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Thomas Sowell
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Basic
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Conquests and Cultures : An International History
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This book is the culmination of 15 years of research and travels that have taken the author completely around the world twice, as well as on other travels in the Mediterranean, the Baltic, and around the Pacific rim. Its purpose has been to try to understand the role of cultural differences within nations and between nations, today and over centuries of history, in shaping the economic and social fates of peoples and of whole civilizations. Focusing on four major cultural areas(that of the British, the Africans (including the African diaspora), the Slavs of Eastern Europe, and the indigenous peoples of the Western Hemisphere -- Conquests and Cultures reveals patterns that encompass not only these peoples but others and help explain the role of cultural evolution in economic, social, and political development.
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William D. Cohan
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Allen
Lane
Why Wall Street Matters
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- Why Wall Street Matters is a thought-provoking book that sheds light on the often misunderstood world of Wall Street. It unravels the crucial role that Wall Street plays in our daily lives, emphasizing the positive impact it has on our economy and society. Written by an experienced ex-banker, William D. Cohan, this book challenges the prevalent negative perceptions and calls for a balanced perspective. If you want to gain a deeper understanding of the true significance of Wall Street, this book is a must-read.
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Francis Fukuyama
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Profile
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The Origins of Political Order: From Prehuman Times to the French Revolution
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The Origins of Political Order by Francis Fukuyama is an insightful and comprehensive analysis of the development of political systems throughout history. Fukuyama explores the evolution of political systems, tracing the origins of institutions and ideas that shaped society as we know it today. By examining the paths that different societies have taken, this magisterial study provides readers with a better understanding of the origins of political order and how it affects society today. Readers interested in history, politics and anthropology would find this book informative and thought-provoking.
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James Williams
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Cambridge
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Press
Stand out of our Light : Freedom and Resistance in the Attention Economy
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"Stand Out of Our Light" is a must-read for those interested in understanding the impact of the attention economy on our lives. James Williams uses his background as a former Google strategist and a philosopher to provide a thought-provoking analysis of the issue. He seamlessly blends insights from ancient philosophers and contemporary tech leaders to make a case for the need for us to reclaim our attention and pursue our true goals. This book is a timely reminder that we should be in control of technology and not the other way around.
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Max Weber, R.H. Tawney, Talcott Parsons |
Dover
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The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit
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The Protestant ethic — a moral code stressing hard work, rigorous self-discipline, and the organization of one's life in the service of God — was made famous by sociologist and political economist Max Weber. In this brilliant study (his best-known and most controversial), he opposes the Marxist concept of dialectical materialism and its view that change takes place through "the struggle of opposites." Instead, he relates the rise of a capitalist economy to the Puritan determination to work out anxiety over salvation or damnation by performing good deeds — an effort that ultimately discouraged belief in predestination and encouraged capitalism. Weber's classic study has long been required reading in college and advanced high school social studies classrooms.
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Louis D. Brandeis
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Origami
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Other People's Money and How the Bankers Use It
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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding how the banking industry operates behind closed doors. Louis Brandeis, a knowledgeable lawyer, provides a comprehensive analysis of money trusts and their detrimental impact on competition and efficiency. Through his compelling arguments for regulations, Brandeis sheds light on the need for transparency and advocates for the public good. Prepare to have your eyes opened to the influence of bankers and the urgent need for change.
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George Friedman
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Doubleday
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Flashpoints
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Recommendation: If you are interested in understanding the complex geopolitical landscape and want to gain insights into the future conflicts that may shape our world, "Flashpoints" is the book for you. George Friedman, a renowned geopolitical forecaster, combines history and cultural analysis to explain the fault lines that have led to past conflicts and examines the simmering tensions that are still present today. This book provides a riveting and informative account of how events in Europe will impact the rest of the world, offering both a cautionary tale and a glimpse into future opportunities.
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Paul Collier
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Penguin
The Future of Capitalism : Facing the New Anxieties
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From world-renowned economist Paul Collier, a candid diagnosis of the failures of capitalism and a pragmatic and realistic vision for how we can repair it. Deep new rifts are tearing apart the fabric of the United States and other Western thriving cities versus rural counties, the highly skilled elite versus the less educated, wealthy versus developing countries. As these divides deepen, we have lost the sense of ethical obligation to others that was crucial to the rise of post-war social democracy. So far these rifts have been answered only by the revivalist ideologies of populism and socialism, leading to the seismic upheavals of Trump, Brexit, and the return of the far-right in Germany. We have heard many critiques of capitalism but no one has laid out a realistic way to fix it, until now. In a passionate and polemical book, celebrated economist Paul Collier outlines brilliantly original and ethical ways of healing these rifts--economic, social and cultural--with the cool head of pragmatism, rather than the fervor of ideological revivalism. He reveals how he has personally lived across these three divides, moving from working-class Sheffield to hyper-competitive Oxford, and working between Britain and Africa, and acknowledges some of the failings of his profession. Drawing on his own solutions as well as ideas from some of the world's most distinguished social scientists, he shows us how to save capitalism from itself--and free ourselves from the intellectual baggage of the twentieth century.
