Known as the cradle of civilization, Iraq has a diverse and complex culture that dates back to ancient Mesopotamia. Now, with the U.S.-Iraq conflict over weapons of mass destruction continuing to grow, it is increasingly important for us to seek insight and solutions to this troubled region. Inside Iraq helps make sense of this nation's longstanding travails, detailing the past, present, and fu…
Irak pasca perang tahun 2003 mengalami berbagai peristiwa menarik, gejolak dan pertumpahan darah terus terjadi, bagaimanakah situasi sosial politik negeri 1001 malam itu ? Buku Bulan Sabit diatas Baghdad adalah sebuah karya seorang jurnalis Harian Kompas yang telah melakukan reportase di daerah konflik timur tengah. Disajikan dengan bahasa yang mudah dan mengalir seperti bahasa cerita yang san…
This book offers an in-depth ethnographic exploration of the Gururumba, focusing on their social structure, cultural practices, belief systems, and everyday life. Drawing on field research and anthropological analysis, it examines how the Gururumba understand identity, kinship, ritual, and the natural environment. The study highlights the community’s traditional knowledge, oral narratives, an…
Knowing the Gururumba offers an in-depth ethnographic study of the Gururumba people of Papua New Guinea. The book examines their social organization, cultural practices, belief systems, and daily life, providing a comprehensive view of how the community preserves its identity within a rapidly changing world. Through detailed field observations and cultural analysis, the author highlights the si…
Peoples and Cultures of Uganda offers a comprehensive survey of the country’s rich ethnic diversity and cultural heritage. The book explores the histories, social structures, belief systems, languages, and traditional practices of Uganda’s major ethnic groups. Through anthropological analysis and descriptive accounts, the author highlights the ways in which communities maintain cultural ide…
This book provides a concise historical overview of Japan’s transformation from the late Tokugawa period to the post–World War II era. Richard Storry examines the fall of the shogunate, the reforms and modernization of the Meiji Restoration, and Japan’s emergence as an imperial power. The narrative highlights key political, social, and military developments, including Japan’s expansion …
Indira Gandhi by Dom Moraes is a deeply researched and intimate biography of Indira Gandhi, written by a journalist who had access to her personal circle. Published in 1980, it covers her early life, political rise, leadership as Prime Minister of India, and her personal struggles. Moraes provides a portrait of Indira as a complex leader — strong yet vulnerable, charismatic yet controversial.…
Gandhi: A Memoir presents William L. Shirer’s personal reflections on his encounters with Mahatma Gandhi and his impressions of Gandhi’s political and moral influence. Shirer, an American journalist covering India, shares his personal observations about Gandhi—from his simplicity and spiritual discipline to his brilliance in leading a nonviolent resistance against British imperialism. Shi…
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 …
Mahavamsa: The Great Chronicle by Ananda W. P. Guruge presents a detailed historical narrative of Sri Lanka, focusing on the island’s ancient kings, Buddhist heritage, and cultural evolution. The book offers a scholarly translation and commentary that illuminate the political, religious, and social context of the chronicle. Guruge’s work highlights the Mahavamsa’s importance as both a his…