Premadasa of Sri Lanka: A Political Biography by Bradman Weerakoon explores the life and career of President Ranasinghe Premadasa, one of Sri Lanka’s most influential and controversial leaders. The book traces his rise from humble beginnings to the highest political office, highlighting his determination and distinct leadership style. It examines his major policies, social development initiat…
South Africa. Many Americans regard it as remote and of little concern United States. Yet within the past few yegrs it has become increasingly important to our country. How dependent is America on South Africa's strategic minerals? Can the United States do anything to help end apartheid? How dangerous is South Africa as a potential point of entry for Soviet influence? Is the Cape sea route u…
Buku ini menceritakan tentang kebudayaan dan sejarah masyarakat Timor. Tradisi-tradisi lisan, lagu-lagu rakyat, tarian-tarian daerah, motif-motif kain dan pakaian asli, kebiasaan masyarakat, asal usul, silsilah, upacara adat, dan seluruh kebudayaan masyarakat Timor. Buku ini bagaikan sebuah cermin baru, di mana kita dapat menilik perkembangan kita di masa lalu agar kita lebih memahami daerah ki…
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.…