Seit einigen Jahren wird verstärkt der Einsatz von Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) im Kontext der Logistik diskutiert (Curtin et al. 2007, S. 87-110; Strüker et al. 2008). Treiber sind hierbei nicht zuletzt die Initiativen größerer Handelskonzer-ne (Hoffman 2008, S. 16; METRO Group 2004)...

This paper examines pre-colonial interaction among polities along the Konkan coast, from Surat to Goa, during the long half-century c.1680-1756. Specifically it uses the dynasty of the Angrias, who were deemed pirates by the European powers but were actually an integral part of the Maratha...