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Asian Socialism and Legal Change
The dynamics of Vietnamese and Chinese Reform
Asian Socialism and Legal Change delves into the understudied realm of legal transformation in China and Vietnam,two nations undergoing significant economic and social reforms. Edited by John Gillespie and Pip Nicholson, this book assembles a team of experts to analyze the complexities and dynamics of legal change within these socialist transitional economies. [...]

Astronomer, Cartographer and Naturalist of the New World
Astronomer, Cartographer and Naturalist of the New World is a two-volume work that presents the life and scholarly achievements of Georg Marggrafe (1610-1643) in colonial Dutch Brazil. This second volume provides a transcription and English translation of Marggrafe’s astronomical observations made in colonial Dutch Brazil between 1638 and 1643. Recommended for: Historians [...]

Connected Worlds
History in Transnational Perspective
Explore the power of transnational analysis in "Connected Worlds: History in Transnational Perspective." Edited by Ann Curthoys and Marilyn Lake, this book challenges traditional historical methods, revealing a richer understanding of the past by examining the movement of ideas, events, technologies, and people across national borders.

Engaged Humanities
Rethinking Art, Culture, and Public Life
Explore the role of humanities in addressing contemporary social issues in "Engaged Humanities: Rethinking Art, Culture, and Public Life". Discover how humanities research contributes to public debates through accessible case studies on topics like adoption, dementia, hacking, and conservation.

Humanity from African Naissance to Coming Millennia
Colloquia in Human Biology and Palaeoanthropology
Humanity from African Naissance to Coming Millennia is an edited book that arises from the world’s first Dual Congress held at Sun City, South Africa in 1998. The volume includes 39 refereed papers covering a wide range of topics in human biology, human evolution, dating, taxonomy, and systematics, diet, and brain evolution. [...]

Impacts of Climate Change on Hydrology and Water Resources
Explore climate change impacts on regional hydrology through high-quality research. Learn methodologies, case studies, and management implications. Essential for hydrology, water resources, and environmental professionals seeking insights into climate-driven hydrological changes and adaptation strategies.

Negotiating the Sacred
A Multifaceted Exploration
Negotiating the Sacred is a two-volume series published by ANU Press that delves into the complex and ever-evolving relationship between the sacred and the secular in a multicultural society. Through the contributions of scholars from diverse disciplines, the series explores how blasphemy, sacrilege, and the very concept of the sacred are debated,challenged, [...]

Phytochemicals and Chronic Diseases Prevention
Phytochemicals and Chronic Diseases Prevention is a comprehensive book exploring the role of phytochemicals in preventing and managing chronic diseases. Discover the latest research on phytochemicals, their molecular mechanisms, and their potential in preventing cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and neurodegenerative disorders. Recommended for researchers and healthcare professionals interested in phytochemical-based chronic disease [...]

Recent Advances in Gamma Ray Astrophysics and Future Perspectives
Comprehensive review of gamma-ray astrophysics advancements, covering sources, instrumentation, and future prospects. Essential for researchers in high-energy astrophysics, exploring cosmic phenomena, detection techniques, and interdisciplinary connections. Provides insights into cutting-edge research and upcoming developments in the field.

River Cities in Asia
“River Cities in Asia” offers a groundbreaking examination of how rivers shape urban life and development across Asia’s diverse landscapes. Through detailed case studies and comprehensive analysis, this volume explores the complex relationships between waterways and urban spaces in major Asian cities. The book delves into how rivers influence urban planning, cultural [...]

Situating Data
Inquiries in Algorithmic Culture
Critical examination of datafication and algorithmization in modern culture. Diverse perspectives explore socio-technical transformations, cultural practices, and knowledge production. Offers conceptual and methodological directions for understanding data's impact on society. Valuable for scholars, researchers, and policymakers in media studies, cultural studies, and related fields.

The Turning Point in China’s Economic Development
Delve into China's economic transformation and the impending shift from abundant to limited labor supply in "China's Economic Transformation: Implications and Challenges." Explore growth patterns, demographic shifts, trade, finance, global context, resource demands, and environmental challenges. Recommended for economists, policymakers, and scholars interested in China's economic future.