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George Magnus
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Yale
University
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Red Flags : Why Xi's China Is in Jeopardy
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This book could be a good read for someone interested in understanding the complexities of China's economic growth and the potential risks it faces. George Magnus provides an in-depth analysis of the key challenges including debt, middle income, the Renminbi, and an aging population, and examines how these factors could hinder China's continued rise. Not only does he explore economic issues, but Magnus also delves into the political direction of President Xi Jinping and its compatibility with China's economic aspirations. With thorough research and a critical perspective, this book offers valuable insights into the potential conflicts over trade, China's relationship with Trump, and its Belt and Road initiative in Eurasia.
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Thomas L. Friedman
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Farrar,
Straus
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The World Is Flat : A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century
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The World Is Flat is a great read for anyone interested in understanding how globalization has transformed our world. Friedman explains complex economic and foreign policy issues in an easy-to-understand manner, making it accessible to all readers. His unique perspective on how the flattening of the world has affected countries, companies, communities, and individuals is truly enlightening. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to make sense of our increasingly connected world.
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Michael Lewis
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W.
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Norton
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The Fifth Risk
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"The Fifth Risk" is a wake-up call to readers about the importance of competent leadership in government. Through real-life stories, Michael Lewis exposes the consequences of ignorance and lack of preparation in top leadership positions. The book highlights the essential roles of knowledgeable and dedicated public servants in maintaining the functionality of our government. If you're interested in politics and want to gain a critical understanding of the current state of American politics, this book is definitely for you.
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Niall Kishtainy
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Dk
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The Economics Book : Big Ideas Simply Explained
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The Economics Book is an excellent read for those who want to understand economic theories without being overwhelmed by technical jargon. It uses innovative graphics, fun facts, and step-by-step flow diagrams to demystify complicated economic concepts and theories. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of economics, including those who aren't experts in the field. The book also provides a comprehensive history of economics, tracing its evolution from ancient times to the present day, making it a fascinating read for anyone interested in the subject.
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Thomas L. Friedman
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Penguin
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Hot, Flat, and Crowded : Why The World Needs A Green Revolution - and How We Can Renew Our Global Future
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Thomas Friedman's phenomenal "The World is Flat" helped millions of people see globalization in a new way. Now he takes a fresh, provocative look at the biggest challenge facing us today - our hot, flat and crowded world. Climate change and rapid population growth mean that it's no longer possible for businesses, or the rest of us, to keep doing things the same old way. Things are going to have to change - and fast. Here Friedman provides a bold strategy for clean fuel, energy efficiency and conservation that he calls 'Code Green'. It will change everything, from what we put into our cars and see on our electricity bills to how we live our lives. "Hot, Flat and Crowded" is fearless, forward-looking and rich in common sense about the challenge - and the promise - of the future.
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Kenneth S. Rogoff, Carmen M. Reinhart |
Princeton
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This Time Is Different : Eight Centuries of Financial Folly
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This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the recurring patterns of financial crises throughout history. Carmen Reinhart and Kenneth Rogoff take us on a journey through eight centuries of financial folly, debunking the notion that "this time is different". Their groundbreaking research and comprehensive data reveal the alarming consistency in the frequency, duration, and intensity of financial crises. With clear analysis and insightful lessons from history, this book is an eye-opening exploration of the universal rites of passage for emerging and established market nations. It will forever change how you perceive the world of finance and its powerful impact on our lives.
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Mark Spitznagel, Ron Paul |
Wiley
The Dao of Capital : Austrian Investing in a Distorted World
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This book is a great read for individuals interested in alternative investment strategies. Spitznagel's approach challenges conventional methods by emphasizing the importance of indirect means and the intertemporal movement of time. His strategies reflect the non-randomness of the stock market and productive assets, providing a fresh and accessible perspective to investing.
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Tyler Cowen
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St.
Martin's
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The Complacent Class - The Self-Defeating Quest For The American Dream
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This book could be a good read for those who have noticed a shift in American society towards stagnation and comfort. It serves as a wake-up call, urging readers to question their own complacency and the potential repercussions it may have on the future. Through thought-provoking analysis, the book highlights the dangers of forsaking the traditionally mobile and risk-taking nature that once defined Americans. Prepare to have your perspectives challenged and gain a newfound understanding of the self-defeating quest for the American Dream.
