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William Corlett
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Cornell
University
Press
Class Action : Reading Labor, Theory and Value
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This book offers a unique perspective on labor theory by incorporating the works of Jacques Lacan, Gilles Deleuze, Felix Guattari, and Jacques Derrida. It challenges traditional Marxist ideas, advocates for direct action, and proposes strategies for organizing workers who are often overlooked by mainstream labor movements. Class Action is ideal for readers interested in anti-capitalist struggle, labor organizing, and social justice issues.
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Arundhati Roy
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Penguin
Algebra of Infinite Justice
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First published in 2001, this book brings together all of Arundhati Roy's political writings so far. This revised paperback edition includes two new essays, written in early 2002: 'Democracy: Who's She When She's Not at Home', which examines the horrific communal violence in Gujarat, and 'War Talk: Summer Games with Nuclear Bombs', about the threat of nuclear war in the Subcontinent.
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Catherine Atwater Galbraith, John Kenneth Galbraith |
Houghton
Mifflin
(boston)
Life in Our Times
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Perhaps economist Galbraith--the epitome of the public intellectual--was always the amused observer, even of himself, that his memoirs would have us think. Perhaps his private life was so placid that there is nothing to tell. But the book is pinched: fascinating for all that he did & perceived, consistently entertaining because he's a witty, sardonic raconteur, tantalizing because you haven't heard all those stories of famous people before. Why dither? It's History. What it isn't, tho, is a drama of growth & change. By p.3, you know virtually everything you're ever going to know about him--the "inherent insecurity" of the Ontario farm-boy, the sense of intellectual superiority & compulsion to demonstrate same--except his strategems for success. The life can then be divided, as he very nearly does, into slightly overlapping circles. There's academe--an unloved ag-school alma mater; brief, happy sojourns at Berkeley & Cambridge; distasteful Princeton; "Harvard before democracy" &--very little improved--afterwards. There's economics--Veblen; Keynes; eminent, idiosyncratic contemporaries; his reconstruction of US economic life. There's government service in DC--preeminently as WWII price czar, surmounting the "disaster" of "my" design for price stabilization. There's government service abroad--surveying the meager economic effects of strategic bombing. There's a stint on Fortune--where he learns, from H. Luce, how to measure his words. Then he returns to Harvard, sets out "to repair my academic reputation," begins work on what will ultimately be The Affluent Society & signs on with Stevenson in 1952 to write speeches. There's a gathering sense, now, of engagement in great matters, along with sharp assessments of the greats. Adlai Stevenson "spent his adult life in a persuasive attempt to present himself"--erroneously--"as a harried, wavering intellectual lost in the harsh, demanding, dogmatic world of politics." JFK "was one of the few public men who was wholly satisfied with his own personality." (Why, he reflects, do we call one president by his initials, another by name?) Come Kennedy's election, he goes to India as ambassador--where (as he didn't tell in Ambassador's Journal) he aborts CIA activities & defuses the India-China border conflict. Finally, in 1967, he opts out--scoring, in one of the book's truly bitter, truly felt passages, "those who drew Lyndon Johnson away from these preoccupations"--the War on Poverty, civil rights--"into Vietnam." A little more such passion, a little more openness as per his encounter with psychiatry, would have given the book the breadth of the life.--Kirkus (edited)
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Bridget Welsh
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National
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Of
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Impressions of the Goh Chok Tong Years in Singapore
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Singapore experienced substantial changes during the 14-year tenure of the country's second Prime Minister, Goh Chok Tong (1990-2004). Coming after a long period of growth and stability, the period brought to office a new generation of political leaders who faced the task of sustaining and building upon the policies of their predecessors. There were social and cultural initiatives and significant challenges to the economy arising from the Asian crisis of 1998 and the SARS outbreak in 2003. This volume examines the changes that took place during the Goh premiership and assesses its legacy. The 45 essays in the volume review a range of issues from domestic politics and foreign policy to economic development, society, culture, the arts and media.
