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Political Parties and Party Systems in South Asia
"South Asia’s five largest countries—Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka—have had very different experiences with democracy..." – By Adam Ziegfeld, and Anurag Jain
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Rising China
"China’s emergence as a global power is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon, fueled by state-led development and market-oriented reforms. However, this rise has not been without obstacles..." – By Xiaoyu Pu, and Ryan Walker
What's New to the OREs
In December 2024, 52 new articles and 4 revised articles, spread across 19 subjects, have been published on the Oxford Research Encyclopedias platform.
ORE Food Studies is Now Available via Subscription and Perpetual Access
On October 23, after a successful free period during development, the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Food Studies has been made available via subscription and perpetual access to libraries and institutions worldwide.
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