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Corporate Takeovers : Causes and Consequences - Thryft
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Alan J. Auerbach | University Of Chicago Press

Corporate Takeovers : Causes and Consequences

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The takeover boom that began in the mid-1980s has exhibited many phenomena not previously observed, such as hostile takeovers and takeover defenses, a widespread use of cash as a means of payment for targeted firms, and the acquisitions of companies ranking among the largest in the country. With the aim of more fully understanding the implications of such occurances, contributors to this volume consider a broad range of issues as they analyze mergers and acquisitions and study the takeoveer process itself.
In Spite of the Gods : The Strange Rise of Modern India - Thryft
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Edward Luce | Doubleday

In Spite of the Gods : The Strange Rise of Modern India

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India remains a mystery to many Americans, even as it is poised to become the world’s third largest economy within a generation, outstripping Japan. It will surpass China in population by 2032 and will have more English speakers than the United States by 2050. In In Spite of the Gods, Edward Luce, a journalist who covered India for many years, makes brilliant sense of India and its rise to global power. Already a number-one bestseller in India, his book is sure to be acknowledged for years as the definitive introduction to modern India. In Spite of the Gods illuminates a land of many contradictions. The booming tech sector we read so much about in the West, Luce points out, employs no more than one million of India’s 1.1 billion people. Only 35 million people, in fact, have formal enough jobs to pay taxes, while three-quarters of the country lives in extreme deprivation in India’s 600,000 villages. Yet amid all these extremes exists the world’s largest experiment in representative democracy—and a largely successful one, despite bureaucracies riddled with horrifying corruption. Luce shows that India is an economic rival to the U.S. in an entirely different sense than China is. There is nothing in India like the manufacturing capacity of China, despite the huge potential labor force. An inept system of public education leaves most Indians illiterate and unskilled. Yet at the other extreme, the middle class produces ten times as many engineering students a year as the United States. Notwithstanding its future as a major competitor in a globalized economy, American. leaders have been encouraging India’s rise, even welcoming it into the nuclear energy club, hoping to balance China’s influence in Asia. Above all, In Spite of the Gods is an enlightening study of the forces shaping India as it tries to balance the stubborn traditions of the past with an unevenly modernizing present. Deeply informed by scholarship and history, leavened by humor and rich in anecdote, it shows that India has huge opportunities as well as tremendous challenges that make the future “hers to lose.”
Chomsky On Anarchism - Thryft
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Barry Pateman, Noam Chomsky  | Ak Press

Chomsky On Anarchism

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"Chomsky On Anarchism" is a must-read for those who are interested in exploring Noam Chomsky's life-long commitment to non-hierarchical models of political organization. The book offers a fresh picture of Chomsky, highlighting his visionary anarchist principles, and how he believes that a future world without rulers is possible. Through a collection of essays and interviews, this book provides an intelligent and coherent discussion of anarchism, making it a great choice for anyone looking to learn more about this fascinating and often misunderstood political philosophy.
The Great Disruption - Human Nature and the Reconstitution of Social Order - Thryft
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Francis Fukuyama | Free Press

The Great Disruption - Human Nature and the Reconstitution of Social Order

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If you've been feeling the seismic shifts in our social landscape, "The Great Disruption" by Francis Fukuyama might resonate with you. Fukuyama doesn't just dwell on what's been lost; he offers a rigorous analysis of these changes and gives a glimpse of the emerging social order. For anyone seeking to understand the interplay between human nature and societal change, this book lays out a comprehensive foundation that's as thought-provoking as it is enlightening.
Japan: The Toothless Tiger - Thryft
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Declan Hayes | Tuttle Publishing

Japan: The Toothless Tiger

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This book is a must-read for those interested in understanding the geopolitical complexities of the Pacific region, particularly Japan's relationship with China. Hayes provides valuable insight into Japan's predicament of finding a balance between maintaining its commitment to a strictly defensive military and addressing the mounting threats to its security and national interests. His analysis of the various dilemmas and possible courses of action for Japan, such as rearming or acquiring the bomb, offers readers a thought-provoking perspective on the region's future. Beyond Japan and China, Hayes covers other players in East Asia, including Russia, North Korea, and South Korea. The book's relevance has only increased with time, as it now includes an update on recent developments in Asia.
The Transformation of Wall Street : A History of the Securities and Exchange Commission and Modern Corporate Finance - Thryft
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Joel Seligman | Northeastern Univ Pr

The Transformation of Wall Street : A History of the Securities and Exchange Commission and Modern Corporate Finance

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First published in 1982, this revised edition provides an updated history of the SEC and its relationship to corporate finance covering the period from the 1929-1932 stock market crash, which led to the agency's creation in 1934, to the end of the Nixon-Ford presidential administration early in 1977. Seligman (Dean, U. of Arizona College of Law) focuses on the many complex determinants of Commission policy, both during the SEC's highly regarded New Deal period and during the post-WWII period, when the quality of the agency's performance was more erratic. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
World In Transition: Singapore's Future - Thryft
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Heng Chee Chan | Wspc