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Rose George
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Metropolitan
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The Big Necessity the Unmentionable World of Human Waste
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Recommendation: "The Big Necessity" offers a witty exploration of a taboo topic by examining the global issue of sanitation, accessibility to toilets, and waste management. It provides readers with an eye-opening look at the potential solution to this public health crisis. It could be a great read for anyone interested in environmental health, sustainability, and sociocultural issues.
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Jefferson R. Cowie
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The
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Stayin' Alive : The 1970s and the Last Days of the Working Class
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This book provides an in-depth understanding of the 1970s cultural and political history, highlighting how it shaped modern times. It explores the working class experience and how it affected political and economic upheavals. The book is a great read for history buffs as well as those interested in social justice issues. The author's ability to connect politics to culture through music, film, and TV lore makes the book engaging and edgy. Overall, a thought-provoking and insightful read.
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Paul Krugman
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Peddling Prosperity : Economic Sense and Nonsense in the Age of Diminished Expectations
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The past twenty years have been an era of economic disappointment in the United States. They have also been a time of intense economic debate, as rival ideologies contend for policy influence. Above all, they have been the age of the policy entrepreneur - the economic snake-oil salesman, right or left, who offers easy answers to hard problems.It started with the conservative economists - Milton Friedman at their head - who made powerful arguments against activist government that had liberals on the defensive for many years. Yet when Ronald Reagan brought conservatism to power, it was in the name not of serious thinkers but of the supply-siders, whose ideas were cartoon-like in their simplicity. And when the dust settled, it was clear that the supply-side treatment not only had cured nothing, but had left behind a $3 trillion bill.Meanwhile, the intellectual pendulum had swung. In the 1980s, even while conservatives ruled in Washington, economic ideas that justified government activism were experiencing a strong revival. But the liberals, it turns out, have their own the strategic traders, whose simplistic vision of a U.S. economy locked in win-lose competition with other countries proved far more appealing to politicians than less-dramatic truth. And it seems all too likely that the new patent medicine will do as much harm as the previous one.In this provocative book, Paul Krugman traces the swing of the ideological pendulum, from left to right and back again, and the strange things that happen to economic ideas on their way to power.
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Jim Rogers
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John
Wiley
Adventure Capitalist - The Ultimate Investor's Road Trip
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This book could be a good read for you if you're curious about the exhilarating world of investing. Through the author's captivating storytelling, you'll embark on an adventure-filled road trip, exploring the highs and lows of the investment landscape. This book will not only entertain you with its thrilling anecdotes but also provide valuable insights into the mindset and strategies of successful investors. Get ready to be inspired and equipped with knowledge that can help you navigate the world of finance. Happy reading!
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Kurt Campbell
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Twelve
The Pivot : The Future of American Statecraft in Asia
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From former assistant secretary of state Kurt M. Campbell comes the definitive analysis and explanation of the new major shift in American foreign policy, its interests and assets, to Asia.There is a quiet drama playing out in American foreign policy far from the dark contours of upheaval in the Middle East and South Asia and the hovering drone attacks of the war on terror. The United States is in the midst of a substantial and long-term national project, which is proceeding in fits and starts, to reorient its foreign policy to the East. The central tenet of this policy shift, aka the Pivot, is that the United States will need to do more with and in the Asia-Pacific hemisphere to help revitalize its own economy, to realize the full potential of the region's dramatic innovation, and to keep the peace in the world's most dynamic region where the lion's share of the history of the twenty-first century will be written.This book is about a necessary course correction for American diplomacy, commercial engagement, and military innovation during a time of unrelenting and largely unrewarding conflict. While the United States has intensified its focus on the Asia-Pacific arena relative to previous administrations, much more remains to be done.The Pivot is about that future. It explores how the United States should construct a strategy that will position it to maneuver across the East and offers a clarion call for cunning, dexterity, and ingenuity in the period ahead for American statecraft in the Asia-Pacific region.
