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Hardback. Recounts the tale of a career UN official caught in the turmoil of international and domestic politics swirling around Cambodia after the fall of the Khmer Rouge. Putting a human face on international operations, this book is suitable for those interested in Southeast Asia, and the role of international peacekeeping. Series: Asian Voices. Num Pages: 356 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FMC; BT; JPSN1; JWLP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 160 x 26. Weight in Grams: 681.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 356
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742555525
- ISBN
- 9780742555525
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 168.18
€ 168.18
The Scars of War. Tokyo During World War II: Writings of Takeyama Mich...
Richard H. . Ed(S): Minear
Paperback. Contains essays offering a look at the history of Japan during the Asia-Pacific War. This book provides an intimate account of the scars of war. It also includes personal anecdotes. Editor(s): Minear, Richard H. Series: Asian Voices. Num Pages: 238 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBJF; HBWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 16. Weight in Grams: 385.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742554801
- ISBN
- 9780742554801
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.45
€ 57.45
Hardback. Includes bibliographic references and index. Editor(s): Hammond, Kenneth J.; Stapleton, Kristin. Series: The Human Tradition Around the World Series. Num Pages: 216 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 160 x 20. Weight in Grams: 431.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742554658
- ISBN
- 9780742554658
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.33
€ 132.33
Hardback. Serving as a study of Chinese-language films, this title emphasizes the transnational nature of contemporary Chinese cinema. It provides readings of most of the important films of China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and explores the interactions and transactions among these films and between Chinese cinema and Hollywood. Num Pages: 176 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; APFA. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 239 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 426.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742554498
- ISBN
- 9780742554498
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 143.03
€ 143.03
Hardback. In 1900, China chose to take on imperialism by fighting a war with the world on the parched north China plain. This multi-disciplinary volume explores the causes behind what is known as the Boxer war, examining its particular cruelties and its impact on China, foreign imperialism in China, and on the foreign imagination. Editor(s): Bickers, Robert; Tiedemann, R. G. Num Pages: 260 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJC; HBJF; HBLW; HBW; JWL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 162 x 24. Weight in Grams: 517.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 260
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742553941
- ISBN
- 9780742553941
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 150.76
€ 150.76
Paperback. Challenges the wisdom that Japan's defeat in the Pacific was historically inevitable. This book shows how the Japanese army and navy had both the opportunity and the capability to have fought a different and more successful war. Num Pages: 152 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJH; HBJF; HBWQ; JWLF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 156 x 298 x 13. Weight in Grams: 248.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742553408
- ISBN
- 9780742553408
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 57.17
€ 57.17
Hardback. The People's Republic of China has emerged as a significant regional superpower. At best, China will be an economic challenge to the United States; at worst, the PRC will be a very real national security threat. This work argues that a Cold War mentality cannot work against China. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 238 x 161 x 22. Weight in Grams: 463.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742551336
- ISBN
- 9780742551336
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 24.80
€ 27.99
€ 24.80
The Islam/West Debate. Documents from the World Debate on Terrorism, U...
. Ed(S): Blankenhorn, David; Filali-Ansary, A...
Paperback. In 2002, sixty prominent American intellectuals released an open letter defending the use of military force against al-Qa'ida. The letter sparked an impassioned international debate. This volume chronicles that debate and includes contributions from both sides of the political spectrum in America and the Middle East-and even from al-Qa'ida. Editor(s): Blankenhorn, David; Filali-Ansary, Abdou; Mneimneh, Hassan I.; Roberts, Alex. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1KBB; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 153 x 16. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742550070
- ISBN
- 9780742550070
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.66
€ 64.66
The Islam/West Debate. Documents from the World Debate on Terrorism, U...
. Ed(S): Blankenhorn, David; Filali-Ansary, A...