World In Transition: Singapore's Future

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This book could be a good read for those interested in understanding the challenges and opportunities Singapore faces in a rapidly changing global landscape. Professor Chan Heng Chee provides insightful analysis on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States-China rivalry, and other global trends. Through her lectures, she delves into not just the difficulties Singapore encounters, but also explores how these circumstances can be harnessed to shape a resilient and adaptable future. A must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Singapore's path forward in an evolving world.
The New Great Game - Thryft
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lutz-kleveman | Atlantic Books

The New Great Game

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The Caspian Region, lying south of Russia, west of China and north of Afghanistan, contains the world's largest untapped oil and gas resources. Using a concept immortalised by Kipling in his novel Kim, Lutz Kleveman argues that there is now a new 'Great Game' in the region.
The Anatomy Of Inequality - Its Social And Economic Origins- And Solutions - Thryft
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Per Molander | Melville House

The Anatomy Of Inequality - Its Social And Economic Origins- And Solutions

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This book provides a unique perspective on inequality, going beyond the usual discussions about income disparities and looking at the deeper social and economic origins of this problem. Using examples from various countries and systems, Per Molander offers evidence-based solutions for creating a more just society. Readers of this book will gain a deeper understanding of the complexity of inequality and will be inspired to advocate for policies that address its root causes.
The Enigma Of Japanese Power - People And Politics In A Stateless Nation - Thryft
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Karel Van Wolferen | Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group

The Enigma Of Japanese Power - People And Politics In A Stateless Nation

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This book is a valuable read for anyone seeking to understand the complex inner workings of Japan's political and industrial system. It provides unique insights into the country's history, culture, societal norms, and practices that have shaped its modern political and economic landscape. The author's extensive research and analysis accurately capture the enigmatic nature of Japanese power and politics through a detailed examination of its various facets. Whether you are a student, academic, or simply interested in learning about Japan's unique political environment, this book is a must-read.
Asean-Eu Partnership: The Untold Story - Thryft
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Tommy Koh, Lay Hwee Yeo  | Wspc

Asean-Eu Partnership: The Untold Story

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This book provides a unique perspective on the ASEAN-EU partnership, written from the ASEAN perspective itself. It describes the areas where the two organizations share common interests, as well as the few areas where they have divergent views. It also provides insights into possible areas of cooperation in the future. The book's collection of essays from all ten ASEAN countries offers a diverse and comprehensive view of the partnership. Overall, this book is recommended for anyone interested in learning more about ASEAN's perspective on its partnership with the EU.
Culture and Prosperity : The Truth About Markets : Why Some Nations Are Rich But Most Remain Poor - Thryft
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John Kay | Harper Business

Culture and Prosperity : The Truth About Markets : Why Some Nations Are Rich But Most Remain Poor

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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the intricacies of globalization and economics. John Kay's wit and accessible writing make this book an indispensable guide to the world around us. Kay challenges the oversimplified account of the American business model, arguing that a combination of lightly regulated capitalism and liberal democracy is not a universal path to freedom and prosperity. He takes the reader on a journey from the shores of Lake Zurich to the streets of Mumbai, examining every assumption we have about economic life from a refreshingly new angle.
Microtrends : The Small Forces Behind Tomorrow's Big Changes - Thryft
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Mark J. Penn, E. Kinney Zalesne  | Twelve

Microtrends : The Small Forces Behind Tomorrow's Big Changes

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Microtrends is a great read for those interested in understanding the small shifts occurring in America's culture. Author Mark Penn expertly analyzes the nation's emerging groups, highlighting trends such as people retiring but still working, and dads spending more time with their kids. Through the use of data and statistics, Penn shows readers how to identify these microtrends and harness their power to transform businesses, influence politics, and change lives. This book is most suited for individuals who want to stay informed and ahead of the curve.
Empire - Thryft
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Antonio Negri, Michael Hardt  | Harvard University Press

Empire

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Empire by Michael Hardt and Antonio Negri is an in-depth analysis of the new political order of globalization. It offers a philosophical transformation that is essential for modern politics, identifying a shift in concepts centring sovereignty, nation and people. Additionally, it introduces alternative political paradigms that can form the basis for a democratic global society. The analysis includes cultural and economic changes in postmodern society, networks of communication and control, transnational corporations and the increasing use of post-industrial labor and production. It is an excellent read for anyone seeking to understand globalization and the global political economy.
The Military Balance 2020 - Thryft
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International Institute for Strategic Studies | Routledge

The Military Balance 2020

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The Military Balance is an authoritative assessment of the military capabilities and defence economics of 171 countries. Detailed A-Z entries list each country's military organisation, personnel numbers, equipment inventories, and relevant economic and demographic data. Regional and select country analyses cover the major developments affecting defence policy and procurement, and defence economics. The opening graphics section displays notable defence statistics, while additional data sets detail selected arms orders and military exercises, as well as comparative defence expenditure and personnel numbers. The Military Balance is an indispensable handbook for anyone conducting serious analysis of security policy and military affairs. The International Institute for Strategic Studies, founded in 1958, is an independent centre for research, analysis and debate on the problems of conflict, however caused, that have, or potentially have, an important military dimension.'Amid continuing conflict and broadening insecurity, The Military Balance provides essential facts and analysis for decision-makers and for better informed public debate.' - Dr Robert M. Gates, former U.S. Secretary of Defense'Because military affairs are inevitably clouded in fog, the IISS Military Balance is an essential companionfor those who seek to understand.' - Lord Robertson of Port Ellen, former Secretary-General of NATO'The Military Balance is widely recognised as the best unclassified source of defense information on personnel, equipment and budgets for every country.' - Leon Panetta, former U.S. Secretary of Defense
Interventions - Thryft
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Noam Chomsky | Hamish Hamilton

