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East Asia, Far East

Results 1945 - 1968 of 3646

East Asia, Far East

Hardback. Jung-Sun N. Han examines the role of liberal intellectuals in reshaping transnational ideas and internationalist aspirations into national values and imperial ambitions in early twentieth-century Japan. Han's focus is on the ideas and activities of Yoshino Sakuzo (1878--1933), who was a champion of prewar Japanese liberalism and Taisho democracy. Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs. Num Pages: 350 pages, 10 black and white photos. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3JJ; HBJF; HBLW; JPFM; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 492.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Harvard University, Asia Center United States
Number of pages
350
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674065710
ISBN
9780674065710
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 45.99
€ 37.79

Paperback. This historical study traces unrest and social transformation in Hong Kong and explores how merchants, the intelligentsia and labourers played important roles in China's social and political movements from the mid-19th century until the first years of the Chinese Republic. Num Pages: 375 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJF; HBLL; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 153 x 21. Weight in Grams: 544. Good with minimal shelf and reading wear
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Edition
Revised ed.
Condition
Used, Very Good
SKU
KCD0008827
ISBN
9780231079334
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 4.99

Paperback. The author argues that Korea's rapid industrial growth is neither miracle nor cultural mystery, but the outcome of a previously misunderstood political economy. Series: Studies of the East Asian Institute, Columbia University. Num Pages: 280 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1FPK; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 151 x 234 x 19. Weight in Grams: 420.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Edition
0th Edition
Number of pages
280
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231071475
ISBN
9780231071475
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 30.86

Paperback. .
Publisher
Vintage Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780099532392
ISBN
9780099532392
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.47

Paperback. Few books have had such an impact as Wild Swans: a popular bestseller which has sold more than 13 million copies and a critically acclaimed history of China; a tragic tale of nightmarish cruelty and an uplifting story of bravery and survival. Num Pages: 720 pages, Illustrations, geneal tables, map, ports. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJ; BG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 131 x 47. Weight in Grams: 518.
Edition
01st Edition
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780007463404
ISBN
9780007463404
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 12.92

Paperback. Num Pages: 60 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFC; JHB; RPC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 156 x 5. Weight in Grams: 118.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
60
Condition
New
SKU
V9781616686833
ISBN
9781616686833
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.75
€ 41.75

Hardback. A survey of the main developments and government-level (both central and municipal) decisions, dealing with the 1950s and 1960s, when Beijing experienced a critical wave of transformative events. Num Pages: 536 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps (some col.). BIC Classification: 1FPC; RPC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 159 x 29. Weight in Grams: 920.
Publisher
World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Singapore
Number of pages
536
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9789814295727
ISBN
9789814295727
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.88

Paperback. Jun Uchida draws on previously unused materials in multi-language archives to uncover the obscured history of the Japanese civilians who settled in Korea between 1876 and 1945, with particular focus on the first generation of "pioneers" between the 1910s and 1930s who actively mediated Japan's colonial presence on the Korean peninsula. Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs. Num Pages: 500 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1FPK; 3JH; 3JJ; HBJF; HBLL; HBLW; HBTQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 152 x 227 x 33. Weight in Grams: 700.
Publisher
Harvard University Asia Center
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674492028
ISBN
9780674492028
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.80

Hardback. Originally published in Beijing in 2014 as: PM2.5: jian pai de jing ji zheng ce. Num Pages: 312 pages, 54 charts and graphs, 33 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KCN; KCQ; RNP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 236 x 25. Weight in Grams: 574.
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231174947
ISBN
9780231174947
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 73.09
€ 56.67

Paperback. This book focuses on how the transformation of the food habits of Chinese children-involving snack foods, soft drinks, and fast foods from such Western outlets as McDonald's and Kentucky Fried Chicken-has changed the intimate relationship of childhood, parenthood, and family life. Editor(s): Jing, Jun. Num Pages: 296 pages, 7 line diagrams 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFF; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 18. Weight in Grams: 354.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
296
Condition
New
Edition
1st Edition
SKU
V9780804731348
ISBN
9780804731348
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 27.53

hardcover. This study focuses on the politics of memory in the village of Dachuan in northwest China, in which 85 per cent of the villagers are surnamed Kong and believe themselves to be descendants of Confucius and looks at their struggle to preserve their identity under the Chinese Communist regime. Num Pages: 232 pages, 18 half-tones 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFSF; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5499 x 3538 x 19. Weight in Grams: 405.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
232
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804727563
ISBN
9780804727563
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 148.79

Paperback. This study focuses on the politics of memory in the village of Dachuan in northwest China, in which 85 per cent of the villagers are surnamed Kong and believe themselves to be descendants of Confucius and looks at their struggle to preserve their identity under the Chinese Communist regime. Num Pages: 232 pages, 18 half-tones 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5487 x 3556 x 13. Weight in Grams: 280.
Publisher
Stanford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1998
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804727570
ISBN
9780804727570
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.17

Hardcover. Num Pages: 96 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; AJC; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 305 x 240 x 17. Weight in Grams: 996.
Publisher
Kodansha America, Inc United States
Number of pages
96
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9781568364445
ISBN
9781568364445
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 32.28

