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This thesis examines the doctrinal grounds and different approaches to working out this ‘new Buddhist tradition, ‘ a startling contrast to the teachings of non-violence and compassion which have made …

Economic Sanctions are increasingly used as a legal, non-military technique of combating abusers of international peace. However it remains unclear how the success or failure of these sanctions is me …

This book presents a case study of Europe”s impact on an old and distinctive non-European civilisation. Part One deals with the elements in Europe”s strength, technological, political and intellect …

This book deals with two different pragmatic approaches to textual communication: (i) the mainstream approach followed by the ”Ash”ari s, Hanafi s and Mu”tazili s, (ii) the salafite approach follo …

Based on anthropological fieldwork in the 1990s, this book provides an ethnographic perspective in its examination of the politics and policies of cultural tourism as they were played out under the I …

This is the recording of a six month long journey to Persia as well as previous travels in neighbouring areas. The book also describes the communications maintained with the Persian authorities. …

Jorge I. Dominguez has brought together experts from Latin America, the Caribbean and the US to explore transnational aspects of crime, migration, trade, security, democracy, and international financ …

First Published in 1999. For This Land, edited and with an introduction by James Treat, brings together over thirty years of the work of Vine Deloria, Jr., regarded as one of the most important livin …

The contributions here discuss the issue of internationally assisted police reform in transitions from war to peace. They include theoretical insights and informed case studies and a discussion of th …

This volume provides a comprehensive examination of the applications of communication inquiry to the solution of relevant social issues. Nationally recognized experts from a wide range of subject are …