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.
This book outlines and discusses the wide range of cinema which is to be found in Singapore. Although Singapore cinema is a relatively small industry,..
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This book explores the multitude of interconnected factors causing displacements that compel people to move within their homelands or traverse various..
In Desideri's account we receive the first accurate general description of Tibet: from the eatural world to the sociological and anthropological aspec..
Evaluating the evolution of 'Big Business in Asia' as we enter the new millennium, this text explores recent issues affecting large corporations along..
This book illuminates the historical development trajectory of East Asia. Embracing a cross-disciplinary perspective, it summarises the history of the..
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Uniquely focused on the Asian Games, this is an historical analysis of the relationship between sport and national identity in Asia, tracing the devel..
Placing sex acts in Asia at the forefront of historical investigation, this book explores the history of sodomy and other so-called transgressive sexu..