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George Soros
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Publicaffairs
The New Paradigm for Financial Markets: The Credit Crisis of 2008 and What It Means
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- This book is a must-read for anyone interested in gaining insights into the 2008 financial crisis and its far-reaching implications. George Soros, a legendary financier, offers a unique perspective rooted in decades of experience in financial markets. He delves into the origins of the crisis and connects the dots between individual and institutional behavior. With a combination of practical insight and philosophical depth, Soros makes a valuable contribution to our understanding of this historic event. Prepare to be enlightened and challenged as you navigate through the complexities of the credit crisis and its aftermath.
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Robert D. Kaplan
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Random
House
Asia's Cauldron
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From Robert D. Kaplan, named one of the world’s Top 100 Global Thinkers by Foreign Policy magazine, comes a penetrating look at the volatile region that will dominate the future of geopolitical conflict. Over the last decade, the center of world power has been quietly shifting from Europe to Asia. With oil reserves of several billion barrels, an estimated nine hundred trillion cubic feet of natural gas, and several centuries’ worth of competing territorial claims, the South China Sea in particular is a simmering pot of potential conflict. The underreported military buildup in the area where the Western Pacific meets the Indian Ocean means that it will likely be a hinge point for global war and peace for the foreseeable future. In Asia’s Cauldron, Robert D. Kaplan offers up a vivid snapshot of the nations surrounding the South China Sea, the conflicts brewing in the region at the dawn of the twenty-first century, and their implications for global peace and stability. One of the world’s most perceptive foreign policy experts, Kaplan interprets America’s interests in Asia in the context of an increasingly assertive China. He explains how the region’s unique geography fosters the growth of navies but also impedes aggression. And he draws a striking parallel between China’s quest for hegemony in the South China Sea and the United States’ imperial adventure in the Caribbean more than a century ago. To understand the future of conflict in East Asia, Kaplan argues, one must understand the goals and motivations of its leaders and its people. Part travelogue, part geopolitical primer, Asia’s Cauldron takes us on a journey through the region’s boom cities and ramshackle slums: from Vietnam, where the superfueled capitalism of the erstwhile colonial capital, Saigon, inspires the geostrategic pretensions of the official seat of government in Hanoi, to Malaysia, where a unique mix of authoritarian Islam and Western-style consumerism creates quite possibly the ultimate postmodern society; and from Singapore, whose “benevolent autocracy” helped foster an economic miracle, to the Philippines, where a different brand of authoritarianism under Ferdinand Marcos led not to economic growth but to decades of corruption and crime. At a time when every day’s news seems to contain some new story—large or small—that directly relates to conflicts over the South China Sea, Asia’s Cauldron is an indispensable guide to a corner of the globe that will affect all of our lives for years to come.Advance praise for Asia’s Cauldron “Asia’s Cauldron is a perfect summation of the present turbulent moment in history, when the World War II security structure is beginning a rapid transformation. Kaplan engages the striking possibilities of where the current confrontation between China and Japan could lead, and underscores the point that this is a lot more significant than a simple border dispute.”—Paul Bracken, Yale University, author of The Second Nuclear Age “Master global strategist Robert D. Kaplan turns his gaze to the bubbling heat of the South China Sea in his latest tour de force. Asia’s Cauldron deconstructs the extreme volatility of this enormous, dangerous, and vital maritime space.”—Admiral James Stavridis, United States Navy (Ret.
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David Graeber
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Penguin
Bullshit Jobs : The Rise of Pointless Work, and What We Can Do About It
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This book is perfect for anyone who has ever felt like their job doesn't contribute anything to society. It explores the concept of "bullshit jobs" and how they have become so prevalent in our society. The book is thought-provoking and will make you question the value of your job. The most unique feature is the author's insight into how these jobs maintain the current broken system of finance capital, and his suggestions on how we can get out of it. Overall, if you're looking for a book that will give you a new perspective on work, this is a great choice.
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Guy Standing
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I.b.
Tauris
The Precariat : The New Dangerous Class SPECIAL COVID-19 EDITION
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This book presents the new Precariat - the rapidly growing number of people facing lives of insecurity, on zero hours contracts, moving in and out of jobs that give little meaning to their lives. The delivery driver who brings your packages, the uber driver who gets you to work, the security guard at the mall, the carer looking after our elderly...these are The Precariat.Guy Standing investigates this new and growing group, finding a frustrated and angry new underclass who are often ignored by politicians and economists. The rise of zero hours contracts, encouraged by fat cat corporations as risk-free employment, and by silicon valley as a way of outsourcing costs and responsibility, has been exacerbated by the COVID pandemic. At the same time, in its experience of lockdown, the western world is realizing the true value of these nurses, carers and key workers.The answer? The return of income security and meaningful work - the principles 20th century capitalism was built on. By making the fears and desires of the Precariat central to economic thinking, Standing shows how concepts like Basic Income are not just desirable but inevitable, and plots the way to a better future.
