Drought and the Commitment to Growth
(1974)
Journal Article
Spencer, P. (1974). Drought and the Commitment to Growth. African Affairs, 73(293), 419-427. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.afraf.a096512
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A critical study of the Bengali grammars of Carey, Halhed and Haughton. (1974)
Thesis
Qayyum, M. A. A critical study of the Bengali grammars of Carey, Halhed and Haughton. (Thesis). SOAS University of LondonThe purpose of the thesis is to evaluate the three grammars of Bengali of Halhed, Carey and Haughton. Chapter I outlines the history of grammars of Sanskrit and Bengali written both in Sanskrit and European languages, up to 1821, with general observa... Read More about A critical study of the Bengali grammars of Carey, Halhed and Haughton..
Eight Sections (1974)
Book
Radice, W. (1974). Eight Sections. Secker and Warburg
Resource allocation at the farm level in a Syrian village: A study in applied mathematical programming. (1974)
Thesis
Kaylani, S. Resource allocation at the farm level in a Syrian village: A study in applied mathematical programming. (Thesis). SOAS University of LondonThe proximate objective of this study is to explore the power and limitations of linear programming as an analytical guide in the approach to agricultural policy formulation. We postulate that the role of farm policy is to change opportunities open t... Read More about Resource allocation at the farm level in a Syrian village: A study in applied mathematical programming..
Joint ventures in Middle East oil 1957-1972. (1974)
Thesis
Stevens, P. Joint ventures in Middle East oil 1957-1972. (Thesis). SOAS University of LondonThe thesis is a study of equity joint ventures between producing country governments and foreign oil companies in the Middle East. These joint ventures became the dominant form of arrangement for producing oil from new acreage between 1957-1972, and... Read More about Joint ventures in Middle East oil 1957-1972..
Continuity and change in the social organisation of the Ibos in London. (1974)
Thesis
Jerrome, D. Continuity and change in the social organisation of the Ibos in London. (Thesis). SOAS University of LondonThis thesis is the study of the social organisation af an ethnic minority - the Ibos of South Eastern Nigeria - in London. It examines the interaction of major variables in three historical periods, beginning with the early years of Ibo migration and... Read More about Continuity and change in the social organisation of the Ibos in London..
A history of the Tooth Relic in Ceylon with special reference to its political significance (c. A.D. 300-1500). (1974)
Thesis
Herath, H. M. D. B. A history of the Tooth Relic in Ceylon with special reference to its political significance (c. A.D. 300-1500). (Thesis). SOAS University of LondonThe history of the Tooth Relic during the first eleven centuries since its arrival in Ceylon forms the subject of this monograph. Chapter One begins with an introduction which surveys previous studies on the subject, aims and limitations of the prese... Read More about A history of the Tooth Relic in Ceylon with special reference to its political significance (c. A.D. 300-1500)..
Social conditions in Ancient Ceylon (c. A.D. 300-1000). (1974)
Thesis
Hettiarachchi, S. B. Social conditions in Ancient Ceylon (c. A.D. 300-1000). (Thesis). SOAS University of LondonThis work is an attempt to analyse the social conditions in ancient Ceylon (c.300-1000 A.D.). The first chapter starts with an introduction which briefly deals with the reasons why this topic was chosen. It also gives some indications of the socio-an... Read More about Social conditions in Ancient Ceylon (c. A.D. 300-1000)..
A study of the politico-economic conditions and administrative structure of the Meccan Emirate during the Burji Period (784-923 a.h./1382-1517 a.d.). (1974)
Thesis
Siddiqi, M. S. A. A study of the politico-economic conditions and administrative structure of the Meccan Emirate during the Burji Period (784-923 a.h./1382-1517 a.d.). (Thesis). SOAS University of LondonParadoxically, the religio-commercial importance of the Meccan region turned out to be little in favour and more against the interest of the Sharifs of Mecca. They had long been compelled to acknowledge the sovereignty of various rulers and during th... Read More about A study of the politico-economic conditions and administrative structure of the Meccan Emirate during the Burji Period (784-923 a.h./1382-1517 a.d.)..
