Asian Studies (General)

Through ethnographic and media analyses, this book examines the affective dimensions of power in East Asia, in order to illuminate the dynamics of contemporary governance, and to overcome common Western assumptions about East Asian governmentality. In turn, it provides a framework for analyzing emer..

This is one of the oldest collections of Buddhist discourses in the Pali canon; by far one of the most popular as well as the most important. Written in a mixture of prose and verse, it presents a code of conduct and provides the basis for a system of moral philosophy. A prime source work...

Jaschke's classic work, first published in 1881 and still invaluable to students, is now reprinted in paperback for the first time...

This book describes China’s approach to allocating and managing its water resources. It looks at China’s development of a water rights, including the introduction of basin planning, environmental flows, and water trading._x000D_ This book was published as a special issue of the International Journal..

This book describes China’s approach to allocating and managing its water resources. It looks at China’s development of a water rights, including the introduction of basin planning, environmental flows, and water trading._x005F_x000D_ This book was published as a special issue of the International J..

Ways of Knowing about Human Rights in Asia is an innovative, multidisciplinary collection, which brings together the latest research on human rights issues in the Asian region, by leading scholars with a deep familiarity with the languages and cultures of the region._x005F_x000D_ This book was publi..

Written by leading international experts, this book provides an overview of the history and current context of feminism in 12 Asian countries. This breadth of coverage, together with suggestions for further study, and an integrated cross-national timeline makes Women's Movements in Asia ideal for us..