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Penalties of Empire: Capital Trials in Colonial Hong Kong (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
Penalties of Empire explores justice in Hong Kong during 150 years of the death penalty. Chief Justice Sir Francis Piggott emphasized due process... Læs mere
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Academic English: Skills for Success (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
This book features five units on academic English skills for first-year undergraduates, covering writing, reading, and speaking. It guides students through essays,... Læs mere
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The Empress and the Dragon Throne: Imperial Women of the Early Ming Dynasty (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
The Empress and the Dragon Throne by Ellen Soulliere examines women's roles in the Ming dynasty, highlighting their contributions to family and state from 1368 to 1465. Using texts and material culture, Soulliere challenges stereotypes and reveals women's significant influence.
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Sustaining Landscapes: Governance and Ecology in Chinese Visual Culture, 960-1368 CE (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
Sustaining Landscapes: Governance and Ecology in Chinese Visual Culture, 960-1368 CE examines ecological thinking in... Læs mere
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The Placemakers of Hong Kong (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
The Placemakers of Hong Kong honors contributions to the city's urban and rural enhancement by developers, organizations, and the government. It highlights 'placemaking'... Læs mere
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Early Buddhist Teachings: A Foundation for Counseling (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
This book presents Early Buddhist Teachings as a counseling model, exploring key concepts from P?li sources and comparing them with Western psychology. It includes practical tools for mental health professionals, fostering integration between Buddhism and psychotherapy.
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Collected and Curated: Masterpieces of Chinese Art from The University Museum and Art Gallery (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
Collected and Curated showcases Chinese art from UMAG at HKU, the oldest Hong Kong museum. It features... Læs mere
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Towards a Future for Brics+ (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
The BRICS+ countries include Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, the UAE, and potentially Saudi Arabia. This compendium examines their growing... Læs mere
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Frontiers of Memory in the Asia-Pacific: Difficult Heritage and the Tr (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)Levering: Skaffevare (forvent 14 - 30 hverdage)
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Written in Stone: A Journey Shaping Places in New Millennium China (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)
Written in Stone explores how monumental sculpture transforms urban spaces. It follows Polo's creative journey and includes insights from art critic Catherine Shaw. The book invites readers to rethink the relationship between art and urban environments.
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Evolving Creative Mindsets: Thinking Through the Arts (Bog, Paperback / softback, Engelsk)
This book argues for integrating the arts into Hong Kong's education system to foster creativity and innovation. Through case studies and expert... Læs mere
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The Sublime Object of Orientalism: Asian Physical Culture in the West (Bog, Hardback, Engelsk)Levering: Skaffevare (forvent 14 - 30 hverdage)