Interventions

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At a time when the united states exacts a greater and greater power over the rest of the world, americas leading voice of dissent needs to be heard more than ever in over thirty timely, accessible and urgent essays, chomsky cogently examines the burning issues of our post-9/11 world, covering the invasion and occupation of iraq, the bush presidency and the israeli invasion of lebanon this is an essential collection, from a vital and authoritative perspective
Emerging Multinationals in Emerging Markets - Thryft
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Ravi Ramamurti, Jitendra Singh  | Cambridge University Press

Emerging Multinationals in Emerging Markets

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Why have so many firms in emerging economies internationalized quite aggressively in the last decade? What competitive advantages do these firms enjoy and what are the origins of those advantages? Through what strategies have they built their global presence? How is their internationalization affecting Western rivals? And, finally, what does all this mean for mainstream international business theory? In Emerging Multinationals in Emerging Markets, a distinguished group of international business scholars tackle these questions based on a shared research design. The heart of the book contains detailed studies of emerging-market multinationals (EMNEs) from the BRIC economies, plus Israel, Mexico, South Africa, and Thailand. The studies show that EMNEs come in many shapes and sizes, depending on the home-country context. Furthermore, EMNEs leverage distinctive competitive advantages and pursue distinctive internationalization paths. This timely analysis of EMNEs promises to enrich mainstream models of how firms internationalize in today's global economy.
The External Control of Organizations : A Resource Dependence Perspective - Thryft
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Gerald R. Salancik, Jeffrey Pfeffer  | Stanford University Press

The External Control of Organizations : A Resource Dependence Perspective

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Among the most widely cited books in the social sciences, The External Control of Organizations has long been required reading for any student of organization studies. The book, reissued on its 25th anniversary as part of the Stanford Business Classics series, includes a new preface written by Jeffrey Pfeffer, which examines the legacy of this influential work in current research and its relationship to other theories. The External Control of Organizations explores how external constraints affect organizations and provides insights for designing and managing organizations to mitigate these constraints. All organizations are dependent on the environment for their survival. As the authors contend, "it is the fact of the organization's dependence on the environment that makes the external constraint and control of organizational behavior both possible and almost inevitable." Organizations can either try to change their environments through political means or form interorganizational relationships to control or absorb uncertainty. This seminal book established the resource dependence approach that has informed so many other important organization theories.
No Ordinary Disruption : The Four Global Forces Breaking All the Trends - Thryft
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James Manyika, Jonathan Woetzel, Richard Dobbs  | Publicaffairs

No Ordinary Disruption : The Four Global Forces Breaking All the Trends

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Our intuition on how the world works could well be wrong. We are surprised when new competitors burst on the scene, or businesses protected by large and deep moats find their defenses easily breached, or vast new markets are conjured from nothing. Trend lines resemble saw-tooth mountain ridges.The world not only feels different. The data tell us it is different. Based on years of research by the directors of the McKinsey Global Institute, No Ordinary The Four Forces Breaking all the Trends is a timely and important analysis of how we need to reset our intuition as a result of four forces colliding and transforming the global the rise of emerging markets, the accelerating impact of technology on the natural forces of market competition, an aging world population, and accelerating flows of trade, capital and people.Our intuitions formed during a uniquely benign period for the world economy—often termed the Great Moderation. Asset prices were rising, cost of capital was falling, labour and resources were abundant, and generation after generation was growing up more prosperous than their parents.But the Great Moderation has gone. The cost of capital may rise. The price of everything from grain to steel may become more volatile. The world's labor force could shrink. Individuals, particularly those with low job skills, are at risk of growing up poorer than their parents.What sets No Ordinary Disruption apart is depth of analysis combined with lively writing informed by surprising, memorable insights that enable us to quickly grasp the disruptive forces at work. For evidence of the shift to emerging markets, consider the startling fact that, by 2025, a single regional city in China—Tianjin—will have a GDP equal to that of the Sweden, of that, in the decades ahead, half of the world's economic growth will comefrom 440 cities including Kumasi in Ghana or Santa Carina in Brazil that most executives today would be hard-pressed to locate on a map.What we are now seeing is no ordinary disruption but the new facts of business life— facts that require executives and leaders at all levels to reset their operating assumptions and management intuition.
Capitalism and Modern Social Theory : An Analysis of the Writings of Marx, Durkheim and Max Weber - Thryft
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Anthony Giddens | Cambridge University Press

Capitalism and Modern Social Theory : An Analysis of the Writings of Marx, Durkheim and Max Weber

