Books From University Presses
Filter
Sold out
Graham Parkes
|
University
Of
Chicago
Press
Nietzsche and Asian Thought
from $13.72
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 3.6
from $13.72
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
This book is recommended for readers who are interested in exploring philosophical perspectives on Nietzsche's work from cultures beyond the Anglo-American traditions. The essays by internationally renowned scholars provide valuable insights into the impact and influence of Nietzsche's ideas on Asian philosophies in India, China, and Japan. The unique feature of this book is that it highlights cross-cultural connections and cultivates new perspectives, making it a must-read for anyone interested in a diverse and global approach to philosophy.
Sold out
Stephen Law
|
Oxford
University
Press
Humanism: A Very Short Introduction
from $6.46
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 3.47
from $6.46
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
This book could be a good read for someone curious about humanism and its role in today's society. Stephen Law explores the concept in a concise and accessible manner, debunking common misconceptions and showing how humanism uses science and reason to make sense of the world. Through his exploration of the arguments for and against the existence of God, Law highlights how humanism offers a positive alternative to traditional religious belief, emphasizing individual moral responsibility and the possibility of finding meaning in life without relying on religion.
Sold out
Patricia Buckley Ebrey, Kwang-ching Liu |
Cambridge
University
Press
The Cambridge Illustrated History of China
from $10.04
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 3.86
from $10.04
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
More populous than any other country on earth, China also occupies a unique place in our modern world for the continuity of its history and culture. In this sumptuously illustrated single-volume history, noted historian Patricia Ebrey traces the origins of Chinese culture from prehistoric times to the present. She follows its development from the rise of Confucianism, Buddhism, and the great imperial dynasties to the Mongol, Manchu, and Western intrusions and the modern communist state. Her scope is phenomenal--embracing Chinese arts, culture, economics, society and its treatment of women, foreign policy, emigration, and politics, including the key uprisings of 1919 and 1989 in Tiananmen Square. Both a comprehensive introduction to an extraordinary civilization, and an expert exploration of the continuities and disjunctures of Chinese history, Professor Ebrey's book has become an indispensable guide to China past and present. Patricia Ebrey is Professor of East Asian Studies and History and the author of Chinese Civilization: A Sourcebook (1993).
Sold out
Nathan Schneider, Rebecca Solnit |
University
Of
California
Press
Thank You, Anarchy - Notes From The Occupy Apocalypse
from $10.43
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 3.86
from $10.43
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
Thank You, Anarchy is an up-close, inside account of Occupy Wall Street’s first year in New York City, written by one of the first reporters to cover the phenomenon. Nathan Schneider chronicles the origins and explosive development of the Occupy movement through the eyes of the organizers who tried to give shape to an uprising always just beyond their control. Capturing the voices, encounters, and beliefs that powered the movement, Schneider brings to life the General Assembly meetings, the chaotic marches, the split-second decisions, and the moments of doubt as Occupy swelled from a hashtag online into a global phenomenon.A compelling study of the spirit that drove this watershed movement, Thank You, Anarchy vividly documents how the Occupy experience opened new social and political possibilities and registered a chilling indictment of the status quo. It was the movement’s most radical impulses, this account shows, that shook millions out of a failed tedium and into imagining, and fighting for, a better kind of future.
Sold out
Martha C. Nussbaum, Iris Marion Young |
Oxford
University
Press
Responsibility for Justice
from $12.31
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 4.2
from $12.31
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
Responsibility for Justice could be a good read for those interested in political philosophy and global justice. The book presents a unique perspective on addressing structural injustices that individuals may be implicated in, but not to blame. Young's "social connection" model provides a new framework for understanding political responsibility and our responsibilities to others, making it a thoughtful and insightful read for those interested in ethics and social justice.
