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Another South Asia (Hardcover): Dev Nath Pathak Another South Asia (Hardcover)
Dev Nath Pathak
R1,636 Discovery Miles 16 360 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
This Arab Life - A Generation's Journey into Silence (Hardcover): Amal Ghandour This Arab Life - A Generation's Journey into Silence (Hardcover)
Amal Ghandour
R610 Discovery Miles 6 100 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Indigenous Bodies, Cells, and Genes - Biomedicalization and Embodied Resistance in Native American Literature (Hardcover):... Indigenous Bodies, Cells, and Genes - Biomedicalization and Embodied Resistance in Native American Literature (Hardcover)
Joanna Ziarkowska
R4,206 Discovery Miles 42 060 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book explores Native American literary responses to biomedical discourses and biomedicalization processes as they circulate in social and cultural contexts. Native American communities resist reductivism of biomedicine that excludes Indigenous (and non-Western) epistemologies and instead draw attention to how illness, healing, treatment, and genetic research are socially constructed and dependent on inherently racialist thinking. This volume highlights how interventions into the hegemony of biomedicine are vigorously addressed in Native American literature. The book covers tuberculosis and diabetes epidemics, the emergence of Native American DNA, discoveries in biotechnology, and the problematics of a biomedical model of psychiatry. The book analyzes work by Louise Erdrich, Sherman Alexie, LeAnne Howe, Linda Hogan, Heid E. Erdrich, Elissa Washuta and Frances Washburn. The book will appeal to scholars of Native American and Indigenous Studies, as well as to others with an interest in literature and medicine.

Eurasian Politics - Ideas, Institutions and External Relations (Hardcover): Ajay Patnaik, Tulsiram Eurasian Politics - Ideas, Institutions and External Relations (Hardcover)
Ajay Patnaik, Tulsiram
R1,677 Discovery Miles 16 770 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The transitional politics of Eurasian space is marked by a constant struggle among three sets of ideas and institutions: the first is the remarkable resilience of Soviet ideas and institutions; second, an attempt by the regimes of these states to reinvent the historical and cultural traditions of pre-Soviet periods; and third is an attempt by a section of the powerful elite to superimpose Western liberal ideas and institutions. There is a strange intertwining of these ideas and institutions. This book examines the extent to which the post-Soviet politics has departed from the Soviet one. What are the new ideational structures emerging in these states and how far have they crystallised into institutions? What are the external influences which are shaping the institutions in the Eurasian space? And finally, what are the various dynamics of geopolitics in this region? Experts from various countries will delve into the shifting dynamics of Eurasian politics.

The Danger of Celebrity in Power - the Case of Liberia (Hardcover): Josiah Flomo Joekai The Danger of Celebrity in Power - the Case of Liberia (Hardcover)
Josiah Flomo Joekai
R740 Discovery Miles 7 400 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Mediation and Law in China (Hardcover): Liao Yong’an, Wang Cong, Duan Ming, Zhao Yiyu Mediation and Law in China (Hardcover)
Liao Yong’an, Wang Cong, Duan Ming, Zhao Yiyu
R7,504 Discovery Miles 75 040 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This two-volume set investigates the concept, institutionalization, models and mechanism of mediation, an important form of alternative dispute resolution within China’s legal system. Grounded in traditional dispute resolution practices throughout Chinese history, mediation is born out of the Chinese legal tradition and considered to be “Eastern†in nature. Seeking to explore how mediation has developed in order to function in a modernized society, the first volume looks into the legal foundations of Chinese mediation as well as paths to the institutionalization and professionalization of mediation. The second volume examines the development of diversified dispute resolution via the elucidation of eight major types of mediation in China. By reviewing its history and enquiring into trends and prospects, the authors seek to establish a mediation system that incorporates diversified models, institutionalized and noninstitutionalized approaches, changing contexts, and a range of dimensions for society. This title will serve as a crucial reference for scholars, students and related professionals interested in alternative dispute resolution, civil litigation, and especially China’s dispute resolution policy, law, and practice.

