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Using the relationship between China and Southeast Asia's ethnic Chinese as a case study, this text focuses upon the potential role of a diaspora in the economic and political development of its "homeland", as well as the role of the state in dealing with transnational economic actors.

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It provides data on the major domains of life for all Americans, but particularly for ethnic Americans: neighborhood, crowding, health, mental health, employment, language and cultural barriers, quality of life, and differences between men and women.

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Embracing an ontological approach to religious phenomena, this study traces the origins and development of Chinese Hell deity worship now prevalent in Singapore, Malaysia and Taiwan. Written for academics and the interested public, it challenges assumptions vis--vis the diversity of present-day Chinese religious beliefs and ritual practices.

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This book sets out to examine the multiple histories of cloth and clothing in the Pacific and to investigate its role in social innovation and resistance from the period of contact to the present day.

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This book sets out to examine the multiple histories of cloth and clothing in the Pacific and to investigate its role in social innovation and resistance from the period of contact to the present day.

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Salvadoran refugee women tell their stories of escape from El Salvador during some of the worst years of civil unrest (1979-1981) and their subsequent adaptation to refugee life in Costa Rica.

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In this text, scholars of the Argentine Academia and others address the contemporary issues facing the native peoples of Pampa, Patagonia, and Tierra del Fuego as they struggle to maintain a sense of cultural difference.

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Argues that the most elementary form of religious life in many Western societies and other societies around the world, is situational, mundane and concerned with helping people to cope with their day to day lives.

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This exploration of 15 different controversial issues within the medical profession challenges students to use critical thinking skills to draw their own conclusions. Topics covered include the medical use of marijuana, organ donations, animal testing and end-of-life issues.

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Explains how Americans' cultural forgetfulness is eating away at America's soul.

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The latest edition of a major literature guide provides citations and informative annotations on a wide range of reference sources, including manuals, bibliographies, indexes, databases, literature surveys and reviews, dissertations, book reviews, conference proceedings, awards, and employment and grant sources.

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A text aimed at the general reader who is interested in agriculture, which offers a historical overview of the two major periods of agriculture, the neolithic revolution and the neoclaric revolution.

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In the chapter on Religion and Religious Thought, the predominant Islamic religion is largely intertwined with political events that have brought Afghanistan such attention.

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In each topical chapter, examples from ethnic groups are presented to give some sense of the variety of experiences.

Cameroon has had a turbulent and eventful modern history with German, English, and French incursions, and students and general readers will be able to understand the current struggle for democracy post independence.

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Examines Chinese religious rituals, literature, performing arts, fine arts, food, clothing, architecture, housing, family life, holidays, festivals, and social customs.

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The volume is further enhanced by a chronology, guide to pronunciation, glossary, suggested readings, numerous photos, and volume map.

China is ever-important on the global stage as the world's second-largest and most populous country.

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An insider's portrait of diverse nations in Latin America.