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Paperback. This volume aims both to establish cinema as a vital force in Shanghai culture and to direct attention to early Chinese cinema, a crucial chapter in Chinese cultural history long neglected by Western scholars. Editor(s): Zhang, Yingjin. Num Pages: 392 pages, 23 half-tones. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJG; 3JJH; APFA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 21. Weight in Grams: 526.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780804735728
ISBN
9780804735728
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 38.41

Paperback. Footbinding originated in the dance culture of China's medieval court and spread to gentry families, brothels, maid's quarters, and peasant households. Neither condemning nor defending foot-binding, this work debunks many myths and misconceptions about its origins, development, and its eventual end. Num Pages: 360 pages, 53 b/w photographs, 1 map, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBTB; JFCK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 148 x 25. Weight in Grams: 596. A Revisionist History of Footbinding. 360 pages, Illustrations, map. Footbinding originated in the dance culture of China's medieval court and spread to gentry families, brothels, maid's quarters, and peasant households. Neither condemning nor defending foot-binding, this work debunks many myths and misconceptions about its origins, development, and its eventual end. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBTB; JFCK. Dimension: 224 x 148 x 25. Weight: 566.
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
360
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520253902
ISBN
9780520253902
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.15

Hardback. Series: Anthem World History. Num Pages: 390 pages, 12+ maps. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 155 x 33. Weight in Grams: 798.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Anthem Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
390
Condition
New
SKU
V9781843318774
ISBN
9781843318774
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 133.69

Paperback. Put in the wider context of British imperial and diplomatic aims in 1941-1945, the book clarifies the importance of Vietnam to Britain's regional objectives in Southeast Asia; concluding that Churchill was willing to sacrifice French colonial interests in Vietnam for his all-important 'special relationship' with the United States. Num Pages: 196 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 3JJH; HBJF; HBLW; HBWQ; JPSL. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 218 x 153 x 12. Weight in Grams: 262.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
SKU
V9780230298217
ISBN
9780230298217
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.48
€ 52.77

Paperback. A bracing narrative of wartime India and the tremendous famine that resulted when Churchill sacrificed the lives of four million Bengalis to win World War II Num Pages: 368 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBJF; HBWQ; JPHL. Category: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 25. Weight in Grams: 470. The British Empire and the Ravaging of India During World War II. 368 pages, maps. A bracing narrative of wartime India and the tremendous famine that resulted when Churchill sacrificed the lives of four million Bengalis to win World War II. Cateogry: (Y) Teenage / Young Adult. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 3JJH; HBJD1; HBJF; HBWQ; JPHL. Dimension: 232 x 157 x 25. Weight: 478.
Publisher
Basic Books
Number of pages
368
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780465024810
ISBN
9780465024810
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 20.59

Paperback. Num Pages: 144 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; HPDF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 10. Weight in Grams: 129.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Counterpoint
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781619024434
ISBN
9781619024434
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 13.87

paperback. Chuang Tzu (369?-286? BC) was a leading Taoist philosopher. Using parable and anecdote, allegory and paradox, he set forth in this book the early ideas of what was to become the Taoist school. This collection includes the seven "inner chapters," three of the "outer chapters," and one of the "miscellaneous chapters." Translator(s): Watson, Burton. Series: Translations from the Asian Classics. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 2GDC; HPDF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 203 x 132 x 11. Weight in Grams: 192.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Condition
New
SKU
9780231105958
ISBN
9780231105958
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 21.63

hardcover. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 268 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3H; HBJF; HBTB; JHBT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 542.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
268
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691634265
ISBN
9780691634265
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 133.37

Paperback. Illustrator(s): Yamaguchi, Akira. Num Pages: 208 pages, 36 illus. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; BM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 213 x 151 x 14. Weight in Grams: 372.
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
208
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Edition
2nd
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231144414
ISBN
9780231144414
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.36

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Silkworm Books / Trasvin Publications LP Thailand
Number of pages
416
Condition
New
SKU
V9786169005339
ISBN
9786169005339
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 41.60

paperback. In 1638, the ruler of Japan ordered a crusade against his own subjects, a holocaust upon the men, women and children of a doomsday cult. Num Pages: 288 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JD; HBJF; HBLH; HBTV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 234 x 23. Weight in Grams: 384.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Robinson
Condition
New
SKU
9781472137418
ISBN
9781472137418
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.82

