This book analyzes the development and implementation of cultural policy in Tunisia within the context of national modernization and post-independence state-building. It examines the role of government institutions in promoting cultural activities, preserving national heritage, and supporting artistic creation. The study also discusses the relationship between culture, education, and social dev…
Over the past forty years there has been a revolution in South African historiography, yet no broadly interpretative essay on South African history has appeared. The essays in this volume aim to provide such a reinterpretation for the nineteenth century before the discovery of minerals transformed the nature of South African societies, and help to shed light on earlier phases of South Africa's …
Examines China's future and political balance of power by analyzing the goals and methods of Hua Kuo-feng, Mao's successor, together with domestic problems, social and economic developments, and foreign relations
This book provides a comprehensive organizational analysis of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA). It examines the structure, command system, political control, and functional roles of China’s military within the framework of a socialist state. The study explores the relationship between the Communist Party and the armed forces, highlighting how ideology, organization, and civil–mi…
This book examines the journey and influence of the series of Asia-Africa conferences (including the Bandung conference and related meetings) as a forum for solidarity between Asian and African countries after the war/decolonization. Main themes include the spirit of unity, cooperation, and opposition to colonialism, an analysis of the political decisions that emerged from these conferences, an…
William B. Quandt's The Politics of Palestinian Nationalism examines the development of political ideas, organizations, and the struggle of Palestinian nationalism from the early 20th century to the contemporary period. The book explores how Palestinian national identity was shaped by the experience of colonialism, regional conflicts, the influence of international powers, and the internal dyna…
This book explores the political dynamics of the Peranakan Chinese community in Java between 1917 and 1942. Based on newspaper archives, pamphlets, and personal interviews, the author identifies three main political currents among the Peranakan: the China-oriented current (Sin Po Group), the Dutch-oriented current (Chung Hwa Hui / CHH), and the Indonesia-oriented current (Partai Tionghoa Indone…
This book examines the transformation of Chinese industrial society in the period following the death of Mao Zedong. It analyzes changes in industrial organization, labor relations, management practices, and social structures within China’s state-led economy after 1976. Drawing on economic, sociological, and political perspectives, the study provides insight into how post-Mao reforms reshaped…
The African Dimension in Latin American Society explores the historical and cultural impact of African populations in Latin America. Franklin W. Knight examines how African traditions, social structures, and forced migration through slavery shaped the development of Latin American societies. The book analyzes themes of racial identity, cultural survival, and the socio-economic conditions that i…
Buku ini berisi: 1. Faktor perubahan kepemimpinan 2. Faktor strategi pembangunan radikal Mao 3. Faktor prioritas pertumbuhan ekonomi 4. Faktor internasional 5. Reformasi ekonomi RRC pasca 1978 6. Perkembangan setelah satu setengah dasawarsa