This series is dedicated to the proposition that it is no longer valid or profitable to study comparative politics only within an essentially North American- and European-centered frame of reference. Although admittedly more familiar, more comprehensible, and—in the past, at least—closer and more important to us, the political histories, ideologies, and institutions of these areas constitut…
In May 1998, India shocked the world—as well as many of its own citizens—by detonating five nuclear weapons in the Rajasthan desert. This landmark act raised central questions: Why did India pursue nuclear weapon status at a time when 149 nations had signed a ban on nuclear testing? What prompted India’s new Hindu nationalist government to depart from decades of nuclear restraint? And how…
This dictionary provides a comprehensive overview of Hinduism from 1500 B.C. to A.D. 1500, covering mythology, folklore, religious beliefs, ritual practices, and historical development. Compiled by private scholars Margaret and James Stutley, the work draws upon a broad range of Indological sources and presents definitions, concepts, deities, symbols, and narratives central to the Hindu traditi…
This captivating photo collection is an in-depth visual exploration of Mount Huangshan (Yellow Mountain), one of China's most iconic and renowned mountains. Through high-quality photographs, the book captures the scenery of distinctive granite peaks, seas of clouds, unique pine trees, and hot springs. It serves as both a visual guide and a tribute to Huangshan's natural beauty.
Buku Pikiran dan Perdjoeangan karya Sutan Sjahrir berisi kumpulan esai dan pidato yang mencerminkan pandangan politik, sosial, dan moral Sjahrir selama masa perjuangan kemerdekaan Indonesia. Buku ini menekankan pentingnya kebebasan, demokrasi, dan humanisme sebagai landasan negara Indonesia yang merdeka.
Ganesha, the elephant-headed god, is easily the most recognizable and lovable of Hindu deities. But pinpointing his various attributes is not always simple. He is at once the plump, pot-bellied god and the sage, philosopher of wealth, and the presiding deity of material success. He removes all impediments for his devotees but creates all manner of difficulties for transgressors, men or gods. An…
Melalui pendekatan studi kemasyarakatan, buku ini kemungkinan besar membahas akar ideologi, dinamika politik, serta dampak sosial dari aksi-aksi pemberontakan tersebut terhadap stabilitas negara dan masyarakat. Dengan informasi foto yang bersumber dari Dokumen Idayu, karya ini diharapkan menjadi sumber rujukan primer atau sekunder dalam memahami salah satu babak penting dan kontroversial dalam …
Of all Vishnu’s avatars, Krishna is regarded as the purna avatar, the complete incarnation, for he manifests in himself the entire gamut of qualities and attributes that constitute the ideal human personality. He is the mediator between the mortal and the immortal, the accessible face of godhead, and bridges the gap between gods and humans. In this book, Pavan Varma succeeds brilliantly in co…
This book offers a panoramic yet in-depth historical analysis of the inter-linkages between India and Malaysia, which are a microcosm of the much larger relationship between South Asia and Southeast Asia, as these have evolved for more than two millennia. Both regions shared rich traditions, first of their Hindu and Buddhist, and later of their Islamic heritage. Till the arrival of European col…
If there is anything constant in the world, it is change, especially in today's globalised world. Thirty mandarins of the South Block look at the current changes in different parts of the world, try to connect them with developments of the recent past, analyse and dissect them with experience and understanding spanning decades and strive to foresee what's likely to happen and weigh how that co…