Sold out
Erik Barnouw
|
Oxford
University
Press
Tube of Plenty : The Evolution of American Television
from $4.76
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 3.64
from $4.76
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
Based on the classic History of Broadcasting in the United States , Tube of Plenty represents the fruit of several decades' labor. When Erik Barnouw--premier chronicler of American broadcasting and a participant in the industry for fifty years--first undertook the project of recording its history, many viewed it as a light-weight literary task concerned mainly with "entertainment" trivia. Indeed, trivia such as that found in quiz programs do appear in the book, but Barnouw views them as part of a complex social tapestry that increasingly defines our era.To understand our century, we must fully comprehend the evolution of television and its newest extraordinary offshoots. With this fact in mind, Barnouw's new edition of Tube of Plenty explores the development and impact of the latest dramatic phases of the communications revolution.Since the first publication of this invaluable history of television and how it has shaped, and been shaped by, American culture and society, many significant changes have occurred. Assessing the importance of these developments in a new chapter, Barnouw specifically covers the decline of the three major networks, the expansion of cable and satellite television and film channels such as HBO (Home Box Office), the success of channels catering to special audiences such as ESPN (Entertainment and Sports Programming Network) and MTV (Music Television), and the arrival of VCRs in America's living rooms. He also includes an appendix entitled "questions for a new millennium," which will challenge readers not only to examine the shape of television today, but also to envision its future.
Sold out
Geoffrey Underwood
|
Oxford
University
Press
The Oxford Guide To The Mind
from $6.34
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 4.0
from $6.34
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
This book is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the intricacies of the human mind. With its comprehensive approach, it delves into the various psychological processes and biological basis of behavior, making the complex concepts easily understandable. The inclusion of new research entries keeps the content up-to-date and provides insights into cognitive defects, connectionist models, and more. Whether you're a psychology enthusiast or simply curious about what happens behind our everyday experiences, this book will expand your understanding of the mind in a captivating and authoritative manner.
Sold out
Bruce Dickson
|
Oxford
University
Press
The Dictator's Dilemma : The Chinese Communist Party's Strategy for Survival
from $11.13
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 3.83
from $11.13
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
The Dictator's Dilemma explains the factors that have contributed to the continued success of the Chinese Communist Party's regime. Through public opinion surveys, interviews, and published materials, the author highlights how the CCP has managed to be democratic in the eyes of its people, while still restricting political competition and accountability to the electorate. The book is recommended for anyone interested in understanding contemporary China's politics and the factors behind its increasing importance in world politics.
Sold out
David Sang, Mary Jones, Diane Fellowes-Freeman |
Cambridge
University
Press
Cambridge Checkpoint Science Coursebook 8
Regular price
$15.89
from $6.83
Save up to 57%
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 4.09
Regular price
$15.89
from $6.83
Save up to 57%
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
Written by well-respected authors, the Cambridge Checkpoint Science suite provides a comprehensive, structured resource which covers the full Cambridge Secondary 1 framework and seamlessly progresses into the next stage. This engaging course supports teaching of the Science framework both theoretically and practically, with full coverage of the Scientific Enquiry framework integrated throughout the series. This Coursebook for Stage 8 gives a thorough introduction to the concepts, and offers a wealth of ideas for hands-on activities to make the subject matter come to life.
Sold out
Darryl Robinson, Hakan Friman, Robert Cryer |
Cambridge
University
Press
An Introduction to International Criminal Law and Procedure
Regular price
$31.90
from $15.90
Save up to 50%
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 4.32
Regular price
$31.90
from $15.90
Save up to 50%
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
Understanding the intricate and pivotal realm of international criminal law can be quite the endeavor, but this book makes it accessible. Whether you're diving into your studies or expanding your academic horizons, the comprehensive nature of this text, authored by expert practitioners in the field, will offer you a clear and detailed roadmap. It's not only thorough in its coverage of crimes and procedures but also keeps you updated with contemporary issues, making it a valuable resource for anyone keen on grasping the dynamics at play in international courts and tribunals.
Sold out
Richard Allen Gilmore
|
State
University
Of
New
York
Press
Doing Philosophy at the Movies
from $12.35
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 3.89
from $12.35
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
"Doing Philosophy at the Movies is a must-read for cinema lovers and philosophy enthusiasts alike. Through various cinematic masterpieces, Richard A. Gilmore explores complex philosophical ideas like redemption, catharsis and the human condition of mortality. Readers will appreciate how the author reveals the relevance of philosophy in popular culture, allowing them to gain a new appreciation for their favorite films while also deepening their understanding of philosophy."
