This book provides an accessible and richly illustrated introduction to the history and evolution of Chinese clothing. It explores traditional garments, regional dress styles, materials, craftsmanship, and the cultural symbolism embedded in attire throughout various dynastic periods. Through descriptive text and vivid photographs, the book offers readers a clear understanding of how clothing re…
Seri Sastra Korea Abad ke-20 Jilid 4 menampilkan kumpulan karya penting dari Hyun Jin-geon, salah satu tokoh sentral dalam perkembangan prosa modern Korea. Buku ini memuat cerita-cerita realis yang menggambarkan kehidupan sosial pada masa penjajahan Jepang, termasuk penderitaan rakyat kecil, konflik moral, serta dinamika perubahan masyarakat urban. Melalui gaya bahasa yang lugas, observatif, da…
Menghadirkan kajian mendalam tentang dimensi historis, kultural, dan geopolitik dalam hubungan antara Republik Islam Iran dan Republik Indonesia. Sebagai dua negara Muslim terbesar yang masing-masing merepresentasikan kekuatan di Timur Tengah (Barat Dunia Islam) dan Asia Tenggara (Timur Dunia Islam), karya ini menyoroti peran strategis keduanya dalam memajukan perdamaian, stabilitas, dan persat…
This book examines two critical periods in the Cold War era, focusing on the divergence between the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Soviet Union (USSR). The first part of the study delves into the period 1953–1955, when China, under the leadership of Mao Zedong, navigated its relationship with the Soviet Union after Stalin’s death, exploring the fluctuating dynamics between the two…
"Jika kami menghentikan aktivitas nuklir, lalu apa yang akan kita bicarakan? Mengapa pembangkit nuklir Anda bisa bekerja 24 jam sehari, tetapi Iran dipaksa untuk mematikannya?" ​Ahmadinejad, KOMPAS ​"Keberatan AS atas pengembangan nuklir Iran hanya untuk kepentingan Negeri Adidaya itu sendiri. Bush tidak ingin ada negara lain menguasai teknologi nuklir, selain AS. Padahal, Ahmadinejad k…
Hailed by leading academics as "extraordinary" and provocative, Hamid Dabashi treats the story of Iran over the past two centuries with unparalleled analysis of key events, cultural trends, and political developments leading up to the collapse of the reform movement and the emergence of the new and combative presidency of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. In an era of escalating tensions in the Middle East,…
The Heritage of Persia by Richard N. Frye is a comprehensive and accessible study of Persian civilization spanning over 2,500 years. Frye draws on archaeological, linguistic, and documentary sources to trace the development of Persian culture from its earliest Aryan roots through the Zoroastrian heritage, the Achaemenid Empire, Parthian and Sassanian dynasties, and into the early Islamic era. H…
This book examines the internal adjustment process of public enterprises in Côte d’Ivoire within the broader context of economic restructuring. The authors analyze the political, institutional, and economic dynamics that shaped reforms in state-owned enterprises during a period of fiscal crisis and structural adjustment. Through detailed case studies, the work highlights the tensions between…
James C. F. Wang, in this new edition, covers the development of contemporary Chinese politics from 1949 to 1984 and provides basic information and analysis about politics today. The Second Edition includes new material such as: profiles of China's three top leaders, Deng's rise to power, new judicial procedures, Democracy wall movement, the minority problem, China's new economic policies and r…
Examines Iran and the nature of its relations with neighbouring states. The author argues that certain characteristics of Iranian society have persistently affected Iran's view of the surrounding world. The book analyzes the impact of historical events, regional demography and past conflicts.