Volume 10 of The Home Library Encyclopedia, titled “Man and His Culture — Index,” serves as the comprehensive alphabetical index for the entire ten-volume set. This reference volume allows readers to efficiently locate topics, names, events, and concepts discussed throughout the encyclopedia. Prepared under the general editorship of George D. Stoddard and Christine Ammer, the index enhanc…
The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Modern Islamic World is a comprehensive, authoritative reference work that explores the key themes, figures, movements, and institutions shaping contemporary Islamic societies. Edited by John L. Esposito, this volume provides scholarly articles written by leading experts, covering political, social, cultural, and religious developments across the modern Muslim wor…
Language and Literature, a volume in the Indonesian Heritage series, explores the linguistic diversity and literary traditions of Indonesia. Written by scholars, writers, and cultural researchers, the book examines the origins and development of Indonesian and regional languages, oral traditions, classical literature, and modern literary movements. The volume highlights the cultural significanc…
This second edition of Soviet Foreign Policy Since World War II provides a comprehensive analysis of the Soviet Union's foreign policy from the end of World War II to the early 1980s. Joseph L. Nogee and Robert H. Donaldson discuss the dynamics of ideology, strategic interests, international relations, and changes in Soviet leadership that influenced foreign policy. This book combines a framewo…
This work provides a comprehensive study of the origins, evolution, and ideological foundations of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). Rikhi Jaipal examines the political environment that led developing nations to adopt non-alignment during the Cold War, highlighting the movement’s principles, leadership, and contributions to international peace efforts. The book discusses the growing influence o…
Comparative Resource Allocation explores how different political systems make decisions regarding the distribution of economic and social resources. Edited by Alexander J. Groth and Larry L. Wade, this volume brings together scholarly essays that analyze income distribution, welfare economics, and governmental performance across various countries. The book provides comparative perspectives on h…
This book provides a comprehensive analysis of various revolutions and revolutionary movements in the modern world. James DeFronzo discusses the social, economic, political, and psychological factors that drive revolutions, as well as how these movements develop and influence the social order. By reviewing a number of case studies from different countries, this book highlights common patterns i…
John Keegan's The Face of Battle is a groundbreaking study that presents the history of war from the perspective of soldiers on the front lines. Keegan rejects traditional approaches focused on military strategy and commanders, replacing them with a thorough analysis of the human experience of combat. The book examines three key battles Agincourt (1415), Waterloo (1815), and the Somme (1916) to…
Central Africa to 1870: Zambezia, Zaïre and the South Atlantic provides an in-depth historical analysis of Central Africa before European colonial domination. Compiled from key chapters of the Cambridge History of Africa, this volume examines the political, economic, and cultural developments of major Central African regions, including Zambezia and the Congo basin. Birmingham presents the evol…
The book Studies in Indonesian History is a collection of academic studies on Indonesian history edited by Elaine McKay. First published in 1976, it contains various writings that examine the historical development of the Indonesian archipelago—from the colonial era, socio-economic transformations, and political change to the dynamics of Indonesian society. Written by several historians and r…