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Ur-Namma B 71 (2007)
Journal Article
George, A. (2007). Ur-Namma B 71. Nouvelles Assyriologiques Brèves et Utilitaires, 2007(4 no.), 86-87

A Short History of Jaina Law (2007)
Journal Article
Flügel, P. (2007). A Short History of Jaina Law. International Journal of Jaina Studies, 3(4), 1-15

The nineteenth century English neologism ‘Jaina law’ is a product of colonial legal intervention in India from 1772 onwards. 'Jaina law' suggests uniformity where in reality there is a plurality of scriptures, ethical and legal codes, and customs of... Read More about A Short History of Jaina Law.

Le tessitrici di Nule: impresa economica, produzione artistica e tessuto sociale. (2007)
Book Chapter
Zene, C. (2007). Le tessitrici di Nule: impresa economica, produzione artistica e tessuto sociale. In A. Caoci, & F. Lai (Eds.), Gli "oggetti culturali". L'artigianato tra estetica, antropologia e sviluppo locale (70-92). FrancoAngeli

This essay discusses the weaving trade carried out by women in a pastoral village of central Sardinia. It pays particular attention to the past and recent history of this activity and the way it has adapted itself to the demands of changing economic... Read More about Le tessitrici di Nule: impresa economica, produzione artistica e tessuto sociale..

Myth, identity and belonging: the Rishi of Bengal/Bangladesh (2007)
Journal Article
Zene, C. (2007). Myth, identity and belonging: the Rishi of Bengal/Bangladesh. Religion, 37(4), 257-281. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.religion.2007.10.002

This essay discusses the politics and relevance of myth and myth making in relation to the subordination of Untouchables in South Asia. Through the case study of one particular group – the Muchi-Rishi of Bengal/Bangladesh, traditionally skinners, lea... Read More about Myth, identity and belonging: the Rishi of Bengal/Bangladesh.