The success of the IT industry and Indian human resources in global enterprises have made India a wealthy country. Even as the wealth has grown, the inequality has widened and many scams have surfaced. These were a logjam in Parliament and civil movements against corruption created an atmosphere of anarchy and distrust. Amidst his dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs, Dr Abdul Kala…
The Study of Chinese Society is a collection of influential essays by anthropologist Maurice Freedman, selected and introduced by G. William Skinner. The book examines the social organization, kinship systems, lineage structures, and cultural patterns of traditional and modern Chinese communities. Freedman's work is foundational in the anthropology of China, offering key theoretical insights in…
Indian Philosophy Volume II continues Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan's discussion of the major systems of Indian philosophy. This volume highlights the development of thought in the Nyaya, Vaisesika, Samkhya, Yoga, Purva Mimamsa, and Advaita Vedanta schools. Radhakrishnan explains the structure of logic, metaphysics, theory of knowledge, ethics, and the purpose of life according to various traditions…
China: From Manchu to Mao (1699–1976) provides an accessible and illustrated historical overview of China’s transformation over nearly three centuries. Beginning with the final phase of the Qing (Manchu) dynasty, the book explores major political, social, and cultural developments leading into the republican period and the rise of the People’s Republic under Mao Zedong. Rich with photogra…
Within the past decade, China has sustained a series of self-induced traumas that may well be without precedent in human history. In what condition do the Chinese enter the 1970s, and onto the world stage they have shunned for so long? In this major new book— based on more than ten years of research— the veteran observer of Chinese affairs Stanley Karnow presents a comprehensive, dramatic a…
Buku ini berisi pernyataan resmi dan proposal pemerintah Korea Utara mengenai penyatuan semenanjung Korea. Di dalamnya dipaparkan garis besar kebijakan politik, usulan sistem pemerintahan bersama, dan kritik terhadap kebijakan reunifikasi Korea Selatan. Dokumen ini menegaskan posisi DPRK bahwa penyatuan harus dilakukan tanpa campur tangan asing dan berdasarkan asas independensi nasional.
This book examines the charm and artistic value of Jingju, the historical tradition of Beijing opera, performance forms, stage aesthetics, vocal and movement techniques, and the role of Jingju in contemporary Chinese culture. The text presents an analysis of Jingju's dramatic and musical elements, along with examples of performances and a note on its modern development.
This book explains the cultural policies of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, emphasizing the role of culture in the construction of socialism. Discussions include cultural education, the arts, media, historical preservation, and the role of culture in mass mobilization. It demonstrates how state policies are directed at shaping national identity and ideological allegiance through art …
Unbound tells the powerful true story of 30 courageous Chinese women who joined the Communist Red Army on the historic Long March of 1934–1935. Dean King reveals their struggle for survival through treacherous mountains, hunger, cold, and constant danger, drawing from oral histories, archival records, and firsthand interviews. The book highlights themes of endurance, loyalty, and the often-ov…
This book examines the power structures, party policies, and political processes within the North Korean communist system. The author traces the historical development of the Workers' Party of Korea, the leadership of Kim Il Sung, the mechanisms of state control, and the relationship between Juche ideology and domestic and foreign policy. This analysis provides an in-depth look at the dynamics …