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This volume provides the first study of the history of sinology
(aka China studies) as charted across several communist states
during the Cold War. The People's Republic of China was created in
the first years of the Cold War, with its early history and foreign
policy intimately bound up in that larger geopolitical fight. All
the seismic changes in China's geopolitical landscape-from its
emergence and close relationship with the Soviet Union, to the
Sino-Soviet split and the eventual rapprochement with the United
States-resulted in a great deal of interest by journalists,
politicians, and scholars. Yet, although scholars across the Soviet
Bloc produced an impressive body of work on a range of sinological
studies, with rare exceptions most of those scholars and their work
remains unknown outside their own intellectual circles. This book
redresses this dearth of knowledge of sinological scholarship,
providing invaluable and unique glimpses of Soviet Bloc sinologists
and their work during the Cold War, including cutting-edge research
on lesser-studied communist states such as Poland, Hungary,
Mongolia, and others. International in scope, this book is ideal
for scholars and researchers of modern history, Chinese studies,
sinology, and the Cold War.
This edited collection is one of the few sociological and
anthropological studies of Halal markets. The chapters inquire into
the legal and religious aspects of Halal markets in non-Muslim
contexts or the countries where the label 'Halal' matters, and is
not taken for granted as it is the case in most of the Muslim world
where it is an accepted norm. In many countries, 'Halal' has become
a type of brand used to market food and cosmetic products. This is
an effective marketing strategy because it appeals directly to
Muslims, but also increasingly to non-Muslims who seek pure, fresh
products. In this case 'Halal' implies attributes similar to other
brands where quality and purity is guaranteed, such as Fair Trade,
Bio or organic in the US and Europe, but with the additional appeal
to prospective Muslim consumers that it satisfies Islamic norms.The
book consists of contributions on Halal economies in non-Muslim
societies dealing with such dilemmas as rational thinking and halal
philosophy within various fields of halal economy such as
regulation, production, marketing, service delivery and
consumption.
The Eternal City, with its almost three thousand years of history,
bears witness to the genius, the tenacity, and the versatility of a
people and a civilization. History and culture, monuments and
curiosities, art and tradition. Thanks to a series of recommended
itineraries, the reader will be able to explore even hidden corners
of the city, taking advantage of the practical information
provided. From Piazza di Spagna to the heights of the Palatino, the
expert authors guide readers through this vibrantly historical
city, offering all the tools needed for planning a trip to this
fascinating capital. Starting with an introduction to the history
and the culture of Rome, the book explores each and every district
of the city, covering every corner in detail. The sites described
include the Coliseum, the Arco di Costantino, the Foro Imperiale,
the Foro Romano, the Trevi fountain, and the sublime ceiling of the
Sistine Chapel in the Vatican Museums. Moreover, the guide presents
six detailed guided walks through one of the most charming
districts of the city.
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