Sold out
Ben Kiernan
|
Yale
University
Press
The Pol Pot Regime : Race, Power and Genocide in Cambodia Under the Khmer Rouge, 1975-79
from $11.01
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 3.61
from $11.01
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
Recommendation: This book provides a comprehensive and well-researched account of the Khmer Rouge revolution and the genocide that followed. It offers insights into the ideological motivations behind the Khmer Rouge's rise to power and the horrific consequences of their policies. This book would be a good read for anyone interested in understanding the history of Cambodia or the nature of totalitarian regimes.
Sold out
Jeffrey Herbst
|
Princeton
University
Press
States And Power In Africa - Comparative Lessons In Authority And Control
Regular price
$6.22
from $2.67
Save up to 57%
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 3.98
Regular price
$6.22
from $2.67
Save up to 57%
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
Theories of international relations, assumed to be universally applicable, have failed to explain the creation of states in Africa. There, the interaction of power and space is dramatically different from what occurred in Europe. In his groundbreaking book, Jeffrey Herbst places the African state-building process in a truly comparative perspective, examining the problem of state consolidation from the precolonial period, through the short but intense interlude of European colonialism, to the modern era of independent states. Herbst's bold contention--that the conditions now facing African state-builders existed long before European penetration of the continent--is sure to provoke controversy, for it runs counter to the prevailing assumption that colonialism changed everything.In identifying how the African state-building process differs from the European experience, Herbst addresses the fundamental problem confronting African how to extend authority over sparsely settled lands. Indeed, efforts to exert control over vast, inhospitable territories of low population density and varied environmental and geographical zones have resulted in devastating wars, millions of refugees, and dysfunctional governments perpetrating destructive policies.Detailing the precise political calculations of distinct African leaders, Herbst isolates the basic dynamics of African state development. In analyzing how these leaders have attempted to consolidate power, he is able to evaluate a variety of policy alternatives for dealing with the fundamental political challenges facing African states today.
Sold out
$40.00
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
Sold out
Carter V. Findley
|
Yale
University
Press
Turkey, Islam, Nationalism, and Modernity: A History, 1789-2007
Regular price
$8.90
from $5.90
Save up to 34%
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 3.71
Regular price
$8.90
from $5.90
Save up to 34%
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
If you're intrigued by the blend of history and sociology, "Turkey, Islam, Nationalism, and Modernity" is a substantial pick that delves deep into the evolution of contemporary Turkey. Through Carter V. Findley's meticulous research, you'll uncover how Turkey grappled with its identity across two centuries, navigating between secular modernization and Islamic tradition. The book's intricate analysis of political and cultural shifts over time is both enlightening and thought-provoking—ideal for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of the forces that have shaped modern Turkey.
Sold out
Andrew A. Burrows
|
Oxford
University
Press
The Law Of Restitution
from $3.88
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 4.17
from $3.88
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
This book is a valuable resource for law students and practitioners who want a comprehensive understanding of restitution law. The author's expertise and clear writing style make complex topics easy to understand. With detailed analysis and coverage of key concepts, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in this area of law.
Sold out
David Kilcullen
|
Oxford
University
Press
Counterinsurgency
from $7.90
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 4.06
from $7.90
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
David Kilcullen is one of the world's most influential experts on counterinsurgency and modern warfare, a ground-breaking theorist whose ideas "are revolutionizing military thinking throughout the west" ( Washington Post ). Indeed, his vision of modern warfare powerfully influenced the United States' decision to rethink its military strategy in Iraq and implement "the Surge," now recognized as a dramatic success. In Counterinsurgency , Kilcullen brings together his most salient writings on this vitally important topic. Here is a picture of modern warfare by someone who has had his boots on the ground in some of today's worst trouble spots-including Iraq and Afghanistan-and who has been studying counterinsurgency since 1985. Filled with down-to-earth, common-sense insights, this book is the definitive account of counterinsurgency, indispensable for all those interested in making sense of our world in an age of terror.
