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The Iberian Legislatures in Comparative Perspective (Library of Legislative Studies)
0₹13,809.80Explore the fascinating evolution of Iberian legislatures in a comparative perspective. This vital study dissects Spain’s and Portugal’s parliamentary systems over 40 years of democratization, revealing how they sustain robust democracies. Gain insights into crucial institutional differences and legislative behaviors, understanding democratic resilience in practice. Ideal for students and scholars of comparative politics, legislative studies, and European governance, this book is indispensable for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of parliamentary functions and democratic consolidation worldwide.
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The Idea of Englishness: English Culture, National Identity and Social Thought
0₹13,809.80Explore the complex evolution of English national identity and culture. This seminal work critically examines the historical roots of Englishness, its cultural myths, and the profound impact of the British Empire’s rise and fall. Delve into distinct English social thought, its relationship with British identity, and its place in Europe. Essential for students and scholars of sociology, cultural studies, and history in India keen on understanding national identity, post-colonial impacts, and comparative societal development.
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The Idea of History
0Original price was: ₹371.25.₹371.25Current price is: ₹371.25.Explore the profound philosophy of history in this seminal work that redefined historical inquiry. Discover how history is understood as a distinct social science, focusing on human affairs and guided by ‘historical imagination.’ This classic text delves into the methodology of re-enacting past thoughts from available evidence. Essential for history students, academics, and intellectual enthusiasts across India, it offers critical insights into understanding the past. Elevate your academic pursuits with this influential exploration of history’s true idea.
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The Idea of International Society: Erasmus, Vitoria, Gentili and Grotius
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The Idea of Principles in Early Modern Thought: Interdisciplinary Perspectives (Routledge Studies in Seventeenth-Century Philosophy)
0Original price was: ₹12,941.25.₹12,941.25Current price is: ₹12,941.25.Uncover the profound impact of “principles” in early modern thought with this groundbreaking interdisciplinary study. This collection offers the first sustained examination of principles, tracing their crucial role in the works of Newton and Leibniz, and across diverse fields like mathematics, law, and natural philosophy during the seventeenth century. Essential reading for students, researchers, and academics specialising in seventeenth-century philosophy, history of science, and intellectual history, this volume charts a central concept of the era and opens new avenues for scholarly inquiry.
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The Idea of Suicide: Contagion, Imitation, and Cultural Diffusion
0₹13,809.80Explore the profound concept of suicide as cultural mimesis, an internalized idea shaped by contagion and imitation. This essential volume moves beyond the dominant scientific view of mental disorders to present suicide as an anthropological, community-driven phenomenon. Understand how suicide becomes a culturally scripted idiom of distress and a potential normative option. A must-read for students and researchers in psychology, sociology, anthropology, and public health seeking to grasp cultural diffusion and its impact on societal behaviour.
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The Idea of the University: Histories and Contexts: Histories and Contexts, 1st Edition
0₹746.25Explore the evolving concept of the university, vital for understanding India’s academic landscape. This volume traces historical transformations from medieval Europe, critically engaging with debates surrounding higher education in neoliberal India. It challenges academic ideals to probe the true nature of the modern university. Essential for academics, educators, students of social sciences and humanities, policy-makers, and citizens concerned with the future of Indian education. Discover crucial insights into academic discourse and institutional relevance.
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The Ideas That Conquered The World: Peace, Democracy, and Free Markets in the Twenty-First Century
0₹3,105.00Explore the foundational ideas driving global change in the 21st century. This seminal work by a leading international affairs thinker dissects the pervasive influence of peace, democracy, and free markets. Understand how these powerful concepts have reshaped societies and economies worldwide, offering profound insights into the architecture of our modern world. An essential read for students of political science, economics, and anyone seeking to grasp the forces shaping India’s future in a globalized era.
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The Ideology of Administration: American and Soviet Cases
0Original price was: ₹4,592.40.₹4,592.40Current price is: ₹4,592.40.Dive into the surprising ideological commonalities in administration between the USA and the Soviet Union. This pivotal comparative study reveals how seemingly disparate superpowers converted power and privilege issues into technical expertise challenges. Gain deep insights into modern governance and how industrialism reshapes traditional statecraft and power maintenance. Based on extensive empirical research, including interviews with officials, this book is an essential resource for Indian students and professionals in political science, public administration, and international relations keen on comparative ideology and effective governance.
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The Iliad, The Ramayana, and the Work of Religion: Failed Persuasion and Religious Mystification (Hermeneutics)
0Original price was: ₹2,203.64.₹2,203.64Current price is: ₹2,203.64.Explore the profound societal roles of India’s *Ramayana* and Greece’s *Iliad* in this insightful comparative study. Gregory D. Alles investigates how these foundational epics addressed ancient worlds where persuasion shaped social interaction and averted chaos. Discover their power in solidifying social order and its enduring legacy. This work offers critical perspectives on the academic study of religions, urging a broader historical view. Essential for scholars, students of comparative literature, and enthusiasts of Indian epics and ancient texts seeking deeper cultural understanding.
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The Illustrated Brief History Of Time: the beautifully illustrated edition of Professor Stephen Hawking’s bestselling masterpiece
0Original price was: ₹2,380.00.₹2,380.00Current price is: ₹2,380.00.Journey into the cosmos with Stephen Hawking’s iconic A Brief History of Time, now a stunning illustrated masterpiece. Unravel complex concepts like the Big Bang, black holes, and the nature of spacetime with over 150 captivating colour illustrations that bring groundbreaking physics and cosmology to life. Essential for students and science enthusiasts across India, this edition makes understanding the universe accessible and engaging. Explore space and time with clarity and wonder, making it a must-have for curious minds eager to grasp the universe’s greatest mysteries.
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The Imaginary App (Software Studies)
0Original price was: ₹2,132.44.₹2,132.44Current price is: ₹2,132.44.Explore the profound impact of mobile apps on modern life in this essential software studies volume. Delve into the cultural significance and technological architecture of the ubiquitous mobile app, uncovering its promises of instantaneous connection. Featuring insights from leading thinkers and artistic explorations of ‘imaginary apps,’ this book questions apps as a ‘metamedium.’ It’s crucial reading for students and enthusiasts of digital culture, the app economy, and the future of technology and media in India.