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Giddens's analysis of the writings of Marx, Durkheim and Weber has become the classic text for any student seeking to understand the three thinkers who established the basic framework of contemporary sociology. The first three sections of the book, based on close textual examination of the original sources, contain separate treatments of each writer. The author demonstrates the internal coherence of their respective contributions to social theory. The concluding section discusses the principal ways in which Marx can be compared with the other two authors, and discusses misconceptions of some conventional views on the subject.
The Party : The Secret World of China's Communist Rulers - Thryft
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Richard McGregor | Penguin

The Party : The Secret World of China's Communist Rulers

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China's Communist Party is the largest, most powerful political machine in the world. Here, for the first time, Richard McGregor delves deeply into its inner sanctum, revealing how this secretive cabal keeps control of every aspect of the country - its military and media, legal system and businesses, even its religious organizations. How has the Party merged Marx, Mao and the market to create a global superpower? And what does this mean for the world?
International Relations And The European Union - Thryft
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Christopher J. Hill, Michael Smith  | Oxford University Press

International Relations And The European Union

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This book is an insightful guide to the European Union's role in global affairs, focusing on its power, processes, and place in the international community. The authors skillfully examine the EU's impact on the global stage, making it an essential read for students and practitioners of international relations.
Never Let a Serious Crisis Go to Waste : How Neoliberalism Survived the Financial Meltdown - Thryft
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Philip Mirowski | Verso Books

Never Let a Serious Crisis Go to Waste : How Neoliberalism Survived the Financial Meltdown

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This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history and current state of neoliberal economic theory and its impact on society. Mirowski's insightful analysis of the Great Recession and the role of neoliberalism in creating and perpetuating it is both informative and engaging. The book's most unique and distinctive feature is its ability to unveil and debunk the myths that surround neoliberalism and its supposed solutions to economic crises. Overall, Never Let a Serious Crisis Go to Waste offers a comprehensive and invaluable critique of neoliberal economics that will leave readers with a deeper understanding of the challenges facing our society and a renewed sense of urgency to address them.
Rise to Globalism : American Foreign Policy Since 1938 - Thryft
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Rise to Globalism : American Foreign Policy Since 1938

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Since it first appeared in 1971, Rise to Globalism has sold hundreds of thousands of copies. The ninth edition of this classic survey, now updated through the administration of George W. Bush, offers a concise and informative overview of the evolution of American foreign policy from 1938 to the present, focusing on such pivotal events as World War II, the Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam, and 9/11. Examining everything from the Iran-Contra scandal to the rise of international terrorism, the authors analyze-in light of the enormous global power of the United States-how American economic aggressiveness, racism, and fear of Communism have shaped the nation's evolving foreign policy.
Trump : The Art of the Deal - Thryft
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Tony Schwartz, Donald J. Trump  | Fisicalbook

Trump : The Art of the Deal

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Trump reveals the business secrets that have made him America’s foremost deal maker! “I like thinking big. I always have. To me it’s very simple: If you’re going to be thinking anyway, you might as well think big.”—Donald J. Trump  Here is Trump in action—how he runs his business and how he runs his life—as he meets the people he needs to meet, chats with family and friends, clashes with enemies, and changes the face of the New York City skyline. But even a maverick plays by rules, and Trump has formulated eleven guidelines for success. He isolates the common elements in his greatest deals; he shatters myths; he names names, spells out the zeros, and fully reveals the deal-maker’s art. And throughout, Trump talks—really talks—about how he does it. Trump: The Art of the Deal is an unguarded look at the mind of a brilliant entrepreneur and an unprecedented education in the practice of deal-making. It’s the most streetwise business book there is—and the ultimate read for anyone interested in achieving money and success, and knowing the man behind the spotlight.
The Global Achievement Gap : Why Even Our Best Schools Don't Teach the New Survival Skills Our Children Need - And What We Can Do About it - Thryft
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Barry Levine, Tony Wagner  | Basic Books

The Global Achievement Gap : Why Even Our Best Schools Don't Teach the New Survival Skills Our Children Need - And What We Can Do About it

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The Global Achievement Gap is an insightful analysis of the shortcomings of our current education system and what we can do to improve it. The author's firsthand experiences and interviews with students and educators provide valuable perspectives on the skills and motivations needed for success in the global economy. Recommended for educators, parents, and policymakers seeking to prepare young people for the future.
The Complete Idiot's Guide To American History - Thryft
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Alan Axelrod | Alpha Books

The Complete Idiot's Guide To American History

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This guide will give you an overview of American history from early, Native American history to modern times. It covers the milestones of the country's history, provides biographical sketches of the most important figures of each era, gives a chronologies of the nation's leaders, and defines key historical terms.
The Global City : New York, London, Tokyo - Thryft
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Saskia Sassen | Princeton University Press

The Global City : New York, London, Tokyo

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The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the ways in which New York, London, and Tokyo transformed into global cities. It highlights the interdependence and transnational networks that link these cities in the new millennium, making it a valuable resource for those interested in urbanization and globalization. Additionally, the revised edition's updated data and analysis of global trends make it an up-to-date reference.
The End Of The Chinese Dream - Why Chinese People Fear The Future - Thryft
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Gerard Lemos | Yale University Press