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John Ralston Saul
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Penguin
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The Unconscious Civilization
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In this intellectual tour de force, Saul argues that the West now toils unconsciously in the grip of a stifling "corporatist" structure that serves the needs of business managers and technocrats as it promotes the segmentation of society into competing interest groups and ethnic blocks.
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Zhao Ziyang, Renee Chiang, Bao Pu |
Simon
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Prisoner of the State : The Secret Journal of Premier Zhao Ziyang
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If you're engrossed by political histories and first-hand accounts of pivotal events, "Prisoner of the State" could speak volumes to you. Zhao Ziyang's secret journal offers a rare glimpse into the otherwise opaque world of Chinese politics, particularly surrounding the Tiananmen Square event. It's a window into the thoughts of a reformist leader and is bound to stir a mix of curiosity, empathy, and possibly outrage as you flip through the pages of recent history as experienced by someone on the inside.
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Manuel Castells
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Wiley-blackwell
The Information Age: Power of Identity v.2 : Economy, Society and Culture
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This book would be a valuable read for anyone interested in understanding the effects of globalization and identity on the world. Manuel Castells delves into the impact of technology and capitalism on society and culture, while also examining collective movements and their aims. He explores the challenges faced by fundamental categories of existence, and the impact of media in promoting individual and collective ambitions. This is a book that offers a global perspective on social processes and their interrelatedness, and sheds light on the transformation of the world in the Information Age.
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Gillian Tett
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Free
Press
Fool's Gold - How The Bold Dream Of A Small Tribe At J.P. Morgan Was Corrupted By Wall Street Greed And Unleashed A Catastrophe
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Fool's Gold by Gillian Tett provides an exciting perspective on the inside workings of one of the largest financial crashes in history. Through the lens of J.P. Morgan's attempt to create a new financial product and its eventual unravelling, Tett provides an enthralling narrative that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. Her access to the inner workings of JP Morgan, which steered away from some of the riskier aspects of the market, and other major banks and players provides unparalleled insight into the years preceding the financial crash.
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John Heathershaw, Alexander A. Cooley |
Yale
University
Press
Dictators Without Borders : Power and Money in Central Asia
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A penetrating look into the unrecognized and unregulated links between autocratic regimes in Central Asia and centers of power and wealth throughout the WestWeak, corrupt, and politically unstable, the former Soviet republics of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan are dismissed as isolated and irrelevant to the outside world. But are they? This hard-hitting book argues that Central Asia is in reality a globalization leader with extensive involvement in economics, politics and security dynamics beyond its borders. Yet Central Asia’s international activities are mostly hidden from view, with disturbing implications for world security. Based on years of research and involvement in the region, Alexander Cooley and John Heathershaw reveal how business networks, elite bank accounts, overseas courts, third-party brokers, and Western lawyers connect Central Asia’s supposedly isolated leaders with global power centers. The authors also uncover widespread Western participation in money laundering, bribery, foreign lobbying by autocratic governments, and the exploiting of legal loopholes within Central Asia. Riveting and important, this book exposes the global connections of a troubled region that must no longer be ignored.
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Sunanda K. Datta-Ray
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Iseas-yusof
Ishak
Institute
Looking East To Look West - Lee Kuan Yew's Mission India
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Looking East To Look West is a must-read for those interested in the history and politics of Asia, particularly in relation to India and Singapore. The book details the significant role Lee Kuan Yew played in the relationship between the two nations, and the impact he had on India's emergence as a player in the Concert of Asia. The book combines historical facts, personal details, and anecdotes, making it an engaging and educational read for anyone interested in the subject matter.
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Eric J. Hobsbawm
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Michael
Joseph
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Age Of Extremes - The Short Twentieth Century, 1914-1991
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"Age Of Extremes could be especially interesting for readers who want to understand the causes and consequences behind the most transformative events of the 20th century. Hobsbawm explains the major political, economic and social developments that have shaped the present world in a very engaging and insightful way. His analysis is thought-provoking and encourages readers to think about the past and future of our world. Although there are some complex historical phenomena described in the book, Hobsbawm contextualizes them in an understandable and compelling manner."
