Individuality is often viewed as an exclusively Western value. In non-Western societies, collective identities seem to eclipse those of individuals. These generalities, however, have overlooked the importance of personal uniqueness, volition, and achievement in these cultures. This book weaves together personal life stories, historical description, and theoretical analysis to define individuali…
Statistics, maps and world press articles provide the reader with current information on India and South Asia
India 2020 : a vision for the new millennium
A book which presents the archaeologist with approaches for investigating the economics of pottery in pre-industrial societies. The contributors exemplify this in a wide variety of social and economic contexts, ranging from the tribal Iroquois to the imperial Romans and modern peasant societies.
Presents a range of viewpoints about whether and how the US should alter its diplomatic and military strategies for this region. This book concludes with a comparative assessment of these options and a discussion of their implications for US policymakers.