The End Of The Chinese Dream - Why Chinese People Fear The Future

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This book is a must-read for those who want to gain a deep understanding of China's complicated social and political landscape. The author's investigative approach reveals the lived experiences of ordinary Chinese individuals, providing valuable insights into the threats and anxieties they face in their daily lives. The book also highlights the systemic problems within China's leadership, and how these issues contribute to the country's social challenges. This book will leave readers with a deeper appreciation for the real China that lies beyond glossy images of prosperity.
Singapore Story : Memoirs of Lee Kuan Yew - Thryft
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Lee Kuan Yew | Times Editions

Singapore Story : Memoirs of Lee Kuan Yew

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Lee Kuan Yew's personal perspective adds depth and authenticity. 3. Reveals the challenges and strategies behind Singapore's transformation. 4. Offers valuable insights for leaders and policymakers.
Imagining India - Ideas For The New Century - Thryft
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Nandan Nilekani | Penguin Group

Imagining India - Ideas For The New Century

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This book offers a comprehensive perspective on India's ongoing transformation. It examines the country's evolution in social, political, and economic realms. Nilekani argues that the future of India depends on far more than economic growth, specifically reform and innovation in all aspects of public life. He examines the role of technology, its impact on society, economy and governance. The book distills the key factors that have contributed to India's progress, as well as those that held it back. It also lays out the questions that need answering to create a safety net of ideas for India's future. For readers interested in the direction of change and ideas to address India's challenges, this book is a must-read.
Singapore in the New Millennium : Challenges Facing the City State - Thryft
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Derek Da Cunha | Iseas Publishing

Singapore in the New Millennium : Challenges Facing the City State

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If you are interested in understanding the challenges and issues faced by Singapore in the 21st century despite its success story, this book would be an excellent read. Written by a senior fellow at ISEAS, the book provides unique insights on Singapore's economic, social and political landscape, with a focus on identifying potential challenges in the future.
Mullahs, Merchants, and Militants : The Economic Collapse of the Arab World - Thryft
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Stephen Glain | St. Martin's Griffin

Mullahs, Merchants, and Militants : The Economic Collapse of the Arab World

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A thousand years ago, a vast Arab empire stretched from the Asian steppe across the Mediterranean to Spain, pioneering new technologies, sciences, art and culture. Arab traders and Arab currencies dominated the global economy in ways Western multinationals and the dollar do today.A thousand years later, Arab states are in decay. Official corruption and ineptitude have eroded state authority and created a vacuum that militant Islam has rushed to fill. Glain takes us on a journey through the heart of what were once the great Islamic caliphates, the countries now known as Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Israel/Palestine, Iraq and Egypt, to illustrate how a once prosperous and enlightened civilization finds itself at a crossroads between a Dark Age and a New Dawn.As late as a century ago, what we call the Levant was a prosperous trading bloc. By carving the region into proxy states and emirates after the First World War, the Western powers Balkanized and undermined the Levantine economy. That in turn prepared the ground for a regional autocracy that rejected economic openness and religious tolerance, qualities that had made the old Islamic caliphates great. Today the Arab world has opted out of the global economy, with tragic consequences. It is up to the new generation of leaders -- and the Western governments that created the modern Middle East -- to reverse the sclerosis and revive the region.
China Shakes the World : A Titan's Rise and Troubled Future -- And the Challenge for America - Thryft
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James Kynge | Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

China Shakes the World : A Titan's Rise and Troubled Future -- And the Challenge for America

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China Shakes the World provides a ground-level look at how China's rise affects global trade and politics. It challenges common myths and reveals China's systemic weaknesses, such as environmental crises and a corrupt banking system. By providing dramatic stories of workers and visionaries at the heart of China's rise, Kynge helps readers understand the complexity of this global phenomenon and its consequences for the 21st century. This book is recommended for readers interested in understanding China's economic and geopolitical impact on the world.
Unintended Consequences In Singapore - Thryft
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David Chan | World Scientific

Unintended Consequences In Singapore

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When policymakers, communities or advocates make decisions and take actions, they do so with the purpose of achieving some desired goal. But sometimes, unintended consequences occur. These are outcomes that are not the ones intended by the purposeful decision or action.Unintended consequences can be positive or negative, although the discussions often focus on the unexpected adverse impact that may result from well-intentioned policies or public actions.It is tempting to say that unintended consequences happen because we live in an uncertain and unpredictable world, and that there is not much we can do to prevent their occurrence or prepare for them. In fact, many unintended consequences are neither predetermined nor random. It is true that whether or not unintended consequences happen will be affected by many economic and social factors that Singapore is confronted with, but much will also depend on how we approach these factors and the potential consequences.This book, based on the proceedings at the Behavioural Sciences Institute Conference 2017, explores various issues about unintended consequences in Singapore. The book is organised into four parts. Part 1 provides an overview of issues involved in thinking about unintended consequences. Part 2 examines unintended consequences in the context of Singapore's goal to become a smart nation and compares the perspectives between public and private sector organisations on dealing with uncertainty. Part 3 analyses the relationships linking unintended consequences to healthcare outcomes and the management of race relations in Singapore. Part 4 addresses specific questions on unintended consequences in Singapore in terms of the nation's history, immigration, education, meritocracy, civil service culture and mindsets, and relationships between people and government.This book will provide the reader new perspectives and possibilities related to achieving intended societal goals and building a strong Singapore society.
The Fourth Turning : What the Cycles of History Tell Us About America's Next Rendezvous with Destiny - Thryft
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William Strauss, Neil Howe  | Crown

