigrant to have a successful career in the United States as a man of letters. This reissue of his autobiography, with a new introduction and afterword, seeks to revitalize interest in Mukerji and his work. Editor(s): Chang, Gordon G.; Gupta, Akhil; Manekar, Purnima. Series: Asian America. Num Pages: 288 pages, 6 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1KBB; BGH; JFC; JFSC; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 16. Weight in Grams: 336.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780804744348
ISBN
9780804744348
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 26.56

Paperback. Showcasing more than thirty ancient bronzes from the exceptional holdings of the Shanghai Museum, this illustrated book offers a compelling overview of the beauty of Chinese bronzes and the traditions surrounding them. It also features an essay that serves as an introduction to these masterpieces. Series: Sterling & Francine Clark Art Institute. Num Pages: 144 pages, 70 colour + 20 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACBP; AFKB; AGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 280 x 205 x 16. Weight in Grams: 728.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Yale University Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780300207897
ISBN
9780300207897
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.44

paperback. Editor(s): Farebrother, George; Kollerstrom, Nicholas. Num Pages: 268 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 3JM; HBJF1; HBLX; LBBS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 150 x 24. Weight in Grams: 472.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Spokesman Books United Kingdom
Edition
2nd Edition
Number of pages
268
Condition
New
SKU
V9780851246925
ISBN
9780851246925
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 14.99
€ 14.52

Paperback. Covers the full process and techniques required, from making the maquette to finished item. This title includes 6 step-by-step projects with photographs and tips. It also features a history of the craft and a gallery of inspirational examples. Num Pages: 176 pages, full colour throughout, includes illustrations, includes photographs. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; WFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 184 x 12. Weight in Grams: 492.
Publisher
Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
176
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
First Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781861086938
ISBN
9781861086938
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 21.99
€ 17.77

Paperback. By addressing questions of culture, identity and politics, this book throws new light on discussions about "difference", and "diversity", informed by feminism and post-structuralism. Num Pages: 292 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1F; JFC; JHMP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 142 x 17. Weight in Grams: 396.
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
292
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Edition
0th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415121262
ISBN
9780415121262
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 56.52

Paperback. A study of the mapping and remapping of male-male sexuality over four centuries of Japanese history. It explores the languages of medicine, law, and popular culture from the seventeenth century through the American Occupation. It opens with speculations about how an Edo translator might grapple with a twentieth-century text on homosexuality. Num Pages: 411 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBTB; JFSK2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 155 x 281 x 31. Weight in Grams: 682.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
411
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520251656
ISBN
9780520251656
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.99
€ 28.56

Hardcover. Num Pages: 336 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBJF; HBTP1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226073057
ISBN
9780226073057
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.85

Hardback. While Myanmar under Aung San Suu Kyi may seem destined for a smooth transition towards an enduring democracy, behind the scenes the military remains very much in control. Egreteau's shrewd analysis is a stark reminder of where the balance of power resides. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: 1FMB; 3JMG; HBJF; HBLX; JP. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. .
Publisher
C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781849046589
ISBN
9781849046589
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.99
€ 47.89

Hardcover. This book explores the political aspects of China's climate change policy, focusing on the newly established carbon markets and carbon trading schemes. Lo makes a case for understanding the policy change in terms of discourse and in relation to narratives of national power and development. Num Pages: 184 pages, 8 black & white tables, 6 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KCN; KCP; RND; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 141. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Edition
1st ed. 2015
Number of pages
184
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137528995
ISBN
9781137528995
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.18

Hardback. What compels a person to strap a vest loaded with explosives onto his body and blow himself up in a crowded street? In this book, th author argues that we need to understand the rise of suicide bombing in relation to the cultural beliefs and ritual practices associated with sacrifice. Num Pages: 296 pages, 33 b/w images. BIC Classification: 1FCA; HRH; JHM; JHMC; JPWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
University of California Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520294790
ISBN
9780520294790
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.23

Hardcover. Num Pages: 256 pages, 9 b&w. BIC Classification: 1FBN; JPQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 239 x 159 x 24. Weight in Grams: 626.
Publisher
Woodrow Wilson Center Press / Columbia University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231704427
ISBN
9780231704427
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.65
€ 51.34

Hardback. Drawing on oral history of female Palestinian political detainees, this book analyses their anti-colonial struggles in this overlooked subject. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 1FBP; JFSJ1; JWXR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 135 x 20. Weight in Grams: 417.
Publisher
Pluto Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
264
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745334943
ISBN
9780745334943
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 99.91
€ 84.39

Paperback. Drawing on oral history of female Palestinian political detainees, this book analyses their anti-colonial struggles in this overlooked subject. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 1FBP; JFSJ1; JWXR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 126 x 14. Weight in Grams: 336.
Publisher
Pluto Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780745334936
ISBN
9780745334936
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 29.90

Hardback. Series: Postwestern Horizons. Num Pages: 312 pages, 21 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1KBBW; 2AB; DSB; HBJK; JFC; JFSL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 21. Weight in Grams: 825.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780803226999
ISBN
9780803226999
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 60.49

Hardcover. Since 1949, Chinese capitalists have experienced some dramatic shifts in their political and economic life. Keming Yang examines what such changes tell us about China's current political situation and future political development, making use of both historical and current interdisciplinary evidence. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 232 pages, 15 black & white tables, 20 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPFC; JPH; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 392.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230284586
ISBN
9780230284586
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 127.90

Paperback. .
Publisher
Verso Books
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9781784780944
ISBN
9781784780944
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 13.99
€ 13.48

Paperback. Num Pages: 288 pages, 51. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KCP; KCS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 231 x 157 x 17. Weight in Grams: 380.
Publisher
Cornell University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801473265
ISBN
9780801473265
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.59

Hardback. Num Pages: 288 pages, 51. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KCP; KCS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 5. Weight in Grams: 571.
Publisher
Cornell University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2007
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801445132
ISBN
9780801445132
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 140.77

Paperback. This book analyzes the recent development of Gulf capitalism through to the aftermath of the 2008 economic crisis. Situating the Gulf within the evolution of capitalism at a global scale, it presents a novel theoretical interpretation of this important region of the Middle East political economy. Num Pages: 266 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FBX; JPA; JPS; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 139 x 217 x 13. Weight in Grams: 348.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
266
Condition
New
SKU
V9781137490582
ISBN
9781137490582
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 71.75

Hardcover. This book analyzes the recent development of Gulf capitalism through to the aftermath of the 2008 economic crisis. Situating the Gulf within the evolution of capitalism at a global scale, it presents a novel theoretical interpretation of this important region of the Middle East political economy. Num Pages: 266 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1FBX; JPS; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 137 x 207 x 23. Weight in Grams: 442.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Edition
2011th Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230110779
ISBN
9780230110779
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 67.04

Paperback. The transformation of Delhi into a twenty-first century metropolis is an intoxicating, at times terrifying story - that has repercussions for the future not only in India but everywhere Num Pages: 480 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 3JM; JHB; JHMC; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 34. Weight in Grams: 320.
Publisher
Canongate Books Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Main
Condition
New
SKU
V9780857860040
ISBN
9780857860040
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.09

Paperback. Num Pages: 368 pages, 4 b&w photos, 3 maps, 10 tables. BIC Classification: 1FKA; JHBL; KNAC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 481.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816649594
ISBN
9780816649594
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 27.67

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