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The heart of Asia - a history of Russian Turkestan and the Central Asian Khanates from the earliest times (Hardcover): Francis... The heart of Asia - a history of Russian Turkestan and the Central Asian Khanates from the earliest times (Hardcover)
Francis Henry Skrine, E. Denison Ross
R1,201 R1,080 Discovery Miles 10 800 Save R121 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Poppa-San (Hardcover): Thomas Terry Poppa-San (Hardcover)
Thomas Terry
R797 R691 Discovery Miles 6 910 Save R106 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The KMT Returns to Power - Elections in Taiwan, 2008-2012 (Hardcover): John Franklin Copper The KMT Returns to Power - Elections in Taiwan, 2008-2012 (Hardcover)
John Franklin Copper
R4,329 R3,044 Discovery Miles 30 440 Save R1,285 (30%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In this book the author examines how the Nationalist Party (Kuomintang or KMT) returned to govern Taiwan after ruling for more than half a century but losing power in 2000 when the opposition Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) Chen Shui-bian won the presidency and was reelected in 2004. Out of power and playing the role of opposition party the KMT won legislative and executive elections in 2008. It subsequently won mayoral elections in 2010 and elections again to the legislative and executive branches of government in 2012. The KMT returned to power by resolving internal differences between older and younger factions in the party, maintaining an alliance with friendly parties and preventing philosophical differences from mattering. It was helped by the debilitating corruption of the DPP's President Chen and good campaigning. In assessing these KMT election victories the author concludes that the KMT will probably remain the ruling party for some time. Its reputation for good economic management, democratization, honesty and good leaders seen against the DPP's still damaged reputation due to Chen's corruption, internal disagreements, its perorocial base, its inability to deal with China and the United States inhibit it from being able to return to power.

Children of the Goddess (Hardcover): Marine Carrin Children of the Goddess (Hardcover)
Marine Carrin
R1,626 Discovery Miles 16 260 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Diary and Consultation Book ... [serial]; 1714 (Hardcover): Madras (India Presidency), Madras (India Presidency) Record O Diary and Consultation Book ... [serial]; 1714 (Hardcover)
Madras (India Presidency), Madras (India Presidency) Record O
R864 Discovery Miles 8 640 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Expressions of Gender in the Altaic World - Proceedings of the 56th Annual Meeting of the Permanent International Altaistic... Expressions of Gender in the Altaic World - Proceedings of the 56th Annual Meeting of the Permanent International Altaistic Conference (PIAC), Kocaeli, Turkey, July 7-12, 2013 (Hardcover)
Munevver Tekcan, Oliver Corff
R3,315 Discovery Miles 33 150 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This collection of papers explores the facets of gender and sex in history, language and society of Altaic cultures, reflecting the unique interdisciplinary approach of the PIAC. It examines the position of women in contemporary Central Asia at large, the expression of gender in linguistic terms in Mongolian, Manju, Tibetan and Turkic languages, and gender aspects presented in historical literary monuments as well as in contemporary sources.

Political Violence in MENA (Hardcover): P.R. Kumaraswamy, MD Muddassir Quamar Political Violence in MENA (Hardcover)
P.R. Kumaraswamy, MD Muddassir Quamar
R1,526 Discovery Miles 15 260 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
East Turkistan's Right to Sovereignty - Decolonization and Beyond (Hardcover): Rukiye Turdush East Turkistan's Right to Sovereignty - Decolonization and Beyond (Hardcover)
Rukiye Turdush
R2,279 Discovery Miles 22 790 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This study examines the relationship between the People's Republic of China and the people of East Turkistan; specifically, between China's settler colonialism and East Turkistan's independence movement. What distinguishes this study is its dispassionate analysis of the East Turkistan's national dilemma in terms of international law and legal precedent as well as the prudence with which it distinguishes substantial evidence from claims of China's crimes against humanity and genocide in East Turkistan that have not been fully verified yet. The author demonstrates how other states have ignored the nature of that relationship and so avoided asking key questions about East Turkistan that have been asked and answered about other occupied and colonized states. The book analyzes this situation and provides the tools and the argument to understand East Turkistan's actual status in the international community. Currently, the world has bought into China's rhetoric about "stability" and "fighting extremism," and international organizations accept China's presentation of Uyghurs and other people as "minorities" within a Chinese nation-state. This book instead shows East Turkistan can correctly be understood through history and law as an illegally occupied territory undergoing genocide. It also makes the case that East Turkistani people had basis advancing territorial claim for independence.

