Dalam rahun 1966 mulai banyak para cendekiawan Indonesia yang menulis dan berbicara tentang masalah-masalah intelektual. Ini dapar dimengerti, karena, selama lebih-kurang delapan zahun sejak almarhum Presiden Sukarno mengumpulkan gagasannya yang disebur Konsepsi Presiden, yang disusul dengan Iahirnya Manifesto Politik dan, inheren dengan itu. indoktrinasi pulirik yang hampir sama sekali menurup…
This book is a comprehensive collection of Mahatma Gandhi's writings that summarize his vision of an ideal India (Swaraj). Gandhi outlines his views on various aspects of national life, including education, the rural economy, political structure, the role of religion, the status of women, and community development. It is a blueprint for the India he envisioned, based on the principles of truth …
A richly illustrated exploration of the celebrated Mewar Ramayana, one of the most magnificent manuscript traditions in Indian art history. Written by J. P. Losty, this volume showcases exquisite miniature paintings commissioned by Maharana Jagat Singh of Mewar in the 17th century. The book examines the narrative structure of the Ramayana, its artistic interpretation, stylistic features, and cu…
Daftar isi: 1. Religi dan masyarakat industri di Jepang 2. Garis besar struktur sosial Jepang pada masa Tokugawa 3. Religi di Jepang : Tinjauan umu 4. Religi dan negara 5. Religi dan ekonomi 6. Shingaku dan pendirinya, Ishida Baigan.
India in Crisis by J. D. Sethi offers a critical examination of the political, economic, and social upheavals that shaped India during a turbulent period of its post-independence history. Sethi analyzes internal conflicts, policy failures, leadership challenges, and the pressures created by rapid population growth and economic instability. The book discusses major national crises, including pol…
This book is concerned with social change in Pakistan, particularly the relationship between indigenous sociocultural orientations, the development process, and the rise of a new middle-level entrepreneurial class in the Punjab.
An in-depth investigation into India’s pursuit of nuclear capability during the Cold War era. The book examines political motivations, scientific developments, and strategic calculations behind India’s nuclear programme. Bhatia discusses key events leading to the first nuclear test in 1974 (“Smiling Buddha”), responses from global powers, and the domestic debates surrounding nuclear pol…
The Modern History of Japan by W. G. Beasley provides a comprehensive overview of Japan’s political, social, and economic transformation from the late Tokugawa era to the modern period. The book examines the fall of the shogunate, the Meiji Restoration, Japan’s rapid modernization, and the emergence of the nation as a major world power. Beasley analyzes key historical developments, includin…
Japan’s evolving political and economic role in shaping the postwar and contemporary East Asian regional order. Hellmann examines how Japan’s rapid economic growth, security partnership with the United States, and increasing regional engagement influenced the balance of power in East Asia. The book explores Japan’s interactions with major regional actors—including China, Korea, and Sout…
An accessible and candid insight into the realities of Japanese society, culture, and national character. Kawasaki explains how historical experiences, social structures, traditions, and group-centered values shape everyday life in Japan. The book highlights key themes such as work ethic, social discipline, modernization, and the tension between tradition and change. Through clear observations …