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Noah Feldman
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Random
House
Cool War : The Future of Global Competition
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"Cool War" could be a good read for those interested in international affairs and the future of US-China relations. The author provides a balanced and wise analysis of the ongoing global struggle, emphasizing the economic interdependence of the two nations. He argues that competitive cooperation is the only way forward that can preserve peace and benefit both sides. The book offers a compelling case for why this standing is tenuous but not necessarily doomed to topple into a hot war.
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Richard Sennett
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W.
W.
Norton
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The Corrosion of Character : The Personal Consequences of Work in the New Capitalism
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"The Corrosion of Character explores the personal costs of modern workplaces by drawing on real-life interviews and rich cultural and historical experiences. This insightful read raises some profound questions about the contemporary scene by exposing the long-term consequences of our current economic system."
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Rodolfo C. Severino
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Iseas
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Whither the Philippines in the 21st Century?
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Philippine observers are often baffled by the economic and political turmoil that dominates headlines about the country. Yet, at the same time, the Philippines continues to hold the potential for successfully combining political freedoms with sustained economic growth and, thus, improving the lives of its people. In this book, a team of distinguished scholars examines these seemingly contradictory trends in order to gain a sense of the country's prospects.
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James K. Galbraith
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Sinclair-stevenson
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The Good Society
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This book presents a clear vision for a society that is both compassionate and economically sustainable, focusing on the needs of the less fortunate. Galbraith provides practical steps for achieving these goals, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in creating a better world.
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Thomas L. Friedman
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Anchor
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The Lexus and the Olive Tree
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A powerful and accessible account of globalization -- the new world order that has replaced the cold war -- by the award-winning author of From Beirut to Jerusalem. More than anything else, globalization is shaping world affairs today. We cannot interpret the day's news, or know where to invest our money, unless we understand this new system -- the defining force in international relations and domestic policies worldwide. The unprecedented integration of finance, markets, nation states and technology is driving change accross the globe at an ever-increasing speed. And while much of the world is intent on building a better Lexus, on streamlining their societies and economies for the global marketplace, many people feel their traditional identities threatened and are reverting to elemental struggles over who owns which olive tree, which strip of land. Thomas Friedman has a unique vantage point on this worldwide phenomenon. The New York Times foreign affairs columnist has travelled the globe, interviewing everyone from Brazilian peasants to new entrepreneurs in Indonesia, to Islamic students, to the financial wizards on Wall Street and in Silicon Valley, to find out what globalization means for them, and for all of us. This ground-breaking book is essential reading for anyone who wants to know how the world really works today.
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Aihwa Ong
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Duke
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Neoliberalism As Exception - Mutations In Citizenship And Sovereignty
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This book is a great read for those interested in exploring the changing nature of citizenship and sovereignty in the modern world. Aihwa Ong's analysis of the impact of neoliberalism on immigration and transnational populations offers a fresh perspective on the topic. Ong's writing style is clear and concise, making complex concepts accessible to readers of all backgrounds. Overall, Neoliberalism As Exception is a thought-provoking and insightful work that is highly recommended for anyone interested in the politics of citizenship and sovereignty.
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Robert J. Shapiro
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St.