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Keith Payne
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Weidenfeld
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Nicolson
The Broken Ladder : How Inequality Changes the Way We Think, Live and Die
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- This eye-opening book explores the hidden consequences of inequality, revealing how it not only affects our bank accounts but also shapes our thoughts, emotions, and overall well-being. With compelling research and engaging storytelling, Dr. Keith Payne sheds light on the ways inequality influences our decision-making, performance at work, and response to stress. Whether you're interested in social justice or simply curious about how inequality impacts our lives, this timely and beautifully written book will leave you with a deeper understanding of the hidden costs of inequality and inspire you to take action.
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Friedrich Engels, Karl Marx, Samuel Moore |
Penguin
Classics
The Communist Manifesto
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Recommendation: This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding political theories and ideologies. Marx and Engels's "Communist Manifesto" presents a clear and concise argument for the necessity of a worker-led revolution. The book's most distinctive feature is its call to the proletariat to unite and overthrow the ruling class. Though controversial, this book remains a seminal work of political thought.
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Jeevan Vasagar
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Little,
Brown
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Company
Lion City : Singapore and the Invention of Modern Asia
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Lion City could be a good read for those interested in the history and growth of Singapore, and how a small island with diverse ethnic groups managed to become one of the most successful city states in the world. The book highlights the extraordinary leadership of Lee Kuan Yew, and explores the different aspects of Singaporean life, including education, health, art, politics, and demographic challenges. It also delves into the darker side of Singapore's success, such as authoritarian control. Overall, Lion City is a personal, insightful, and essential guide to Singapore's past, present, and future, and how it is shaping East Asia and the world.
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Jeff Rubin
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Scribe
Uk
The Expendables : how the middle class got screwed by globalisation
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The Expendables could be a good read for anyone interested in understanding the reality of globalisation's consequences on the middle class. Jeff Rubin's book presents an insightful analysis of how the 'expendable' middle class has been left behind, while the rich have become richer due to falling tariffs, low-interest rates, global deregulation, and tax policies that benefit only them. Rubin draws on the ideas of both Naomi Klein and Donald Trump and provides an exhilaratingly fresh perspective, which is both humane and irascible, fearless and rigorous, making it a must-read for anyone looking for a unique and fresh perspective on the impact of globalisation.
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Raghuram G. Rajan
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Harper-collins,
India
Fault Lines : How Hidden Fractures Still Threaten The World Economy
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"Fault Lines" is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the root causes of the 2008 financial crisis. The author, who predicted the crisis before it happened, provides a thorough analysis of the flaws in the global economy. Rajan argues that the incentives to take on risk are out of step with the actual risks, creating a system in which the choices made by bankers, government officials, and homeowners set the stage for a meltdown. He focuses on America's growing inequality and its deepening fault lines, which create tremendous economic challenges. This book is recommended for anyone interested in understanding the causes and potential solutions of the current economic challenges facing the world.
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Erik Brynjolfsson, Andrew McAfee |
W.
W.
Norton
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Company
The Second Machine Age : Work, Progress, and Prosperity in a Time of Brilliant Technologies
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A revolution is under way. In recent years, Google's autonomous cars have logged thousands of miles on American highways and IBM's Watson trounced the best human Jeopardy! players. Digital technologies with hardware, software, and networks at their core will in the near future diagnose diseases more accurately than doctors can, apply enormous data sets to transform retailing, and accomplish many tasks once considered uniquely human. In The Second Machine Age MIT's Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee—two thinkers at the forefront of their field—reveal the forces driving the reinvention of our lives and our economy. As the full impact of digital technologies is felt, we will realize immense bounty in the form of dazzling personal technology, advanced infrastructure, and near-boundless access to the cultural items that enrich our lives.Amid this bounty will also be wrenching change. Professions of all kinds—from lawyers to truck drivers—will be forever upended. Companies will be forced to transform or die. Recent economic indicators reflect this shift: fewer people are working, and wages are falling even as productivity and profits soar.Drawing on years of research and up-to-the-minute trends, Brynjolfsson and McAfee identify the best strategies for survival and offer a new path to prosperity. These include revamping education so that it prepares people for the next economy instead of the last one, designing new collaborations that pair brute processing power with human ingenuity, and embracing policies that make sense in a radically transformed landscape.A fundamentally optimistic book, The Second Machine Age will alter how we think about issues of technological, societal, and economic progress.
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“ Fascinating, shrewd . . . The book deftly traces the rhythms and patterns of Chinese history. ” —Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times“No one can lay claim to so much influence on the shaping of foreign policy over the past 50 years as Henry Kissinger.” — The Financial TimesIn this sweeping and insightful history, Henry Kissinger turns for the first time at book length to a country he has known intimately for decades and whose modern relations with the West he helped shape. On China illuminates the inner workings of Chinese diplomacy during such pivotal events as the initial encounters between China and tight line modern European powers, the formation and breakdown of the Sino-Soviet alliance, the Korean War, and Richard Nixon’s historic trip to Beijing. With a new final chapter on the emerging superpower’s twenty-first-century role in global politics and economics, On China provides historical perspective on Chinese foreign affairs from one of the premier statesmen of our time.