Hardback. In 2002, sixty prominent American intellectuals released an open letter defending the use of military force against al-Qa'ida. The letter sparked an impassioned international debate. This volume chronicles that debate and includes contributions from both sides of the political spectrum in America and the Middle East-and even from al-Qa'ida. Editor(s): Blankenhorn, David; Filali-Ansary, Abdou; Mneimneh, Hassan I.; Roberts, Alex. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1KBB; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742550063
- ISBN
- 9780742550063
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 155.19
€ 155.19
Hardback. Aims to facilitate and support national and international efforts to empower women in the Middle East and North Africa. This study presents a comparative evaluation of women's rights in 17 selected countries and territories through a set of numerical scores, analytical narrative reports, and vital statistics. Series: Freedom in the World. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1HB; JFSJ1; JPVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 163 x 26. Weight in Grams: 626.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 352
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742549913
- ISBN
- 9780742549913
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 161.64
€ 161.64
Paperback. Offers a fresh perspective on Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, telling the story of how American Jewish women played a leading role in achieving Zionist goals and shaping the state of Israel. This book also traces Hadassah's involvement in the child rescue movement, which saved thousands of children from Nazi-occupied Europe. Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FBH; HBT; JFSJ1; JFSR1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 176 x 16. Weight in Grams: 345.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742549388
- ISBN
- 9780742549388
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 59.36
€ 59.36
Paperback. Iran is the most significant current threat to the United States, the Middle East, and the West. This work talks about the indictment of Iran. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBN; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 224 x 141 x 14. Weight in Grams: 290.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742549050
- ISBN
- 9780742549050
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.68
€ 28.68
Paperback. One of Japan's best-known prime ministers, Yoshida Shigeru witnessed history in the making. This book is the autobiography of Yoshida Shigeru, including Yoshida's service in China, his travel abroad as a member of Japan's mission to conclude World War I, and his role in the days leading up to the Pearl Harbor attack. Editor(s): Nara, Hiroshi. Translator(s): Yoshida, Kenichi; Nara, Hiroshi. Num Pages: 346 pages, Illustrations, map. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; BGH; HBJF; HBLW; JPHL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742539334
- ISBN
- 9780742539334
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 82.22
€ 82.22
Paperback. Explores the role of working-class militias as vanguard and guardian of the Chinese revolution. This book raises fascinating questions about the construction of revolutionary citizenship; the distinctions among class, community, and creed; the open-ended character of revolutionary movements; and the path dependency of institutional change. Series: State & Society in East Asia. Num Pages: 374 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBTV; JFSC; JPWQ. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 28. Weight in Grams: 567.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 374
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742539198
- ISBN
- 9780742539198
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.97
€ 63.97
Hardback. Series: Freedom in the World. Num Pages: 90 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FB; 1HB; JPVH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 171 x 12. Weight in Grams: 258.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 90
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742537743
- ISBN
- 9780742537743
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 105.31
€ 105.31
Paperback. Reflects the place of the US in a world it has defined by 9/11, the war on terrorism, and the invasion of Iraq. This analysis considers the events and actions that have led America down the path of imperialism. Tracing the significance of September 11 in the course of American history, it explains the consequences for international order. Num Pages: 168 pages. BIC Classification: 1FBQ; 1KBB; JPS; JPWL. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 136 x 12. Weight in Grams: 213.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 168
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742536012
- ISBN
- 9780742536012
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.20
€ 28.20
Paperback. Editor(s): Cooke, Nola; Tana, Li. Series: World Social Change. Num Pages: 216 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 3JF; HBJF; HBLL; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 226 x 178 x 11. Weight in Grams: 295.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742530836
- ISBN
- 9780742530836
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 58.96
€ 58.96
Hardback. Editor(s): Cooke, Nola; Tana, Li. Series: World Social Change. Num Pages: 216 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1FMV; 3JF; HBJF; HBLL; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 188 x 17. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742530829
- ISBN
- 9780742530829
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 154.82
€ 154.82
Hardback. Arguing that cultural reform is a key aspect of political reform, Richard Kraus shows here that China's economic transformation has dramatically liberated the production and consumption of culture. In this original and provocative study, Kraus offers a political analysis of Chinese culture that includes all genres of art. Series: State & Society in East Asia. Num Pages: 264 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; AB; JFCA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 458.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742527195
- ISBN
- 9780742527195
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 177.90
€ 177.90
hardcover. Ranging from discussions of the natural world, livelihoods, and religious and intellectual encounters to language play, crime and punishment, and gender, this book replays the themes of enduring hybridity and "creolization" of cultures dating from the first great encounter between Europe and Asia. Series: World Social Change. Num Pages: 360 pages, illustrations, glossary. BIC Classification: 1D; 1F; 3J; HBTB; JFC; JFFS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 594.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 360
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742526617
- ISBN
- 9780742526617
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.48
€ 188.48
Hardback. This work covers 19th-century Japan through the life story of Boston journalist Edward H. House (1836-1901), America's first regular correspondent in Japan. It covers Japan's use of public relations as a diplomatic tool, the contentious relations of the expatriate community, and US-Japan relations. Num Pages: 328 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; 3JH; HBJF; HBJK; HBLL; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 154 x 21. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742526204
- ISBN
- 9780742526204
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 147.16
€ 147.16
Paperback. Tracing the course of conflicts throughout Asia, this work explores systematically the nexus of war and state terrorism. Challenging states' definitions of terrorism, it focuses especially on the nature of Japanese and American wars and crimes of war. Editor(s): Selden, Mark; So, Alvin Y. Series: War and Peace Library. Num Pages: 304 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; 3JJ; GTB; JPS; JPWL; JW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 150 x 16. Weight in Grams: 386.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742523913
- ISBN
- 9780742523913
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.03
€ 65.03
Hardback. Tracing the course of conflicts throughout Asia, this work explores systematically the nexus of war and state terrorism. Challenging states' definitions of terrorism, it focuses especially on the nature of Japanese and American wars and crimes of war. Editor(s): Selden, Mark; So, Alvin Y. Series: War and Peace Library. Num Pages: 304 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; 3JJ; GTB; JPS; JPWL; JW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 159 x 22. Weight in Grams: 508.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742523906
- ISBN
- 9780742523906
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 187.94
€ 187.94
Paperback. This volume challenges the perception of Asian women as either "mail-order" brides or overseas workers. There are a wide range of case studies, all showing the multiplicity of roles women maintain, and emphasizing the point that marriage, work and migration are inextricably linked. Editor(s): Piper, Nicola; Roces, Mina. Series: Asia/Pacific/Perspectives. Num Pages: 224 pages, bibliog , index. BIC Classification: 1F; JFFN; JFSJ1; JFSL; JHBK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 149 x 226 x 13. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield United States
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780742523784
- ISBN
- 9780742523784
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.03
€ 63.03