Martin's
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Futurecast - How Superpowers, Populations, And Globalization Will Change The Way You Live And Work
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What will life be like in America, Europe, Japan or China in the year 2020? As everyone’s lives across the world are become increasingly interconnected by globalization and new technologies quicken the pace of everything, the answer to that question depends on the fate and paths of the world’s major nations. In Futurecast , Robert Shapiro, former U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce and Chairman/Co-founder of Sonecon, looks into the future to tell us what our world will over the next dozen years. Though that time span seems brief, Shapiro foresees monumental changes caused by three historic new forces—globalization, the aging of societies, and the rise of America as a sole superpower with no near peer— will determine the paths of nations and the lives of countless millions. What jobs will there be for you and your children? What will happen to your health care? How safe will you be at home or abroad? Answers to these questions will depend, even more than today, on where you live in the • Even as China expands its military and its economy, America will be the world’s sole superpower for at least the next generation, and continue to lead efforts to preserve global security and stability. • The U.S. and China will be the world’s two indispensable economies, dominating the course of globalization. • Globalization will continue to shift most heavy manufacturing and millions of high-end service jobs from advanced countries like the US, to China, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Romania, Turkey and other developing nations. • Europe’s major nations and Japan will face the prospect of genuine economic decline and critical problems in their retirement pension systems, moving further towards the periphery of global economic and geopolitical power. • Every major country—the U.S., Europe, Japan, China—will face critical problems with their health care systems, and the entire world will face a crisis over energy and climate change. If one adds the wildcard of possible, catastrophic terrorist attacks to this mix, the period between now and 2020 will be as challenging as any in modern times. Taking these deep global developments into account when planning for the future isa necessity. Robert Shapiro’s clear-eyed Futurecast is the knowledge portfolio you need to prepare for the years to come.
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Will Hutton
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Vintage
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The State We're In
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This book is a thought-provoking analysis of the challenges facing British society. It exposes the outdated systems that have led to our current state, while offering fresh and creative ideas to bring about positive change. Whether you're interested in economics, politics, or social issues, "The State We're In" will challenge your perspectives and inspire you to imagine a better future.
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George Soros
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Little
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Open Society : Reforming Global Capitalism
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"Open Society: Reforming Global Capitalism" could be a good read for those interested in the current economic and political state of the world. The book offers a unique perspective from one of the most successful financiers and philanthropists and proposes solutions to improve global interdependence and strengthen international institutions. Readers will appreciate the emphasis on both financial and political aspects and gain insight into the importance of an open society in today's world.
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Paul Krugman
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W.
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Norton
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Peddling Prosperity : Economic Sense and Nonsense in an Age of Diminished Expectations
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- This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the economic landscape of the United States over the past two decades. Paul Krugman takes a critical look at the rival ideologies that have influenced economic policy, exposing the flaws in their thinking. His ability to dissect economic fallacies and offer practical solutions makes this book a valuable resource for those seeking clarity in an age of diminished expectations.
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Charles Fishman
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Penguin
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The Wal-Mart Effect : How the World's Most Powerful Company Really Works--And Howit's Transforming the American Economy
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An award-winning senior editor at Fast Company evaluates the ways in which the world's largest retail company and employer affects everyday life on a global level, in an account that reveals the radical ways in which the company impacts American economics, the workforce, and the environment. 50,000 first printing.
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Antonio Negri, Michael Hardt |
Harvard
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Empire
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"Empire is a thought-provoking analysis of the contemporary economic, cultural, and legal transformations taking place across the globe. It examines the emerging global order that draws on elements of U.S. constitutionalism, with its tradition of hybrid identities and expanding frontiers. The book discusses how this shift in concepts forms the philosophical basis of modern politics and how it's different from the imperialism of European dominance and capitalist expansion in previous eras. It's a must-read for political philosophy enthusiasts seeking an alternative political paradigm for a truly democratic global society."
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Marilyn vos Savant
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The Power of Logical Thinking
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Argues that Americans must improve their understanding of probability and logic
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Bono, Jeffrey D. Sachs |
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The End of Poverty : Growing the World's Wealth in an Age of Extremes
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- This book is a compelling exploration of the underlying causes of poverty and a powerful roadmap for creating a more equitable world. Jeffrey Sachs, one of the world's leading economists, combines his extensive experience and vivid storytelling to offer an insightful analysis of the global economy and the paths to prosperity. By sharing stories from his work in various countries, Sachs brings to life the challenges and interconnectedness of economic, political, and social issues. With practical solutions and a message of hope, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand and address poverty on a global scale.