The Fourth Turning : What the Cycles of History Tell Us About America's Next Rendezvous with Destiny

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER. Discover the game-changing theory of the cycles of history and what past generations can teach us about living through times of upheaval—with deep insights into the roles that Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials have to play.  First comes a High, a period of confident expansion. Next comes an Awakening, a time of spiritual exploration and rebellion. Then comes an Unraveling, in which individualism triumphs over crumbling institutions. Last comes a Crisis—the Fourth Turning—when society passes through a great and perilous gate in history. William Strauss and Neil Howe will change the way you see the world—and your place in it. With blazing originality, The Fourth Turning illuminates the past, explains the present, and reimagines the future. Most remarkably, it offers an utterly persuasive prophecy about how America's past will predict what comes next.  Strauss and Howe base this vision on a provocative theory of American history. The authors look back five hundred years and uncover a distinct Modern history moves in cycles, each one lasting about the length of a long human life, each composed of four twenty-year eras—or "turnings"—that comprise history's seasonal rhythm of growth, maturation, entropy, and rebirth. Illustrating this cycle through a brilliant analysis of the post–World War II period, The Fourth Turning offers bold predictions about how all of us can prepare, individually and collectively, for this rendezvous with destiny.
The Fate Of The West - The Battle To Save The World's Most Successful Political Idea - Thryft
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Bill Emmott | Profile Books

The Fate Of The West - The Battle To Save The World's Most Successful Political Idea

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This book is a thought-provoking exploration of the challenges faced by the West in an increasingly complex and uncertain world. It offers a compelling argument for the need to overcome insularity and inequality in order to maintain stability and prosperity. By examining historical examples and proposing innovative solutions, the author urges us to consider the importance of adaptability and openness in shaping the future. A must-read for those interested in the fate of liberal democracy and the Western world.
Common Wealth : Economics for a Crowded Planet - Thryft
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Jeffrey D. Sachs | Penguin Books Ltd

Common Wealth : Economics for a Crowded Planet

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This book is a must-read for anyone concerned about the future of our planet. It provides in-depth insights into the interconnectedness of the environment, politics, and economics and offers practical solutions to tackle the challenges we face. The author, Jeffrey Sachs, is a renowned economist and his ideas on sustainable development are well-researched and presented in a clear and concise manner. The book's most unique feature is its emphasis on the need for long-term thinking and cooperation, which is crucial for a sustainable future. Highly recommended for anyone seeking to make a positive impact on our planet.
The Oil and the Glory : The Pursuit of Empire and Fortune on the Caspian Sea - Thryft
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Steve Levine | Random House

The Oil and the Glory : The Pursuit of Empire and Fortune on the Caspian Sea

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Remote, forbidding, and volatile, the Caspian Sea long tantalized the world with its vast oil reserves. But outsiders, blocked by the closed Soviet system, couldn’t get to it. Then the Soviet Union collapsed, and a wholesale rush into the region erupted. Along with oilmen, representatives of the world’s leading nations flocked to the Caspian for a share of the thirty billion barrels of proven oil reserves at stake, and a tense geopolitical struggle began. The main players were Moscow and Washington–the former seeking to retain control of its satellite states, and the latter intent on dislodging Russia to the benefit of the West.The Oil and the Glory is the gripping account of this latest phase in the epochal struggle for control of the earth’s “black gold.” Steve LeVine, who was based in the region for The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times , and Newsweek , weaves an astonishing tale of high-stakes political gamesmanship, greed, and scandal, set in one of the most opaque corners of the world. In LeVine’s telling, the world’s energy giants jockey for position in the rich Kazakh and Azeri oilfields, while superpowers seek to gain a strategic foothold in the region and to keep each other in check. At the heart of the story is the contest to build and operate energy pipelines out of the landlocked region, the key to controlling the Caspian and its oil. The oil pipeline that resulted, the longest in the world, is among Washington’s greatest foreign policy triumphs in at least a decade and a half.Along the way, LeVine introduces such players as James Giffen, an American moneyman who was also the political “fixer” for oil companies eager to do business on the Caspian and the broker for Kazakhstan’s president and ministers; John Deuss, the flamboyant Dutch oil trader who won big but lost even bigger; Heydar Aliyev, the oft-misunderstood Azeri president who transcended his past as a Soviet Politburo member and masterminded a scheme to loosen Russian control over its former colonies in the Caspian region; and all manner of rogues, adventurers, and others drawn by the irresistible pull of untold riches and the possible “final frontier” of the fossil-fuel era. The broader story is of the geopolitical questions of the Caspian oil bonanza, such as whether Russia can be a trusted ally and trading partner with the West, and what Washington’s entry into this important but chaotic region will mean for its long-term stability.In an intense and suspenseful narrative, The Oil and the Glory is the definitive chronicle of events that are understood by few, but whose political and economic impact will be both profound and lasting."The collapse of the Soviet Union was a big opportunity for Big Oil, whose exploits are detailed in this fast-paced work of political and economic reportage by Wall Street Journal energy correspondent LeVine.Westerners had been sniffing for black gold in Russia and its satellites long before the empire disintegrated, notes the author. Averell Harriman, “the Harvard-trained scion of nineteenth-century robber baron Edward Harriman,” tried his hand at the business before turning to manganese mining, while Armand Hammer “became a money launderer for the Bolsheviks, sneaked cash to secret Bolshevik agents in the United States, and profited handsomely as the representative in Russia of some thirty American companies.” Hammer set the tone for the Americans who flocked to the Caspian in the first years of the Clinton presidency, which maneuvered for the construction of an east-west oil pipeline that, by reversing the old pattern of Central Asian materials going north to Russia and coming back as products for sale, “would favor the West and disfavor Russia.” Not a nice way to treat a fledgling democracy, but the oil scouts, of course, considered Russia a rival for Central-Asian resources second only to Iran, with its heartfelt and long-standing enmity toward the United States in the region and abroad. These scouts–the first among equals being LeVine’s heart-of-darkness antihero, Jim Giffen–kept their distance when Russia still had control over the area, spurning a Gorbachev-era program to allow foreign co-ownership. But they rushed to support separatist movements and encouraged ethnic and political divisions that opened the door to an even bigger share of the wealth. The tale of Giffen’s rise and fall (the latter for perhaps surprising reasons) occupies much of the later pages, but he never loses sight of the bigger picture: namely, Central Asia as oil lamp and potential powder keg in the realpolitik of the next few years.A complex story rendered comprehensible, with much drama and intrigue."--KIRKUS
The Commanding Heights - The Battle For The World Economy - Thryft
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Daniel Yergin, Joseph Stanislaw  | Simon & Schuster

