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For decades, scholars have bemoaned the low relevancy and impact of most research in the leading journals in business, management, and marketing. The majority of the research that gets published, per …

As well as including Sherley”s own account of his journey into Persia in 1600, this valuable edition includes the main works dealing with Anthony Sherley and his life. Original inaccessible texts ar …

Gleave brings together studies by experts in the area of religion in nineteenth-century Iran in order to present new insights into Qajar religion, political and cultural history. Key topics covered i …

Guang Xing gives an analysis of one of the fundamental Mahayana Buddhist teachings, namely the three bodies of the Buddha (the trikaya Theory), which is considered the foundation of Mahayana philosop …

This book discusses abortion in a non-Western, non-Christian context – in Thailand, where over 300, 000 illegal abortions are performed each year by a variety of methods. The book, based on extensive …

As the Kashmir dispute brings India and Pakistan ominously close to nuclear war this book provides a compelling account of the history and politics of these two great South Asian rivals. Like the Isr …

A clear and concise introduction to contemporary Slovenia. It examines the country”s rapid transition from a collection of provinces in the southern part of the Habsburg Empire, to a republic within …

Japan”s Contested Constitution is essential reading for anyone with an interest in Japanese domestic politics and the international role of Japan. Subjects covered include; * the no war, `pacifist” …

This exciting sequel to East Asia in Crisis offers a completely up-to-date assessment of the progress of East Asian recovery, including coverage of the controversial topic of the role of the state in …

The Concept of the Goddess explores the function and nature of goddesses and their cults in many cultures, including: * Celtic * Roman * Norse * Caucasian * Japanese traditions. The contributors expl …