Constructing Kanchi: City of Infinite Temples, Emma Natalya Stein
Автор: Kerrigan Michael Название: Amazing Temples of the World ISBN: 1838860940 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781838860943 Издательство: Gazelle Book Services Рейтинг: Цена: 3166.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Temples have been places of worship and a focus for communities to gather since the earliest days of human civilisation. Illustrated with more than 180 photographs, Amazing Temples of the World includes more than 150 places of worship, from Ancient Greece and Rome, through traditional synagogues to modern Buddhist, Taoist and Sikh temples.
Описание: The ancient Greeks attributed great importance to the sacred during war and campaigning, as demonstrated from their earliest texts. Among the first four lines of the Iliad, for example, is a declaration that Apollo began the feud between Achilles and Agamemnon and sent a plague upon the Greek army because its leader, Agamemnon, had mistreated Apollo's priest. In this first in-depth study of the attitude of military commanders towards holy ground, Sonya Nevin addresses the customs and conduct of these leaders in relation to sanctuaries, precincts, shrines, temples and sacral objects.
Focusing on a variety of Greek kings and captains, the author shows how military leaders were expected to react to the sacred sites of their foes. She further explores how they were likely to respond, and how their responses shaped the way such generals were viewed by their communities, by their troops, by their enemies and also by those like Herodotus, Thucydides and Xenophon who were writing their lives. This is a groundbreaking study of the significance of the sacred in warfare and the wider culture of antiquity.
New York City's rooftops as convergences of the sacred and the commercial
In late 2019, artist Karin Ferrari (born 1982) came to New York City to research what she describes as "pseudosacred commercial architecture" for six months. "Pseudosacred" structures are particularly ubiquitous in the United States, where many casinos, banks, hotels, shopping centers, and wellness and entertainment facilities imitate and reference mythical and sacred building elements.
Spring 2020 turned out to be a special time for Ferrari's visit. "When the metropolis emptied during the COVID-19 lockdown, it felt like I could really see the city for the first time," she writes. "This is when I noticed a very special architectural phenomenon in Manhattan. Infrastructures, such as elevator shafts and water tanks, or multi-level penthouse units, which actually look a lot like places of worship, tower up on many New York City skyscrapers." This compact and affordable volume collects Ferrari's pictures of the city's "rooftop temples" at a pivotal moment in the city's history.
Описание: Vietnam is a fascinating country, still unspoilt by mass tourism unlike some nearby countries, and although there are several guides already published (including one from the author of this book), they tend to concentrate in the main attractions, most of which are concentrated in the city centre, while ignoring some of the beauties, which although not far away from the centre, hardly see any foreign face. From the awarded author of "Saigon 2013: Guide to Ho Chi Minh City", and "Vietnam Business and people, understanding to cultural differences" comes this new guide book to help you discover some hidden gems in Ho Chi Minh City, giving you the opportunity to observe and experience real life of Vietnamese people. What will you find in this book: -Very interesting hidden temples, covering the many religions practised in Vietnam. -How to reach the suggested sites from the city centre. -Time to reach them, and how much a taxi will cost. -Suggestions for best eats nearby. -Daily real life of Vietnamese. -Markets where Vietnamese shop (Ben Thanh market is for tourist only ) at Vietnamese prices. -Lots of pictures and maps. -Suggested walking itineraries, and time to do them. -Up to date information as per January 2014
Автор: Cesnola Название: Cyprus: Its Ancient Cities, Tombs, and Temples ISBN: 1108078613 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781108078610 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 5861.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: United States consul to Cyprus from 1865 to 1877, Luigi Palma di Cesnola (1832-1904) also led archaeological excavations on the island. Including maps and illustrations, this 1877 publication sketches Cypriot history and customs as well as describing significant archaeological discoveries, including artefacts that were controversially removed and sold abroad.
Описание: This Japan travel guide presents a journey into the true heart of the Kyoto experience one which brings you deep into the world of Kyoto`s ancient Zen Buddhist culture.
Автор: Kanchi Название: Nanomaterials: Biomedical and Environmental Applic ations ISBN: 1119370264 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781119370260 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 29613.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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The evolution in the nanotechnology world clearly signifies a need for a broader understanding of the subject and this book will contribute to the effort.
Nanostructure science and technology is a broad and interdisciplinary area of research and development that has been growing explosively in the past decades. The contents of this book include mainly the fundamentals of nanoparticles, state-of-the-art in synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials, as well the influence of nanomaterials on the analytical systems (macro to micro & lab-on-a-chip) for biomedical, environmental and engineering applications.
This book seeks to broaden the understanding of modern developments in nanomaterials and comprises excellent contributions from subject matter experts working on most aspects of nanomaterials and nanotechnology.
Автор: Kanchi, Suvardhan (sambhram Institute Of Technology, India) Chokkareddy, Rajasekhar (durban University Of Technology, South Africa) Rezakazemi, Mashal Название: Smart nanodevices for point-of-care applications ISBN: 0367740249 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367740245 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 15310.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book provides practical information on the following: novel and effective smart materials, better-quality health management, effective management of a disease, potential point-of-care devices and mobile nanosensors.
Автор: Emma Natalya Stein Название: Constructing Kanchi: City of Infinite Temples ISBN: 9463729127 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789463729123 Издательство: NBN International Рейтинг: Цена: 24922.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
Описание: Constructing Kanchi: City of Infinite Temples traces the emergence of the South Indian city of Kanchi as a major royal capital and multireligious pilgrimage destination during the era of the Pallava and Chola dynasties (ca. seventh through thirteenth centuries). The book presents the first-ever comprehensive picture of historical Kanchi, locating the city and its more than 100 spectacular Hindu temples at the heart of commercial and artistic exchange that spanned India, Southeast Asia, and China. The author demonstrates that Kanchi was structured with a hidden urban plan, which determined the placement and orientation of temples around a central thoroughfare that was also a burgeoning pilgrimage route. Moving outwards from the city, she shows how the transportation networks, river systems, residential enclaves, and agrarian estates all contributed to the vibrancy of Kanchi’s temple life. The construction and ongoing renovation of temples in and around the city, she concludes, has enabled Kanchi to thrive continuously from at least the eighth century, through the colonial period, and up until the present.
Автор: Kanchi Kohli , Manju Menon Название: Development of Environment Laws in India ISBN: 1108490492 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781108490498 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 12355.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Introduces India`s environment laws to readers interested in law, contemporary politics, development studies, sociology, anthropology, political economy, ecological studies and administration. It is a handy volume for students, practitioners and a wide range of professionals dealing with and interested in environmental issues in India.
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