Empire of Corruption - The Territory of the Russian National Pastime (Hardcover): Vladimir Soloviev Empire of Corruption - The Territory of the Russian National Pastime (Hardcover)
Vladimir Soloviev
R662 R591 Discovery Miles 5 910 Save R71 (11%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Pakistan's Tactical Nuclear Weapons - Conflict Redux (Microfilm): Gurmeet Kanwal, Monika Chansoria Pakistan's Tactical Nuclear Weapons - Conflict Redux (Microfilm)
Gurmeet Kanwal, Monika Chansoria
R1,493 Discovery Miles 14 930 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

Tactical Nuclear Weapons (TNWs), often referred to as "battlefield," "sub-strategic," or "non-strategic" nuclear weapons, usually have a plutonium core and are typically distinct from strategic nuclear weapons. Therefore, they warrant a separate consideration in the realm of nuclear security. The yield of such weapons is generally lower than that of strategic nuclear weapons and may range from the relatively low 0.1 kiloton to a few kilotons. Pakistan's quest to acquire tactical nuclear weapons has added a dangerous dimension to the already precarious strategic equation in South Asia. The security discourse in the subcontinent revolves around the perennial apprehension of a conventional or sub-conventional conflict triggering a chain reaction, eventually paving the way for a potential nuclear crisis haunting peace and stability in the region. Pakistan believes that the successful testing of the 60-km nuclear-capable short-range missile Hatf-9 (Nasr) "adds deterrence value to Pakistan's strategic weapons development programme at shorter ranges." In paradox, the fact remains that this step has further lowered Pakistan's nuclear threshold through the likely use of TNWs. The introduction of TNWs into the tactical battle area further exacerbates credibility of their control. Pakistan has not formally declared a nuclear doctrine, but it is well known that nuclear weapons are its first line of defence. The use of TNWs in the India-Pakistan case will alter the strategic scenario completely as Pakistan would threaten India with the use of TNWs in the event of New Delhi responding against Islamabad with a conventional strike in reaction to a 26/11-style terrorist attack. Pakistan forgets that given its offensive strategic posture and continuing involvement in terror strikes in India, it is New Delhi which is confronted with the problem of developing a strategy to counter Pakistan's "first-strike" and proxy war in the light of its declared "no-first-use" policy. This edited volume attempts to address and decipher complex issues, including aspects such as China's WMD collaboration with Pakistan, nuclear command and control dynamics within Pakistan, overall rationale and implications of TNWs, safety and security of nuclear weapons, scenarios for nuclear usage, India's potential response options and, more specifically, the technical aspects of the Nasr delivery system.

Employment Relations in the Shadow of Recession - Findings from the 2011 Workplace Employment Relations Study (Hardcover, New):... Employment Relations in the Shadow of Recession - Findings from the 2011 Workplace Employment Relations Study (Hardcover, New)
Brigid Van Wanrooy, Helen Bewley, Alex Bryson
R4,637 Discovery Miles 46 370 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

How have employment relations evolved over the last decade? And how did workplaces and employees fare in the face of the longest recession in living memory? Employment Relations in the Shadow of Recession examines the state of British employment relations in 2011, how this has changed since 2004, and the role the recession played in shaping employees' experiences of work. It draws on findings from the 2011 Workplace Employment Relations Study, comparing these with the results of the previous study conducted in 2004. These surveys - each collecting responses from around 2,500 workplace managers, 1,000 employee representatives and over 20,000 employees - provide the most comprehensive portrait available of workplace employment relations in Britain. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the changes made to employment practices through the recession and of the impact that the economic downturn had on the shape and character of the employment relationship.

South Africa's Suspended Revolution - Hopes and Prospects (Hardcover): Adam Habib South Africa's Suspended Revolution - Hopes and Prospects (Hardcover)
Adam Habib
R2,171 Discovery Miles 21 710 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

"Adam Habib is the right person to have undertaken the task that has issued in this book, which he describes as 'a culmination of at least two decades of debates, reflections and thoughts about resistance in South Africa, its political and socio-economic evolution, and the conundrums and dilemmas relating to the making of this society.' (p. ix) He has managed 'to bridge academic and public discourse' (p. x) while speaking truth to power...Habib's book offers a clear narrative, accessible academic analysis and a fair report on the state of the nation." -African Studies Quarterly South Africa's Suspended Revolution tells the story of South Africa's democratic transition and the prospects for the country to develop a truly inclusive political system. Beginning with an account of the transition in the leadership of the African National Congress from Thabo Mbeki to Jacob Zuma, the book then broadens its lens to examine the relationship of South Africa's political elite to its citizens. It also examines the evolution of economic and social policies through the democratic transition, as well as the development of a postapartheid business community and a foreign policy designed to re-engage South Africa with the world community. Written by one of South Africa's leading scholars and political commentators, the book combines historical and contemporary analysis with strategies for an alternative political agenda. Adam Habib connects the lessons of the South African experience with theories of democratic transition, social change, and conflict resolution. Political leaders, scholars, students, and activists will all find material here to deepen their understanding of the challenges and opportunities of contemporary South Africa.

