This book presents selected teachings of Confucius, the founder of Confucianism and one of the most influential philosophers in Chinese history. Through translated classical texts, it explores central concepts such as morality, benevolence (ren), ritual propriety (li), social harmony, and ethical governance. The work provides readers with an accessible introduction to Confucian philosophy and i…
Modern Latin America provides an authoritative and comprehensive introduction to the history, politics, and social developments of Latin American countries from the early nineteenth century to the contemporary era. Written by Thomas E. Skidmore and Peter H. Smith, the book examines major political transformations, economic challenges, social movements, and regional dynamics that have shaped Lat…
Modern Latin America (6th edition) offers a comprehensive and scholarly overview of the historical, political, social, and economic development of Latin American nations from independence to the early 21st century. Written by Thomas E. Skidmore and Peter H. Smith, the book analyzes major themes such as political transformation, democratization, economic modernization, social inequality, and int…
Buku ini mengulas kehidupan, pemikiran, dan peran Ir. Haji Juanda Kartawijaya sebagai salah satu tokoh penting dalam sejarah Indonesia. Pembahasan mencakup latar belakang keluarga, pendidikan, serta perjalanan karier Juanda dalam bidang pemerintahan dan kenegaraan. Buku ini juga menyoroti kontribusi Juanda dalam perumusan kebijakan nasional, khususnya pada masa awal pembangunan negara Indonesia…
This book, part of the Sage Series on African Modernization and Development, presents an academic study of African islands and enclaves, which occupy unique political, economic, and social positions. Edited by Robin Cohen, this work contains essays by various experts examining issues of dependency, colonialism, governance dynamics, and the social conditions of these territories after 1960. This…
This book presents selected philosophical writings of Xun Zi, a major Confucian thinker in ancient China. Through translated classical texts, it discusses key ideas such as human nature, moral cultivation, ritual, education, and social order. The work offers readers an accessible introduction to Xun Zi’s rational and pragmatic approach to Confucian philosophy and its influence on Chinese inte…
This book presents selected philosophical teachings of Lao Zi, one of the foundational figures of Daoism and ancient Chinese philosophy. Through translated classical texts, it explores key concepts such as the Dao, naturalness (ziran), non-action (wuwei), harmony, and simplicity. The work provides modern readers with an accessible understanding of Lao Zi’s philosophical ideas and their lastin…
Main Currents of West African History, 1940-1978 by Sir Frederick Pedler provides a comprehensive historical narrative of West Africa during a dynamic period of political and social transformation from the later years of colonial rule to the first decades of independence. The book explores the shift from European domination toward growing African political self-assertion and the emergence of in…
The Colombo Plan, and Other Essays by Frederic Benham provides a concise analysis of the economic and social significance of the Colombo Plan in Asia. Originally published in 1956 by the Royal Institute of International Affairs, this volume of essays examines the motivations, mechanisms, and impact of technical and financial aid coordinated under the Colombo Plan. The author discusses developme…
This book presents selected philosophical ideas of Zhuang Zi, one of the most influential thinkers in ancient Chinese philosophy and a central figure in Taoism. Through translated and interpreted classical texts, the book explores themes such as nature, freedom, spontaneity, relativity, and the relationship between humanity and the Dao. It aims to provide modern readers with accessible insights…