A guide to the Indian Buddhist goddesses, explaining their importance in Buddhist thought and practice, their histories, legends, and artistic portrayals, and the character, powers, and practice traditions they represent.
Presents a comprehensive history of the ancient South Asia, and describes the culture of the five thousand-year-old Indus Valley civilization and the artifacts found in the region.
Chronicles the political, ethnic, and territorial conflicts in the history of India including the Indus Valley civilization and the classical age, Muslim rule, independence and the Amritsar massacre, partition, and the effects of war.
Examines the history, background, and culture of South Asian immigrant groups that have come to the United States since 1965, discussing how they have been received in their new country, and considering their contributions to America.
An exploration of United States immigrants from India and other South Asian countries that discusses their countries of origin and cultures and includes personal stories about the experiences of immigrants and their children.
Examines the migration of people from South Asia during the twentieth century, their hardships and struggles to make a new life; and contains a timeline, charts and graphs, and profiles on important people and events.
Spine title: Rise of the Asian superpowers. Discusses the revolution in China and its resulting changes in Asia, and other conflicts throughout the Asian continent.
