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Hardback. Capturing the history of Kashmir and its cultural and social evolution, Nyla Ali Kahn deconstructs the life of her grandmother and other women of her generation to reconceptualize woman's identity in a politically militarized zone. An academic memoir, this book succinctly brings together the history, politics, and culture of Kashmir. Num Pages: 159 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 3JJP; BM; HBTB; JFSJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 354.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 159
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137465634
- ISBN
- 9781137465634
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.28
€ 66.28
The SMEs in Indian Textiles: The Impact of Globalization in a Developi...
Anthony, Anoo Anna, Joseph.T, Mary
Hardcover. SMEs in Indian Textiles examines how globalisation in its transformative influence affects both firms and workers in the developing economies. This book explores the handloom cluster's value chain linkages to examine whether firms in the cluster gained from their association with global buyers over this extended period, and in what ways. Num Pages: 337 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; KJK; KJV; KNDD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 143 x 218 x 25. Weight in Grams: 538.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Pivot
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137444554
- ISBN
- 9781137444554
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.84
€ 67.84
Hardcover. As gender training is applied increasingly as a development solution to gender inequality, this book examines gender inequality in Pakistan's public sector and questions whether a singular focus on gender training is enough to achieve progress in a patriarchal institutional context. Num Pages: 247 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKP; JFFJ; JPHL; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 222 x 144 x 20. Weight in Grams: 422.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137426468
- ISBN
- 9781137426468
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.93€ 47.03
€ 52.93
€ 47.03
Hardcover. This book follows the transnational lives of children growing up as British Bangladeshi individuals in multicultural London. Exploring the array of international events, communities and forces which influence them, Zeitlyn examines the socialisation practices among British Bangladeshi families and how this shapes their childhood and identities. Series: Studies in Childhood and Youth. Num Pages: 197 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1FKB; JFFN; JFSL1; JFSP1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 223 x 16. Weight in Grams: 368.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137426437
- ISBN
- 9781137426437
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.46
€ 66.46
Hardcover. Dr. Sekhar offers comprehensive knowledge on the mutual fund industry in India and provides ready-made practical information for investors. He presents an overview of investment patterns for both public and private sector mutual funds, and analyses the performance of selected schemes using various measures of risk. Num Pages: 294 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; KFFM; KNST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 219 x 22. Weight in Grams: 484.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137407986
- ISBN
- 9781137407986
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.39
€ 67.39
Hardcover. India and the Occult explores the reception of Indian spirituality among Western occultists through case studies. Rather than focusing on the activities of Theosophical Society, India and the Occult looks at the 'hard-core' occultism, in particular the British 20th century currents associated with Aleister Crowley, Dion Fortune, Kenneth Grant, etc. Series: Palgrave Studies in New Religions and Alternative Spiritualities. Num Pages: 203 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; HRQX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 142 x 16. Weight in Grams: 368.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Edition
- First Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137404985
- ISBN
- 9781137404985
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 160.44
€ 160.44
Hardcover. This edited collection presents an alternative set of reflections on India's contemporary global role by exploring a range of influential non-Western state perspectives. Through multiple case studies, the contributors gauge the success of India's efforts to be seen as an alternative global power in the twenty-first century. Num Pages: 264 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; GTF; JPS; KCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 145 x 20. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137398659
- ISBN
- 9781137398659
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Hardcover. This book introduces the diverse practices of three non-canonical practitioners: David MacDougall, Desire Machine Collective and Kumar Shahani. It offers analysis of their documentary methods and aesthetics, exploring how their oeuvres constitute a critical and self-reflexive approach to documentary-making in India. Num Pages: 289 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; APFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 146 x 223 x 21. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137395436
- ISBN
- 9781137395436
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.15
€ 67.15
Hardcover. Here, essays use the latest theories in postcolonialism, globalization, and post-nationalism to explore how world cinema and theater respond to Bollywood's representation of Shakespeare. In this collection, Shakespeare is both part of an elite Western tradition and a window into a vibrant post-national identity founded by a global consumer culture. Editor(s): Dionne, Craig; Kapadia, Parmita. Series: Reproducing Shakespeare. Num Pages: 219 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; APFA; DSGS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 138 x 17. Weight in Grams: 392.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137386120
- ISBN
- 9781137386120
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.22
€ 127.22
Hardcover. The first ethnographic study of the trend toward religious, parochial schooling in urban Pakistan, this book provides data from over fifty-Karachi area schools to establish the complex reasons middle- and upper-class families enroll in religious Islamic schools. Num Pages: 202 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKP; JFSR2; JNLR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 143 x 17. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137382467
- ISBN
- 9781137382467
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Condition: New
€ 52.93€ 46.69
€ 52.93
€ 46.69
