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  • Visions of Empire

    How Five Imperial Regimes Shaped the World

    by Krishan Kumar ...
    What the rulers of empire can teach us about navigating today's increasingly interconnected worldThe empires of the past were far-flung experiments in multinationalism and multiculturalism, and have much to teach us about navigating our own increasingly globalized and interconnected world. Until now, most recent scholarship on empires has focused on their subject peoples. Visions of Empire looks ... Read more

    $23.09 USD

  • Empires

    A Historical and Political Sociology

    by Krishan Kumar ...
    Series series Political Sociology
    Empires have been the commonest form of political organization for most of recorded history. How should we best understand them? What are their principles and how do they differ from other political forms, such as the nation-state? What sort of relations between rulers and ruled do they express? Do they, as many have held, follow a particular course of “rise, decline, and fall”? How and why do ... Read more

    $20.00 USD

  • The Idea of Englishness

    English Culture, National Identity and Social Thought

    by Krishan Kumar ...
    Ideas of Englishness, and of the English nation, have become a matter of renewed interest in recent years as a result of threats to the integrity of the United Kingdom and the perceived rise of that unusual thing, English nationalism. Interrogating the idea of an English nation, and of how that might compare with other concepts of nationhood, this book enquires into the origins of English national ... Read more

    $73.99 USD

  • Beyond the Nation-State

    From Geopolitical Discourse to Civilizational Dialogues

    by Roger T. Ames, Roger T. Ames, Peter D. Hershock, Dr. Cheng Hong, Dr. Inho Choi, Dr. Emmanuel Desfourneaux, Dr. Krishan Kumar, Dr. Yong Li, Dr. Lorenzo Marsili0, Dr. Martin Powers1, Jana Rošker2, Sor-hoon Tan3, Dr. Dingxin Zhao4, Dr. Yiqun Zhou5 ...
    Series series Confucian Cultures
    In an era marked by geopolitical fragmentation and global crises, how can we envision a more stable and inclusive planetary order? This pioneering volume calls for a radical rethinking of international relations—moving beyond the Westphalian state system to embrace a civilizational dialogue rooted in shared histories, values, and mutual concern.The collection brings together leading scholars to ... Read more

    $28.99 USD

  • The Making of English National Identity

    by Krishan Kumar ...
    Series series Cambridge Cultural Social Studies
    Why is English national identity so enigmatic and so elusive? Why, unlike the Scots, Welsh, Irish and most of continental Europe, do the English find it so difficult to say who they are? The Making of English National Identity, first published in 2003, is a fascinating exploration of Englishness and what it means to be English. Drawing on historical, sociological and literary theory, Krishan Kumar ... Read more

    $51.99 USD

  • Energy-Efficient Communication Networks

    Edited by Shakti Raj Chopra, Krishan Arora, Suman Lata Tripathi, Vikram Kumar ...
    Energy-Efficient Communication Networks is essential for anyone looking to understand and implement cutting-edge energy optimization strategies for communication systems, ensuring they meet growing energy demands while seamlessly integrating renewable energy sources and enhancing battery life in embedded applications.Renewable energy, including solar, wind, and geothermal energy, for communication ... Read more

    $189.00 USD

  • Functional Compounds and Foods of Plant Origin

    Edited by Krishan Dutt Sharma, Satish Kumar, Rakesh Sharma, Raj K. Keservani ...
    This new book reports on the emerging and novel technologies for the development of functional foods from plants, providing a comprehensive look into their characterization, validation, and transformation into novel products. Discussing the nutraceutical potential of plant-based functional foods and compounds, the book considers millets, cereals, fruits, vegetables as well as spices, herbs, and ... Read more

    $240.99 USD

  • Advanced Smart Grid Technologies

    Industry Applications and Integration Strategies

    Edited by Krishan Arora, Himanshu Sharma, Sanjay Kumar ...
    Advanced Smart Grid Technologies: Industry Applications and Integration Strategies offers a comprehensive exploration of the cutting-edge innovations and integration techniques shaping the future of power systems. This edited volume brings together leading researchers and industry experts to present real-world case studies, emerging technologies, and strategic frameworks that enable efficient, ... Read more

    $77.99 USD

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  • Muslim Europe or Euro-Islam

    Politics, Culture, and Citizenship in the Age of Globalization

    by Manuel Castells, Renate Holub, Krishan Kumar, Paul Lubeck, Laurence Michalak, Tariq Modood, Hala Mustafa, Agha Saeed, Bassam Tibi0, Michel Wieviorka1 ...
    Series series Transnational Perspectives on Space and Place
    Five centuries after the expulsion of Muslims and Jews from Spain, Europe is once again becoming a land of Islam. At the beginning of a new millennium, and in an era marked as one of globalization, Europe continues to wrestle with the issue of national identity, especially in the context of its Muslim citizens. Muslim Europe or Euro-Islam brings together distinguished scholars from Europe, the ... Read more

    $46.99 USD

  • Nanotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture

    An Innovative and Eco-Friendly Approach

    Edited by Vishnu D. Rajput, Abhishek Singh, Tatiana M. Minkina, Krishan K. Verma, Awani Kumar Singh ...
    This new volume explores the important and cutting-edge roles that nanotechnology can play in facilitating sustainable agriculture. It provides recent updates on nanobiotechnology in soil science, plant breeding, food science, agricultural tool design and utilization, as well as the impacts of such approaches on properties of soils and plants. The book looks at the use of nanotechnology for crop ... Read more

    $189.99 USD

  • Modern Computational Techniques for Engineering Applications

    Edited by Krishan Arora, Vikram Kumar, Deepak Prashar, Suman Lata Tripathi ...
    Modern Computational Techniques for Engineering Applicationspresents recent computational techniques used in the advancement of modern grids with the integration of non-conventional energy sources like wind and solar energy. It covers data analytics tools for smart cities, smart towns, and smart computing for sustainable development.This book-Discusses the importance of renewable energy source ... Read more

    $73.99 USD

  • Advances in Hydrology and Climate Change

    Historical Trends and New Approaches in Water Resources Management

    Edited by Surendra Kumar Chandniha, Anil Kumar Lohani, Gopal Krishan, Ajay Krishna Prabhakar ...
    Highlighting recent trends that employ innovative management and conservation approaches, this volume provides an informative overview of the issues and challenges in water resources affected by climate change, such as drought, flooding, glacier changes, and overbuilt-up urban areas. Focusing on surface and groundwater related issues, the book presents solutions that include such methods as ... Read more

    $189.99 USD