Encyclopedia Of Sri Lanka

Author : Charles A. Gunawardena
Publisher : Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
ISBN 13 : 9781932705485
Total Pages : 432 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Sri Lanka written by Charles A. Gunawardena and published by Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd. This book was released on 2005 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 1,100 alphabetically arranged entries examine the history, geography, people, government, economy, art, and religions of Sri Lanka.

Author : Peter Reeves
Publisher : Editions Didier Millet
ISBN 13 : 9814260835
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Encyclopedia of the Sri Lankan Diaspora written by Peter Reeves and published by Editions Didier Millet. This book was released on 2013 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Well over a million people of Sri Lankan origin live outside South Asia. The Encyclopedia of the Sri Lanka Diaspora is the first comprehensive study of the lives, culture, beliefs and attitudes of immigrants and refugees from this island. The volume is a joint publication between the Institute of South Asian Studies, NUS, and Editions Didier Millet. It focuses on the relationship between culture and economy in the Sri Lanka diaspora in the context of globalisation, increased transnational culture flows and new communication technologies. In addition to the geographic mapping of the Sri Lanka diaspora in the various continents, thematic chapters include topics on “long distance nationalism”, citizenship, Sinhala, Tamil and Burgher disapora identities, religion and the spread of Buddhism, as well as the Sri Lankan cultural impact on other nations.

Author : Francis Robinson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521334518
Total Pages : 516 pages
Book Rating : 4.19/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Cambridge Encyclopedia of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan and the Maldives written by Francis Robinson and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1989-07-06 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the lands, peoples, history, politics, religions, and cultures of six nations in Southern Asia

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0744078083
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book DK Children's Encyclopedia written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2022-09-06 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate book of knowledge for kids aged 7 to 9, this thorough children's encyclopedia contains all the homework answers your kids will need, explained clearly and checked by experts. An engaging, traditional-style general reference book for kids covering all the key subjects including Arts, People, History, Earth, Nature, Science, Technology, Space, and the Human Body in alphabetical order. This encyclopedia for children is a must-have resource for every student's shelf, with age-appropriate, jargon-free text accompanied by stunning, detailed images covering over 240 topics all in one place, from science and nature to history and the arts. Essential for any child who wants to discover as much as possible about the world around them. Packed with information, each single-page entry in this fabulous kid's encyclopedia features a key topic explained in a concise manner accompanied by gorgeous visuals, fun facts about the world and extensive cross-references revealing the links between subject areas. Kids can learn about Ancient Rome, chemistry, evolution, microscopic life, robots, Vikings, and so much more. Written, edited, and designed by a team of experts, vetted by educational consultants, and properly levelled to the reading age, this is the ultimate knowledge book for kids. Explore, Wonder And Learn! The ultimate illustrated children's encyclopedia packed with thousands of incredible and essential facts on favorite subjects! Beautiful illustrations, colorful maps, and magnificent photographs bring every single page to life. Inspiring and informative, the DK Children's Encyclopedia is a book of wonder that will absorb and engage children of all ages. This kid’s educational book covers topics like: - Storytelling, changing the world, music and war - Films, technology, inventions, food and clothes - Explorers, planets and pets - And so much more!

Author : Peter Claus
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000101223
Total Pages : 741 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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Download or read book South Asian Folklore written by Peter Claus and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-10-28 with total page 741 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With 600 signed, alphabetically organized articles covering the entirety of folklore in South Asia, this new resource includes countries and regions, ethnic groups, religious concepts and practices, artistic genres, holidays and traditions, and many other concepts. A preface introduces the material, while a comprehensive index, cross-references, and black and white illustrations round out the work. The focus on south Asia includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, with short survey articles on Tibet, Bhutan, Sikkim, and various diaspora communities. This unique reference will be invaluable for collections serving students, scholars, and the general public.

Author : Alison Arnold
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351544381
Total Pages : 1126 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Garland Encyclopedia of World Music written by Alison Arnold and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-09-25 with total page 1126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this volume, sixty-eight of the world's leading authorities explore and describe the wide range of musics of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Kashmir, Nepal and Afghanistan. Important information about history, religion, dance, theater, the visual arts and philosophy as well as their relationship to music is highlighted in seventy-six in-depth articles.

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Download or read book Encyclopaedia of Buddhism written by and published by . This book was released on 1961 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Verinder Grover
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788171008872
Total Pages : 863 pages
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Download or read book Encyclopaedia of SAARC Nations written by Verinder Grover and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 863 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Rajesh Venugopal
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108428797
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Nationalism, Development and Ethnic Conflict in Sri Lanka written by Rajesh Venugopal and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2018-10-18 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the relationship between the ethnic conflict and economic development in modern Sri Lanka.

Author : Nagel Publishers
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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