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Dior In Bloom (Hardcover)
Jerome Hanover, Alain Stella, Naomi Sachs, Justine Picardie; Photographs by Nick Knight
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Celebrating Dior’s floral inspirations in fashion and perfume, this unique volume features a portfolio of rose portraits by acclaimed fashion photographer Nick Knight.
For Christian Dior, perfume was “a door opening into a hidden world.” His first, Miss Dior, inspired by the lush gardens of his childhood home in Normandy, forged an inextricable link between his fashion and fragrance creations. Other scents were inspired by evenings in southern France, lit with fireflies and scented with jasmine. The rose bowers of his family home in Granville; his old mill country house; and the Château de la Colle Noire near Grasse―where jasmine, tuberose, and May roses reign supreme and are still cultivated―inspired Dior’s most memorable creations.
Flowers were also at the heart of Dior’s fashion, from the women-flowers that inspired the late 1940s New Look to the swishing, blossom-like ball gowns embroidered with lavish floral motifs. They have inspired all of the designers who followed him at the House of Dior, from Yves St Laurent to John Galliano, and Raf Simons to Maria Grazia Chiuri.
This extraordinary volume blooms with color and inspiration, and includes rose portraits by Nick Knight, previously unpublished archival documents, exquisite details of embroidery and fabrics, perfumes, fashion sketches, and sublime fashion photographs.
This book examines the often troubled relationship between Japan
and China from a broad interdisciplinary perspective. Utilising the
expertise of Chinese, Japanese and regional specialists working in
a variety of fields, this original work approaches the contemporary
sources of tensions between these two Asian giants from several
levels of analysis. In particular the domestic-state interface in
both countries and the important role of historical perceptions in
the region are explored. China-Japan Relations in the Twenty-first
Century avoids perceiving the discord between China and Japan
simply from an international relations-based perspective, as has
been the tendency of recent scholarly analysis. Rather, it strives
to set the existing relationship in the context of historical
interaction, the influence of culture on mutual perceptions, the
role of ideologies - particularly nationalism, domestic political
and economic changes that affect China and Japan's state-to-state
perceptions and relations, and their changing regional and global
relations. The book firmly emphasises the importance of history and
historical memory in the construction of relations; a relationship
constructed on present perceptions of the past that also shape
expectations for the future. This is a unique and topical book,
using the tensions of 2005 between China and Japan as the point of
departure for a broad historical, political, cultural and
international relations analysis. As such it will appeal to
scholars at many levels of academe in the fields of Asian studies,
international relations, regional studies and government.
This comprehensive book analyses debates on globalisation in China,
focusing on the consequences of globalisation for the ideological,
political and cultural realms. Since the mid-1990s, there has been
intense interest in globalisation among the leaders and theorists
of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), and amongst non-Party Chinese
intellectuals. It is the ideological, political and cultural
dimensions of globalisation that are the focus of this book.
Employing criteria drawn from the ideological history of the CCP
and Western globalisation theory, Nick Knight critically evaluates
these debates. He demonstrates that, under the influence of the
CCP, a regime of truth has emerged on the nature and benefits of
globalisation. The book provides a critical assessment of the
Chinese discourse on this important subject. Drawing on a huge
number of Chinese and Western documents on globalisation, this book
will be invaluable to academics and students interested in
contemporary Chinese politics and ideology, and international
relations and globalisation theory. It will also greatly appeal to
policymakers interested in China's position in and perception of
the world.
Li Da (1890?1966) was one of China's most important Marxist
intellectuals and a founding member of the Chinese Communist Party.
He played a major role in the introduction of Marxist philosophy
and theory to China and in its dissemination among Chinese
revolutionaries. His works are now regarded in China as classics of
Marxist philosophy, and he is
Marxism is a theory which originated in the context of
nineteenth-century industrialised Europe. Despite its European
origins, Marxism has actually found greatest significance as a
doctrine for change in the context of the underdeveloped peasant
societies of Asia. This paradox has only been resolved through
adaptation of Marxism to suit the specific features of particular
Asian societies. There has consequently been a differentiation of
Marxism along national lines. In this book, first published in
1985, the theoretical and practical implications for this national
differentiation of a 'universal' (European) theory are explored,
followed by a more detailed analysis of the manner in which Marxism
has developed during different historical periods in particular
Asian contexts.