Sold out
Vincent O'Sullivan
|
Oxford
University
Press
The Oxford Book of New Zealand Short Stories
from $6.41
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 3.67
from $6.41
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
Recommended for readers seeking unique, diverse short stories from a range of New Zealand authors, including Maori writers and literary giants like Katherine Mansfield and Janet Frame. The anthology offers a mix of new and old, traditional and experimental writing styles, showcasing the depth and variety of New Zealand's literary heritage.
Sold out
R.J.A. Hooley, L.S. Sealy |
Oxford
University
Press
Commercial Law - Text, Cases, And Materials
Regular price
$3.88
from $2.72
Save up to 30%
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 4.04
Regular price
$3.88
from $2.72
Save up to 30%
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
This book is recommended to law and business management students who require a comprehensive, yet practical understanding of commercial law. The book combines extracts from cases and other materials with extensive commentary and explanatory text to provide context for the extracts, question their significance, and provide an authoritative guide to commercial law. The book covers topics such as ownership, possession, and good faith, offering common themes connecting each area, and provides extensive commentary on key decisions, helping students to focus on the most important areas. Diagrams and questions enable students to check progress and consolidate understanding.
Sold out
Elizabeth A. Martin
|
Oxford
University
Press
A Dictionary Of Science
Regular price
$3.88
from $2.72
Save up to 30%
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 4.17
Regular price
$3.88
from $2.72
Save up to 30%
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
This book is an ideal reference for science students and non-scientists. It provides comprehensive coverage of various aspects of science including physics, biology, and astronomy. The dictionary features recommended web links for many entries, accessed and updated via the Dictionary of Science companion website. It includes short biographies of leading scientists, full-page illustrated features on subjects such as the Solar System and Genetically Modified Organisms, and chronologies of specific scientific subjects including plastics, electronics, and cell biology. The expanded coverage of global warming, forensic science, astrophysics, quantam theory, and the solar system makes it a must-read for those interested in science.
Sold out
Noah Horowitz
|
Princeton
University
Press
Art of the Deal : Contemporary Art in a Global Financial Market
from $10.77
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 3.62
from $10.77
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
An eye-opening look at collecting and investing in today’s art marketArt today is defined by its relationship to money as never before. Prices have been driven to unprecedented heights, conventional boundaries within the art world have collapsed, and artists think ever more strategically about how to advance their careers. Art is no longer simply made, but packaged, sold, and branded. In Art of the Deal , Noah Horowitz exposes the inner workings of the contemporary art market, explaining how this unique economy came to be, how it works, and where it's headed. In a new postscript, Horowitz reflects on the market’s continued ascent as well as its most urgent challenges.
Sold out
Richard Gay, Rita Esen, Alan Charlesworth |
Oxford
University
Press
Online Marketing : A Customer-Led Approach
from $24.55
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 3.33
from $24.55
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
'Online Marketing' provides a balance between theory & practice by recognising the advantages & drawbacks of doing business online. Supported by contemporary mini-cases, case studies & expert opinion from leading practitioners, this text the changing online environment, online planning and more.
Sold out
E. H. Gombrich
|
Yale
University
Press
A Little History of the World : Illustrated Edition
from $12.02
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 4.11
from $12.02
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
Now available in paperback, a glorious illustrated edition of the international bestseller
Sold out
Mark Fenton-O'Creevy, Emma Soane, Nigel Nicholson |
Oxford
University
Press
Traders - Risks, Decisions, And Management In Financial Markets
from $3.88
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 3.25
from $3.88
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
Recommendation: This book is great for anyone interested in the inner workings of the financial world. It gives an inside look at trader behavior, management, and the cultures and theories behind the institutions they inhabit. The book is well-written and informative, making it a must-read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of financial markets.
