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Race, Law & Culture: Reflection on Brown V. Board of Education: Reflections on Brown v. Board of Education
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Radical Right Movement Parties in Europe (Extremism and Democracy)
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Rashtr Par Punarvichaar: Dakshin Bharat Ke Pariprekshya
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Reactionary Democracy:How Racism and The Populist Far Right Became Mainstream
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Reason and Cause: Social Science and the Social World
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Reassembling Democracy: Ritual as Cultural Resource (Criminal Practice)
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RECASTING PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION C-PD: Reform, Rhetoric and Neoliberalism
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Reclaiming Indigeneity and Democracy in India's Jharkhand
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Reconstructing the Nation in Africa: The Politics of Nationalism in Ghana: v. 19 (International Library of African Studies)
0Original price was: ₹8,568.00.₹8,568.00Current price is: ₹8,568.00.Challenge established Western theories of nationalism with this insightful exploration of African politics. Michael Amoah’s groundbreaking work uses Ghana as a crucial case study to deconstruct conventional ideas of nationhood, presenting innovative concepts like the ‘Rationalisation of Nationalism.’ Discover how multinational states in Africa forge their identity, often diverging from modernity’s path. This book offers vital new perspectives for students and researchers of political science, African studies, and international relations in India seeking to understand complex nation-building processes.
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RECONSTRUCTION IN PHILOSOPHY
0Original price was: ₹480.00.₹312.00Current price is: ₹312.00.Explore the depths of philosophical thought with ‘Reconstruction in Philosophy’ by Gyan Publishing House. This insightful volume, perfect for readers aged 7 and up, delves into fundamental philosophical concepts, making complex ideas accessible and engaging. With 242 pages of rich content, it serves as an excellent resource for students, educators, and anyone curious about the world of philosophy. Published on January 1, 2022, this book offers a fresh perspective and encourages critical thinking. Add this essential philosophical journey to your collection from The Bookish Owl today and enrich your understanding of key ideas that shape our world. A must-have for philosophy enthusiasts!
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RECONSTRUCTION IN PHILOSOPHY [Hardcover]
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RECYCLING (THE MIT PRESS ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE SERIES)
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