2008, ISBN: 9780745316437

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Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 1970. First edition. Hardcover. New. 15 x 23 cm. The present work is the history of the Paramaras and the territories ruled over by them. Comi… More...

Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 1970. First edition. Hardcover. New. 15 x 23 cm. The present work is the history of the Paramaras and the territories ruled over by them. Coming from somewhere in the vicinity of Mt. Abu of which the Agnikula myth may be a distant echo, the Paramaras established a number of kingdoms in Malwa and the adjacent districts, Arbudamandala, Vagada, Bhimal-Kiradu and Jalore. During the course of nearly five hundred years of their political existence (c. 800-1305 A.D.) they ruled over extensive territories, the combined strength of which was more than that of any other contemporary Hindu dynasty of Northern India. Among all the Paramara kingdoms that of Malwa rose to great heights. Founded by Upendra sometime in the last decade of the 8th Century A.D. it became the strongest kingdom in central and western India under its ambitious and imperial rulers Vakpati-Munja (974-994 A.D.) and Bhoja (1010-1055 A.D.). Thereafter, passing through varying fortunes it continued its existence till the early years of the 14th century A.D. when it finally succumbed before the Khalji Sultans of Delhi. The greatest contribution of the Paramaras seems to be in the spheres of literature, arts and architecture. The names of Munja and Bhoja have become a legend. Their capital cities Dhara and Ujjain became centres of literary and artistic activities where scholars and artists gathered from all over the country. An attempt has been made for the first time into the investigation of the administrative system, religion, social and economic conditions in the Paramaras` kingdoms. A brief survey of the literary and artistic achievements, accompanied with a number of illustrations has been added in order to give some completeness to the picture of life as it was lived in those days. In reconstructing the history of the Paramara kingdoms the author has made a critical and judicious use of information scattered through a wide range source-material-epigraphs, literary works of the Brahmanas and the Jainas and the archaeological evidence. She has taken cognizance of the recently published monographs based on research done into the history of all the contemporary dynasties. Printed Pages: 461., Munshiram Manoharlal Publishers Pvt. Ltd., 1970, New York: Thomas Y. Cromwell. 1978. F First Edition. H Hard Cover. Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 223 pp, list of 64 color plates, preface, 1. The Fibers of Native American Weaving: A Historical Background; 2. The Warp of Technique: Method and Manner in Weaving; 3. The Social Weft: Effects of Weaving upon Indian Life; 4. The Economic Brocade: Trade and Commerce; 5. The Web of the Fabric: A Survey of Textile Production by Region; 6. The Contemporary Scene: Influences, Personalities, and Markets Today; 7. Conservation and Preservation: How to Care for Woven textiles; bibliography, index with b&w illustrations throughout. First Edition, 1978. Price clipped. Inscribed on ffep, else, Pristine, no wear. Clean, tight and strong binding with no underlining, highlighting or marginalia. Red cloth with gilt lettering to spine., Thomas Y. Cromwell, 1978, Stirling, VA Pluto Press, 2000. Paperback First Ed thus, later printing. Fine in Wraps: binding square and secure; text clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 319pp. First Ed thus, later printing. Academic Press Paperback. 'Capitalism and its Economics' is an excellent critical overview of the history of capitalism and the history of the field of economics. Before most people realized that mainstream economics has virtually no predictive power (see Fall, 2008), and is effectively so much nonsense, Dowd detailed its dubious historical origins. Reacting to Marx's revolutionary application of Classical Political Economy (Smith, Ricardo, et al.), Neo-Classical Political Economy increasingly separated itself from any relationship to history and society. Now more than ever -- see the problematic but still informative "Inside Job" -- university economic departments train students in an entirely abstracted lexicon whose main purpose is to justify -- or merely obfuscate the workings of -- contemporary capitalism. Dowd additionally delivers a sweeping and memorable history lesson on the development of capitalism itself, surveying the historic preconditions for and consequences of the rise of that system. Dowd's work is far more sophisticated -- and opinionated -- than standard introductory texts, but it is nonetheless a friendly and enormously helpful teacher. The book is radical, illuminating, often funny (with numerous informative tidbits in the footnotes), and is likely the best introductory text you'll find on the subject.  , Pluto Press, 2000.<

ISBN: 9780745316437

Written by a maverick in the world of alternative economics, this book is a critical history of the relationship between economic thought and capitalism from 1750 to the present day. The … More...

Written by a maverick in the world of alternative economics, this book is a critical history of the relationship between economic thought and capitalism from 1750 to the present day. The book examines the dynamic interaction of two processes: the historical realities of capitalism and the evolution of economic theory. As Dowd demonstrates, the study of economics celebrates capitalism in ways which make it necessary to classify economic science as pure ideology. A thoroughly modern history, this book shows how economics has become ideology. A radical critic of capitalism, Dowd surveys its detrimental impact across the globe and throughout history.The book includes biographical sketches and brief analyses of the major proponents and critics of capitalism throughout history, including Adam Smith, Thomas Malthus, Jeremy Bentham, John Stuart Mill, Karl Marx, Thorstein Veblen, Rosa Luxemburg, John Maynard Keynes, Paul Samuelson, Milton Friedman, and Eric Hobsbawm. Media > Book, [PU: Pluto Press]<

ISBN: 9780745316437

Written by a maverick in the world of alternative economics, this book is a critical history of the relationship between economic thought and capitalism from 1750 to the present day. The … More...

Written by a maverick in the world of alternative economics, this book is a critical history of the relationship between economic thought and capitalism from 1750 to the present day. The book examines the dynamic interaction of two processes: the historical realities of capitalism and the evolution of economic theory. As Dowd demonstrates, the study of economics celebrates capitalism in ways which make it necessary to classify economic science as pure ideology. A thoroughly modern history, this book shows how economics has become ideology. A radical critic of capitalism, Dowd surveys its detrimental impact across the globe and throughout history.The book includes biographical sketches and brief analyses of the major proponents and critics of capitalism throughout history, including Adam Smith, Thomas Malthus, Jeremy Bentham, John Stuart Mill, Karl Marx, Thorstein Veblen, Rosa Luxemburg, John Maynard Keynes, Paul Samuelson, Milton Friedman, and Eric Hobsbawm. Media > Book, [PU: Pluto Press]<

ISBN: 9780745316437

Written by a maverick in the world of alternative economics, this book is a critical history of the relationship between economic thought and capitalism from 1750 to the present day. The … More...

Written by a maverick in the world of alternative economics, this book is a critical history of the relationship between economic thought and capitalism from 1750 to the present day. The book examines the dynamic interaction of two processes: the historical realities of capitalism and the evolution of economic theory. As Dowd demonstrates, the study of economics celebrates capitalism in ways which make it necessary to classify economic science as pure ideology. A thoroughly modern history, this book shows how economics has become ideology. A radical critic of capitalism, Dowd surveys its detrimental impact across the globe and throughout history.The book includes biographical sketches and brief analyses of the major proponents and critics of capitalism throughout history, including Adam Smith, Thomas Malthus, Jeremy Bentham, John Stuart Mill, Karl Marx, Thorstein Veblen, Rosa Luxemburg, John Maynard Keynes, Paul Samuelson, Milton Friedman, and Eric Hobsbawm. Media >, [PU: Pluto Press]<

2000, ISBN: 0745316433

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