Book - Edited by: Chandra Muzaffar | No of Pages: 153 | ISBN 9789673231102 | Normal Price : RM 23.00 | Member Price: RM 16.00

Short Description: This is perhaps one of the first books to explore in depth and detail the relationship between religion and governance. An attempt has been made to understand how the values and principles of nine different spiritual and religious philosophies - Indigenous Spirituality; Hinduism; Judaism; Buddhism; Confucianism; Christianity; Islam; Sikhism; and the Baha'i Faith - Impact upon governance. What emerges from these nine discourses are a cluster of ideas which reveals that while their histories and theologies may be different, the various religions have many similarities in their common commitment to the dignity and the well-being of humanity. It is these parallels in their understanding of what constitute good governance which is the essence of this informative and insightful book.

Book - By: Chandra Muzaffar | No of Pages: 224 | ISBN 9789833718559 | Normal Price : RM 32.00 | Member Price: RM 23.00

Short Description: HEGEMONY: JUSTICE; PEACE is a serious attempt to understand global hegemony in all its manifestations. It studies the causes and consequences of global hegemony, its relationship to oil, the global economy, global politics, security, violence, and inter-faith ties. It shows how global hegemony impacts upon specific countries. Most of all, the book spells out in lucid language how global hegemony effects each and every one of us – citizens of planet earth. It also analyzes in depth the resistance to hegemony in various parts of the world. It distinguishes different forms of resistance. Nonetheless, the books views resistance as a whole as a plea for justice, as a yearning for peace. It explores how through resistance to hegemony, followers of different religions can forge enduring networks of solidarity. Multi-faith opposition to hegemony is a re-affirmation of our common humanity – which is one of the recurring themes of the book.

Book- By: Chandra Muzaffar | No of Pages: 180 | ISBN 9789833718313 | Normal Price : RM 28.00 | Member Price: RM 20.00

Short Description: POLITIK PENGUASAAN DUNIA has a very noble aspiration – to rectify the unfortunate imbalance between the far-reaching consequences of global hegemony and the paucity of literature on global affairs in the Malay language. This singular aim alone is a lucid testament to the entire project underlying this book, namely to address the prevalent injustice, exploitation, marginalization and subjugation of many nations and societies, thanks to the pestilential tide of hegemony that is fast making headways and inroads into all cultures.

In this book, the author, Dr Chandra Muzaffar, dismisses the inevitability of the “clash of civilizations” thesis and calls for dialogue and engagement, not only among the different civilizations (such as Islam and the West) at the international level, but also within civilization, as demonstrated from his plea for a rational dialogue and understanding with local religious scholars as regards some of the most controversial religious issues such as apostasy and polygamy. Despite this conciliatory stance, Dr Chandra does not shy away from confrontational discourse in his sustained critique against global injustice, whether in the form US imperialist project, international terrorism or conservative theocrats cloaked in the garb of religious sanctity.

The way forward, Chandra asserts, lies in the mobilization of civil society to the service of undermining hegemony and constant struggle for peace and justice, whether at home or abroad.

Book- By: Chandra Muzaffar | No of Pages: 172 | ISBN 9839861123 | Normal Price : RM 16.00 | Member Price: RM 12.00  |  Ebook Available here

Short Description: If there is a single underlying theme to this book it is this: the twin challenges facing Muslims in the post 11 September world. A number of essays deal with the myriad problems within the Ummah (the Muslim community) generated by flaws and fallacies for which Muslims themselves are largely responsible. At the same time, there are also essays which focus upon the politics of global hegemony emanating from Washington's imperial ambitions and how it impacts upon Muslims worldwide.

There are, of course, other essays too which examine issues related to inter civilisational dialogue both before and after 11 September. Intercivilisational dialogue is a good example of an issue which has been shaped by both the internal dynamics of the Muslim community and the external challenges facing it. Indeed, the 'within' and 'without' dimensions of the realities that Muslims and others have to grapple with run like a continuous thread right through the pages of this book.

Though concerned largely with the Muslim malaise, the book does not confine itself to the community. A significant portion of the essays are, in fact, addressed to the larger human family essays such as 'Religion in the Asia Pacific Region: The Challenge V.7ithout; the Change Within'; 'Cultures Under Attack: Some Key Issues' and 'The Global Rich and the Global Poor: Seeking the Middle Path'. Even when Muslims are the focus, the emphasis is upon breaking through the hardened crust of exclusive, dogmatic thinking and embracing an inclusive, universal approach to the religion which regards all human beings as brothers and sisters imperiled by the same human condition.- Chandra Muzaffar in his preface.

Book- Edited By: Chandra Muzaffar | ISBN: 9834099606 | Normal Price : RM 18.00 | Member Price: RM 13.00

Short Description: This book, divided into three sections, is a tribute to the life and contribution to Azmi Khalid (1949-1992). The first section contains most of his articles that have appeared in books, academic journals and popular magazines. It also includes some of his unpublished conference papers.

The second section is devoted to human rights reports that Azmi had prepared for the Aliran Quarterly which later became the Aliran Monthly. They were in the form of ‘World Round-ups.’

The third and final section consists of a draft of the constitution of the Persatuan Kebangsaan Hak Asasi Manusia (HAKAM), the National Human Rights Society, which Azmi had prepared. This is a sterling contribution of his to the human rights struggle in Malaysia which is not known to most people.

Book- Edited By: Joseph A. Camilleri with the assistance of Larry Marshall | No of Pages: 228 | ISBN 1876370025 | Normal Price : RM 21.00 | Member Price: RM 15.00

Short Description: This collection of essays brings us the accumulated wisdom of some of the most important theorists and practitioners of conflict resolution in Asia Pacific. It paints a daunting picture of the great challenge ahead, but at the same time conveys an empowering sense of the enormous resources which the spiritual and ethical traditions of the Asia Pacific region can bring in response to that challenge.

As Swami Agnivesh, one of the contributors to this volume and perhaps one of India’s most charismatic figures, remarks: -

It is time… for serious, honest reflection. Do Muslims guarantee the religious freedom even of a pagan or an apostate in their countries? Can we Hindus finally abolish the dreadful caste system which degrades one third of our population to near subhuman conditions? Can our Christian leaders accept a strict separation between Church and State in Europe?…Can we give the world a social orientation for this millennium that is truly spiritual, humanistic, and universal? Can we collectively agree to teach our children a universal morality and refrain from our sectarian indoctrination?…and finally, can we give half of humanity, the women, their rightful place in the religious field?

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