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Clouds above the Hill by Shiba Ryōtarō

2013-05-20T09:31:35Q

Clouds above the Hill is one of the best-selling novels ever in Japan, and is now translated into English for the first time.

It's an exciting, human portrait of a modernizing Japan going to war and thereby staking its very existence on a desperate bid for glory in East Asia.

Celebrate 100 Years of Indian Cinema with our brand new Handbook!

2013-05-03T09:32:39Q

Raja Harishchandra, Indian cinema's first silent film, was released on 3 May 1913. Since then, Indian films (including Bollywood productions) have become a global phenomenon. To coincide with this birthday Routledge have published the Routledge Handbook of Indian Cinemas.

Order your copy today!

Special Pre-Publication Offer on our Asian Handbooks!

2013-05-01T09:12:59Q

We are excited to announce that we have two new Asian Studies Handbooks coming out in 2013. Order your copies now to take advantage of our special Introductory Prices! Click on the links to find out more...

Everything you ever wanted to know about Islam and Buddhism…

2013-04-25T14:03:51Q

We're proud to present two brand new catalogs on Islam and Buddhism. If you're studying or researching in these areas, look no further!

Both catalogs are available online; all you need to do is follow the links below.

The EU and Japan begin negotiations towards a Free Trade Agreement

2013-04-24T08:00:46Q

Given that the EU and Japan have this week begun first-round negotiations towards a Free Trade Agreement (FTA), EU-Japan Relations (by Jörn Keck, Dimitri Vanoverbeke and Franz Waldenberger) is particularly relevant as it presents a comprehensive overview of EU-Japan relations from 1970 to the present, discussing the factors on both sides which motivate the relationship, including Japan’s concern to secure markets for its advanced industrial products, and the factors motivating current negotiations for a deeper and more comprehensive economic and cooperative partnership.

Focus on: Korea

2013-04-18T14:50:32Q

Korea is currently experiencing significant transformations. Routledge Asian Studies has a multitude of books focusing on different topics- from the role of digital information and communications technology in South Korea’s development to the issue of nuclear deterrence to the Six Party Talks of 2003.

We are proud to showcase the latest interdisciplinary research on North and South Korea in our Routledge Advances in Korean Studies series. Why not take a look?

Books of the Month

2013-04-11T12:38:13Q

Taylor and Francis publish hundreds of journals and thousands of new books each year, from offices all over the world. Every month, a selection of books from Routledge, Psychology Press, Focal Press, and Informa Law are picked as part of our Books of the Month campaign.

Jeremy North, Managing Director of Routledge Books, says: "The Books of the Month selection is individual and quirky. The books are chosen to display the wonderful range of our publishing; to highlight interesting design and production challenges; and to reflect recent acquisitions. Or just because they catch the eye in some way."

Call for Proposals: Asian History

2013-04-11T09:36:57Q

We are currently looking for textbook proposals in the area of Asian History.

Routledge Asian Studies publish high quality research monographs, key textbooks, supplementary reading and reference works across all disciplines throughout humanities and social sciences, and covers all regions of Asia. We continue to actively commission books so please do get in touch with any ideas, questions or feedback you have.

Major Works: Critical Concepts in Asian Studies

2013-04-11T09:13:32Q

Critical Concepts in Asian Studies from Routledge Major Works includes titles from across Asian studies, including subject areas such as Asian History, Asian Politics and Asian Culture.

This year we have two new four-volume collections coming out: Social Transformation in China and Gender and Japanese Society. Order your copies today!

Why not browse all the bestselling backlist titles in the series here?

Holi 2013: A Festival of Colour

2013-03-26T10:51:51Q

Every year, thousands participate in the festival Holi to celebrate the beginning of spring.

Holi was originally a festival that celebrated fertile land and a good harvest. It is a time to enjoy spring's abundant colors and to say farewell to winter.

The main day, Holi, also known as Dhuli in Sanskrit, or Dhulheti, Dhulandi or Dhulendi, is commemorated by people showering each other in scented powder.

America and China: Will They Ever Work Together?

2013-03-15T15:30:04Q

Steven Feldman, author of Trouble in the Middle gets to the crux of how American and Chinese executives perceive doing business. The result: a book that will prove helpful to all those looking to expertly navigate Chinese-American business relationships. Why not read an interview with the author?

Did the March 11/11 crisis spark real reform, or has it simply been a return to business as usual?

2013-03-13T08:32:47Q

In Natural Disaster and Nuclear Crisis in Japan, Jeff Kingston looks back to the day when natural disasters resulted in death and destruction and “Japan’s Chernobyl”. You can read a review by the Japan Times here.

International Women’s Day: March 8th 2013

2013-03-06T09:45:32Q

Every year on March 8th people all over the world celebrate Women's Day (originally known as International Working Women's Day).

Why not take a look at our Routledge Research on Gender in Asia series?

Have you seen our Routledge Asian Studies Handbooks?

2013-02-20T09:25:09Q

We are proud to promote our outstanding selection of handbooks providing the most cutting edge and up to data research on key areas of Asian Studies. Each handbook is written by an international team of experts in their fields making these leading handbooks in the area.

New Title: Asia, the US and Extended Nuclear Deterrence

2013-02-13T13:43:57Q

'As China rises and America responds, questions of nuclear strategy will become increasingly central to their relationship, and the risks of nuclear rivalry and confrontation will grow. Andrew O'Neil's outstanding book provides vital insights into the central, and potentially very dangerous, role that nuclear weapons will play in shaping Asia's strategic future. It is lucid, authoritative, and very important to anyone trying to understanding where Asia is heading.' – Hugh White, Professor of Strategic Studies, Australian National University