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Judith Rodin
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Profile
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The Resilience Dividend : Managing disruption, avoiding disaster, and growing stronger in an unpredictable world
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New york. Athens. Wenzhou. Boston. Oslo. Dhaka. New orleans. Nairobi. In recent years, dozens of cities across the globe have been hit by large-scale catastrophes of every natural disaster, geopolitical conflict, food shortages, disease and contagion, terrorist attacks. If you haven't been directly touched by one of these cataclysms yourself, in our interconnected world you are sure to have been affected in some way. They harm vulnerable individuals, destabilise communities and threaten organisations and even whole societies. We are at greater risk than ever from city-wide catastrophe, and as the severity and frequency of these disasters increase, we must become better at preparing for, responding to and recovering from them. Be it haiti's dependence on humanitarian aid, the rebuilding effort after the great fire of manhattan or the reason why more girls than boys drowned in japan's tsunami, the resilience dividend combines vivid stories with practical insights (such as how to di
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Mitchell
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Where We Are Now : The Smartest, Clearest Guide to the Issues that Shape the World
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"Where We Are Now" could be a good read for someone who wants to make sense of the world's complex issues but doesn't want to read a dense information-packed book. This book offers easily understandable, well-analyzed facts and figures presented in a highly illustrated format. It also provides insight into the trends shaping the future, making it an excellent resource for those who want to think ahead.
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Arjun Appadurai
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University
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Modernity At Large : Cultural Dimensions of Globalization
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"Modernity at Large" is an insightful read for those interested in understanding how globalization and culture play into each other. Arjun Appadurai examines the current epoch of globalization and looks at popular consumption patterns, debates about multiculturalism, and ethnic violence through a unique cultural lens. The book examines how images are circulated internationally through the media and how they are borrowed in unexpected ways. If you are interested in globalization and cultural studies, this book is for you.
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Paul Krugman
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Mit
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The Age of Diminished Expectations : U.S. Economic Policy in the 1990s
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Recommended for those interested in US economic policies. Krugman, a Nobel Prize-winning economist, gives valuable insights into the policies implemented during that period. Students and professionals will enjoy reading this book.
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Paul Evans
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The Global Challenge: International Human Resource Management
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This book is particularly useful for businesspersons and managers who are dealing with internationalization challenges in their organization. It offers practical insights into important aspects of managing people across borders. It discusses topics like how to manage expatriates from the parent country, how to adapt management practices to circumstances abroad, and how to recognize and avoid obstacles in joint ventures. Its case studies and examples make it easy to grasp and apply its insights.
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Aihwa Ong
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Duke
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Neoliberalism as Exception : Mutations in Citizenship and Sovereignty
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This book is a must-read for anyone curious about how neoliberalism shapes the world we live in. Through captivating case studies, Aihwa Ong reveals the surprising ways in which different regimes adapt and manipulate the neoliberal agenda to exert control and compete globally. By shedding light on the exceptions and transformations that occur within governing practices, Ong unravels the complex relationship between power, knowledge, and citizenship. Prepare to question the traditional boundaries of sovereignty and discover the emergence of an interactive mode of citizenship that values marketable skills over national identity.
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Jacob M. Schlesinger
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Simon
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Shadow Shoguns : The Rise and Fall of Japan's Postwar Political Machine
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Recommendation: Shadow Shoguns provides a detailed historical account of Japan's postwar political machine, highlighting the controversial and scandalous political tactics employed by Japan's leaders. Recommended for history buffs interested in Japan's political history and the enigmatic Kakuen Tanaka.
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John Kay
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Penguin
Uk
The Truth About Markets : Why Some Nations are Rich But Most Remain Poor
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Capitalism faltered at the end of the 1990s as corporations were rocked by fraud, the stock-market bubble burst and the American business model – unfettered self-interest, privatization and low tax – faced a storm of protest. But what are the alternatives to the mantras of market fundamentalism? Leading economist John Kay unravels the truth about markets, from Wall Street to Switzerland, from Russia to Mumbai, examining why some nations are rich and some poor, why ‘one-size-fits-all’ globalization hurts developing countries and why markets can work – but only in a humane social and cultural context. His answers offer a radical new blueprint for the future.
