The book The Foundations of Africanité or Négritude and Arabité by Léopold Sédar Senghor outlines the philosophical, cultural, and historical foundations of the concepts of Africanité (African-ness) and Négritude, two core ideas in modern African identity thinking. Senghor discusses the complex relationship between black African heritage and Arab traditions, and how these two elements sh…
A distinguished Japanese scholar counterbalances the current preoccupation among sociologists with childhood socialization by exploring the changes in values and attitudes among adults in Japan before and after World War II. Originally published in 1970. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the disting…
Death to the Dictator!: A Young Man Casts a Vote in Iran's 2009 Election and Pays a Devastating Price by Afsaneh Moqadam (a pseudonym) offers an essential insider's account of the tumultuous events in Iran following the contested 2009 presidential election. Providing a window into a country from which Western journalists had been expelled, the book chronicles the experience of a young voter who…
The social structures that shape everyday life in Japan. She argues that Japanese society is organized around “frames,” or group-based affiliations, rather than class. These group ties influence authority, loyalty, and social behavior, helping explain how cohesion and hierarchy function within Japanese institutions. The book offers a concise framework for understanding the foundations of Ja…
Senegalese democracy is considered exemplary by foreign observers and by a large section of the African intelligentsia, which is under siege from multifaceted forms of state terrorism. Given the democratic demands currently shaking Africa, it is tempting to view Senegal as a model. And yet, for a large majority of Senegalese, more and better democracy has become the central demand that mobilize…
An overview of the development of religious traditions in Japan from ancient to modern times. The book outlines the evolution of Shinto, Buddhism, Confucian influences, and various syncretic practices, showing how these traditions interacted with major historical and cultural changes. Anesaki highlights key periods of religious transformation and explains how religion has influenced Japanese so…
This book encompass historical perspective of respective communities, their contribution at the national level and elaborate coverage of their places of worship and sacred sites. The text has been written by Dr Safdar Ali Shah, a well-known researcher and scholar; and the photography have been done by Syed Javaid A Kazi, President Pakistan Photographic Society and recipient of Presidential Prid…
The Tower of Trongsa: Religion and Power in Bhutan explores the historical, political, and spiritual significance of Trongsa Dzong, one of Bhutan’s most important religious and administrative centers. The book traces the development of the Tower of Trongsa, highlighting its role in shaping Bhutanese governance, monastic life, and national identity. Through historical records, cultural interpr…
An extensive overview of the historical development, structure, and contemporary practice of religion in Japan. The book examines major religious traditions—such as Shinto, Buddhism, Christianity, and various new religious movements—while analyzing their beliefs, rituals, institutions, and social roles. It highlights how religious practices have adapted over time in response to cultural cha…
Record crowds at the “holy places” of Senegalese Islam in Tivaouane and Touba, the creation of cultural associations, “fundamentalist” Arab schools, and the appearance of “integrist” magazines—events related to Muslim affairs in Senegal have unfolded at an astonishing pace in recent years. Some believe they have detected in this spectacular rise of Islamic activism traces of an…