Paperback. An ethnographic account of the logics and regimes of value propelling desires for transnational mobility-largely via human smuggling networks-throughout Fuzhou, China. Num Pages: 360 pages, 20 illustrations, 1 figure. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFFN; JKVM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 153 x 22. Weight in Grams: 496.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Duke University Press United States
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780822348061
ISBN
9780822348061
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 32.99
€ 29.60

Paperback. The rise of China and its status as a leading global factory are altering the way people live and consume. This book probes Chinese, European, and American eco-desire and eco-technological dreams, and examines the solutions they offer to environmental degradation in this age of global economic change. Num Pages: 248 pages, 11 b/w images, 2 maps. BIC Classification: 1FPC; GTF; JFSG; RPC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 154 x 201 x 15. Weight in Grams: 312.
Publisher
University of California Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520284487
ISBN
9780520284487
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 24.82

Hardback. With Deng Xiaoping s blessing, Mao s successors scoured the globe for fresh ideas to launch domestic prosperity and global economic power. Yet China s government did not publicize its engagement with Western-style innovations, claiming instead that economic reinvention was the Party s achievement alone. Julian Gewirtz sets forth the truer story." Num Pages: illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; JPQB; KCM; KCP; KCZ; KJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 243 x 33. Weight in Grams: 774.
Publisher
Harvard University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674971134
ISBN
9780674971134
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 41.98

Paperback. Deconstructs Japanese rock music and reveals what happened when East met West after World War Two. This book explores the clash between traditional, conservative Japanese values and the wild rock 'n' roll renegades of the 1960s and 70s, and tells of the seminal artists in Japanese post-war culture. Num Pages: 304 pages, Colour Inserts. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; AVGP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 21. Weight in Grams: 284. 304 pages, Colour Inserts. Deconstructs Japanese rock music and reveals what happened when East met West after World War Two. This book explores the clash between traditional, conservative Japanese values and the wild rock 'n' roll renegades of the 1960s and 70s, and tells of the seminal artists in Japanese post-war culture. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1FPJ; AVGP. Dimension: 197 x 130 x 21. Weight: 230.
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Edition
1st Paper Back
Condition
New
SKU
V9780747593034
ISBN
9780747593034
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 19.99
€ 14.76

Hardback. Immigrant Ambassadors explores transformations in Tibetan identity as increasing numbers of Tibetans move from being stateless refugees in India and Nepal to citizens of the United States. Num Pages: 288 pages, 3 tables, 2 figures, 7 illustrations, 1 map. BIC Classification: 1FPCT; 1KBB; JFFN; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 23. Weight in Grams: 499.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804760171
ISBN
9780804760171
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 81.63

Paperback. 'Lively, erudite and meticulously researched' Literary Review Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps, ports. (some col.). BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; HBLL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 33. Weight in Grams: 398.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Picador
Condition
New
SKU
9780330457484
ISBN
9780330457484
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 15.99
€ 12.57

Paperback. In the early twenty-first century, China occupies a place on center stage in the international art world. But what does it mean to be a Chinese artist in the modern age? This title traces its evolution chronologically and thematically from the Age of Imperialism to the present day. Num Pages: 384 pages, 100 color illustrations, 214 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 216 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1256. 384 pages, illustrations. In the early twenty-first century, China occupies a place on center stage in the international art world. But what does it mean to be a Chinese artist in the modern age? This title traces its evolution chronologically and thematically from the Age of Imperialism to the present day. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1FPC; ACBP. Dimension: 278 x 216 x 24. Weight: 1252.
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
384
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520271067
ISBN
9780520271067
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 47.99
€ 34.35

Paperback. This book is a complete guide to the Alishina Method which draws on classical and avant-garde Japanese dance traditions to offer a systemized approach to Butoh dance training. It provides practical instruction and fully illustrated exercises, including instruction on basic body training and exercises for cultivating Qi and refining the senses. Translator(s): Torregiani, Corinna. Num Pages: 296 pages, black and white line drawings and photographs throughout. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; ASDT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 231 x 151 x 21. Weight in Grams: 430.
Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Edition
Tra
Condition
New
SKU
V9781848192768
ISBN
9781848192768
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 44.05

Paperback. This lively book explores changes in contemporary China through the compelling personal accounts of young Chinese journalists. Through a series of engaging oral histories, Judy Polumbaum puts a human face on vital issues of freedom of expression and information that will chart China's future. Series: Asian Voices. Num Pages: 214 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KNTJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 331.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
214
Condition
New
SKU
V9780742556683
ISBN
9780742556683
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.27

Hardback. This is an inspiring story about a Yuan li Wu 's hard work, accomplishments and virtuous character. It is also a story of adaptation and assimilation in the best sense of datong (great harmony) by Confucius. Translator(s): Lee, Ta-Ling. Num Pages: 246 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; G; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 158 x 18. Weight in Grams: 444.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
University Press of America United States
Number of pages
246
Condition
New
SKU
V9780761826903
ISBN
9780761826903
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 155.29

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Stanford University Press Stanford, CA
Number of pages
348
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804729680
ISBN
9780804729680
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 30.69

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