Women and Gender in Contemporary Chinese Societies - Beyond Han Patriarchy (Hardcover, New): Shanshan Du, Ya-Chen Chen Women and Gender in Contemporary Chinese Societies - Beyond Han Patriarchy (Hardcover, New)
Shanshan Du, Ya-Chen Chen; Preface by Rubie Watson; Contributions by Monica Cable, Hillary K. Crane, …
R2,745 Discovery Miles 27 450 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Recent attention to historical, geographic, and class differences in the studies of women and gender in China has expanded our understanding of the diversity and complexity of gendered China. Nevertheless, the ethnic dimension of this subject matter remains largely overlooked, particularly concerning women's conditions and gender status. Consequently, the patriarchy and its oppression of women among the Han, the ethnic majority in China, are often inaccurately or erroneously associated with the whole gendered heritage of China, epitomized by the infamous traditions of footbinding and female-infanticide. Such academic and popular predisposition belies the fact that gender systems in China span a wide spectrum, ranging from extreme Han patriarchy to Lahu gender-egalitarianism. The authors contributing to this book have collectively initiated a systematic effort to bridge the gap between understanding the majority Han and ethnic minorities in regard to women and gender in contemporary Chinese societies. By achieving a quantitative balance between articles on the Han majority and those on ethnic minorities, this book transcends the ghettoization of ethnic minorities in the studies of Chinese women and gender. The eleven chapters of this volume are divided into three sections which jointly challenge the traditions and norms of Han patriarchy from various perspectives. The first section focuses on gender traditions among ethnic minorities which compete with the norms of Han patriarchy. The second section emphasizes the impact of radical social transformation on gender systems and practices among both Han and ethnic minorities. The third section underscores socio-cultural diversity and complexity in resistance to Han patriarchal norms from a broad perspective. This book complements previous scholarship on Chinese women and gender by expanding our investigative lens beyond Han patriarchy and providing images of the multiethnic landscape of China. By identifying the Han as an ethnically marked category and by bringing to the forefront the diverse gender systems of ethnic minorities, this book encourages an increasing awareness of, and sensitivity to the cross-cultural diversity of gendered China both in academia and beyond.

Colonial Justice in British India - White Violence and the Rule of Law (Hardcover): Elizabeth Kolsky Colonial Justice in British India - White Violence and the Rule of Law (Hardcover)
Elizabeth Kolsky
R2,824 Discovery Miles 28 240 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Colonial Justice in British India describes and examines the lesser-known history of white violence in colonial India. By foregrounding crimes committed by a mostly forgotten cast of European characters - planters, paupers, soldiers and sailors - Elizabeth Kolsky argues that violence was not an exceptional but an ordinary part of British rule in the subcontinent. Despite the pledge of equality, colonial legislation and the practices of white judges, juries and police placed most Europeans above the law, literally allowing them to get away with murder. The failure to control these unruly whites revealed how the weight of race and the imperatives of command imbalanced the scales of colonial justice. In a powerful account of this period, Kolsky reveals a new perspective on the British Empire in India, highlighting the disquieting violence that invariably accompanied imperial forms of power.

Geo-Spatiality in Asian and Oceanic Literature and Culture - Worlding Asia in the Anthropocene (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022):... Geo-Spatiality in Asian and Oceanic Literature and Culture - Worlding Asia in the Anthropocene (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022)
Shiuhhuah Serena Chou, Soyoung Kim, Rob Sean Wilson
R3,899 Discovery Miles 38 990 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This collection opens the geospatiality of "Asia" into an environmental framework called "Oceania" and pushes this complex regional multiplicity towards modes of trans-local solidarity, planetary consciousness, multi-sited decentering, and world belonging. At the transdisciplinary core of this "worlding" process lies the multiple spatial and temporal dynamics of an environmental eco-poetics, articulated via thinking and creating both with and beyond the Pacific and Asia imaginary.

Wang Fuzhi's Reconstruction of Confucianism - Crisis and Reflection (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021): Mingran Tan Wang Fuzhi's Reconstruction of Confucianism - Crisis and Reflection (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)
Mingran Tan
R3,618 Discovery Miles 36 180 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Wang Fuzhi (1619-1692), a Ming loyalist, was forced to find solutions for both cultural and political crises of his time. In this book Mingran Tan provides a comprehensive review of Wang Fuzhi's understanding of historical events and his interpretation of the Confucian classics. Tan explains what kind of Confucian system Wang Fuzhi was trying to construct according to his motto, "The Six Classics require me to create something new". He sought a basis for Confucian values such as filial piety, humanity and ritual propriety from political, moral and cosmological perspectives, arguing that they could cultivate a noble personality, beatify political governance, and improve social and cosmological harmony. This inspired Wang Fuzhi's attempt to establish a syncretic blend of the three branches of Neo-Confucianism, i.e., Zhu Xi's (1130-1200) philosophy of principle , Wang Yangming's (1472-1529) philosophy of mind and Zhang Zai's (1020-1077) philosophy of qi (material force). The most thorough work on Wang Fuzhi available in English, this study corrects some general misunderstanding of the nature of Wang Fuzhi's philosophy and helps readers to understand Wang Fuzhi from an organic perspective. Building upon previous scholars' research on Wang Fuzhi's notion of moral cultivation, Tan gives a comprehensive understanding of how Wang Fuzhi improves social and cosmological harmony through compliance with Confucian rituals.

