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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
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Poems (Paperback)
Ray Thomas [From Old Catalog] Maston
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R363
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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
India like the rest of the world has always found lovers drawn
passionately to each other in spite of society's customs,
preferences, and barriers. Marriage in sixteenth century India was
customarily regarded as one of family arrangement, not of lovers'
choice or exciting romance. By the 1500's, when Muslims had
conquered large areas of the country, love across the lines of the
major religions was considered an even greater threat to
traditional marriage, Hindu or Muslim. Portugal's colony of Goa and
its Christian religion, arriving between 1500 and 1520, raised the
obstacles to romance even higher. A young adventurer from a Muslim
state, for example from Bijapur on India's broad southern plateau,
might find his curiosity aroused by militant Christianity's
"Jesuit" missionaries and dare to study under them in Goa. If that
young Muslim were to meet a destitute Portuguese Christian girl and
fall in love with her - indeed, find himself drawn into an
astonishing romance - what would be the risks and penalties? Would
the lovers be doomed to ostracism, or worse, by both their
religious communities? The author has given the fated pair of
lovers the names Aziz Ahmad Khan and Miralindo Bartolomeo, "Aziz"
and "Mira." The Persian Jesuit: A Romance of India in the Age of
Akbar is their story.
The social, political and technological implications of the
information revolution are the focus of this textbook. It explores
the major social and technological issues surrounding the
introduction of information technology (IT) into everyday life;
presents historical and comparative perspectives on the social and
technological processes involved in the uses of, control of and
access to IT; and critically examines the assumptions underpinning
technological development. Divided into five sections, each with a
detailed introduction, the book provides a comprehensive overview
of information technology, and its implications for all of us.
Contributors place the debates around IT in an international
context, illustrating the importance of social values as well as
government policy. Information Technology and Society is a Course
Reader for the new Open University Course THD204 Information
Technology and Society.
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