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Stephen J. Dubner, Steven D. Levitt |
Harpercollins
Superfreakonomics : Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes, and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance
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Freakonomics lived on the New York Times bestseller list for an astonishing two years. Now authors Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner return with more iconoclastic insights and observations in SuperFreakonomics —the long awaited follow-up to their New York Times Notable blockbuster. Based on revolutionary research and original studies SuperFreakonomics promises to once again challenge our view of the way the world really works.
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Jeremy Heimans, Henry Timms |
Macmillan
New Power
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If you're curious about how power dynamics are changing in our chaotic, connected age, "New Power" is the book for you. This book explores how traditional power structures are being challenged by "new power", which is open, participatory, and peer-driven. You'll gain insights into the rise of mega-platforms like Facebook and movements like #MeToo, and learn how to harness new power in your own life. This groundbreaking book will change the way you understand the world and your place in it.
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Graham Allison
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Scribe
Publications
Destined for War : can America and China escape Thucydides' Trap?
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"Destined for War is a must-read for those interested in geopolitics. Graham Allison's razor-sharp analysis on Thucydides's Trap is both illuminating and alarming. Through historical parallels, he demonstrates how the US and China are headed for conflict, but also offers solutions to avoid disaster. This book should be read by international leaders and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of global power shifts."
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Anthony Giddens
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Polity
The Global Third Way Debate
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Left-of-centre governments are currently in power in many countries. In greater or lesser degree, all have moved away from traditional doctrines and policies of the left, recognizing that left values have to be pursued by different means today. The term 'third way' has become a widely accepted, if controversial, label understood by many modernizing social democrats to refer to these attempts at ideological and policy innovation. The debate that has arisen around these developments is a truly world-wide one, stretching from the US and Europe through to Asia, Australasia and Latin America.Anthony Giddens has been perhaps the foremost contributor to the global third way discussion. In this book he has brought together some of the key contributions from around the world. Articles included cover, among other the development of the third way policies in EU countries; welfare institutions and welfare reforms; economic and social policy; trust, the civic order and government; the strains and stresses of democracy; the regulation of corporate power; ecological modernization; the third way viewed from the South; global governance.This book will be of interest to everyone concerned with the future of progressive politics. It provides perhaps the most comprehensive and integrated account to date of core developments in leftist political thinking.
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Michael D. Barr
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I.b.
Tauris
Singapore - A Modern History
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This book is a great choice for anyone seeking to understand the fascinating history of Singapore. Michael D. Barr presents a new approach to studying the country's extensive development, from its pre-colonial period to the modern day. His use of in-depth archival work and oral histories make this book an engaging read for both students of history and those intrigued by the mystery behind one of the world's most successful nations.
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Rutger Bregman
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Bloomsbury
Publishing
Utopia For Realists
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From a universal basic income to a 15-hour workweek, from a world without borders to a world without poverty - it's time to return to utopian thinking. Rutger Bregman takes us on a journey through history, beyond the traditional left-right divides, as he introduces ideas whose time has come. Utopia for Realists is one of those rare books that takes you by surprise and challenges what you think you know. In the words of leading social theorist Zygmunt Bauman, it is "brilliant, truly enlightening, and eminently readable." This original Dutch bestseller sparked a national movement for basic income experiments that soon made international headlines.
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Tony Judt
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"Ill Fares the Land" is for those who feel that something is fundamentally wrong with our current way of living. Tony Judt offers a historical perspective that helps us understand how we arrived at this moment. He challenges us to imagine a new form of governance and way of life that prioritize fairness over efficiency. This book is a thought-provoking read that offers hope for a better future.
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Daniel Tudor, James Pearson |
Tuttle
Publishing
North Korea Confidential : Private Markets, Fashion Trends, Prison Camps, Dissenters and Defectors
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**Named one of the best books of 2015 by The Economist **Private Markets, Fashion Trends, Prison Camps, Dissenters and Defectors.North Korea is one of the most troubled societies on earth. The country's 24 million people live under a violent dictatorship led by a single family, which relentlessly pursues the development of nuclear arms, which periodically incites risky military clashes with the larger, richer, liberal South, and which forces each and every person to play a role in the "theater state" even as it pays little more than lip service to the wellbeing of the overwhelming majority.With this profoundly anachronistic system eventually failed in the 1990s, it triggered a famine that decimated the countryside and obliterated the lives of many hundreds of thousands of people. However, it also changed the lives of those who survived forever.A lawless form of marketization came to replace the iron rice bowl of work in state companies, and the Orwellian mind control of the Korean Workers' Party was replaced for many by dreams of trade and profit. A new North Korea Society was born from the horrors of the era--one that is more susceptible to outside information than ever before with the advent of k-pop and video-carrying USB sticks. This is the North Korean society that is described in this book.In seven fascinating chapters, the authors explore what life is actually like in modern North Korea today for the ordinary "man and woman on the street." They interview experts and tap a broad variety of sources to bring a startling new insider's view of North Korean society--from members of Pyongyang's ruling families to defectors from different periods and regions, to diplomats and NGOs with years of experience in the country, to cross-border traders from neighboring China, and textual accounts appearing in English, Korean and Chinese sources. The resulting stories reveal the horror as well as the innovation and humor which abound in this fascinating country.