Middle Eastern Dialogues - Tribulations of a Would-Be King (Hardcover): K S Khoury Middle Eastern Dialogues - Tribulations of a Would-Be King (Hardcover)
K S Khoury
R643 Discovery Miles 6 430 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Impious Dogs, Haughty Foxes and Exquisite Fish - Evaluative Perception and Interpretation of Animals in Ancient and Medieval... Impious Dogs, Haughty Foxes and Exquisite Fish - Evaluative Perception and Interpretation of Animals in Ancient and Medieval Mediterranean Thought (Hardcover)
Tristan Schmidt, Johannes Pahlitzsch
R3,098 Discovery Miles 30 980 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This volume is dedicated to the topic of the human evaluation and interpretation of animals in ancient and medieval cultures. From a transcultural perspective contributions from Assyriology, Byzantine Studies, Classical Archaeology, Egyptology, German Medieval Studies and Jewish History look into the processes and mechanisms behind the transfer by people of certain values to animals, and the functions these animal-signs have within written, pictorial and performative forms of expression.

Astrology and Cosmology in Early China - Conforming Earth to Heaven (Hardcover, New): David W. Pankenier Astrology and Cosmology in Early China - Conforming Earth to Heaven (Hardcover, New)
David W. Pankenier
R3,901 Discovery Miles 39 010 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The ancient Chinese were profoundly influenced by the Sun, Moon and stars, making persistent efforts to mirror astral phenomena in shaping their civilization. In this pioneering text, David W. Pankenier introduces readers to a seriously understudied field, illustrating how astronomy shaped the culture of China from the very beginning and how it influenced areas as disparate as art, architecture, calendrical science, myth, technology, and political and military decision-making. As elsewhere in the ancient world, there was no positive distinction between astronomy and astrology in ancient China, and so astrology, or more precisely, astral omenology, is a principal focus of the book. Drawing on a broad range of sources, including archaeological discoveries, classical texts, inscriptions and paleography, this thought-provoking book documents the role of astronomical phenomena in the development of the 'Celestial Empire' from the late Neolithic through the late imperial period.

The Lore of the Chinese Lute (Hardcover): Robert H. van Gulik The Lore of the Chinese Lute (Hardcover)
Robert H. van Gulik
R1,200 Discovery Miles 12 000 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Slavery and Empire in Central Asia (Hardcover): Jeff Eden Slavery and Empire in Central Asia (Hardcover)
Jeff Eden
R2,693 Discovery Miles 26 930 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Central Asian slave trade swept hundreds of thousands of Iranians, Russians, and others into slavery during the eighteenth-nineteenth centuries. Drawing on eyewitness accounts, autobiographies, and newly-uncovered interviews with slaves, this book offers an unprecedented window into slaves' lives and a penetrating examination of human trafficking. Slavery strained Central Asia's relations with Russia, England, and Iran, and would serve as a major justification for the Russian conquest of this region in the 1860s-70s. Challenging the consensus that the Russian Empire abolished slavery with these conquests, Eden uses these documents to reveal that it was the slaves themselves who brought about their own emancipation by fomenting the largest slave uprising in the region's history.

Great Equal Society, The: Confucianism, China And The 21st Century (Paperback): Young-oak Kim, Jungkyu Kim Great Equal Society, The: Confucianism, China And The 21st Century (Paperback)
Young-oak Kim, Jungkyu Kim
R611 Discovery Miles 6 110 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Confucianism is the guiding creed for a quarter of mankind, yet hardly anyone has explained it in plain terms - until now. Written in a style both intelligible and enjoyable for the global audience, The Great Equal Society distils the core ideas of the major Confucian classics and shows how their timeless wisdom can be applied to the modern world. It also introduces pragmatic suggestions emanating from Confucius and his followers for ensuring good governance, building a humane economy and educating moral leaders. The book's core message of inner morality, first expounded by Confucius millennia ago, will resonate on both sides of the Pacific, and its sweeping survey of the hot topics today - dysfunctional government, crony capitalism, and the erosion of ethics in both Wall Street and Main Street, among others - will breathe new life to Confucian teachings while providing much-needed answers to our urgent social problems. The Great Equal Society is written by Young-oak Kim, a Korean thinker whom Wikipedia describes as "the nation's leading philosopher dealing with public issues and explaining Oriental philosophy to the public," and Jung-kyu Kim, a talented trilingual writer who has published works in English, Japanese and Korean.

