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The Civilizations of Asia and the Middle East
The Civilizations of Asia and the Middle East Author:Jaroslav Krejci, Anna Krejcova Current events in Asia and the Middle East are in many respects a response to the prolonged European challenge. In places it is marked by a more or less selective reception of Western values and techniques, elsewhere preference is given to inspiration from the domestic tradition. This book aims to contribute to the understanding of these traditi... more »ons. It gives a comparative view of the world-views, values and institutions of the countries of Asia and the Middle East. The account takes the form of a historical narrative, focussed on the most relevant events and features in the process of continuous change.« less