Paperback. Discusses the nature and significance of Hitchens's contribution to the world of ideas and public debate Editor(s): Cottee, Simon; Cushman, Thomas; Hitchens, Christopher. Num Pages: 392 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; JHBA; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 152 x 228 x 23. Weight in Grams: 524.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
NYU Press
Number of pages
392
Condition
New
SKU
V9780814716878
ISBN
9780814716878
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.61

paperback. Num Pages: 256 pages, 25 black & white illustrations, 4 black & white tables, 24 black & white halftones, 1 bla. BIC Classification: 1FM; 1FPC; HRA; JHM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 385.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Routledge United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780415546690
ISBN
9780415546690
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 58.72

paperback. Editor(s): Schroter, Susanne. Series: Southeast Asian Modernities. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: 1FMN; HRAM; HRC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 150 x 27. Weight in Grams: 620.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Lit Verlag
Edition
1.,
Condition
New
SKU
V9783643107985
ISBN
9783643107985
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 35.87

Paperback. This volume will aims to reassess of many common assumptions about the relationship between Christianity and modern China. It argues that despite the conflicts and tension Christianity has been putting down roots within Chinese society, and it is still in the process of doing so. Editor(s): Bays, Daniel. Num Pages: 508 pages, illustrations, half-tones. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HRCC2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 27. Weight in Grams: 675.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
508
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780804736510
ISBN
9780804736510
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 53.49
€ 52.73

Paperback. Christianity in Asia brings together a truly international team of contributors to explore the history and development of Christianity across the world's largest and most populous continent. Editor(s): Phan, Peter C. Series: Wiley Blackwell Guides to Global Christianity. Num Pages: 290 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, maps, figures. BIC Classification: 1F; HRC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 136 x 18. Weight in Grams: 436.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9781405160902
ISBN
9781405160902
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.15

Paperback. Series: The Christian Tradition: A History of the Development of Christian Doctrine. Num Pages: 358 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; HRCC2; HRCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 154 x 227 x 19. Weight in Grams: 494.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1977
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Edition
0002-
Number of pages
358
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226653730
ISBN
9780226653730
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 25.85

Paperback. Illustrates the criticism of the changing Crusade idea. This work shows the sharpened awareness among Europeans of themselves as a community of Christians and the slow beginnings of the secular culture and political organization of Europe. Editor(s): Peters, Edward. Series: The Middle Ages Series. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1D; 1FB; 3H; HBJD; HBJF1; HBLC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 141 x 202 x 13. Weight in Grams: 274.
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1971
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812210248
ISBN
9780812210248
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.60

Paperback. A selection of essays on how an understanding of the economics of 1st Century Galilee sheds light on the historical Jesus and the development of the early Church. Num Pages: 246 pages, 3 figures, 13 tables. BIC Classification: 1FBH; 3D; HBJF1; HBLA; HRCA; KCZ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 173 x 14. Weight in Grams: 376.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
James Clarke & Co Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
246
Condition
New
SKU
V9780227174760
ISBN
9780227174760
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.07

Paperback. The history of the Shantivanam ashram and the five figures of Christian-Hindu dialogue in India is the backdrop for this exploration of dialogue and collaboration between the two faiths. The lives of these men, and their situation within both religions, is used by the author to propose a continuation and development of this dialogue today. Series: Studies in Religion and Theology. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 3JJP; HRAF; HRCX8; HRGP; HRLP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 228 x 15. Weight in Grams: 308.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781785920868
ISBN
9781785920868
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 91.38

Paperback. .
Publisher
Vertebrate Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Edition
Revised edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781910240779
ISBN
9781910240779
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 23.79

Hardback. Series: Arts & Traditions of the Table: Perspectives on Culinary History. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJK; JFCV; JFFN; JFSL3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 164 x 239 x 29. Weight in Grams: 622.
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231158602
ISBN
9780231158602
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 29.06

Paperback. Num Pages: 250 pages. BIC Classification: FA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 142 x 17. Weight in Grams: 344.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
NeWest Press Canada
Edition
20 Anv
Number of pages
250
Condition
New
SKU
V9781927063484
ISBN
9781927063484
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 20.99
€ 20.19

paperback. Based on extensive fieldwork, this book explores the Lahu society in Southwest China where practical gender equality has become the byproduct of a potent ideology of gender unity, vividly expressed by the proverb, "chopsticks only work in pairs." Num Pages: 256 pages, 15 figs. & 1 chart. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFSJ; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 173 x 14. Weight in Grams: 272.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780231119573
ISBN
9780231119573
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 43.99
€ 30.87

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