School Oriental Studies (377 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Essential reading for anyone interested in the African continent and the diversity of human history, this Very Short Introduction looks at Africa's past and reflects on the changing ways it has been imagined and represented. Key themes in current thinking about Africa's history are illustrated with a range of fascinating historical examples, drawn from over 5 millennia across this vast continent. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 'Read! Your Lord is the Most Bountiful one who taught by the pen, who taught man what he did not know.' The Qur'an, believed by Muslims to be the word of God, was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad 1400 years ago. It is the supreme authority in Islam and the living source of all Islamic teaching; it is a sacred text and a book of guidance, that sets out the creed, rituals, ethics, and laws of the Islamic religion. It has been one of the most influential books in the history of literature. Recognized as the greatest literary masterpiece in Arabic, it has nevertheless remained difficult to understand in its English translations. This new translation is written in a contemporary idiom that remains faithful to the original, making it easy to read while retaining its powers of eloquence. Archaisms and cryptic language are avoided, and the Arabic meaning preserved by respecting the context of the discourse. The message of the Qur'an was directly addressed to all people regardless of class, gender, or age, and this translation is equally accessible to everyone. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 'What is real?' has been one of the key questions of philosophy since its beginning in antiquity. It is a question that, due to such films as The Matrix, has also made its way into popular culture. But it is not just a question philosophers ask. It is also asked by scientists when they investigate whether the fundamental constituents of matter are actually 'out there' or just a mere abstraction from a successful theory. Cognitive scientists ask it when trying to find out which set of the bewildering array of data processed by our brain could constitute the basis for such supposedly fundamental entities like the free agent or the self. This Very Short Introduction discusses what reality is by looking at a variety of arguments, theories and thought-experiments from philosophy, physics, and cognitive science. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Fine.

Paperback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This is an introduction to the values and ethical issues of six of the world's most significant religious traditions. It looks in turn at Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Judaism, Christianity and Islam, examining each faith's concerns in areas such as authority (what is the role of a leader?), private life (is homosexuality frowned upon?), marriage and the family (what are the attitudes to marital breakdown?), use of time and money, the value of life, equality and difference, national divisions and global issues. Containing addresses and a bibliography for further study, this introduction is intended for those with no previous knowledge who seek both an understanding of the viewpoints of other faiths, and areas of common exchange. It should be useful for: students and teachers of religious studies, ethics, education and politics in schools, colleges and universities; social workers; the police; and the health and caring professions. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Very Good paperback. Pages are clean with very minor markings. Covers show very minor shelf wear.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!

Paperback. Condition: Very Good (ex-library). The China Quarterly. An International Journal for the Study of China : June 2002 (#170). In wraps, 8vo, pp.283-558. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Book.

paperback. Condition: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.

Encuadernación de tapa blanda. Condition: Aceptable. Scott, N. C. (B.A., B.Sc.) School of Oriental and African Studies. Reader in Phonetics in the University of London. With Preface by Daniel Jones. English Conversations in Simplified Phonetic Transcription. Cambridge, W. Heffer and Sons LTD, 1959. Características: Rústica en buen estado. 59 p. (19 x 13 cms.). Peso: 140 grs. (2132 NVO).

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. A nice copy. No writing or highlighting. Clean pages, shows very minimal signs of wear from use. Shipped with care. Feel free to inquire for photos or more details. --- Edited by Sudipta Kaviraj and Sunil Khilnani, this volume examines civil society across Western philosophical traditions and non-Western contexts.

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Pasta dura en tela editorial. Condition: Aceptable. Sullivan, Michael (Lecturer in Asian Art, School of Oriental and African Studies, Univertsity of London). The book of art. A Pictorial Encyclopedia of Painting, Drawing, and Sculpture. Tomo 9. Chinese and Japanese Art. New York, Montreal, Mexico City, Sydney, Grolier Incorporated, 1966. Características: Pasta dura en tela editorialcon sobrecubierta. En buen estado. Sólo la sobrecubierta está un poco maltratada. Cantos dorados. 296 págs. (25 x 22 cms.). Peso: 1.450 gs.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. Book is clean and tight without inside markings. Amharic, the native language of a large group of the population of central Ethiopia, also functions as a lingua franca among the neighboring peoples, and has done so for a long time.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. The front panel of the dust jacket and the front cover each have a razor-thin, horizontal, three-inch- long cut; tight, text clean. 192 p., well illustrated. Large, heavy volume. [otob: 39].

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Text clean and solid B06Y3JR2QQ.

First Edition. Fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 146 pages; Description: 146 p. : figs. ; 23 cm. Subjects: African languages. Series: Collected papers in Oriental and African studies 3 Kg.

First Edition. Fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 178 pages; Description: 178 p. : figs. ; 23 cm. Subjects: African languages. Series: Collected papers in Oriental and African studies 3 Kg.

First Edition. Fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 203 pages; Description: xii, 203 p. : figs. ; 23 cm. Subjects: African languages. Series: Collected papers in Oriental and African studies 3 Kg.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Conference held 30 June to 3 July 1972. Description: 39 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. English and French.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

First Edition. Fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 203 pages; Description: xii, 203 p. : figs. ; 23 cm. Subjects: African languages. Series: Collected papers in Oriental and African studies 1 Kg.

First Edition. Fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 178 pages; Description: 178 p. : figs. ; 23 cm. Subjects: African languages. Series: Collected papers in Oriental and African studies 1 Kg.