Marxism is a theory which originated in the context of
nineteenth-century industrialised Europe. Despite its European
origins, Marxism has actually found greatest significance as a
doctrine for change in the context of the underdeveloped peasant
societies of Asia. This paradox has only been resolved through
adaptation of Marxism to suit the specific features of particular
Asian societies. There has consequently been a differentiation of
Marxism along national lines. In this book, first published in
1985, the theoretical and practical implications for this national
differentiation of a 'universal' (European) theory are explored,
followed by a more detailed analysis of the manner in which Marxism
has developed during different historical periods in particular
Asian contexts.
New and annotated translations of philosophical essays written by
Mao Zedong in 1937, which have come to be regarded as a cornerstone
in the development of Chinese Marxism. The editor analyzes their
textual, philosophical and historical significance.
This book recounts the history of Marxist philosophy in China
between 1923 and 1945 through the writings and activities of four
philosophers: Qu Qiubai, Ai Siqi, Li Da and Mao Zedong. Two of
these philosophers - Qu and Mao - were also political activists and
leaders, but their contribution to this history is as important, if
not more so, than the contribution of Ai and Li who were
predominantly philosophers and scholars. The inclusion of Qu and
Mao underlines the intimate connection between philosophy and
politics in the revolutionary movement in China. It is not possible
to speak credibly of Marxist philosophy in China without
considering the political context within which its introduction,
elaboration and dissemination proceeded. Indeed, each of the
philosophers considered in this book repudiated the notion that the
study of philosophy was a scholastic intellectual exercise devoid
of political significance. Each of these philosophers regarded
himself as a revolutionary, and considered philosophy to be useful
precisely because it could facilitate a comprehension of the world
and so accelerate efforts to change it. By the same token, each of
these philosophers took philosophy seriously; each bent his mind to
the daunting task of mastering the arcane and labyrinthian
philosophical system of dialectical materialism. Philosophy might
well be political, they believed, but this was no excuse for
philosophical dilettantism.
"Scholars of Marxism will be in Nick Knight's debt for this
pioneering study of one of the most important figures in the
development of Marxism in China. Knight makes an important case
about the relationship of Chinese Marxist thought to Marxist
thought in general (with particular attention to Soviet Marxism).
The book makes available to readers not just important texts of
Chinese Marxism, but a whole series of texts of Marxism that were
crucial to the political discourse of the thirties. Knight displays
impressive erudition and command of these texts. In spite of the
strong case he makes for his thesis, he retains throughout an
admirable critical self-awareness that enhances the plausibility of
his argument." -Arif DirlikDuke University
This book recounts the history of Marxist philosophy in China
between 1923 and 1945 through the writings and activities of four
philosophers: Qu Qiubai, Ai Siqi, Li Da and Mao Zedong. Two of
these philosophers - Qu and Mao - were also political activists and
leaders, but their contribution to this history is as important, if
not more so, than the contribution of Ai and Li who were
predominantly philosophers and scholars. The inclusion of Qu and
Mao underlines the intimate connection between philosophy and
politics in the revolutionary movement in China. It is not possible
to speak credibly of Marxist philosophy in China without
considering the political context within which its introduction,
elaboration and dissemination proceeded. Indeed, each of the
philosophers considered in this book repudiated the notion that the
study of philosophy was a scholastic intellectual exercise devoid
of political significance. Each of these philosophers regarded
himself as a revolutionary, and considered philosophy to be useful
precisely because it could facilitate a comprehension of the world
and so accelerate efforts to change it. By the same token, each of
these philosophers took philosophy seriously; each bent his mind to
the daunting task of mastering the arcane and labyrinthian
philosophical system of dialectical materialism. Philosophy might
well be political, they believed, but this was no excuse for
philosophical dilettantism.
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April McGirr; Nick Knight
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Discovery Miles 4 290
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"HIS STORY" is a thorough evaluation of religion, from a true
Christian perspective. It begins with the basic Bible stories, and
ends with exposing the secrets behind witchcraft. Since all of us
have fallen asleep on the couch, at one point in time, reading the
Scriptures, he has written the entirety of this book in poetic
format, with the intention of making it more enjoyable, and easier,
to read. Nick has also attempted to add humor, where appropriate,
without disrespecting or disrupting the Lord Jesus or His Word.