hardcover. This cultural and political study examines British perceptions and policies on India's Afghan Frontier between 1918 and 1948 and the impact of these on the local Pashtun population, India as a whole, and the decline of British imperialism in South Asia. Series: Britain and the World. Num Pages: 307 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FCA; 1FKA; 1FKP; 1QDB; 3JJG; 3JJH; HBJF; HBLW; HBTQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Number of pages
- 307
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137374004
- ISBN
- 9781137374004
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 139.18
€ 139.18
Hardcover. Written by an insider, this book takes a critical look at the myths and contradictions surrounding India as a consumer market, to examine the new opportunities that it offers. Num Pages: 184 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; JFFT; KJC; KJS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 147 x 357 x 20. Weight in Grams: 376.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137367099
- ISBN
- 9781137367099
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 47.55
€ 47.55
Hardcover. Combining theoretical and empirical insights, this book provides an in-depth analysis of South Asia's transition in the areas of democracy, political economy and security since the end of the Cold War. It provides a close scrutiny to the state of democracy and political economy in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. Editor(s): Chakma, Bhumitra. Series: International Political Economy Series. Num Pages: 299 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FK; GTF; JPS; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 142 x 21. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137356635
- ISBN
- 9781137356635
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.53
€ 67.53
Hardback. Through a close examination of India's policies, economic system, social systems and politics, this study explores the numerous perspectives and debates on India's urbanization. The authors link contemporary urban issues with emerging challenges associated with policies and city management. Num Pages: 259 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; JFSG; KCU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 19. Weight in Grams: 465.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 259
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137339744
- ISBN
- 9781137339744
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.81
€ 127.81
Political Economy and the Aid Industry in Asia (Critical Studies of th...
Hutchison, Jane, Hout, Wil, Hughes, Caroline,...
Hardcover. Adopting a distinctive structural political economy approach, this book uniquely explains the blind spots of alternative political economy approaches to international aid, and presents an original framework for evaluating likely reformers' strength of commitment and potential alliances with donors. Series: Critical Studies of the Asia-Pacific. Num Pages: 188 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; JKSR; KCM; KCP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 141 x 17. Weight in Grams: 374.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137303608
- ISBN
- 9781137303608
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.49
€ 66.49
Hardcover. This book examines the colonial state's approach to venereal disease and 'vice'-driven health risks in the first half of the nineteenth century. Further, it shows that these decisions had wide-ranging and often surprising consequences not simply for the army itself, but for India and the empire more broadly. Shortlisted for the 2014 Templer Award. Series: Cambridge Imperial and Post-Colonial Studies Series. Num Pages: 285 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 3JF; 3JH; HBTB; HBTQ; JWT; MBX; MJCJ1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 185 x 219 x 20. Weight in Grams: 456.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137270986
- ISBN
- 9781137270986
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.19
€ 67.19
hardcover. Includes papers which deal with three critical aspects of governance in China, India, and Russia: political reforms at the local level; fiscal reforms in intergovernmental relations; and, legal reforms. This volume discusses the role of incentives in fiscal federalism. Editor(s): Dethier, Jean-Jacques. Num Pages: 466 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1DVUA; 1FKA; 1FPC; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 26. Weight in Grams: 840.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Edition
- 2000th Edition
- Number of pages
- 466
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792379096
- ISBN
- 9780792379096
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 258.62
€ 258.62
Hardback. With the growth of the recycling sector, trade in recyclables increased tremendously. It is striking that most of this trade flows from developed to developing countries. This book addresses the causes of this trade pattern and investigates its economic and environmental effects. Num Pages: 220 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1FKA; 1FPC; KCN; RNH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 220
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792368984
- ISBN
- 9780792368984
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.35
€ 132.35
Hardback. This collection documents social development in the Asian countries of China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand and India and concludes that social development has lagged behind economic development, and that this has given rise to "distorted development" in many countries. Editor(s): Tang, Kwong-Leung. Series: Social Indicators Research Series. Num Pages: 187 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; 1FMT; 1FPCH; 1FPCW; 1FPKS; JFF; JHBC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 12. Weight in Grams: 499.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 187
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792362562
- ISBN
- 9780792362562
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.07
€ 128.07
Vulnerability and Adaptation to Climate Change for Bangladesh
. Ed(S): Huq, Saleemul; Karim, Z. (Bangladesh...
Hardback. Based on a substantial study carried out by a team of experts in different fields from Bangladesh, following a common (IPCC) guideline and with technical support from the US Country Studies Team. This text is intended for those who are interested in the impacts of climate change, particularly on developing countries and vulnerable countries. Editor(s): Huq, Saleemul; Karim, Z. (Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council, Dhaka, Bangladesh); Asaduzzaman, M.; Mahtab, F. (Institute of Engineers, Dhaka, Bangladesh). Num Pages: 148 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKB; PHVJ; RBP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 415.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 148
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780792355366
- ISBN
- 9780792355366
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.88
€ 130.88