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…
Buku ini menyajikan ikhtisar peristiwa penting di Indonesia dan dunia internasional selama tahun 1979. Isi buku mencakup perkembangan politik dalam negeri, kebijakan pemerintah, kondisi ekonomi, serta isu keamanan nasional. Selain itu, dibahas pula berbagai peristiwa internasional, perubahan geopolitik, dan dinamika hubungan antarnegara yang berpengaruh terhadap posisi Indonesia di tingkat glob…
Buku ini berisi rangkuman peristiwa utama di Indonesia dan dunia internasional sepanjang tahun 1978. Pembahasan mencakup perkembangan politik nasional, kebijakan negara, kondisi sosial ekonomi, serta isu keamanan yang mempengaruhi stabilitas nasional. Di tingkat internasional, buku ini menyoroti berbagai peristiwa global, hubungan diplomatik, dan perubahan politik dunia yang memiliki keterkaita…
Mo Zi Says is a volume in The Collected Works of Ancient Chinese Philosophy series that introduces the core ideas of Mozi, an influential philosopher of ancient China and the founder of Mohism. The book presents selected philosophical thoughts emphasizing universal love, social equality, opposition to aggression, and pragmatic governance. Through English translations and interpretations of clas…
Buku ini merangkum peristiwa-peristiwa strategis yang terjadi di Indonesia dan dunia internasional selama tahun 1977. Uraian meliputi dinamika politik dalam negeri, kebijakan pemerintah, situasi keamanan, serta perkembangan ekonomi nasional. Dalam konteks internasional, buku ini membahas perubahan geopolitik, hubungan antarnegara, serta posisi Indonesia dalam percaturan global dan regional. Pen…
The book is one of Chinese Folklore Culture Series, which makes an intensive study of Chinese traditional festivals, the differences and characteristics of ancient and modern festival customs, in order to reveal the rich cultural connotations of Chinese traditional festival customs. It attempts to find a clue of the origin and change of Chinese traditional festival customs and showed them in an…
Buku ini menyajikan ringkasan dan analisis peristiwa penting yang terjadi di Indonesia dan dunia internasional sepanjang tahun 1974. Pembahasan mencakup perkembangan politik nasional, dinamika pemerintahan, stabilitas keamanan, serta isu-isu sosial dan ekonomi yang berpengaruh terhadap kehidupan masyarakat Indonesia. Selain itu, buku ini juga mengulas hubungan luar negeri Indonesia, perubahan p…