Nick resides in the quiet, reclusive Blue Ridge Mountains, with his
lovely girlfriend, Andrea, and their adorable daughter, Harley.
They have a timber wolf hybrid, as their loyal family pet. Though
this is his first book, Nick hopes this initial accomplishment will
serve as a launching pad for a reputable literary career.
"HIS STORY" is a thorough evaluation of religion, from a true
Christian perspective. It begins with the basic Bible stories, and
ends with exposing the secrets behind witchcraft. Since all of us
have fallen asleep on the couch, at one point in time, reading the
Scriptures, he has written the entirety of this book in poetic
format, with the intention of making it more enjoyable, and easier,
to read. Nick has also attempted to add humor, where appropriate,
without disrespecting or disrupting the Lord Jesus or His Word.
Nick resides in the quiet, reclusive Blue Ridge Mountains, with his
lovely girlfriend, Andrea, and their adorable daughter, Harley.
They have a timber wolf hybrid, as their loyal family pet. Though
this is his first book, Nick hopes this initial accomplishment will
serve as a launching pad for a reputable literary career.
Understanding Australia's Neighbours is a comprehensive
introduction to the study of Asia. Written thematically, it
provides comparisons between Asian and Australian societies and
encourages readers to think about Australia's neighbours across a
wide range of social, economic and historical contexts. Topics
covered include: * The nature of tradition and modernity * Change
to the family and religion * The role of colonialism and
nationalism in political change * Nation-building * Economic
development * International politics * Globalisation * Democracy
and human rights. Fully revised and updated, it covers the region's
response to the global financial crisis, war on terror and climate
change. It features a brand new chapter on the rise of China, its
changing dynamic with Japan and the US and what this means for the
broader region and Australia. Written in an accessible and
informative way, this is a book for all Australians who seek a
better understanding of Australia's neighbours in East and
Southeast Asia.
Rethinking Mao offers an innovative perspective on the thought of
Mao Zedong, the major architect of the Chinese Revolution and
leader of the People's Republic of China until his death in 1976.
Utilizing a number of recently discovered documents written by Mao,
Nick Knight "rethinks" Mao by subjecting a number of controversial
themes to fresh scrutiny. This book provides a sophisticated
analysis of Mao's views on the role of the peasants and working
class in the Chinese revolution, his theoretical attempt to make
Marxism appropriate to Chinese conditions, and his understanding of
the Chinese road to socialism. Knight includes a discussion of the
theoretical difficulties in interpreting Mao's thought. Rethinking
Mao represents a challenge to many of the conventional accounts of
Mao and his thoughts. This book will appeal to scholars and
students of Chinese history and politics, as well as the history of
Marxism in China.
Rethinking Mao offers an innovative perspective on the thought of
Mao Zedong, the major architect of the Chinese Revolution and
leader of the People's Republic of China until his death in 1976.
Utilizing a number of recently discovered documents written by Mao,
Nick Knight 'rethinks' Mao by subjecting a number of controversial
themes to fresh scrutiny. This book provides a sophisticated
analysis of Mao's views on the role of the peasants and working
class in the Chinese revolution, his theoretical attempt to make
Marxism appropriate to Chinese conditions, and his understanding of
the Chinese road to socialism. Knight includes a discussion of the
theoretical difficulties in interpreting Mao's thought. Rethinking
Mao represents a challenge to many of the conventional accounts of
Mao and his thoughts. This book will appeal to scholars and
students of Chinese history and politics, as well as the history of
Marxism in China.
Understanding Australia's Neighbours is a comprehensive
introduction to the study of Asia. Written thematically, it
provides comparisons between Asian and Australian societies and
encourages readers to think about Australia's neighbours across a
wide range of social, economic and historical contexts. Topics
covered include: * The nature of tradition and modernity * Change
to the family and religion * The role of colonialism and
nationalism in political change * Nation-building * Economic
development * International politics * Globalisation * Democracy
and human rights. Fully revised and updated, it covers the region's
response to the global financial crisis, war on terror and climate
change. It features a brand new chapter on the rise of China, its
changing dynamic with Japan and the US and what this means for the
broader region and Australia. Written in an accessible and
informative way, this is a book for all Australians who seek a
better understanding of Australia's neighbours in East and
Southeast Asia.
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