Ｙ．Ａ - Customs & Traditions 1

Free Up Yuhself explores and theorizes what it means to embody and be empowered by the chaos of transgression, evaluating the implications for people who destabilize the Caribbean region’s dominant ……続きを見る

Chinese culture, shaped by thousands of years of history and evolution, has woven a rich tapestry of traditions, beliefs, and practices across this vast land. It' s a mesmerizing cultural mazeー one……続きを見る

Rocket Songs to the RainMaster is a powerful cultural exploration of one of Thailand's most electrifying and meaningful traditionsーthe Bun Bang Fai Rocket Festival. Set in the heart of Isaan, this ……続きを見る

What drives ordinary people to transcend pain, pierce the flesh, and surrender their bodies to the divine? Pure Hearts and Pierced Skies invites you into the heart of one of the world's most extraor……続きを見る

Step beyond the typical tourist trail and into the beating heart of Northeast Thailand with Heartland Revelry & Isaan Spiritーyour immersive guide to experiencing Songkran like a local in Khon Kaen ……続きを見る

Experience the magic, meaning, and excitement of Thailand's most iconic festival. Splash & Spirit: A Complete Guide to Celebrating Songkran in Bangkok is your ultimate companion to understanding and……続きを見る

You are newly engaged and overflowing with excitement, but the thought of a standard banquet hall or a cookie-cutter ceremony leaves you feeling completely uninspired. You want a wedding day that re……続きを見る

"This true life story does that rare service of inspiring the reader with its courage, honesty, and heart." Trishna Gurung in ECS. Scott Berry is a very well-known name to me. I came across his book……続きを見る

This book critically examines the paradoxical status of Doms, as both essential facilitators of salvation and as a community positioned outside the varna hierarchy. Through an ethnographic study of ……続きを見る

Social Psychology of Dress, 2nd Edition presents and explains the major theories and concepts of human behavior relating to dress, drawing from the social science fields of psychology, sociology, an……続きを見る

Providing insight into a broad and expanding range of topics, The Meanings of Dress, 5th Edition examines social, behavioral, and cultural aspects in fashion and dress based on current research and ……続きを見る

"There are some really great readings that supplement the theoretical underpinnings of each chapter." Angie G. Liljequist, Fontbonne University, USA "A comprehensive compilation of readings for stud……続きを見る

Le livre dont tout le monde parle déjà. Pas un guide. Pas un roman. Une expérience.La France y devient vivante : les odeurs, les gestes, la lumière, l'ironie – tout ce qui fait l'art de vivre vu de ……続きを見る

"France Through the Eyes of a New Française" is not a travel guide, but a living map of emotions.This book is the gaze of a woman who arrived in France as an emigrant and opened it the way one opens……続きを見る

What if the key to wellbeing lay not only on a therapist’s couch, but on a coat hanger? And what if your wardrobe wasn’t just storage ー but strategy? In The Pursuit of the Power-Suit, fashion psych……続きを見る

This new edition of a classic work offers a concise introduction to the sociology of fashion, and demystifies the workings of the fashion system. From the origins of fashion studies and the differen……続きを見る

Here in the beautiful Singapore, we live in harmony. Regardless of the different races, religions and customs, we are able to grow and prosper in peace. But, how much do you know about your classmat……続きを見る

The world is drowning in noise. This book is a whisper that cuts through it. W³: War, Wine & Women ー And Everything Beyond is not just a novel. It's a secret archive of 102 rooms where humanity fin……続きを見る

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'I've been waiting for this book all my life and everyone needs to read it' Claudia Winkleman Anya Hindmarch is a mother of five, stepmother, entrepreneur and globally re……続きを見る

Bali has long been known for its deep spirituality and extraordinary artistic heritage. The dances, dramas, puppetry and music of Bali are more than icons for the island; they are part and parcel of……続きを見る

This second edition brings the definitive empirical work on Japanese youth fashion subcultures up-to-date for the 2020s, featuring three new chapters and essential updates in light of new fieldwork ……続きを見る

In the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, all five of the Chief Ministers since 1967 have been former actors. This provocative book debunks the notion of Bollywood as the synecdoche of Indian cinema ……続きを見る

Just as the clothes we wear can communicate our personality and how we want to be perceived, so fashion can reflect the politics and preoccupations of the society that produced it. A Cultural Histor……続きを見る

Du XIVe au XVIIIe siècle en France, l'entrée royale est l'une des occasions principales de mise en scène de l'ordre politique. Les sentiments de la population envers son roi, la hiérarchie, les priv……続きを見る

Is it ever acceptable to “borrow” culturally inspired ideas? Who has ownership over intangible culture? What role does power inequality play? These questions are often at the center of heated public……続きを見る

Reframing India in World History breaks the stereotypical portrayal of India based on misconstrued historical theories. Prevalent constructions of Indian history are tinged with colonial historical ……続きを見る

Visual Cultures in India: Contesting the Site of Sights delves into our visual experiences through diverse media, while unpacking how we encounter and interpret the visual, moving beyond simple “see……続きを見る

Exploring the intricate practices surrounding death and burial among Native American tribes, this insightful work by H. C. Yarrow delves into the cultural significance of mortuary customs across var……続きを見る

In the second edition of Zombie Politics and Culture in the Age of Casino Capitalism, Henry A. Giroux uses the metaphor of the zombie to highlight how America has embraced a machinery of social and ……続きを見る

Updated with both a new introduction and a series of interviews, the second edition of Education and the Crisis of Public Values examines American society’s shift away from democratic public values,……続きを見る