Sold out
Zhenping Wang, Joshua A. Fogel |
University
Of
Hawaii
Press
Tang China in Multi-Polar Asia : A History of Diplomacy and War
from $34.43
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 4.14
from $34.43
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
This book is a must-read for history enthusiasts who want to understand the complex geopolitical landscape of Asia in the Tang Dynasty era. The author provides a detailed analysis of Tang China's relations with neighboring countries using a multipolar approach, which multiplies the scope of the analysis and enhances our understanding of the region's complex foreign policy. The book highlights how Tang China's dual management system allowed both central and local officials to conduct foreign affairs, shedding light on the ideological foundations of the country's foreign policy. If you are interested in the history of diplomacy and war in imperial China, this book will provide you with a comprehensive and authoritative account.
Sold out
Michael E. Robinson
|
University
Of
Hawaii
Press
Korea's Twentieth-century Odyssey : A Short History
from $13.00
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 3.72
from $13.00
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
For more than half of the twentieth century, the Korean peninsula has been divided between two hostile and competitive nation-states, each claiming to be the sole legitimate expression of the Korean nation. The division remains an unsolved problem dating to the beginnings of the Cold War and now projects the politics of that period into the twenty-first century. Korea’s Twentieth-Century Odyssey is designed to provide readers with the historical essentials upon which to unravel the complex politics and contemporary crises that currently exist in the East Asian region. Beginning with a description of late-nineteenth-century imperialism, Michael Robinson shows how traditional Korean political culture shaped the response of Koreans to multiple threats to their sovereignty after being opened to the world economy by Japan in the 1870s. He locates the origins of both modern nationalism and the economic and cultural modernization of Korea in the twenty years preceding the fall of the traditional state to Japanese colonialism in 1910.Robinson breaks new ground with his analysis of the colonial period, tracing the ideological division of contemporary Korea to the struggle of different actors to mobilize a national independence movement at the time. More importantly, he locates the reason for successful Japanese hegemony in policies that included―and thus implicated―Koreans within the colonial system. He concludes with a discussion of the political and economic evolution of South and North Korea after 1948 that accounts for the valid legitimacy claims of both nation-states on the peninsula.
Sold out
George Bailey Sansom
|
Stanford
University
Press
A History of Japan, 1615-1867
from $9.34
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 4.09
from $9.34
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
This book would be a great read for anyone interested in the political and social development of Japan during the Tokugawa Shogunate. The author provides a comprehensive overview of this period, including the government's efforts to maintain the peace, increase production, and resist Western pressure to open up the country. Readers will appreciate the detailed descriptions and factual accounts, as well as the author's pragmatic interpretations and comparisons with other cultures.
Sold out
Stephen Jones
|
Oxford
University
Press
Criminology
from $21.06
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 4.19
from $21.06
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
Now in its sixth edition, Criminology provides students with a comprehensive yet succinct introduction to leading criminological theories. Drawing on a wide range of research in order to consider both sociological and psychological explanations of criminal behavior, Jones poses the importantquestions, inviting students to critically engage with the subject.Thoroughly referenced and written in a clear and accessible style, Criminology provides students with a firm foundation in criminological theory.
Sold out
$7.00
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
Sold out
Stephen Roach
|
Yale
University
Press
Unbalanced : The Co-dependency of America and China
from $1.74
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 3.78
from $1.74
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
The Chinese and U.S. economies have been locked in an uncomfortable embrace since the late 1970s. Although the relationship initially arose out of mutual benefits, in recent years it has taken on the trappings of an unstable codependence, with the two largest economies in the world losing their sense of self, increasing the risk of their turning on one another in a destructive fashion. In The Codependency of America and China Stephen Roach, senior fellow at Yale University and former chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia, lays bare the pitfalls of the current China-U.S. economic relationship. He highlights the conflicts at the center of current tensions, including disputes over trade policies and intellectual property rights, sharp contrasts in leadership styles, the role of the Internet, the recent dispute over cyberhacking, and more. A firsthand witness to the Asian financial crisis of the late 1990s, Roach likely knows more about the U.S.-China economic relationship than any other Westerner. Here he In the wake of the 2008 crisis, both unbalanced economies face urgent and mutually beneficial rebalancings. Unbalanced concludes with a recipe for resolving the escalating tensions of codependence. Roach argues that the Next China offers much for the Next America—and vice versa.
