This book analyzes the influence of the French Gaullist model on the constitutional and political structure of Sri Lanka. It explores how Sri Lanka adopted elements of a strong executive presidency—similar to the system established by Charles de Gaulle in France—while adapting them to the country’s unique political, social, and historical context. The book examines the development of the …
Tinjauan ringkas tetapi padat mengenai perjalanan sejarah Jepang, mulai dari era kuno hingga masa modern. Sakamoto membahas bagaimana struktur sosial-politik dan budaya Jepang berubah dari sistem feodal dan keshogunan ke era modern melalui proses modernisasi, kontak dengan Barat, dan transformasi militer serta ekonomi. Dalam buku ini juga dijelaskan dinamika sosial seperti peran samurai, transf…
Singapore's former Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew provides an account of his personal and political life and provides a blow-by-blow chronicle of his dealings with political groups and leaders, both Malaysian and international, on the road to independence. Includes b & w photographs. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland.
This book examines Sri Lanka’s unique hybrid presidential–parliamentary system and evaluates its implications for the doctrine of separation of powers. It explores the historical evolution of the system, the constitutional reforms that shaped the balance between executive and legislative institutions, and the practical challenges that arise from overlapping powers. Through an analysis of po…
The contents of this book:rnChapter 1 From Portuguese Timor to Indonesia's East TImorrnChapter 2 East Timor's Integration into Indonesia: the External DynamicsrnChapter 3 East Timor and the Internal Dimension of Integration
The Arab-Israeli Conflict is a comprehensive compilation of legal, historical, and political writings that examines the multifaceted dispute between Arabs and Israelis. Edited by John Norton Moore, the work brings together key readings and primary documents to illuminate the interplay of international law, territorial claims, refugee issues, and peace efforts. The volume addresses how legal pri…
Few gave tiny Singapore much chance of survival when it was granted independence in 1965. How is it, then, that today the former British colonial trading post is a thriving Asian metropolis?" "The story of that transformation is told here by Lee Kuan Yew. Rising from a legacy of divisive colonialism, the devastation of the Second World War, and general poverty and disorder following the withdra…
This book provides a comprehensive Israeli study and survey of the Palestine Liberation Organisation considering its strategy and tactics, ideology and history. It describes the internal struggles and disputes and the splits and mergers and analyses its organisational structure. It also investigates the PLO's external relations with the Arab world, Iran, China, the USSR, the USA and Western Europe
India Through the Lens: Photography 1840–1911, curated by Vidya Dehejia and a distinguished cast of contributors, charts the history of early photography in the Indian subcontinent. Through a collection of essays and photographs, the book examines how photography developed in India, from cityscapes, architecture, and natural landscapes to portraits of citizens and rulers. It also explores the…
From Empires to Development Aid analyzes the origins and transformation of development assistance in post-war Asia by examining the continuity between pre-war imperial economies and post-colonial economic order. In this book, Shigeru Akita explores how policies such as the Colombo Plan and the transfer of income from advanced countries contributed to Asia’s industrialization, while also consi…