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David S. Landes
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The Wealth And Poverty Of Nations - Why Some Are So Rich And Some So Poor
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This book provides a deep historical analysis of why some countries are rich and some are not. It explores various factors, both cultural and economic, that have contributed to this disparity. Readers are likely to appreciate the author's meticulous research and comprehensive approach to understanding global inequality.
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Harvard
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Handbook of Leadership Theory and Practice : A Harvard Business School Centennial
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The Handbook of Leadership Theory and Practice is an essential read for anyone interested in leadership, whether they are a current or aspiring leader. This comprehensive volume brings together the most important scholars across various fields to provide a deep and rich understanding of leadership as a professional and personal responsibility. The book serves as a catalyst for elevating leadership to a higher intellectual plane, setting an agenda for future research, and shaping the next generation of leadership scholars.
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Stephen E. Ambrose, Douglas Brinkley |
Penguin
Rise To Globalism - American Foreign Policy Since 1938
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"Rise to Globalism" is a great read for individuals who are interested in gaining knowledge about America's involvement in foreign affairs. The book provides a comprehensive overview of American foreign policy since 1938, shedding light on the nation's diplomatic relationships with other countries, including allies and foes. The book is well-researched and provides great detail about the internal and external factors that have influenced American foreign policy over the years.
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Tom Bower
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Harperpress
The Squeeze : Oil, Money and Greed in the 21st Century
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A groundbreaking, in-depth, and authoritative twenty-year history of the hunt and speculation for our most vital natural resource. Oil, Money, Politics, and Power in the 21st Century. Twenty years ago oil cost about $7 a barrel. In 2008 the price soared to $148 and then fell to below $40. In the midst of this extraordinary volatility, the major oil conglomerates still spent over a trillion dollars in an increasingly frantic search for more. The story of oil is a story of high stakes and extreme risk. It is the story of the crushing rivalries between men and women exploring for oil five miles beneath the sea, battling for control of the world's biggest corporations, and gambling billions of dollars twenty-four hours every day on oil's prices. It is the story of corporate chieftains in Dallas and London, traders in New York, oil-oligarchs in Moscow, and globe-trotting politicians-all maneuvering for power. With the world as his canvas, acclaimed investigative reporter Tom Bower gathers unprecedented firsthand information from hundreds of sources to give readers the definitive, untold modern history of oil . . . the ultimate story of arrogance, intrigue, and greed.
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Archie Brown
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Vintage
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The Myth of the Strong Leader : Political Leadership in the Modern Age
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The Myth of the Strong Leader challenges the myth that political leaders are strong when they act alone. By examining leaders such as FDR, Mikhail Gorbachev and Nelson Mandela, Brown highlights the different types and qualities of leadership. Recommended for those interested in politics and leadership who want to rethink their preconceptions about what it means to lead.
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Paul Blustein
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Publicaffairs
The Chastening Inside The Crisis That Rocked The Global Financial System And Humbled The Imf
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A staff writer at The Washington Post , Blustein covered the blow-by-blow details of the global financial crisis of the late 1990s. He realized that the material he was gathering would make a good yarn about economic phenomena of great significance and about the International Monetary Fund, an institution he says is sorely in need of journalistic dissection. Most of his information is based on interviews. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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Soto Hernando de
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Black
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The Mystery Of Capital
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The Mystery of Capital is a must-read for those interested in understanding why capitalism has been successful in certain parts of the world but not others. Hernando de Soto presents a unique and clear perspective on what capital is and suggests solutions for its failure to benefit most people. This groundbreaking book has already been recognized as a contender among the world's most influential works, proposing a new approach to improving access to capital for people worldwide.