A Dissenting Voice - Essays, Addresses, Reviews, Polemics, Diversions: 1959-2018 (Hardcover, Revised and Enlarged ed.): Denis... A Dissenting Voice - Essays, Addresses, Reviews, Polemics, Diversions: 1959-2018 (Hardcover, Revised and Enlarged ed.)
Denis Smith
R967 Discovery Miles 9 670 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Great Festival - A Theoretical Performance Narrative of Antiquity's Feasts and the Modern Rock Festival (Hardcover):... The Great Festival - A Theoretical Performance Narrative of Antiquity's Feasts and the Modern Rock Festival (Hardcover)
Olav Harslof
R1,583 Discovery Miles 15 830 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Great Festival presents and analyzes two historical festivals - the ancient Dionysus Festival and the present Roskilde Festival. The purpose is to set up two comparable structures or 'codes' to explain the universal artistic effects, structures and fascination of the festival. Olav Harslof argues that there are major structural, organizational and economic similarities which, when exposed, can give us greater insight into today's festivals. This is illuminated through a combined performance design and event analysis of the ancient Dionysus festival and today's Roskilde Festival, explaining the festival's historicity, diversity, complexity and paradigmatic strength. This will be a discussion of great interest to researchers and students in the fields of performance studies, experience economy, theater, music, classical philology and archeology.

Orientalism Versus Occidentalism - Literary and Cultural Imaging Between France and Iran Since the Islamic Revolution... Orientalism Versus Occidentalism - Literary and Cultural Imaging Between France and Iran Since the Islamic Revolution (Hardcover)
Laetitia Nanquette
R3,985 Discovery Miles 39 850 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

At a time when Iran is represented in the French media as a rogue state obsessed with its nuclear programme, and whilst France is portrayed in the Iranian media as a decadent and imperialist country, this book examines the ways in which these representations and stereotypes are shared, nuanced, or overcome beyond the sphere of the fourth estate. Here, Laetitia Nanquette examines the functions, processes and mechanisms of stereotyping and imagining the 'Other' that have pervaded the literary traditions of France and Iran when writing about each other. Orientalism versus Occidentalism explores the extent to which orientalism and occidentalism have each influenced and are in turn perpetuated in the texts of both French and Iranian authors. And conversely, it also looks at the consequences of attempts by authors to distance themselves from these two discourses. After both using and questioning the dichotomy of orientalism and occidentalism, Nanquette details how France and Iran represent each other in the contemporary period through their narrative literature in prose, by listing and classifying all the ways in which they do so. She examines the image of the Other in the works of writers such as Goli Taraqi, Bernard Ollivier and Marjane Satrapi. In order to explore this, Nanquette draws upon a broad range of literary genres such as the historical novel, travel writing and autobiography. This exploration of the literary traditions of the relationship between France and Iran is used to shed light on the cultural history of Franco-Iranian relations and on contemporary socio-political realities. With themes that feed into popular debates about the nature of orientalism and occidentalism, and how the two interact, this book will be vital for researchers of Middle Eastern literature and its relationship with writings from the West, as well as those working on the cultures of the Middle East.

Brazil - A Global Studies Handbook (Hardcover): Todd L. Edwards Brazil - A Global Studies Handbook (Hardcover)
Todd L. Edwards
R2,287 Discovery Miles 22 870 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This book is a captivating and authoritative introduction to Brazil-its history, the evolution of its society and culture, and the staggering variety of peoples and landscapes within its borders. Brazil: A Global Studies Handbook provides an easy-to-access, multifaceted introduction to the world's fifth largest nation-a staggeringly diverse region, socially and geographically, that remains relatively unknown even as it becomes increasingly important on the world stage. Brazil offers an expert chronological narrative summary of over five centuries of South America's largest country-from the days of early Portuguese exploration to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's reelection. In addition, it provides a richly informative section of alphabetically organized entries covering important Brazilian people, places, and events. For readers both new to Brazil or researching specific aspects of its unique history, complex politics, heavyweight economy, and vibrant culture, this is the volume with which to begin. Includes maps of the early division of South America, modern Brazil's regions and states, and comparative views of Brazil's size to that of Europe as well as photographs of slave conditions, early transportation of coffee, famous leaders, indigenous peoples, the Amazon rainforest, and more Provides a glossary of terms from Brazil's history to contemporary times, defining terms such as estado novo, bureaucratic authoritarianism, Tropicalismo, and Capoeira