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Klaus Schwab
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Currency
The Fourth Industrial Revolution
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World-renowned economist Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, explains that we have an opportunity to shape the fourth industrial revolution, which will fundamentally alter how we live and work.Schwab argues that this revolution is different in scale, scope and complexity from any that have come before. Characterized by a range of new technologies that are fusing the physical, digital and biological worlds, the developments are affecting all disciplines, economies, industries and governments, and even challenging ideas about what it means to be human.Artificial intelligence is already all around us, from supercomputers, drones and virtual assistants to 3D printing, DNA sequencing, smart thermostats, wearable sensors and microchips smaller than a grain of sand. But this is just the nanomaterials 200 times stronger than steel and a million times thinner than a strand of hair and the first transplant of a 3D printed liver are already in development. Imagine “smart factories” in which global systems of manufacturing are coordinated virtually, or implantable mobile phones made of biosynthetic materials.The fourth industrial revolution, says Schwab, is more significant, and its ramifications more profound, than in any prior period of human history. He outlines the key technologies driving this revolution and discusses the major impacts expected on government, business, civil society and individuals. Schwab also offers bold ideas on how to harness these changes and shape a better future—one in which technology empowers people rather than replaces them; progress serves society rather than disrupts it; and in which innovators respect moral and ethical boundaries rather than cross them. We all have the opportunity to contribute to developing new frameworks that advance progress.
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Arthur Naiman, Noam Chomsky, David Barsamian |
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How the World Works
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How the World Works is a great read for individuals interested in geopolitical issues and understanding the world we live in. Noam Chomsky provides a unique perspective on US foreign policy, global inequality, manufacturing dissent, and the coming eco-disaster. Chomsky's writing is detailed yet clear, making it easy for readers of all levels to gain insight into these important issues.
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Peter Frankopan
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Bloomsbury
The Silk Roads : A New History of the World
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The New Silk Roads takes a fresh look at the relationships being formed along the length and breadth of the ancient trade routes today. The world is changing dramatically and in an age of Brexit and Trump, the themes of isolation and fragmentation permeating the western world stand in sharp contrast to events along the Silk Roads, where ties are being strengthened and mutual cooperation established.This prescient contemporary history provides a timely reminder that we live in a world that is profoundly interconnected. Following the Silk Roads eastwards from Europe through to China, by way of Russia and the Middle East, Peter Frankopan assesses the global reverberations of continual shifts in the centre of power – all too often absent from headlines in the west.The New Silk Roads asks us to re-examine who we are and where we stand in the world, illuminating the themes on which all our lives and livelihoods depend.The Silk Roads, a major reassessment of world history, has sold over 1 million copies worldwide.
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Kenneth E. Boulding
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Three Faces of Power
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Broadly defining power as the ability to get what we want, this volume - new in paper - identifies three major types of power: threat power, which is particularly important in political life; economic power, which derives from the power to produce and exchange goods and depends on the changing distribution of property ownership; and integrative power, which rests on relationships such as love, legitimacy, respect, affection, community and identity. Boulding argues that threat power should not be seen as fundamental since it is not effective unless reinforced by economic and integrative power.
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Dan Senor, Saul Singer |
Twelve
Start-Up Nation : The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle
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What the world can learn from Israel's meteoric economic success.Start-Up Nation addresses the trillion dollar question: How is it that Israel -- a country of 7.1 million, only 60 years old, surrounded by enemies, in a constant state of war since its founding, with no natural resources-- produces more start-up companies than large, peaceful, and stable nations like Japan, China, India, Korea, Canada and the UK?With the savvy of foreign policy insiders, Senor and Singer examine the lessons of the country's adversity-driven culture, which flattens hierarchy and elevates informality-- all backed up by government policies focused on innovation. In a world where economies as diverse as Ireland, Singapore and Dubai have tried to re-create the "Israel effect", there are entrepreneurial lessons well worth noting. As America reboots its own economy and can-do spirit, there's never been a better time to look at this remarkable and resilient nation for some impressive, surprising clues.
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Tommy Koh and Daljit Singh, 29 Singapore Writers |
Straits
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America: A Singapore Perspective
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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the intricate and symbiotic relationship between Singapore and America. Through the eyes of 29 Singaporean writers, it offers a fresh and nuanced perspective on America's economic investment, security partnership, and cultural influence on the city-state. From exploring America's governing systems to diving into its culture wars, this collection of essays provides valuable insights that will challenge your preconceived notions and deepen your understanding of the Singapore-America connection.