Sold out
Massimo Motta
|
Cambridge
University
Press
Competition Policy : Theory and Practice
from $18.63
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 4.35
from $18.63
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
Offering a complete analysis of antitrust (or competition policy) issues, this study is enhanced by frequent references to antitrust cases and a few fully developed case studies. Although it can be used as an economics textbook in graduate or advanced undergraduate courses, the book is equally accessible to lawyers, practitioners, and readers interested in antitrust issues, but unfamiliar with modern economics. Technical explanations of material are relegated to separate "technical" sections that can be skipped without losing continuity.
Sold out
John Heathershaw, Alexander A. Cooley |
Yale
University
Press
Dictators Without Borders : Power and Money in Central Asia
from $9.75
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 3.74
from $9.75
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
A penetrating look into the unrecognized and unregulated links between autocratic regimes in Central Asia and centers of power and wealth throughout the WestWeak, corrupt, and politically unstable, the former Soviet republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan are dismissed as isolated and irrelevant to the outside world. But are they? This hard-hitting book argues that Central Asia is in reality a globalization leader with extensive involvement in economics, politics and security dynamics beyond its borders. Yet Central Asia’s international activities are mostly hidden from view, with disturbing implications for world security. Based on years of research and involvement in the region, Alexander Cooley and John Heathershaw reveal how business networks, elite bank accounts, overseas courts, third-party brokers, and Western lawyers connect Central Asia’s supposedly isolated leaders with global power centers. The authors also uncover widespread Western participation in money laundering, bribery, foreign lobbying by autocratic governments, and the exploiting of legal loopholes within Central Asia. Riveting and important, this book exposes the global connections of a troubled region that must no longer be ignored.
Sold out
Raymond Murphy
|
Cambridge
University
Press
English Grammar In Use with Answers : A Self-study Reference and Practice Book for Intermediate Students of English
from $12.90
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 4.31
from $12.90
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
This book could be a good read for intermediate-level English learners who want to improve their grammar. The book's concise explanations and practical exercises make it ideal for self-study. The handy pull-out reference panel is also helpful for reviewing key grammar points quickly. This book is highly recommended as it is the world's best-selling grammar title, trusted by students and teachers for its clarity and accessibility.
Sold out
Joyce Bourne, Michael Kennedy |
Oxford
University
Press
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music
Regular price
$3.83
from $2.30
Save up to 40%
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 4.11
Regular price
$3.83
from $2.30
Save up to 40%
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
When The Oxford Dictionary of Music first appeared, it was hailed by Music and Musicians as "without question the most comprehensive, detailed, reliable one-volume reference work on music now available in the English language." Fully revised and updated for this new edition, The Concise OxfordDictionary of Music, Fourth Edition is a rich mine of information for lovers of music of all periods and styles, providing over 10,000 entries on musical terms, works, composers, librettists, musicians, singers, and orchestras. The dictionary's coverage is exceptional, providing comprehensivework-lists for major composers, detailed entries on living composers and performers, important ballets and operas, as well as descriptions of musical instruments and their histories.Written to appeal to general readers, musicians and musicologists alike, this volume is an indispensable addition to the reference shelf of the concert goer, the opera buff, the record buyer, or anyone involved in music, whether amateur or professional.
Sold out
James Francis Warren
|
Singapore
University
Press
Ah-Ku and Karayuki-San: Prostitution in Singapore 1880-1940
from $8.90
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 4.6
from $8.90
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
"Ah-Ku and Karayuki-San" offers you a gritty, unvarnished look at a darker chapter in Singapore's history, inviting both empathy and scholarly interest. It's a deep dive into the lives of marginalized figures who contributed significantly yet are often overlooked. It’s more than just an academic read; it's a powerful reminder of the resilience and complexity of human lives within the harsh realities of the past. If you have an interest in social history or want to understand the underbelly of colonial Singapore, this book provides a rich, nuanced narrative that’s as enlightening as it is harrowing.