Etymological Dictionary of the Iranian Verb (Hardcover): Johnny Cheung Etymological Dictionary of the Iranian Verb (Hardcover)
Johnny Cheung
R5,290 Discovery Miles 52 900 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

The Iranian group within the Indo-European language family consists of languages that were and are still spoken in Western and Central Asia, among which Persian, Balochi, Kurdish, Pashto, Shughni and Ossetic are the best known today and Avestan, Old and Middle Persian, Parthian, Bactrian, Khotanese, Sogdian and Choresmian in the past. This work aims to bridge the apparent gap in knowledge that exists between Indo-Europeanists and scholars of Iranian languages with regard to each other's fields. The present work gives a critical survey of all the verbs that may have existed in Proto-Iranian as deduced from the attested Iranian descendants and their archaic sister language, Sanskrit. This is accompanied by an analysis of the morphology and assessment of the provenance.

The Ottawa Way - Guilty by Gender in Canada's Capital (Hardcover): Demetrios Angelis The Ottawa Way - Guilty by Gender in Canada's Capital (Hardcover)
Demetrios Angelis
R886 Discovery Miles 8 860 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Costa Rica - A Global Studies Handbook (Hardcover, U S ed.): Meg Tyler Mitchell, Scott Pentzer Costa Rica - A Global Studies Handbook (Hardcover, U S ed.)
Meg Tyler Mitchell, Scott Pentzer
R2,297 Discovery Miles 22 970 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This work is a fascinating guide to one of Latin America's most stable and progressive nations, examining the country's development, unique features, and the challenges Costa Ricans face in the 21st century. Costa Rica: A Global Studies Handbook offers readers an authoritative tour of a remarkable country, tracing its historical development from pre-Colombian inhabitants and Spanish colonization through rising prosperity in the mid-19th century to current struggles to define itself economically and politically. Costa Rica combines narrative chapters on the nation's history and the current state of its political, social, and cultural institutions with alphabetically organized entries covering important people, places, and events in its development. Throughout, the authors, drawing on extensive research and their own experiences, highlight the many ways Costa Rica is different from its neighbors, as well as the challenges the country faces in the 21st century's globalized world. Provides a chronology of key events in the evolution of the nation of Costa Rica from early signs of civilization over three thousand years ago through colonization and independence to the present Includes political and geographical maps with photographs of natural attractions, tropical animals and plants, and the nation's people

Free within Ourselves - The Development of African American Children's Literature (Hardcover): Rudine Sims Bishop Free within Ourselves - The Development of African American Children's Literature (Hardcover)
Rudine Sims Bishop
R2,212 Discovery Miles 22 120 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

African American children's literature is a vibrant but sometimes neglected form of expression. Its roots stretch back to the songs and folklore of the antebellum South, and it has often been shaped by social thinkers wishing to promote a healthy respect for the African American tradition. It has captured the issues and feelings of the civil rights movement, and it flourishes today in our multicultural society. This book is a narrative history of African American children's literature from its origins to the present day. Written by a leading authority on the subject, the volume gives special attention to the social conditions that gave birth to African American children's literature, and to the political, philosophical, and cultural forces that have shaped its development. It surveys the most important periods, discusses major genres and movements, and explores a wide range of authors and illustrators. Teachers will treasure this book as a convenient and masterful guide to the subject, literature students will value its insightful comments on texts and traditions, and social studies students will welcome its use of literature as a means of understanding the social history of African Americans.

