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East Asia, Far East

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East Asia, Far East

Paperback. Details Shanghai's beginnings as a treaty port in the mid-nineteenth century; its capitalist boom following the 1911 Revolution; the fifteen years of economic and social decline initiated by the Japanese invasion in 1937 and attempts at resistance; and the city's disgraced years under Communism. Translator(s): Lloyd, Janet. Num Pages: 520 pages, 2 tables, 40 illustrations, 8 maps. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 153 x 34. Weight in Grams: 702.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
520
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804749053
ISBN
9780804749053
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99

Paperback. Num Pages: 352 pages, b/w photos. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 514.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Sentient Publications United States
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
SKU
V9781591810834
ISBN
9781591810834
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 18.85

Paperback. Num Pages: 242 pages, 8pp b&w line drawings. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF; HBWQ; HRC; JPVR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 136 x 203 x 18. Weight in Grams: 216.
Publisher
Harper & Row New York
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Condition
New
SKU
V9780060631123
ISBN
9780060631123
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 16.99
€ 14.88

Paperback. Intends to recall the author's relationship with China and its food, from her encounter with the delicious cuisine of Sichuan Province, to brushes with corruption, environmental degradation and greed. From the markets of Sichuan to the bleached landscape of northern Gansu Province, this work presents an account of the Chinese culinary culture. Num Pages: 320 pages, line drawings. BIC Classification: 1FPC; WBN; WTL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 209 x 197 x 21. Weight in Grams: 222.
Publisher
Ebury Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
SKU
V9780091918323
ISBN
9780091918323
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 13.43

hardcover. Num Pages: 176 pages, Full-Colour Throughout; 30 ZEN Koans. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; ACBP; AKD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 311 x 239 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1290.
Publisher
TUTTLE PUB
Number of pages
176
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Edition
Hardcover with Jacket
Condition
New
SKU
V9784805312049
ISBN
9784805312049
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 26.49

Paperback. Num Pages: 162 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBJF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 199 x 130 x 14. Weight in Grams: 158.
Publisher
Oldcastle Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
162
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9781842439685
ISBN
9781842439685
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 17.99
€ 14.29

Paperback. Presents a comprehensive account of linguistic history from its origins in Europe some 2500 years ago to the present day. Whilst focusing on European linguistics, the author also examines the linguistic science which developed independently in China and medieval Islam, especially in India. Series: Longman Linguistics Library. Num Pages: 296 pages, index. BIC Classification: 1D; 1FPC; 1QFM; CF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 141 x 16. Weight in Grams: 324.
Publisher
Pearson Education Limited United Kingdom
Number of pages
296
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Edition
4 Sub
Condition
New
SKU
V9780582249943
ISBN
9780582249943
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 71.35

Paperback. In the years after World War II, Westerners and Japanese alike elevated Zen to the quintessence of spirituality in Japan. Pursuing the sources of Zen as a Japanese ideal, this title uncovers the role of two cultural touchstones: Eugen Herrigel's "Zen in the Art of Archery" and the Ryoanji dry-landscape rock garden. Translator(s): Hartman, Earl. Series: Buddhism and Modernity. Num Pages: 304 pages, 8 halftones, 6 line drawings. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; JFC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 144 x 224 x 19. Weight in Grams: 428.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
The University Of Chicago Press
Condition
New
SKU
V9780226947655
ISBN
9780226947655
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 34.99
€ 27.29

Paperback. Kitasono Katue was a leading avant-garde literary figure, first in Japan and then throughout the world, from the 1920s to the 1970s. This biography of Kitasono examines the life, poetry, and poetics of this controversial and flamboyant figure, including his wartime support of the Japanese state. Series: Harvard East Asian Monographs. Num Pages: 412 pages, 33 halftones, 8 line drawings, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; BGL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 227 x 157 x 27. Weight in Grams: 566.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Harvard University, Asia Center United States
Number of pages
412
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674060746
ISBN
9780674060746
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 27.99
€ 24.69

Hardcover. Originally created by the artists of the ukiyo-e school of the floating world to advertise brothels in 17th-century Yoshiwara, this book includes spring pictures (shunga) that transcended class and gender in Japan the years. This book focuses on this art form within Japanese social and cultural history. Editor(s): Clark, Timothy; Gerstle, C.Andrew; Ishigami, Aki. Num Pages: 566 pages, 420 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; ACBP; AFC; AFH; AGHX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 258 x 297 x 41. Weight in Grams: 3076.
Publisher
British Museum Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
566
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780714124766
ISBN
9780714124766
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 58.94
€ 49.81

Hardcover. A perfect introduction to Japan, illustrating one man's love for the country. Num Pages: 208 pages, 100 colour. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; HBTB; WTH; WTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 252 x 291 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1594.
Publisher
Stichting Kunstboek
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9789058565617
ISBN
9789058565617
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 51.76

