Shaw - Asia 1

A penetrating look into the unrecognized and unregulated links between autocratic regimes in Central Asia and centers of power and wealth throughout the West Weak, corrupt, and politically unstable,……続きを見る

Sasha Wakefield intertwines the life and legacy of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal (1594–1651) with her own personal spiritual journey as she explores Bhutan’s rich history. The seventeenth century was a ……続きを見る

In 'China, Japan and U.S.A: The Geopolitical Analysis' John Dewey provides a comprehensive examination of the political dynamics between these three powerful nations. Using a combination of historic……続きを見る

One River, One Blood: The Story of a Divided Punjab By Zeshawn Nazir When the Radcliffe Line was hastily drawn in 1947, it didn't just divide India and Pakistan ー it split Punjab, a land once bound……続きを見る

This book examines the complex history of the Philippines under American colonial rule, from its acquisition in 1898 to its independence in 1946. It explores the multifaceted political, economic, so……続きを見る

The "Little Dragons"ーSouth Korea, Singapore, and Taiwanーemerged as economic powerhouses in the second half of the 20th century, a phenomenon that has intrigued economists, political scientists, an……続きを見る

In 'Becoming the Superpowers: John Dewey's Reflections on U.S.A., China & Japan', John Dewey explores the evolving dynamics of global power between the United States, China, and Japan, offering insi……続きを見る

The old Shanghai was a rich and cosmopolitan mixture of East and West. This book provides a glimpse into that world with a mish-mash of photos, newspaper clippings, cartoons and writings to bring ba……続きを見る

Winner: Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing Award When American and South Vietnamese forces, led by General Creighton Abrams, launched an attack into neutral Cambodia in 1970, the invas……続きを見る

Meditation has flourished in different parts of the world ever since the foundations of the great civilizations were laid. It played a vital role in the formation of Asian cultures that trace much o……続きを見る

Kyrgyzstan is probably the best known of any central Asian country, the one that has elicited the most academic publications, reports by NGOs or advocacy groups, and op-eds in the media. The country……続きを見る

This in-depth comparative study demonstrates that the hospital established in China - its planning and architecture, financing, and all aspects of day-to-day operation - differed from its counterpar……続きを見る

In "The Awakening of China," W. A. P. Martin presents a compelling exploration of China's socio-political and cultural evolution during a pivotal period marked by modernization and reform. Written i……続きを見る

Written by author and speaker Shawn Seah, My Father's Kampung delves into the social history of Aukang and Punggol as it traces a son's journey to better understand and appreciate the kampung life h……続きを見る

Negotiating Abolition: The Antislavery Project in the British Straits Settlements, 1786-1843explores how sex and gender complicated the enforcement of colonial anti-slavery policies in the region, t……続きを見る

This book, first published in 1978, examines the local and international aspects of the struggle for Greek union with Cyprus – Enosis. The revolt against the British colonial power was a struggle in……続きを見る

The southernmost and poorest state of the Eurasian space, Tajikistan collapsed immediately upon the fall of the Soviet Union and plunged into a bloody five-year civil war (1992–1997) that left more ……続きを見る

Praise for the author's A Brief Guide to the Greek Myths: 'Eminently sane, highly informative' PAUL CARTLEDGE, BBC History magazine The year 2022 marks 2,500 years since the final defeat of the inva……続きを見る

‘So wise and so well done. It made me wish it were much longer than it is’ Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie From the award-winning author of Five Star Billionaire and We, The Survivors comes a whirlwind per……続きを見る

Shawn McHale explores why the communist-led resistance in Vietnam won the anticolonial war against France (1945–54), except in the south. He shows how broad swaths of Vietnamese people were uneasily……続きを見る

In "Historical Matters Concerning Xinjiang," the State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of China provides a meticulous examination of the historical narratives surrounding the Xin……続きを見る

This title is the first study to relate the history and contemporary role of the South East Asian monarchy to the politics of the region today. Comprehensive & up-to-date, Monarchy in South East Asi……続きを見る

With fresh and provocative insights into the everyday reality of politics in post-Soviet Central Asia, this volume moves beyond commonplaces about strong and weak states to ask critical questions ab……続きを見る

Coincided with China’s economic reform and her rapid ascendance to a great power status, the relations between Taiwan and Chinese mainland since 1979 have also seen some encouraging development. How……続きを見る

The authors of this work argue strongly that the decentralization that has taken place in China over the past two decades threatens to undermine the future of reform and perhaps even the state itsel……続きを見る