Sold out
Frank Myszor, John Smart, Pamela Bickley |
Cambridge
University
Press
The Modern Short Story
from $8.90
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 3.4
from $8.90
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
If you're intrigued by the depth and brevity of the short story, "The Modern Short Story" might just deepen your appreciation. It unpacks the transformation of this genre, focusing on English works primarily from Britain and America. This book would be a compact yet enriching journey through literary evolution, perfect for enhancing your understanding of the nuanced art of short storytelling.
Sold out
Robert A. Dahl, Ian Shapiro |
Yale
University
Press
On Democracy
from $8.90
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 3.69
from $8.90
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
If you're fascinated by the inner workings of democracy — its strengths, challenges, and evolution — "On Democracy" will be an enlightening read. It's like a conversation with a wise elder in the field of political science; you'll gain a deeper appreciation for democratic systems and the complex forces that shape them today. Plus, with additional contemporary insights from Ian Shapiro, you're getting a bridge between foundational theory and current global trends.
Sold out
Madawi Al-Rasheed
|
Cambridge
University
Press
Contesting the Saudi State : Islamic Voices from a New Generation
from $10.22
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 3.79
from $10.22
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
The terms Wahhabi or Salafi are seen as interchangeable and frequently misunderstood by outsiders. However, as Madawi al-Rasheed explains in a fascinating exploration of Saudi Arabia in the twenty-first century, even Saudis do not agree on their meaning. Under the influence of mass education, printing, new communication technology, and global media, they are forming their own conclusions and debating religion and politics in traditional and novel venues, often violating official taboos and the conservative values of the Saudi society. Drawing on classical religious sources, contemporary readings and interviews, Al-Rasheed presents an ethnography of consent and contest, exploring the fluidity of the boundaries between the religious and political. Bridging the gap between text and context, the author also examines how states and citizens manipulate religious discourse for purely political ends, and how this manipulation generates unpredictable reactions whose control escapes those who initiated them.
Sold out
Nicholas Vincent
|
Oxford
University
Press
Magna Carta: A Very Short Introduction
from $6.05
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 3.93
from $6.05
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
The Magna Carta is arguably the greatest constitutional document in recorded history, yet few people today understand either its contents or its context. This Very Short Introduction , which includes a full English translation of the 1215 Magna Carta, introduces the document to a modern audience, explaining its origins in the troubled reign of King John, and tracing the significant role that it played thereafter as a symbol of the subject's right to protection against the absolute authority of the sovereign. Drawing upon the great advances that have been made in our understanding of thirteenth-century English history, Nicholas Vincent demonstrates why the Magna Carta remains hugely significant today.
Sold out
William Drabkin
|
Cambridge
University
Press
Beethoven: Missa Solemnis
from $10.16
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 4.3
from $10.16
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
The Missa Solemnis is a document of extraordinary richness from the last decades of Beethoven's creative life. In this accessible guide, William Drabkin considers the work as an expression of the most celebrated text of the Roman Catholic faith and as an example from a tradition of Mass settings in eighteenth and early nineteenth-century Austria. The opening chapters present various critical perspectives on the Missa Solemnis and chart the history of its composition, first performances, and publication. But, above all, the work itself is considered in detail, including the overall design, connections between the movements, the orchestration, word painting, and programmatic elements.
Sold out
$65.00
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
Sold out
Rod Ellis
|
Oxford
University
Press,
Usa
Understanding Second Language Acquisition
from $4.17
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 3.99
from $4.17
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
This book reviews research into second language acquisition and provides readers with a comprehensive review of the "state of the art" in this important area of applied linguistics. It examines the critical reactions to the different theories of second language acquisition.
Sold out
et al Chan, Anita
|
University
Of
California
Press
Chen Village - The Recent History Of A Peasant Community In Mao's China
from $3.88
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 3.63
from $3.88
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
Recommendation: If you're interested in learning about the daily realities of peasants' lives as they navigated through the tumultuous changes in China under Mao's regime, Chen Village is a must-read. The book provides an authentic account of how peasants endured and flourished despite the obstacles placed before them, offering a unique insight into China's modern history.