Hardcover. Focusing on Japan's Kwantung Leasehold and Railway Zone in China's northeastern provinces, Emer O'Dwyer traces the history of Japan's prewar Manchurian empire over four decades to show how South Manchuria was naturalized as a Japanese space and how this process contributed to the success of the Japanese army's early 1930s takeover of Manchuria. Num Pages: 526 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1FPJ; 3JJ; HBJF; HBLW; HBTQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 238 x 41. Weight in Grams: 864.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Publisher
Harvard University Asia Center
Condition
New
SKU
V9780674504332
ISBN
9780674504332
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 58.88
€ 54.57

Hardcover. "I am just one of many who experienced life on a submarine during World War II. Silent Running is a story sincerely told--free of any revisionism or cynicism--and I commend Vice Admiral Calvert for sharing this dramatic personal account of that difficult and exciting time. Num Pages: 304 pages, illustrations facsim., maps, portraits. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; 3JJH; BTM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 239 x 168 x 24. Weight in Grams: 604.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Edition
1st Edition
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471127789
ISBN
9780471127789
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 41.99
€ 32.33

Paperback. "I am just one of many who experienced life on a submarine during World War II. Silent Running is a story sincerely told--free of any revisionism or cynicism--and I commend Vice Admiral Calvert for sharing this dramatic personal account of that difficult and exciting time. Num Pages: 312 pages, illustrations facsim., maps., portraits. BIC Classification: 1FPJ; 1KBB; 3JJH; BTM; JWF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 237 x 163 x 21. Weight in Grams: 382.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
312
Condition
New
SKU
V9780471197058
ISBN
9780471197058
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 24.99
€ 20.09

Hardback. Num Pages: 132 pages, over 200 full-colour photos and diagrams. BIC Classification: 1FPC; WFBC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 260 x 184. .
Publisher
Shanghai Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781602200272
ISBN
9781602200272
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 25.99
€ 24.93

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

€ 142.47

Paperback. Num Pages: 180 pages. BIC Classification: 1FMS; 1FPC; WBN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 259 x 196 x 26. Weight in Grams: 948.
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Pte Ltd Singapore
Number of pages
180
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Edition
Reprint
Condition
New
SKU
V9789814346443
ISBN
9789814346443
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 26.99
€ 20.20

Hardcover. The Sino-Japanese war was the longest struggle of the Second World War. It started in July 1937 and not getting much help from the outside world, the Chinese soon closed a treaty with the Soviet Union to receive armament including a large number of aircraft. Everything was to change with Pearl Harbor, but the struggle continued until August 1945. Num Pages: 224 pages, 29 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1FPJ; 3JJH; HBJF; HBLW; HBWQ; JWG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 165 x 25. Weight in Grams: 516.
Publisher
Fonthill Media
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781781555361
ISBN
9781781555361
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 23.62

Hardback. This book examines the transformation of the Sino-Japanese relationship since 1989. Num Pages: 498 pages, 15 tables, 14 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1FPJ; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 32. Weight in Grams: 807.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
498
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804754590
ISBN
9780804754590
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 170.38

Paperback. This book examines the transformation of the Sino-Japanese relationship since 1989. Num Pages: 498 pages, 15 tables, 14 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 1FPJ; HBJF; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 661. Weight in Grams: 658.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
498
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804761178
ISBN
9780804761178
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 42.99
€ 38.57

Paperback. Editor(s): Hayot, Eric; Saussy, Haun. Num Pages: 408 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FPC; JPA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 149 x 24. Weight in Grams: 517.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press United States
Number of pages
408
Condition
New
SKU
V9780816647255
ISBN
9780816647255
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 29.99
€ 27.40

Paperback. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPM; HBTB; JHB; JHMC; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
University of Hawai'i Press United States
Edition
Reprint
Number of pages
272
Condition
New
SKU
V9780824867744
ISBN
9780824867744
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 38.53

Paperback. Editor(s): Shih, Shu-mei; Tsai, Chien-hsin; Bernards, Brian. Series: Global Chinese Culture. Num Pages: 472 pages, 1 colour illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, 1 figures. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 2GDC; DSBH; JFC; JHB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 21. Weight in Grams: 644. A Critical Reader. Series: Global Chinese Culture. 472 pages, 1 colour illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, 1 figures. Editor(s): Shih, Shu-mei; Tsai, Chien-hsin; Bernards, Brian. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: 1FPC; 2GDC; DSBH; JFC; JHB. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 21. Weight: 644.
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Number of pages
472
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9780231157513
ISBN
9780231157513
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 49.99
€ 35.99

Paperback. In Shanghai, China's largest industrial centre prior to 1949, cotton was king and the majority of mill workers were women. This book presents detailed information on all aspects of the life of this group of urban workers. Num Pages: 316 pages, notes, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: 1FPC; HBTB; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 142 x 23. Weight in Grams: 381.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Publisher
Stanford University Press United States
Number of pages
316
Condition
New
SKU
V9780804720120
ISBN
9780804720120
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 40.99
€ 36.39

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