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Alexander Betts, Paul Collier |
Allen
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Refuge - Transforming A Broken Refugee System
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'Betts and Collier offer innovative insights into how to more effectively meet this challenge, with an important new focus on international solidarity and refugee empowerment' Kofi Annan'Refugees and policy makers need practical answers to what is now a global crisis. This valuable book represents the kind of can-do thinking that we need to see' David MilibandAn eye-opening account of the migrant crisis which shows why our global refugee regime is broken and how it can be fixed Europe is facing its greatest refugee crisis since the Second World War, yet the institutions responding to it remain virtually unchanged from those created in the post-war era. As neighbouring countries continue to bear the brunt of the Syrian catastrophe, European governments have enacted a series of ill-considered gestures, from shutting their borders to welcoming refugees without a plan for their safe passage or integration upon arrival. With a deepening crisis and a xenophobic backlash in Europe, it is time for a new vision for refuge.Going beyond the scenes of desperation which have become all-too-familiar in the past few years, Alexander Betts and Paul Collier show that this crisis offers an opportunity for reform if international policy-makers focus on delivering humane, effective and sustainable outcomes - both for Europe and for countries that border conflict zones. Refugees need more than simply food, tents and blankets, and research demonstrates that they can offer tangible economic benefits to their adopted countries if given the right to work and education.An urgent and necessary work, Refuge sets out an alternative vision that can empower refugees to help themselves, contribute to their host societies, and even rebuild their countries of origin.
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Michael J. Sandel
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What Money Can't Buy : The Moral Limits of Markets
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Should we pay children to read books or to get good grades? Should we allow corporations to pay for the right to pollute the atmosphere? Is it ethical to pay people to test risky new drugs or to donate their organs? What about hiring mercenaries to fight our wars? Auctioning admission to elite universities? Selling citizenship to immigrants willing to pay?In What Money Can’t Buy, Michael J. Sandel takes on one of the biggest ethical questions of our Is there something wrong with a world in which everything is for sale? If so, how can we prevent market values from reaching into spheres of life where they don’t belong? What are the moral limits of markets?In recent decades, market values have crowded out nonmarket norms in almost every aspect of life—medicine, education, government, law, art, sports, even family life and personal relations. Without quite realizing it, Sandel argues, we have drifted from having a market economy to being a market society. Is this where we want to be?In his New York Times bestseller Justice, Sandel showed himself to be a master at illuminating, with clarity and verve, the hard moral questions we confront in our everyday lives. Now, in What Money Can’t Buy, he provokes an essential discussion that we, in our market-driven age, need to What is the proper role of markets in a democratic society—and how can we protect the moral and civic goods that markets don’t honor and that money can’t buy?
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Professor John Rawls
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Revising and continuing the idea of justice and fairness in A Theory of Justice, Rawls poses the question of how a stable and just society of free and equal citizens can live in concord when deeply divided by reasonable and incompatible doctrines. With its distinctive form of liberalism----resting on an idea of free public reason---- Political Liberalism yields new insights into the question of justice in our pluralistic society.
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Ernesto Laclau, Chantal Mouffe |
Verso
Hegemony And Socialist Strategy : Towards A Radical Democratic Politics
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This book is a must-read for those seeking to understand the complexities of contemporary social and political identities. Laclau and Mouffe's examination of hegemony provides a unique lens through which to view power dynamics and the struggle for democracy. Readers will appreciate the authors' nuanced approach to essentialism and their compelling argument for a radical democratic politics.
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Ian Goldin, Chris Kutarna |
St.
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Age of Discovery : Navigating the Risks and Rewards of Our New Renaissance
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Age of Discovery could be a good read for those who are curious about the challenges and opportunities that come with rapid global change. This book takes a historical perspective, drawing parallels between the first Renaissance and our present era, highlighting the risks and rewards that come with discovery. If you're interested in understanding the interconnectedness of our world and how it shapes our lives, this book will provide valuable insights and inspire you to navigate the uncertainties of the future with wisdom and courage.
