This book concerned with a part of that history, namely, the ideological and geo¬graphical changes in Pakistan. Its aim is to show how from the Secularism of Quaid-i-Azam, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the State has drafted into the hands of an orthodox element which claims that they will make Pakistan a totally Islamic State, as it was in the days of Nizam-i-Mustafa. There can be no doubt that Jinnah…
How political institutions, bureaucratic structures, and interest groups interact to shape public policy in modern Japan. Pempel analyzes the roles of key actors—such as government ministries, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), business organizations, and advisory councils—in the formulation and implementation of policy. The book highlights Japan’s distinctive consensus-oriented approach…
This work by the influential contemporary Islamic thinker, Ayatullah Morteza Motahhari (1920–1979), addresses the crucial and often contested relationship between Islam and the modern world. Motahhari seeks to articulate a dynamic, comprehensive, and rational understanding of religion, particularly Islam, as a force for both spiritual and societal progress, effectively countering the dual cha…
Analysis of Japan’s post–World War II transformation into one of the world’s most successful and stable industrial societies. Vogel examines the political, economic, social, and cultural factors that enabled Japan to achieve rapid growth, high educational standards, effective bureaucracy, strong social cohesion, and low crime rates. Rather than presenting Japan as a perfect model, Vogel h…
Analysis of Japan’s post–World War II transformation into one of the world’s most successful and stable industrial societies. Vogel examines the political, economic, social, and cultural factors that enabled Japan to achieve rapid growth, high educational standards, effective bureaucracy, strong social cohesion, and low crime rates. Rather than presenting Japan as a perfect model, Vogel h…
Membahas karakter, nilai, dan pola perilaku yang membentuk kepribadian bangsa Jepang serta pengaruhnya terhadap peranan Jepang dalam percaturan internasional. Melalui pengamatan sosial, budaya, dan sejarah, Lubis menyoroti disiplin, etos kerja, rasa tanggung jawab, serta struktur sosial yang mempengaruhi dinamika masyarakat Jepang modern. Buku ini juga menggambarkan bagaimana sifat-sifat terseb…
A curated collection of traditional Japanese fairy tales adapted for Western readers in the early 20th century. Drawing from Japanese folklore, classical storytelling traditions, and oral narratives, Ozaki retells these stories with clarity while preserving their cultural essence and moral themes. The collection features a wide range of tales, including stories of magical animals, brave heroes,…
Lee Kuan Yew: The Struggle for Singapore by Alex Josey presents the political journey of Lee Kuan Yew in leading Singapore through its most turbulent years. The book explores his determination to secure independence, build a stable government, and shape the nation’s identity. It highlights the challenges he faced, including political conflicts, foreign pressures, and internal divisions. Overa…
Richard F. Nyrop's Pakistan: A Country Study (1983) is a comprehensive study of the geographic, social, political, economic, military, and cultural conditions of Pakistan in the early 1980s. The book is structured as an analytical report that provides a comprehensive overview of Pakistan's historical development from independence to the contemporary era. It examines the diverse social structur…
The book Burma’s Struggle Against British Imperialism, 1885–1895 discusses the early phase of Burmese resistance after the fall of the Konbaung Dynasty and the British occupation of Upper Burma in 1885. This work traces how Burmese society—including the nobility, local leaders, monks, and peasant groups—responded to the drastic political changes that occurred during the early colonial p…