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East Asia, Far East

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East Asia, Far East

Hardcover. During the Cold War, Chinese Americans struggled to gain political influence in the United States. This book looks at the divergent ways that Chinese Americans in these two cities balanced domestic and international pressures during the tense Cold War era. Num Pages: 328 pages, 11 halftones. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1KBB; 3JJPG; HBJF; HBJK; HBLW3; HBTW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 23. Weight in Grams: 476.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press United States
Number of pages
328
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226193564
ISBN
9780226193564
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.99
€ 39.97

Hardback. For most of East Asia, Buddhist sutras were written in classical Chinese and inaccessible to many devotees. How, then, did such devotees access these texts? The author argues that the medieval genre of 'explanatory tales' illuminates the link between human body (devotee) and sacred text (sutra). Series: Buddhisms S. Num Pages: 288 pages, 7 b/w photographs. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 3H; HBJF; HRES. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 160 x 21. Weight in Grams: 548.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
288
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520265615
ISBN
9780520265615
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 83.65
€ 64.59

Hardback. Charlotte Horlyck explores oil and ink paintings to video art, multi-media installations, ready-mades and performance, and the questions that arise about the role of art and the artist's position within society. Num Pages: 256 pages, 150 illustrations, 130 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPK; ACX. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 250 x 190. .
Publisher
Reaktion Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781780237367
ISBN
9781780237367
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.02
€ 49.18

Paperback. How has rapid economic development and the aging of the population affected the expression of filial piety in East Asia? Eleven experienced fieldworkers take a fresh look at an old idea, analyzing contemporary behavior, not norms, among both rural and urban families in China, Korea, Japan, and Taiwan. Editor(s): Ikels, Charlotte. Num Pages: 320 pages, 4 tables, 8 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FP; JHBK; JHM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 432.
Publisher
Stanford University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2004
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804747912
ISBN
9780804747912
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 36.99
€ 33.99

Paperback. This book aims to introduce the reader to contemporary Chinese urban life and to examine how reforms have changed not only the material circumstances of daily life, but also the overall well-being of urban residents. Num Pages: 332 pages, 23 half-tones 2 maps, notes, index. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JHMC; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 23. Weight in Grams: 468.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1996
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
332
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804725811
ISBN
9780804725811
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 38.22

Hardcover. This collection of papers highlights the research achievements in the field of Chinese Anthropology, particularly those of Mainland scholars. The authors examine the reproduction of traditions in post-Mao southern Fujian, surveying lineages, religion, status of women, and other aspects of the cultural life. Editor(s): Tan, Chee-Beng. Num Pages: 300 pages, With a number of pictures. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJP; JHMC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 152 x 229 x 18. Weight in Grams: 458.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
The Chinese University Press
Edition
1st
Condition
New
SKU
V9789629962333
ISBN
9789629962333
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 46.99
€ 46.75

Hardcover. The Western discovery of Japanese paintings at nineteenth-century world's fairs and export shops catapulted Japanese art to new levels of popularity. This volume explores the visual characteristics and social functions of nihonga and traces its relationship to the past, its viewers, and emerging notions of the modern Japanese state. Num Pages: 296 pages, 34 colour plates, 70 halftones. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; ACBP; AFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 292 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1482.
Publisher
University Of Chicago Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226110806
ISBN
9780226110806
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 65.98
€ 55.63

Hardback. Num Pages: 270 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JH; HBJF; HBTB; HRKN1; JFSV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 454.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
The Chinese University Press Hong Kong
Number of pages
270
Condition
New
SKU
V9789629966348
ISBN
9789629966348
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 50.53

Hardback. Series: Studies of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute, Columbia University. Num Pages: 416 pages, 17 black & white illustrations, 1 maps. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1QFH; 3JF; 3JH; HBJF; HBLL; JPS; KCLT1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 454.
Publisher
Columbia University Press United States
Number of pages
416
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231173742
ISBN
9780231173742
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 87.91

Hardback. This text features leading scholars describing and critically assessing the works of 16 major 20th-century Chinese philosophers. It explores these philosophers' attempts to revive and modernize traditional schools as well as their critiques of Western thinkers from Plato to Wittgenstein. Editor(s): Cheng, Chung-Ying; Bunnin, Nicholas. Num Pages: 448 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJ; HPDF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 252 x 174 x 36. Weight in Grams: 908.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631217244
ISBN
9780631217244
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 167.98