Routledge Library Editions: Colonialism and Imperialism (Hardcover): Various Routledge Library Editions: Colonialism and Imperialism (Hardcover)
Various
R136,994 Discovery Miles 1 369 940 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Routledge Library Editions: Colonialism and Imperialism is a 51-volume collection of previously out-of-print titles that examine the history, practice and implications of Western colonialism around the globe. From the earliest contact by European explorers to the legacies that remain today, these books look at various aspects of the topic that, taken together, form an essential reference collection. Two of the titles study colonialism in Southeast Asia by non-Western states, and provide a counterpoint in the European-focused study of worldwide colonialism.

Rwanda's Stillborn Middle-Income Economy - Paul Kagame, Bill Clinton, Tony Blair, Jim Yong Kim, the World Bank and Rwanda... Rwanda's Stillborn Middle-Income Economy - Paul Kagame, Bill Clinton, Tony Blair, Jim Yong Kim, the World Bank and Rwanda Vision 2020 Fiasco (Hardcover)
David Himbara
R661 Discovery Miles 6 610 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
The Prince (Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition): Niccolo Machiavelli The Prince (Large print, Hardcover, Large type / large print edition)
Niccolo Machiavelli; Translated by W.K. Marriott
R524 Discovery Miles 5 240 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
Routledge Library Editions: Revolution in England (Hardcover): Various Routledge Library Editions: Revolution in England (Hardcover)
Various
R20,658 Discovery Miles 206 580 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Routledge Library Editions: Revolution in England examines the turbulent times that led to the English revolution and civil war as new political and religious ideas led to the overthrow of the king and establishment of a republic. Modern ideas of democracy were established then, and are analysed here in a series of books that look at the various radical sects such as the Nonjurors and Levellers that espoused new political thought and ways of living.

Argentina - A Global Studies Handbook (Hardcover): Todd L. Edwards Argentina - A Global Studies Handbook (Hardcover)
Todd L. Edwards
R2,294 Discovery Miles 22 940 Ships in 18 - 22 working days

This work is a unique exploration of modern Argentina, combining narrative historical chapters with a reference section covering the nation's most important cultural figures, places, and events. Argentina: A Global Studies Handbook is a revealing look at South America's second largest nation, providing an interdisciplinary introduction to the country's economy, history, geography, politics, government, society, and culture. Argentina spans over five centuries of the nation's evolution-from the arrival of the conquistadors through the years of revolution and independence, from the Peron era and the often difficult post-Peron transitioning, to the surprising success of current president Nestor Kirchner. The book features both narrative chapters on the country's history and culture, and a reference section with alphabetically organized entries on important people, places, events, and more. There is no better place to begin an investigation of Argentine society and culture, its rich artistic traditions and volatile politics, and the dramatic history that shaped the nation as it is today. Includes maps of early colonial trade routs between Spain and South America, major Argentine cities and provinces, and the topography of Argentina, as well as photographs of early immigrants, the mothers of the Plaza de Mayo, and famous Argentines like Evita Peron Offers a chronology from the days of early Spanish exploration to recent events like the fall of the De la Rua administration and the presidency of Nestor Kirchner

Introduction to Regional Economic Development - Major Theories and Basic Analytical Tools (Paperback): Mustafa Dinc Introduction to Regional Economic Development - Major Theories and Basic Analytical Tools (Paperback)
Mustafa Dinc
R1,010 Discovery Miles 10 100 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In this easy-to-follow, one-stop reference, Dinc discusses a new and dynamic endogenous regional development approach that delves deeply into a variety of topics: the globalization process and its impact on local and regional economies; theoretical evolution of economic development; the role of governance; and institutions and local leadership in the development process. The book reviews major traditional local and regional development theories from their origins and early applications as well as regional agglomerations and industrial clusters. It also introduces conflict management procedures into the regional development process and provides a regional decision support framework that can be used for informed development policymaking. Another advantage of this book is its discussion of basic analytical tools and the inclusion of a template in an easy-to-use MS Excel spreadsheet application. Though the book follows a logical narrative, each chapter can be read individually without a loss of meaning, making it perfect for classrooms. Introduction to Regional Economic Development will prove to be an invaluable resource for teachers and students of regional science, regional development, and planning, as well as regional and local development practitioners, regional development agency staff, and local government officials.

State and Revolution (Hardcover): Vladimir Ilyich Lenin State and Revolution (Hardcover)
Vladimir Ilyich Lenin
R375 Discovery Miles 3 750 Ships in 18 - 22 working days
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