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Paperback. Explores Hans Urs von Balthasar's use of poetry and poetic language, and offers a detailed analysis of his philosophical presuppositions. Anne M. Carpenter argues that von Balthasar uses poets and poetic language to make theological arguments because this poetic way of speaking expresses metaphysical truth without reducing one to the other. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: AGR; HRCM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 525.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- University of Notre Dame Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780268023782
- ISBN
- 9780268023782
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.77
€ 33.99
€ 30.77
Paperback. The author of this book challenges the contemporary view of God and suffering. Calling upon scripture, and the philosophical and theological tradition of the Fathers and Aquinas, he advocates the incarnational truth that the Son of God actually does experience human living, including suffering. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: HRAB1; HRLB. Category: (P) Professional & Scholarly; (UP) Postgraduate; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 158 x 19. Weight in Grams: 558.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- University of Notre Dame Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780268008901
- ISBN
- 9780268008901
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 37.99€ 34.17
€ 37.99
€ 34.17
Paperback. Why hasn't Africa been able to respond to the challenges of modernity and globalization? Going against the conventional wisdom that colonialism brought modernity to Africa, this book claims that Africa was already becoming modern and that colonialism was an unfinished project. Num Pages: 368 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1H; HBJH; HBTQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 530.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253221308
- ISBN
- 9780253221308
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.69
€ 33.99
€ 30.69
Paperback. Includes Heidegger's lectures, which review and makes critical appropriations of the hermeneutic tradition from Plato, Aristotle, and Augustine to Schleiermacher and Dilthey in order to reformulate the question of being on the basis of facticity and the everyday world. Translator(s): Van Buren, John. Series: Studies in Continental Thought. Num Pages: 152 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPJ. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 233 x 158 x 12. Weight in Grams: 247.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 152
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253220219
- ISBN
- 9780253220219
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.87
€ 21.99
€ 20.87
Paperback. Points to the historical ties and mutual influences of the people of Russia and Poland. Countering the trend to deny the interactions between Russia and Poland, this collection reminds readers that these longstanding, if often difficult, contacts constitute an important element in the consciousness of the peoples of both countries. Editor(s): Ransel, David L.; Shallcross, Bozena. Series: Indiana-Michigan Series in Russian & East European Studies. Num Pages: 232 pages, 1 b&w photos, 2 maps, 1 bibliog., 1 index. BIC Classification: 1DVP; 1DVUA; GTB; HBTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5969 x 3963 x 13. Weight in Grams: 327.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253217714
- ISBN
- 9780253217714
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 24.99€ 22.98
€ 24.99
€ 22.98
Paperback. Presents an examination of the everyday economy, experiences, and livelihoods in the context of Sri Lanka's civil war. This work explores changing political and policy contexts; the effect of long-term conflict on employment opportunities and life choices for rural and urban youth; life histories, memory, and narratives of violence; and more. Editor(s): Winslow, Deborah; Woost, Michael D. Num Pages: 264 pages, 3 b&w photos, 1 maps, 1 bibliog., 1 index. BIC Classification: 1FKS; GTB; HBJF; HBLW. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 154 x 19. Weight in Grams: 396.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Indiana University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 248
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780253216915
- ISBN
- 9780253216915
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Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 24.14
€ 25.99
€ 24.14
Hardback. Num Pages: 354 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JH; 3JJ; HBTB; LND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 278 x 153 x 31. Weight in Grams: 681.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1985
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 354
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231059503
- ISBN
- 9780231059503
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.76€ 98.51
€ 129.76
€ 98.51
Paperback. Num Pages: 340 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1MK; CBD; HBJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 340
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Bilingual
- SKU
- V9789829804716
- ISBN
- 9789829804716
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 35.39
€ 38.99
€ 35.39
Paperback. Examines the Cambodian revolution before and after Pol Pot and attempts to explain the reasons for its ultimate failure. Num Pages: 387 pages, Map. BIC Classification: 1FMC; 3JJPL; 3JJPN; GTB; HBJF; HBLW3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 142 x 22. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Silkworm Books / Trasvin Publications LP Thailand
- Number of pages
- 387
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789749575345
- ISBN
- 9789749575345
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.41
€ 26.99
€ 25.41
