A Survey of Tibet offers an in-depth exploration of Tibet, covering its geography, history, culture, society, and politics. The book delves into the unique characteristics of Tibetan life, including the influence of Buddhism on its spiritual and cultural practices. It examines the historical evolution of Tibet, from its early formation to the period of its integration into the People's Republic…
The Invisible China explores the influence and role of overseas Chinese communities in shaping the political dynamics of Southeast Asia. The book examines how these communities—often economically influential yet politically marginalized—navigate issues of identity, citizenship, and allegiance within multicultural and multiethnic societies. It analyzes the historical migration patterns that …
This book is a catalog of the Oriental ceramic collection of the Iran Bastan Museum, Tehran, forming part of the series Oriental Ceramics: The World’s Great Collections. It documents a wide range of Asian ceramics and porcelain, with a particular focus on Iranian examples. The volume provides scholarly descriptions of the objects, discussing their historical context, stylistic characteristics…
The Political Thought of Mao Tse-tung explores the ideological foundations and evolution of Mao’s political philosophy, tracing its development from the early revolutionary years through the consolidation of power in the People’s Republic of China. The book examines key concepts such as the mass line, class struggle, continuous revolution, and the relationship between leadership and the peo…
Conversations with Myself is a collection of Nelson Mandela's personal writings, including letters, diaries, prison archives, interview transcripts, and previously unpublished reflections on his life. This book offers an intimate look at Mandela's life, including his struggle against apartheid, his experiences in prison for more than two decades, and his role in South Africa's transition to dem…
This book is a concise overview to assist O-Level students in studying the history of South Africa and the southern African region. Donald Leeming presents a systematic overview of the material, covering political, social, and economic developments, colonialism, nationalist movements, and the dynamics of society in the region. Designed as a learning aid, this book provides key summaries, maps, …
This book provides a prospective and analytical reflection on the social, economic, and political transformations of Sahelian societies in the twenty-first century. Jacques Giri examines the historical background, structural challenges, and future trajectories of the Sahel region, focusing on issues such as environmental vulnerability, demographic growth, governance, and development policies. B…
One of America's leading authorities on China outlines and assesses the implications of the inevitable passing of Mao Tse-tung and the older generation of revolutionary leaders from their position of command in China. Describing the mid-1960’s as "a transitional period of great historic significance," the author outlines the basic unsolved problems and unresolved issues that face Peking’s l…
This book analyzes the foreign policy of the People’s Republic of China from the perspective of a developing state. It examines China’s diplomatic behavior, international objectives, and strategic responses within the global political system during the Cold War era. Emphasizing economic limitations, ideological considerations, and national interests, the study provides insight into how Chin…
One of the most authoritative and widely used texts on Indian constitutional law. The 21st edition provides a detailed explanation of the historical evolution, structure, and essential features of the Indian Constitution. It covers fundamental rights, directive principles, governmental organs, federalism, emergency provisions, amendment procedures, and the functioning of key constitutional inst…