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David Harvey
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Profile
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Seventeen Contradictions and the End of Capitalism
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"What I am seeking here is a better understanding of the contradictions of capital, not of capitalism. I want to know how the economic engine of capitalism works the way it does, and why it might stutter and stall and sometimes appear to be on the verge of collapse. I also want to show whythis economic engine should be replaced, and with what." --from the Introduction To modern Western society, capitalism is the air we breathe, and most people rarely think to question it, for good or for ill. But knowing what makes capitalism work--and what makes it fail--is crucial to understanding its long-term health, and the vast implications for the global economy that go along with it. In Seventeen Contradictions and the End of Capitalism, the eminent scholar David Harvey, author of A Brief History of Neoliberalism, examines the internal contradictions within the flow of capital that have precipitated recent crises. He contends that while the contradictions have made capitalism flexible and resilient, they also contain the seeds of systemic catastrophe. Many of the contradictions are manageable, but some are fatal: the stress on endless compound growth, the necessity to exploit nature to its limits, and tendency toward universal alienation. Capitalism has always managed to extend the outer limits through "spatial fixes," expanding the geography of the system to cover nations and people formerly outside of its range. Whether it can continue to expand is an open question, but Harvey thinks it unlikely in the medium term future: the limits cannot extend much further, and the recent financial crisis is a harbinger of this. David Harvey has long been recognized as one of the world's most acute critical analysts of the global capitalist system and the injustices that flow from it. In this book, he returns to the foundations of all of his work, dissecting and interrogating the fundamental illogic of our economic system, as well as giving us a look at how human societies are likely to evolve in a post-capitalist world.
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Parag Khanna
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W&n
The Future Is Asian : Global Order in the Twenty-first Century
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In the 19th century, the world was Europeanized. In the 20th century, it was Americanized. Now, in the 21st century, the world is being Asianized.The “Asian Century” is even bigger than you think. Far greater than just China, the new Asian system taking shape is a multi-civilizational order spanning Saudi Arabia to Japan, Russia to Australia, Turkey to Indonesia—linking five billion people through trade, finance, infrastructure, and diplomatic networks that together represent 40 percent of global GDP. China has taken a lead in building the new Silk Roads across Asia, but it will not lead it alone. Rather, Asia is rapidly returning to the centuries-old patterns of commerce, conflict, and cultural exchange that thrived long before European colonialism and American dominance. Asians will determine their own future—and as they collectively assert their interests around the world, they will determine ours as well.There is no more important region of the world for us to better understand than Asia – and thus we cannot afford to keep getting Asia so wrong. Asia’s complexity has led to common misdiagnoses: Western thinking on Asia conflates the entire region with China, predicts imminent World War III around every corner, and regularly forecasts debt-driven collapse for the region’s major economies. But in reality, the region is experiencing a confident new wave of growth led by younger societies from India to the Philippines, nationalist leaders have put aside territorial disputes in favor of integration, and today’s infrastructure investments are the platform for the next generation of digital innovation.If the nineteenth century featured the Europeanization of the world, and the twentieth century its Americanization, then the twenty-first century is the time of Asianization. From investment portfolios and trade wars to Hollywood movies and university admissions, no aspect of life is immune from Asianization. With America’s tech sector dependent on Asian talent and politicians praising Asia’s glittering cities and efficient governments, Asia is permanently in our nation’s consciousness. We know this will be the Asian century. Now we finally have an accurate picture of what it will look like.
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Michio Morishima
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Cambridge
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Why Has Japan 'Succeeded'? : Western Technology and the Japanese Ethos
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This book, by a distinguished Japanese economist now resident in the West, offers a new interpretation of the current success of the Japanese economy. By placing the rise of Japan in the context of its historical development, Michio Morishima shows how a strongly-held national ethos has interacted with religious, social and technological ideas imported from elsewhere to produce highly distinctive cultural traits. While Professor Morishima traces the roots of modern Japan back as far as the introduction of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism from China in the sixth century, he concentrates his observations on the last 120 years during which Japan has had extensive contacts with the West. He describes the swift rise of Japan to the status of a first-rate power following the Meiji Revolution after 1867, in which Japan broke with a long history of isolationism, and which paved the way for the adoption of Western technology and the creation of a modern Western-style nation state; and a similarly meteoric rise from the devastation of the Second World War to Japan's present position. A range of factors in Japan's economic success are analysed: her characteristic dualistic social structure - corresponding to the divide between large and medium/small enterprises - the relations of government and big business, the poor reception of liberalism and individualism, and the strength of the Japanese nationalism. Throughout, Professor Morishima emphasises the importance of the role played in the creation of Japanese capitalism by ethical doctrines as transformed under Japanese conditions, especially the Japanese Confucian tradition of complete loyalty to the firm and to the state. This account, which makes clear the extent to which the economic rise of Japan is due to factors unique to its historical traditions, will be of interest to a wide general readership as well as to students of Japan and its history.
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Thomas L. Friedman
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Hot, Flat, and Crowded : Why The World Needs A Green Revolution - and How We Can Renew Our Global Future
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Hot, Flat, and Crowded by Thomas L. Friedman proposes a compelling vision for a sustainable future by emphasizing the importance of harnessing clean technology to combat climate change. The book, with its detailed analysis of the energy-climate era and governmental policies, is highly recommended for individuals looking for practical solutions to the greatest challenges facing humanity. The author's insightful perspective and forward-thinking mindset make it a fascinating read.
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