Stuart Robson je australský učenec, který se více než 40 let věnuje asijským studiím. Autor se zaměřuje na hluboké porozumění asijským kulturám, historii a lingvistice, přičemž jeho práce často čerpají z jeho rozsáhlých zkušeností s životem a výukou v zahraničí. Robsonův akademický zájem zahrnuje theravádový buddhismus, archeologii a klasickou jávskou hudbu, což svědčí o jeho multidisciplinárním přístupu k asijským studiím. Prostřednictvím svých publikací a výuky přispívá k šíření znalostí o bohatství a komplexnosti asijského světa.
This is the second edition of the well-known guide to close-range photogrammetry. It provides a thorough presentation of the methods, mathematics, systems and applications which comprise the subject of close-range photogrammetry, which uses accurate imaging techniques to analyse the three-dimensional shape of a wide range of manufactured and natural objects.
This user-friendly and comprehensive beginner Indonesian book is an excellent resource for learning the language. It features 28 graded lessons with fill-in-the-blank exercises, quizzes, word puzzles, and question-and-answer practices to enhance language acquisition. Extensive cultural notes offer insights into etiquette and appropriate behavior in Indonesia, the world's largest Islamic society. Designed for both self-study and classroom use, it caters to university students, school learners, and expatriates in Indonesia. The engaging stories, set primarily in Jakarta with a visit to Yogyakarta, depict realistic situations and include cultural highlights, blending narrative and dialogue effectively. Each chapter contains clear language notes that explain grammar, providing a solid foundation for further study. An accompanying MP3 Audio-CD reinforces pronunciation and listening comprehension. Key features include 28 graded lessons, diverse exercises, entertaining stories in manga-style cartoon strips, and insightful cultural notes. Additionally, Tuttle's Indonesian Flash Cards are available separately to help reinforce vocabulary learned in the book.
This is the third, revised edition of Stuart Robson's highly successful guide to the grammar of the Javanese language, which is spoken by around 80,000,000 speakers on the island of Java. The book progresses from simple to more complex topics, facilitating a steady increase in language proficiency. Fresh examples have been added, as well as a section entitled "How Do You Say It In Javanese?" arranged under 120 headwords and taking the viewpoint of speakers of English wanting an equivalent to an English idiom. There is an introduction and a note on the language levels of Javanese, important for social interaction. The book will be of interest to students of Indonesian studies who want a deeper knowledge of communication on the island of Java, researchers considering fieldwork in Java, linguists making comparative studies of Indonesian languages, and outsiders undertaking employment in Java. [Subject: Language, Linguistics, Indonesian Studies]