The process of innovation in the subsistence agriculture of north-east Thailand with particular reference to the Lam Pao irrigation area, Changwat Kalasin. (1974)
Thesis
O'Reilly, F. D. The process of innovation in the subsistence agriculture of north-east Thailand with particular reference to the Lam Pao irrigation area, Changwat Kalasin. (Thesis). SOAS University of LondonThe fieldwork for this thesis was carried out as part of the Lam Pao Socio-economic Survey of the School of Oriental and African Studies of the University of London. This thesis is concerned with the process of innovation in the subsistence agricultu... Read More about The process of innovation in the subsistence agriculture of north-east Thailand with particular reference to the Lam Pao irrigation area, Changwat Kalasin..
Land use and marketing in north east Thailand : A case study of the Lam Pao area. (1974)
Thesis
Dixon, C. Land use and marketing in north east Thailand : A case study of the Lam Pao area. (Thesis). SOAS University of LondonThis study examines the process of agricultural development with particular reference to the interaction between land use and the market system. Agricultural change is seen in terms of increasing orientation towards commercialisation. The existing su... Read More about Land use and marketing in north east Thailand : A case study of the Lam Pao area..
A history of Addis Ababa from its foundation in 1886 to 1910. (1974)
Thesis
Phillips Garretson, P. A history of Addis Ababa from its foundation in 1886 to 1910. (Thesis). SOAS University of LondonThis thesis traces aspects of the political, economic and religious history of Addis Ababa from 1886 to 1910. It is based largely on documentary material, both Ethiopian and European, but also depends on oral information. As a city it was unique in A... Read More about A history of Addis Ababa from its foundation in 1886 to 1910..
The evolution of the Sinhalese script from the 6th to the 10th century A.D. (1974)
Thesis
Gunasekara, B. The evolution of the Sinhalese script from the 6th to the 10th century A.D. (Thesis). SOAS University of LondonIn this study an attempt is made to examine the evolution of the Sinhalese script from the sixth to the tenth century A.D. which period is considered the transitional period in the development of the Sinhalese script. A brief survey of the preceding... Read More about The evolution of the Sinhalese script from the 6th to the 10th century A.D..
The Tibetan Carpet (1974)
Book
Denwood, P. (1974). The Tibetan Carpet. Aris and Phillips
James A. Matisoff. The Loloish tonal split rerisited (1974)
Journal Article
Sprigg, R. K. (1974). James A. Matisoff. The Loloish tonal split rerisited. Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies, 37(1), 259-262. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0041977X00095318
Review of Paul Benedict. A Conspectus of Sino-Tibetan Cambridge University Press. 1972 (1974)
Journal Article
Sprigg, R. K. (1974). Review of Paul Benedict. A Conspectus of Sino-Tibetan Cambridge University Press. 1972. Asia major, 19(1), 100-106
The development of the minaret in Iran under the Saljugs. (1974)
Thesis
Hutt, A. M. The development of the minaret in Iran under the Saljugs. (Thesis). SOAS University of LondonThis thesis is essentially an art historical analysis on one particular Islamic architectural form, the minaret. Having explained the historical situation, before embarking on a detailed examination of the Iranian minaret I have felt it necessary to... Read More about The development of the minaret in Iran under the Saljugs..
The evolution of the urban system in Malaya. (1974)
Thesis
Kow, L. H. The evolution of the urban system in Malaya. (Thesis). SOAS University of LondonThis study attempts to examine the developmental process in the formation of the urban system in Malaya. To provide a framework for such examination, a twofold working hypothesis is formulated at the outset: that no system of towns and cities related... Read More about The evolution of the urban system in Malaya..
Sequence in the syntactic structures of spoken Turkish. (1974)
Thesis
Bainbridge, M. N. Sequence in the syntactic structures of spoken Turkish. (Thesis). SOAS University of LondonThis study is an attempt to identify the principles governing sequence in Turkish by examining its syntactic structures. Turkish syntax is here treated taxonomically and is seen as consisting of several levels which form a pyramid. At the base of thi... Read More about Sequence in the syntactic structures of spoken Turkish..
Political and military developments within Morocco during the early Alawi Period (1659-1727). (1974)
Thesis
Mercer, P. A. Political and military developments within Morocco during the early Alawi Period (1659-1727). (Thesis). SOAS University of LondonThis thesis has two aims: firstly, to provide a summary of Moroccan political history over the years 1659-1727, which saw the Alaui dynasty established; and secondly, by making use, for the most part, of contemporary source material, to provide a cri... Read More about Political and military developments within Morocco during the early Alawi Period (1659-1727)..