Author: Jonathan Unger
Publisher: M E Sharpe Inc
Keywords: contemporary, china, papers, politics, historiography, past, serve, present, using
Number of Pages: 292
Published: 1997-04
List price: $39.95
ISBN-10: 0873327489
ISBN-13: 9780873327480

Authors:April A. Gordon, Donald L. Gordo,
Publisher: Lynne Rienner Publisher
Keywords: understanding, contemporary, regions, world, introductions, africa, states
Number of Pages: 477
Published: 2006-11-13
List price: $26.50
ISBN-10: 1588264661
ISBN-13: 9781588264664

Thoroughly updated to reflect recent events and trends - including Africa and the war on terror, progress and problems in democratization, advances by women in politics, developments in the fight against AIDS, the growing influence of China, the establishment of the African Union, and much more - this new edition of "Understanding Contemporary Africa" treats the range of issues facing the continent in the first decade of the twenty-first century. The authors provide current, thorough analyses not only of history, politics, and economics, but also geography, environmental concerns, population s

Authors:Robert Gregg, Gary W. McDonogh, Cindy H. Wong,
Publisher: Routledge
Keywords: culture, contemporary, encyclopedias, american, encyclopedia
Number of Pages: 880
Published: 2001-01-22
List price: $315.00
ISBN-10: 0415161614
ISBN-13: 9780415161619

As a meeting point for world cultures, the USA is characterized by its breadth and diversity. Acknowledging that diversity is the fundamental feature of American culture, this volume is organized around a keen awareness of race, gender, class and space and with over 1,200 alphabetically-arranged entries - spanning ’the American century’ from the end of World War II to the present day - the Encyclopedia provides a one-stop source for insightful and stimulating coverage of all aspects of that culture.Entries range from short definitions to longer overview essays and with full cross-r

Authors:Harry Gensler, Earl Spurgin, James Swindal,
Publisher: Routledge
Keywords: contemporary, readings, philosophy, routledge, ethics
Number of Pages: 328
Published: 2003-12-16
List price: $115.00
ISBN-10: 0415256801
ISBN-13: 9780415256803

Ethics: Contemporary Readings is designed to lead any student into the subject, and does so through carefully selected classic and contemporary articles. The book includes articles by the leading figures in the field.

Authors:Chamsai Jotisalikorn, Karina Zabihi, Luca Invernizzi
Publisher: Periplus Editions
Keywords: contemporary, asian, series, bathrooms, home
Number of Pages: 128
Published: 2007-04-15
List price: $19.95
ISBN-10: 079460479X
ISBN-13: 9780794604790

Shot entirely on location, Contemporary Asian Bathrooms presents the newest trends emerging in Asian home design. Gorgeous full-color photographs showcase the sexy new look and fantasy appeal of today’s bathrooms. Featuring one-of-a-kind indoor and outdoor bathroom designs in 50 luxury homes and hotels across Southeast Asia, this book offers homeowners new ideas for showers, tubs, fixtures, tiles and lighting that will inspire a new approach to modern bathing.

Authors:Elizabeth J. Perry, Merle Goldman,
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Keywords: china, contemporary, series, harvard, political, grassroots, reform
Number of Pages: 416
Published: 2007-03-31
List price: $26.00
ISBN-10: 0674024869
ISBN-13: 9780674024861

Observers often note the glaring contrast between China’s stunning economic progress and stalled political reforms. Although sustained growth in GNP has not brought democratization at the national level, this does not mean that the Chinese political system has remained unchanged. At the grassroots level, a number of important reforms have been implemented in the last two decades. This volume, written by scholars who have undertaken substantial fieldwork in China, explores a range of grassroots efforts--initiated by the state and society alike--intended to restrain arbitrary and cor

Author: L. Goodman
Publisher: Routledge
Keywords: theatre, contemporary, routledge, harwood, studies, stages, british, women, feminist, interviews
Number of Pages: 330
Published: 1996-09-01
List price: $125.00
ISBN-10: 3718658720
ISBN-13: 9783718658725

Feminist Stages draws together the voices of more than fifty women currently working in the theatres of England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.It asks provocative questions: What is Feminism? Does gender matter in the theatre? Is there a "female" or "feminist" way of working in the theatre? Are things changing for women in the theatre today? These women speak across generations, sometimes at cross purposes. They speak from individual positions with regard to race, class, sexuality and regional identity, and approaches to performance.About the Author and ResearcherLizbeth Goodman is Lecturer