Paperback. Contemporary Chinese Philosophy features discussion of sixteen major twentieth--century Chinese philosophers. Leading scholars in the field describe and critically assess the works of these significant figures. * Critically assesses the work of major comtemporary Chinese philosophers that have rarely been discussed in English. Editor(s): Cheng, Chung-Ying; Bunnin, Nicholas. Num Pages: 448 pages, 0. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 3JJ; HPDF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 182 x 24. Weight in Grams: 808.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
SKU
V9780631217251
ISBN
9780631217251
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 57.22

Paperback. Examines the social, psychological, legal, and ethical impact, perceived or proven, that may result from advertising in the booming Chinese market. This book provides readers with an understanding of the two-way relationship between advertising and Chinese society. Editor(s): Cheng, Hong; Chan, Kara. Num Pages: 315 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JFDV; KJSA. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 230 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 540.
Publisher
Copenhagen Business School Press
Number of pages
315
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Condition
New
SKU
V9788763002271
ISBN
9788763002271
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 50.66
€ 40.17

Hardcover. Editor(s): Wang, Chenglu. Num Pages: 288 pages, tables, graphs, charts. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KJS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 262 x 189 x 21. Weight in Grams: 742.
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
288
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
SKU
V9781617616891
ISBN
9781617616891
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 281.56
€ 190.17

Hardback. These essays examine the Confucian view towards women and whether old and modern attitudes and beliefs about women are a necessary implication of its general philosophy. The collection also compares ancient and modern opportunites for Chinese women in societal contributions and personal growth. Editor(s): Li, Chenyang. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HPDF; HPQ; JFM; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 517.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
Open Court Publishing Co ,U.S. United States
Number of pages
300
Condition
New
SKU
V9780812694185
ISBN
9780812694185
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 52.82
€ 48.13

Paperback. Presents an overview of two related aspects of contemporary applied psychology: the exploration of computer-based psychological assessment strategies across cultures and the cross-cultural generalization of psychological constructs and procedures, particularly psychological assessment. Num Pages: 334 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; JMBT; JMS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 490.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Columbia Univ Pr
Condition
New
SKU
V9789629963781
ISBN
9789629963781
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.68

Hardcover. Num Pages: 170 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPCH; 1MBF; JNKP; JNLC. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 237 x 162 x 15. Weight in Grams: 374.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Nova Science Publishers Inc United States
Condition
New
SKU
V9781619423084
ISBN
9781619423084
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 120.16
€ 82.98

Hardback. This new book examines the structural forces behind mega trends in China, refuting conventional wisdom and demystifying media and market hypes about business opportunity and policy. It uses rigorous economic research and evidence to provide a new view of mega trends in China, and expose new trends and problems that will affect China and the World. Num Pages: 222 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KCLF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Publisher
Emerald Publishing Limited
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9781787144101
ISBN
9781787144101
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 105.10

Paperback. Deals with the role of Taiwan's leadership politics in the development of Taiwan's mainland policy and the consequences for US-Taiwan relations. Num Pages: 368 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 20 black & white tables, 1 black & white halftones. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1FPCW; JPS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 612.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
SKU
V9780415589994
ISBN
9780415589994
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 59.06

Hardback. Series: Princeton Legacy Library. Num Pages: 238 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HPDF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
238
Condition
New
SKU
V9780691643458
ISBN
9780691643458
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 124.51

Paperback. Presents a configuration of the important elements to be found in contemporary Japanese social life, and attempts to shed new light on Japanese society. The author deals with his own society as a social anthropologist using some of the methods which he was accustomed to applying in examining any other society. Series: Center for Japanese Studies, UC Berkeley. Num Pages: 170 pages, Ill. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JFC; JH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 145 x 214 x 11. Weight in Grams: 208.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
University of California Press
Edition
1st Paperback Ed
Number of pages
170
Condition
New
SKU
V9780520021549
ISBN
9780520021549
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 31.99
€ 22.91

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