The Ants of Borneo. (Hardcover): W. M. Wheeler The Ants of Borneo. (Hardcover)
W. M. Wheeler
R819 Discovery Miles 8 190 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The History of the Philippines (Hardcover): Kathleen Nadeau The History of the Philippines (Hardcover)
Kathleen Nadeau
R2,124 Discovery Miles 21 240 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Located in Southeast Asia, the Republic of the Philippines is comprised of over 7,000 islands. The first known inhabitants of these tropical islands migrated to the Philippines 30,000 years ago over land bridges that no longer exist today. Since then, the Philippines has undergone drastic changes due to large numbers of settlers and colonizers from abroad. For hundreds of years, the Philippines was under Spanish and then United States control. Spanish influence remains a large part of Filipino culture today. Finally, in 1935, the Philippines embarked on the path to independence. The past century has been a postcolonial roller coaster ride for the Philippines. Today, the Philippines' developing economy has sparked international interest and the country has been marked as having one of the most promising potentials for economic growth in the world. "The History of the Philippines" offers a comprehensive account of the Philippines and its struggle to discover a national identity. This volume is an excellent addition to any library; perfect for student and general readers.

Shanghai Year (Hardcover, New): Peter Brigg Shanghai Year (Hardcover, New)
Peter Brigg
R765 Discovery Miles 7 650 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book represents "snapshots" of Shanghai with speculations on their meaning as China opens to the West and undergoes yet another shift towards modernity.

Pastoral Care in a Korean American Context (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Angella Son Pastoral Care in a Korean American Context (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Angella Son
R2,873 Discovery Miles 28 730 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides theoretical background and pastoral strategies for pastors, lay leaders, and congregation members to foster a restoration of the human dignity imputed by God and the good community God desires. It addresses issues in pastoral care and pays particular attention to Korean and Korean American contexts. Some of the specific issues addressed include wisdom for common life (Chung Yong) as a theological and pastoral task, tension between Confucianism and feminism, care of the abused and abusers in intimate violence, ageism and elderly care, racism and cultural identity of Korean youth, sexual ethics among Korean young adults, and depression and addiction among Korean American youth and young adults. All of the contributors have a strong background in clinical and/or pastoral practices in addition to theoretical expertise.

A History Of Civilization In Ancient India Based On Sanskrit Literature - Rationalistic Age (1000 BC - 242 BC) (Hardcover):... A History Of Civilization In Ancient India Based On Sanskrit Literature - Rationalistic Age (1000 BC - 242 BC) (Hardcover)
Romesh Chunder Dutt
R1,027 Discovery Miles 10 270 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Originally published in 1889. Author: Romesh Chunder Dutt Language: English Keywords: History / India . Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Obscure Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

The United States and Jordan - Middle East Diplomacy during the Cold War (Hardcover): Clea Lutz Hupp The United States and Jordan - Middle East Diplomacy during the Cold War (Hardcover)
Clea Lutz Hupp
R4,235 Discovery Miles 42 350 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

US foreign policy in the Middle East has faced a challenge in the years since World War II: balancing an idealistic desire to promote democracy against the practical need to create stability. Here, Cleo Bunch puts a focus on US policy in Jordan from the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948 to 1970 and the run up to 'Black September'. These years saw a phase where the Middle East became a stage on which Cold War rivalries were played out, as the US was keen to encourage and maintain alliances in order to counteract Soviet influence in Egypt and Syria. Therefore, Bunch's analysis of US foreign policy and diplomacy vis-a-vis Jordan will appeal to those researching both the history and the contemporary implications of the West's foreign policy in the Middle East and the effects of international relations on the region.

Nuclear Weapons and Deterrence Stability in South Asia (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020): Devin T Hagerty Nuclear Weapons and Deterrence Stability in South Asia (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2020)
Devin T Hagerty
R1,867 Discovery Miles 18 670 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book examines the theory and practice of nuclear deterrence between India and Pakistan, two highly antagonistic South Asian neighbors who recently moved into their third decade of overt nuclear weaponization. It assesses the stability of Indo-Pakistani nuclear deterrence and argues that, while deterrence dampens the likelihood of escalation to conventional-and possibly nuclear-war, the chronically embittered relations between New Delhi and Islamabad mean that deterrence failure resulting in major warfare cannot be ruled out. Through an empirical examination of the effects of nuclear weapons during five crises between India and Pakistan since 1998, as well as a discussion of the theoretical logic of Indo-Pakistani nuclear deterrence, the book offers suggestions for enhancing deterrence stability between these two countries.

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