Sold out
Jennifer Bassett
|
Oxford
University
Press
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
from $3.88
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 3.74
from $3.88
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
If you've ever craved a dive into the peculiar and the magical, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" awaits you. Its play with language, eccentric characters, and vivid imagery are sure to nourish your imagination. Perfect for those seeking an escape into a world where the impossible seems delightfully ordinary.
Sold out
S. Robert Ramsey
|
Princeton
University
Press
The Languages of China
from $21.35
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 4.18
from $21.35
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
The description for this book, The Languages of China, will be forthcoming.
Sold out
Pierre Bourdieu, Robert N. Bellah, Paul Rabinow |
University
Of
California
Press
Reflections on Fieldwork in Morocco
from $14.07
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 3.68
from $14.07
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
In this landmark study, now celebrating thirty years in print, Paul Rabinow takes as his focus the fieldwork that anthropologists do. How valid is the process? To what extent do the cultural data become artifacts of the interaction between anthropologist and informants? Having first published a more standard ethnographic study about Morocco, Rabinow here describes a series of encounters with his informants in that study, from a French innkeeper clinging to the vestiges of a colonial past, to the rural descendants of a seventeenth-century saint. In a new preface Rabinow considers the thirty-year life of this remarkable book and his own distinguished career.
Sold out
Justin Yifu Lin, Célestin Monga |
Princeton
University
Press
Beating the Odds : Jump-Starting Developing Countries
from $15.53
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 4.25
from $15.53
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
How poor countries can ignite economic growth without waiting for global action or the creation of ideal local conditionsContrary to conventional wisdom, countries that ignite a process of rapid economic growth almost always do so while lacking what experts say are the essential preconditions for development, such as good infrastructure and institutions. In Beating the Odds , two of the world's leading development economists begin with this paradox to explain what is wrong with mainstream development thinking―and to offer a practical blueprint for moving poor countries out of the low-income trap regardless of their circumstances.Justin Yifu Lin, the former chief economist of the World Bank, and Célestin Monga, the chief economist of the African Development Bank, propose a development strategy that encourages poor countries to leap directly into the global economy by building industrial parks and export-processing zones linked to global markets. Countries can leverage these zones to attract light manufacturing from more advanced economies, as East Asian countries did in the 1960s and China did in the 1980s. By attracting foreign investment and firms, poor countries can improve their trade logistics, increase the knowledge and skills of local entrepreneurs, gain the confidence of international buyers, and gradually make local firms competitive. This strategy is already being used with great success in Vietnam, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Mauritius, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and other countries. And the strategy need not be limited to traditional manufacturing but can also include agriculture, the service sector, and other activities.Beating the Odds shows how poor countries can ignite growth without waiting for global action or the creation of ideal local conditions.
Sold out
Doug Guthrie
|
Princeton
University
Press
Dragon In A Three-Piece Suit - The Emergence Of Capitalism In China
from $3.88
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 3.25
from $3.88
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex history and dynamics of China's economic transition to capitalism. Guthrie provides a detailed analysis of how state control and traditional cultural norms have impacted the development of Chinese firms and society as a whole. His interviews with key players and firsthand experience provide a unique perspective that sheds light on the challenges and opportunities in the Chinese business world. Overall, this book is insightful and informative, making it a valuable resource for academics, policymakers, and business professionals alike.
Sold out
Jan Assmann, Robert Savage |
Princeton
University
Press
The Invention Of Religion - Faith And Covenant In The Book Of Exodus
from $6.34
- Unit price
- / per
Goodreads rating: 4.26
from $6.34
- Unit price
- / per
Out of stock
This book is a must-read for anyone interested in unraveling the profound influence of the Book of Exodus on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Jan Assmann skillfully delves into the intricate layers of this ancient scripture, revealing how it shaped the very foundations of monotheistic faiths. With a keen focus on themes of revelation, covenant, and the relationship between God and humanity, this book illuminates the enduring significance of the Exodus narrative and its impact on religious belief and practice. Prepare to be captivated by the remarkable insights and thought-provoking revelations within these pages.