General Reference Books

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41. The Tale of Genji

    Edited by Richard H. Okada

    The monumental Japanese fictional narrative known as The Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari) appeared during the first decade or so of the eleventh century, CE. This vast narrative—which spans three-quarters of a century, and is made up of fifty-four chapters and 795 poems—has been attributed to a...

    Published December 2nd 2010 by Routledge
42. Buddhism and Christianity

    Some Bridges of Understanding

    By Winston L King

    After a brief historical survey, the doctrines of dharma and karma are discussed and key elements that appear in contrasting forms in the two religions are examined. Originally published in 1963....

    Published December 2nd 2010 by Routledge
43. The Buddha's Philosophy

    Selections from the Pali Canon and an Introductory Essay

    By G F Allen

    This study, originally published in 1959, traces the origin of Buddhism in Brahmanism, and fixes its relationship to Hinduism, describing and stressing the basic importance of Buddhist contemplation. The first half of the book introduces the very heart of Buddhism, while the second part presents...

    Published December 2nd 2010 by Routledge
44. Multiculturalism

    Edited by Gerd Baumann, Steven Vertovec

    Series: Critical Concepts in Sociology

    Edited by two leading scholars in the field, this new title in Routledge’s Major Works series, Critical Concepts in Sociology, is a four-volume collection of canonical and cutting-edge research. Serious work on multiculturalism flourishes as never before, and this ‘mini library’ meets the need for...

    Published November 30th 2010 by Routledge
45. String Quartets

    A Research and Information Guide, 2nd Edition

    By Mara Parker

    Series: Routledge Music Bibliographies

    This research guide is an annotated bibliography of sources dealing with the string quartet. This second edition is organized as in the original publication (chapters for general references, histories, individual composers, aspects of performance, facsimiles and critical editions, and miscellaneous...

    Published November 22nd 2010 by Routledge
46. Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia 2011

    11th Edition

    A comprehensive survey of the countries and territories of Eastern Europe, Russia and Central Asia, providing expert analysis and commentary and including up-to-date statistical and directory material. General Survey leading authorities on the region analyze topics of regional importance,...

    Published November 22nd 2010 by Routledge
47. The Territories and States of India 2011

    2nd Edition

    Series: Europa Territories of the World series

    This invaluable collection of information provides an in-depth guide to the regional dimension of the politics and economy of this vast and complex country. Incomparable in its coverage, which includes a detailed chronology for India as a whole, a bibliography, contact details for leading officials...

    Published November 18th 2010 by Routledge
48. The Routledge Encyclopedia of Tudor England

    Edited by Arthur F. Kinney, David Swain, Eugene D. Hill, William A. Long

    The Routledge Encyclopedia of Tudor England is the first encyclopedia devoted entirely to the study of the Tudor period. Previously published as Tudor England: An Encylopedia, this hugely useful reference work is now available in paperback for the first time. England under the...

    Published November 18th 2010 by Routledge
49. The Far East and Australasia 2011

    42nd Edition

    The Far East and Australasia 2011 presents: a systematic survey of the countries of East and South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, along with a survey of 22 Pacific Islands essential for anyone with a professional interest in the region keeps up to date with current political...

    Published November 14th 2010 by Routledge
50. Routledge Handbook of International Criminal Law

    Edited by William A. Schabas, Nadia Bernaz

    International criminal law has developed extraordinarily quickly over the last decade, with the creation of ad hoc tribunals in the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda, and the establishment of a permanent International Criminal Court. This book provides a timely and comprehensive survey of emerging and...

    Published November 8th 2010 by Routledge