Negara: The Theatre State in Nineteenth-Century Bali
By: Clifford Geertz
3.79
Format: 312 pages, Paperback
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3. In Praise of Shadows
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An essay on aesthetics by the Japanese novelist, this book explores architecture, jade, food, and e… read more
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4.18
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6. Das Kapital
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4.22
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4.23
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4.11
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12. Civilization and Capitalism 15th-18th Century, Vol. 3: The Perspective of the World
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3.97
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14. Magic, Science and Religion and Other Essays
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4.28
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3.65
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18. Negara: The Theatre State in Nineteenth-Century Bali
By: Clifford Geertz
3.79
Format: 312 pages, Paperback
Combining great learning, interpretative originality, analytical sensitivity, and a charismatic pro… read more
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