Paperback. Concerns the French intervention in Siam, 1685-1688, particularly the last year, during which Phetracha, the usurper and future king, held the ailing King Narai prisoner. Marcel Le Blanc was one of fourteen Jesuits who arrived in Siam to promote the study of mathematics and astrology, but he became inextricably involved in the events. Translator(s): Smithies, Michael. Series: Treasures from the Past. Num Pages: 240 pages, 21 illus., 10 in color. BIC Classification: 1FMT; 3JD; HBJF; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 141 x 18. Weight in Grams: 299.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Silkworm Books / Trasvin Publications LP Thailand
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789749575291
- ISBN
- 9789749575291
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 33.99€ 30.98
€ 33.99
€ 30.98
Paperback. What is a Buddhist response to political oppression and economic exploitation? Does Buddhism encourage passivity and victimization? This book addresses these questions, and many more, through the lens of the Buddhist teachings on karma. It also critically re-examines related teachings on equanimity (upekkha), generosity (dana), and merit (punna). Editor(s): Watts, Jonathan S. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: HRAB; HRE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 211 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 248.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Silkworm Books / Trasvin Publications LP Thailand
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789749511787
- ISBN
- 9789749511787
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.41
€ 26.99
€ 25.41
Paperback. Explores the development of Mongolia's state religion, from its formation in the thirteenth century around the time of Chinggis Qaan (Genghis Khan) until its demise in the twentieth century under the Soviet Union. Num Pages: 240 pages, 4 illus. BIC Classification: 1FPM; HRE. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5182 x 3556 x 15. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Silkworm Books / Trasvin Publications LP Thailand
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789749511268
- ISBN
- 9789749511268
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.99€ 25.41
€ 26.99
€ 25.41
Paperback. Takes the reader on a stroll through Thailand's intellectual history - the thoughts of the people of Siam, and the products of their thought, through history. The author touches upon political and religious thought, but also upon such "artistic" thought as that demonstrated in novels, paintings, and historical writing. Num Pages: 24 illus. BIC Classification: 1FMT; HBJF; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 214 x 11. Weight in Grams: 234.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Silkworm Books / Trasvin Publications LP Chiang Mai
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789747551723
- ISBN
- 9789747551723
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.97
€ 21.99
€ 20.97
Paperback. A history of northern Thailand between the 13th and 16th centuries. Num Pages: 88 pages, 36 illus. BIC Classification: 1FMT; GTB; HBJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5193 x 3895 x 6. Weight in Grams: 159.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Silkworm Books / Trasvin Publications LP Thailand
- Number of pages
- 88
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2nd ed.
- SKU
- V9789747551327
- ISBN
- 9789747551327
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.96
€ 21.99
€ 20.96
Paperback. Positions Southeast Asia on the stage of world history. Num Pages: 296 pages. BIC Classification: 1F; HBJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 17. Weight in Grams: 409.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Silkworm Books / Trasvin Publications LP Thailand
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789747551068
- ISBN
- 9789747551068
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 28.06
€ 28.06
Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrated. BIC Classification: 1DDN; HBTV; JPWQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 260 x 210 x 25. Weight in Grams: 990.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Amsterdam University Press Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789462984103
- ISBN
- 9789462984103
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.12
€ 47.12
Ren Grotenhuis analyses policies intended to bring stability to fragile states and shows how they ignore the question of what gives people a sense of belonging to a nation-state. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: HRAM2; JHBA; JPA; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 163 x 242 x 16. Weight in Grams: 452.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Amsterdam University Press Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- SKU
- V9789462982192
- ISBN
- 9789462982192
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.21
€ 135.21
Hardback. The Pursuit of Justice is the first book to examine three separate instances of soldiers risking their lives during wartime to protest injustices being perpetrated by military authorities. Num Pages: 208 pages, 0 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KBB; 1MBF; 3JH; HBWN; HBWQ; JWJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Amsterdam University Press Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789462981065
- ISBN
- 9789462981065
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 135.37
€ 135.37
Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HBJF; JFFE2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 145 x 28. Weight in Grams: 656.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Zubaan India
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789384757793
- ISBN
- 9789384757793
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 35.99€ 28.38
€ 35.99
€ 28.38
Paperback. Num Pages: 108 pages. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 3JF; HBJF; HBLL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 159 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2020
- Publisher
- Tulika Book India
- Number of pages
- 108
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Reissue
- SKU
- V9789382381747
- ISBN
- 9789382381747
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 11.02
€ 11.99
€ 11.02