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The Shadows of Consumption
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The Shakespeare Handbook
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The Shakespearean International Yearbook: Volume 12: Special Section, Shakespeare in India
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The Shame Game: Overturning the Toxic Poverty Narrative
0Original price was: ₹1,267.82.₹1,267.82Current price is: ₹1,267.82.Challenge the toxic poverty narrative that unfairly blames the poor. Award-winning journalist Mary O’Hara dissects the ‘shame game’, revealing how misconceptions about financial hardship arise from policy, not personal flaws. Drawing on authentic voices of those living it, this book offers critical insights into economic inequality and social justice. It urges a re-evaluation of societal perceptions and advocates for understanding the real roots of poverty. An essential read for critical thinkers and advocates committed to a more equitable society.
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The Shame of It: Global Perspectives on Anti-Poverty Policies
0₹6,666.80Explore groundbreaking insights into global anti-poverty policies and their effectiveness. This vital book reveals how understanding the psychological impact of poverty is key to designing humane and successful poverty reduction strategies. Discover a new framework for policy learning that addresses the deep-seated consequences of economic hardship. Essential reading for policymakers, development professionals, students of social sciences, and anyone committed to impactful poverty alleviation in India and beyond.
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The Shanghai Alleyway House: A Vanishing Urban Vernacular
0₹15,238.40Explore Shanghai’s vanishing urban vernacular through its unique alleyway houses. This insightful study dissects a fascinating architectural blend of Chinese courtyard and Western terraced styles, revealing the vibrant social life and community spirit they fostered. Delve into their historical context, construction, and the impact of urban redevelopment. Essential for students and scholars of Chinese studies, architecture, urban development, and history seeking to understand dynamic urban housing typologies and their cultural significance. Discover the future of this rapidly disappearing architectural heritage.
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The Shape of Space (Textbooks in Mathematics) [Paperback] Weeks, Jeffrey R.
0Original price was: ₹6,252.82.₹5,002.26Current price is: ₹5,002.26.Explore the captivating world of geometry and topology with “The Shape of Space, Third Edition.” This acclaimed textbook, by award-winning author Jeffrey R. Weeks, offers a delightful journey into understanding the fundamental shapes of two- and three-dimensional spaces. Designed for a wide audience, from liberal arts students to math enthusiasts and the curious layperson, it makes complex concepts accessible through intuitive examples and engaging exercises. Discover new visualizations for the universe’s structure with full-color figures and a simplified “handles-and-crosscaps” approach. Perfect for self-study or supplementing formal coursework, this edition enhances your spatial reasoning and appreciation for mathematics. A must-have for anyone seeking a clear, entertaining, and insightful understanding of the shape of our reality.
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The Shape of the New Europe
0Original price was: ₹3,689.36.₹2,951.49Current price is: ₹2,951.49.Discover the evolving landscape of Europe with ‘The Shape of the New Europe.’ This insightful book examines the critical intersection of the European Union and European identity, especially in the wake of Central and Eastern European integration. Drawing inspiration from Jürgen Habermas, leading scholars across philosophy, political science, sociology, history, law, and theology explore the dynamic interplay between constitutionality, political culture, history, and collective identity. Understand how globalization and internal European social spheres are shaping the continent’s future. Essential reading for anyone interested in contemporary European studies, political theory, and the future of collective belonging in a united Europe. A must-have for your ‘The Bookish Owl’ collection.
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The Shapeshifting Crown: Locating the State in Postcolonial New Zealand, Australia, Canada and the UK
0Original price was: ₹3,240.00.₹3,240.00Current price is: ₹3,240.00.Unravel the enigma of state power in postcolonial Commonwealth nations with ‘The Shapeshifting Crown.’ Cris Shore offers a critical analysis of the Crown’s role in constitutions, demystifying its legal authority and symbolic meanings through integrated legal and anthropological insights. Essential for Indian students and scholars of political science, comparative government, and law, this book illuminates constitutional monarchy and the evolving state across New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and the UK. Gain a deeper understanding of governance and postcolonial development.
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The Shaping of French National Identity: Narrating the Nation’s Past, 1715–1830 (New Studies in European History)
0Original price was: ₹9,174.40.₹9,174.40Current price is: ₹9,174.40.Uncover the intellectual origins behind France’s enduring national identity. This essential European history study delves into the crucial 1715–1830 period, exploring the debates that shaped the nation’s past. Discover how myths like ‘our ancestors the Gauls’ competed to define French history, highlighting the formation of national narratives and ethnic claims. Perfect for students, scholars, and enthusiasts of French history and cultural studies interested in nation-building. Gain profound insights into how collective memory is constructed.
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The Shompen: Shrinking Space and the Endangered Tribe
0Original price was: ₹1,312.50.₹1,312.50Current price is: ₹1,312.50.Explore the captivating life of the Shompen tribe, one of India’s most secluded indigenous communities on the Nicobar Islands. This essential anthropological study reveals their traditional hunting and gathering practices, evolving ways of life, and the escalating threats they face. Discover how shrinking habitats and resource appropriation endanger their existence and impact their demographic future. Essential for students of Indian anthropology, cultural preservation, and conservation efforts focused on vulnerable tribes in India. Gain deep insights into preserving this unique heritage.