The Commanding Heights - The Battle For The World Economy

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The Commanding Heights is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the shift from centrally planned economies to free-market capitalism that occurred in the latter half of the 20th century. The authors expertly analyze the impact of deregulation, privatization, and globalization on the world economy, providing a comprehensive view of the subject that is both informative and engaging. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in economics, politics, or international relations.
Practical Reason : On the Theory of Action - Thryft
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Randall Johnson, Pierre Bourdieu  | Stanford University Press

Practical Reason : On the Theory of Action

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Do social classes really exist? Is disinterested action really possible? What do the family, the church, and the intellectual world have in common? Can morality be founded on hypocrisy? What is the "subject" of action? In this new volume, one of France's foremost social thinkers of our time responds to these major questions and to others, thus tracing the outlines of a work that could be called "Pierre Bourdieu by himself." In these texts, the author tries to go to the essential, that is, the most elementary and fundamental, questions. He thereby explains the philosophical principles that have led to his social science research and the idea of the human that guides his choices there. With the lucidity allowed by retrospect, Bourdieu brings out the fundamental theories of his greatest books, notably Outline of a Theory of Practice and The Logic of Practice (Stanford, 1990), and, with an eye to the future, presents the first results of his most recent work on the state, the anthropological moorings of the economy, and male domination. Bourdieu's theory is both a philosophy of science dedicated to revealing the objective relations that shape and underpin social life, and a philosophy of action that takes account of agents' dispositions as well as the structured situations in which they act. This philosophy of action is condensed in a small number of key concepts―habitus, field, capital―and it is defined by the two-way relationship between the objective structures of social fields and the incorporated structures of the habitus. All in all, this book should be an indispensable introduction to Bourdieu's work, not only to students and scholars in sociology, anthropology, political science, and philosophy, but throughout the social sciences and humanities generally.
Moving Britain Forward : Selected Speeches, 1997-2006 - Thryft
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Gordon Brown | Bloomsbury Pub Ltd

Moving Britain Forward : Selected Speeches, 1997-2006

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This book is recommended for those who are interested in the political processes, Britain's role in the world, and social responsibilities of citizens towards each other. It is a collection of speeches by the former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Gordon Brown, which provide readers with a coherent vision for a modern, forward-looking Britain. The speeches are integrated and serve as a formidable reflection of the intellect of the author. The book also contains short introductions from prominent personalities such as Kofi Annan, Nelson Mandela, and J.K. Rowling. All the proceeds from this book go towards a significant cause, the Jennifer Brown Research Laboratory for medical cell biology.
Asia Pacific : Its Role in the New World Disorder - Thryft
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Michael S.Dobbs- Higginson | Mandarin

Asia Pacific : Its Role in the New World Disorder

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469 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout. The Only Exception Is A Small Mark From Old Price On Cover. Part Business Book, Part Cultural History, This Is A Fascinating And Unique Insight Into A Much Misunderstood Region.
India : Emerging Power - Thryft
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Stephen Philip Cohen | Brookings Institution Press

India : Emerging Power

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This book is a must-read for those interested in learning about India's journey as a rising political and strategic power. Stephen P. Cohen's analysis of India's emergence, its social structure, traditions, and Foreign Policy provides an in-depth understanding of India's relations with its neighboring countries. This book helps readers appreciate the complexities involved in forming a relationship between India and the US.
Night Market : Sexual Cultures and the Thai Economic Miracle - Thryft
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Ryan Bishop, Lillian S. Robinson  | Routledge