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Timothy Ferris
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Harper
The Science of Liberty : Democracy, Reason, and the Laws of Nature
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"The Science of Liberty" would be an eye-opening read for those interested in the intersection of science, politics, and history. Timothy Ferris traces the intertwined history of scientific and political revolutions and argues that they have mutually influenced and benefited each other. The book provides a unique perspective on the development of democratic societies and the forces that have tried to oppose them. Ferris's writing is engaging and thought-provoking, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the evolution of modern societies.
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Peter Dicken
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Sage
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Global Shift : Mapping the Changing Contours of the World Economy
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The sixth edition of Peter Dicken's text has been updated and revised to give a comprehensive and accessible overview of the processes and impact of globalization. Students and tutors are provided with the tools and information needed to assess key features.
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Michael Siam-Heng Heng, Mah-Hui Lim |
Iseas-yusof
Ishak
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COVID-19 and the Structural Crises of Our Time
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"We live in paradoxical times. Traditionally, the West has led the world in theory and practice. Yet, recent developments, from COVID-19 to the storming of the US Capitol, show how lost the West has become. This loss of direction has deep roots. In their usual thoughtful and incisive fashion, Lim Mah-Hui and Michael Heng Siam-Heng, draw out the deeper origins of our current crises and show us a new way forward. A must-read for anyone who wants to understand our strange times." -- Kishore Mahbubani, founding Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore, is the author of Has China Won?"A powerful and compelling critique of neoliberal globalization and its potentially devastating, but long underestimated, consequences for financial stability, the environment, social equity and democracy. COVID-19 has laid bare these dysfunctions and stresses. But this is not a pessimistic book. The authors argue, correctly, that we may be on the cusp of another Great Transformation. The choices we make today to make markets more resilient, improve social protection, and preserve our freedoms could lay the foundations for a sustainable globalization that works for future generations." -- Donald Low, Professor of Practice in Public Policy and Director of the Institute for Emerging Market Studies, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology"This fascinating book highlights the interplay between financial and health crises that the COVID-19 pandemic exposed. Financialized capitalism is bad for the planet, bad for human health, and creates more unequal and insecure societies. The authors make a strong and convincing case for re-embedding markets into society and finance into the real economy." --Jayati Ghosh, Professor of Economics, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, USA"Lim and Heng's ambitious volume argues that 2020 was the year of the global 'perfect storm' of multiple crises, with the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbating financial, economic, socio-political and environmental breakdowns. They extend Karl Polanyi's original insights to appeal for a sustainable global New Deal. While the reader may not agree with all their theses, the scope of their coverage and ambition will set the stage for debates over the annus horribilis." -- Jomo K.S., Founder-chair, IDEAS www.network.ideas; former United Nations Assistant Secretary General"This book provides plenty of food for thought for many pondering if the COVID-19 crisis could lead to a major transformation of the global economic system shaped by unfettered market forces and policies of governments in their service."-- Yilmaz Akyuz, former Director, UNCTAD, Geneva
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A.C. Grayling
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Bloomsbury
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The Challenge of Things : Thinking Through Troubled Times
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The Challenge of Things is a brilliantly curated collection of writings by A.C. Grayling that demonstrates how philosophy can help navigate the complexities of the world we live in, especially in times of conflict and war. Grayling's insightful essays critically examine various issues such as free speech, the role of science in the arts, and the legacy of the First World War. Readers will appreciate the author's ability to challenge conventional thinking, provide new perspectives, and offer hope for a better future.
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Gar Alperovitz
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Democracy
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America Beyond Capitalism : Reclaiming Our Wealth, Our Liberty, and Our Democracy
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"America Beyond Capitalism is an insightful analysis of the structural problems that plague the American political and economic system. Gar Alperovitz offers solutions in the form of practical, community-based strategies such as worker-ownership, cooperatives, and community land trusts that empower citizens and encourage democracy. This book is ideal for anyone looking for effective strategies to create a more equitable and sustainable economy."
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