Night Market : Sexual Cultures and the Thai Economic Miracle

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In Thailand, a $4 billion per year tourist industry is the linchpin of the modernization process called the "Thai Economic Miracle". And what is Thailand's main attraction? Sex for hire. Year after year young women are lured to Bangkok to staff the teeming brothels, massage parlors, and sex bars that cater to male tourists from the United States, Western Europe, Japan, Australia, the Gulf States, Malaysia, and Singapore.Developed from Lillian S. Robinson's article in The Nation , Night Market traces the historical, cultural, material, and textual traditions that have combined in unique ways to establish sex tourism as an integral part of the developing Thai economy. It explores international sex tourism from the perspectives of economic-development planning, forced labor market choices, international sexual alienation, and textual traditions that have constructed sexual "Other" cultures in Western imagination.
Work and Politics : The Division of Labour in Industry - Thryft
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Charles F. Sabel | Cambridge University Press

Work and Politics : The Division of Labour in Industry

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Work and Politics develops a historical and comparative sociology of workplace relations in industrial capitalist societies. Professor Sabel argues that the system of mass production using specialized machines and mostly unskilled workers was the result of the distribution of power and wealth in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Great Britain and the United States, not of an inexorable logic of technological advance. Once in place, this system created the need for workers with systematically different ideas about the acquisition of skill and the desirability of long-term employment. Professor Sabel shows how capitalists have played on naturally existing division in the workforce in order to match workers with diverse ambitions to jobs in different parts of the labor market. But he also demonstrates the limits, different from work group to work group, of these forms of collaboration.
Future Babble : Why Expert Predictions Fail and Why We Believe them Anyway - Thryft
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Dan Gardner | Virgin Publishing

Future Babble : Why Expert Predictions Fail and Why We Believe them Anyway

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In 2008, as the price of oil surged above $140 a barrel, experts said it would soon hit $200; a few months later it plunged to $30. In 1967, they said the USSR would be the world's fastest-growing economy by 2000, the USSR no longer existed. In 1908, it was pronounced that there would be no more wars in Europe; we all know how that turned out. Face it, experts are about as accurate as dart-throwing monkeys. And yet every day we ask them to predict the future--everything from the weather to the likelihood of a terrorist attack. Future Babble is the first book to examine this phenomenon, showing why our brains yearn for certainty about the future, why we are attracted to those who predict it confidently, and why it's so easy for us to ignore the trail of outrageously wrong forecasts. In this fast-paced, example-packed, sometimes darkly hilarious book, Dan Gardner shows how seminal research by professor Philip Tetlock proved that the more famous a pundit is, the more likely they are to be right about as often as a stopped watch. Gardner also draws on current research in cognitive psychology, political science, and behavioral economics to discover something quite The future is always uncertain, but the end is not always near.
The World's Banker - Thryft
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The World's Banker

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1st complete history of the Rothschild banking dynasty with full access to worldwide archives. Ever since the Rothschild's spectacular rise to preeminence in European finance during the last, turbulent years of the Napoleonicwars, a mythology has grown up around the family and it's firms. It is no exaggeration to say that the Rothschilds became 1 of theliving legends of the 19th century: the personfication of a new era in which money determined status and power, an era in which 5 Jewish brothers born into the wretchedness of the Frnakfurt Ghetto could rise by their own ingenuity to become ' the worlds bankers' - dominating the international financial markets, rubbing shoulders with the social elite, patronising the great artists and architects of the era and above all exerting a decisive, if veiled, influence over the world's monarchs and statesmen. Using a wealth of archival sources as well as a vast amount of little known contemporary and more recent secondary literature, Niall Ferguson's definitive study will finally hold the mirror of reality up to the face of myth. The result promises not only to do justice to the history of Rothschilds, but to revolutionise the history of the years of their rise and preeminence, and to reveal fascinating continuities from the 19th century to our own time.
When China Rules The World : The Rise of the Middle Kingdom and the End of the Western World [Greatly updated and expanded] - Thryft
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Martin Jacques | Penguin Books

When China Rules The World : The Rise of the Middle Kingdom and the End of the Western World [Greatly updated and expanded]

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Recommendation: - If you're curious about China's growing influence and want to anticipate the future, "When China Rules The World" is the ultimate guide. Through an engaging exploration of China's history and culture, Martin Jacques challenges the Western perspective and introduces unique ideas that will reshape your understanding of the world. With updated material and statistics, this book is an eye-opening journey into a powerful civilization-state that is set to redefine the global order. Get ready to be captivated by the cultural and political transformation that awaits us all.
The Future History of the Arctic - Thryft
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Charles Emmerson | Publicaffairs

The Future History of the Arctic

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"The Future History of the Arctic" is a must-read for those interested in global affairs, natural resources, climate change, and geopolitics. Charles Emmerson provides an insightful reflection on the history of the Arctic region, highlighting the forces that shaped it over the years, and introducing the players in politics, business, science, and society who are struggling to control its future. This engrossing book tells the story of how the Arctic is coming of age, full of opportunities and challenges, and how those who will determine its destiny strive to mold it.

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