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Ravi Ramamurti, Jitendra Singh |
Cambridge
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Emerging Multinationals in Emerging Markets
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This book provides a comprehensive insight into the world of Emerging Market Multinationals (EMNEs) and their unique paths to global success. It explores how these firms have leveraged their home-country context to achieve competitive advantages and what impact their internationalization has had on their Western rivals. Recommended for anyone interested in understanding the changing landscape of global business and the future of EMNEs.
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Burton Zwiebach
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Cambridge
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Civility and Disobedience
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Recommendation: "Civility and Disobedience" is a must-read for those interested in political theory and philosophy. Dr. Zwiebach's critique of traditional justifications of obligation and advocacy for a broadened conception of civility presents a fresh perspective on the topic. His emphasis on the need to substitute the culture of civility for violence and barbarism is a unique and essential feature of the book that sets it apart from other works on political obligation.
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Danielle S. Allen
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University
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Chicago
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Talking to Strangers : Anxieties of Citizenship since Brown v. Board of Education
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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in improving their understanding of trust and citizenship in modern society. Allen tackles issues around interracial distrust, personal and political alienation, and suspicion of others by proposing techniques of citizenship based on political friendship. Sacrifice is central to this book, as it bridges citizenship and trust. Allen's insights are both trenchant and incisive, and she offers practical solutions for recognizing and reciprocating our daily sacrifices in a democracy. Talking to Strangers provides a renewed sense of hope for a revitalized democratic citizenry.
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Martin Albrow
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Stanford
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The Global Age : State and Society Beyond Modernity
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The Global Age is a highly recommended book for sociologists and anyone interested in understanding our world today. It argues that we've moved from the modern era to the global era, where human beings think on a global scale, and values take the globe as their reference point. The author discusses the environmental consequences of human activities, a new popular construction of the state called "performative citizenship," and the rise of a global economy, making it an insightful and thought-provoking read.
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Yasheng Huang
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Cambridge
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Selling China - Foreign Direct Investment During The Reform Era
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This book about China's integration into the world economy proposes a radically different perspective. Most economists view China's large foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows as the result of China's economic success. This study views the same phenomenon as a function of the imperfections in the Chinese economic system. It uses economic theory to explain FDI to a greater extent than previous studies on the same topic. It also presents comparative FDI data of additional countries, making it more comprehensive than previous studies which focused only on China.
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Jeffrey Herbst
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Princeton
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States And Power In Africa - Comparative Lessons In Authority And Control
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Theories of international relations, assumed to be universally applicable, have failed to explain the creation of states in Africa. There, the interaction of power and space is dramatically different from what occurred in Europe. In his groundbreaking book, Jeffrey Herbst places the African state-building process in a truly comparative perspective, examining the problem of state consolidation from the precolonial period, through the short but intense interlude of European colonialism, to the modern era of independent states. Herbst's bold contention--that the conditions now facing African state-builders existed long before European penetration of the continent--is sure to provoke controversy, for it runs counter to the prevailing assumption that colonialism changed everything.In identifying how the African state-building process differs from the European experience, Herbst addresses the fundamental problem confronting African how to extend authority over sparsely settled lands. Indeed, efforts to exert control over vast, inhospitable territories of low population density and varied environmental and geographical zones have resulted in devastating wars, millions of refugees, and dysfunctional governments perpetrating destructive policies.Detailing the precise political calculations of distinct African leaders, Herbst isolates the basic dynamics of African state development. In analyzing how these leaders have attempted to consolidate power, he is able to evaluate a variety of policy alternatives for dealing with the fundamental political challenges facing African states today.
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Fei Xiaotong, Gary G. Hamilton, Wang Zheng |
University
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From the Soil : The Foundations of Chinese Society
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"From the Soil" offers a rare Chinese perspective on the distinguishing traits of Western and Chinese societies through Fei's in-depth analytical approach. This book is perfect for those interested in sociology and history, and seeks a fresh perspective on how society is shaped and organized differently across cultures.
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Alexandra Gillies
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Oxford
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Crude Intentions : How Oil Corruption Contaminates the World
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Billions of dollars stolen from citizens are circling the globe, enriching powerful individuals, altering political outcomes, and disadvantaging everyday people. News headlines provide glimpses of how this corruption works and why it President Trump's businesses struck deals with oligarchs and sold property to secretive shell companies; the Panama Papers leak triggered investigations in 79 countries; and, corruption scandals toppled heads of state in Brazil, South Africa, and South Korea. But how do these pieces fit together? And if the corruption is so vast and so tied up with powerful interests, how do we begin to fight back?To find answers, Crude Intentions examines the corruption crisis that erupted during the recent oil boom. From 2008 to 2014, oil prices shot through the roof. Motivated by more than nine trillion dollars in new oil money, corruption followed apace. Examining the oil boom is like placing a drop of dye in the circulatory system of global corruption, and watching as it reveals the system's channels and pathways.Company bosses signed off on risky schemes to snap up choice oil blocks. Politicians in Brazil and Nigeria stole billions to build up their election war chests. Kleptocrats in Angola, Azerbaijan, and Russia seized upon the oil wealth to cement their hold on power. And an army of bankers, accountants, and lawyers lined up to help these corrupt actors stash their loot in the global system of shell companies and tax havens that serves today's super-rich. The money then bought yachts, mansions, and even a few foreign politicians.Drawing on information exposed by intrepid journalists, prosecutors, and whistle blowers, Crude Intentions tells jaw-dropping stories of corruption and asks what we can learn from them. The cases reveal common tactics, but also vulnerabilities in this web of fraud. These are the starting points for building a smarter fight against corruption, in the oil sector and well beyond.
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Langdon Winner, Lewis Mumford |
University
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Technics and Civilization
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Recommendation: "Technics and Civilization" is an eye-opening, thought-provoking read that delves deep into the origins of modern technology. Lewis Mumford's in-depth research on the history of culture, philosophy, and science provides a unique perspective on the moral, economic, and political choices that have led to our present-day industrially-driven economy. This book is a must-read for those interested in understanding the impact of technology on society and how it continues to shape our world today.
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Samuel P. Huntington, Peter L. Berger |
Oxford
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Many Globalizations - Cultural Diversity In The Contemporary World
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"Many Globalizations" is a great read for anyone interested in understanding the complex relationship between globalization and cultural diversity. The book provides unique insights into how people in different parts of the world navigate their indigenous values and cultural practices amidst globalization. The authors' detailed account of the experiences of citizens from ten countries makes the book a must-read for anyone interested in the cultural impact of globalization.
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Josipa Roksa, Richard Arum |
University
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Academically Adrift : Limited Learning on College Campuses
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This book sheds light on the troubling issue of lack of learning among college students. It highlights the fact that many students demonstrate no significant improvement in skills such as critical thinking, complex reasoning, and writing for the first two years in college. The authors' extensive research and analysis of the higher education system points towards a culture that is focused on socializing and working, rather than learning, which demands the attention of students, faculty, administrators, policymakers, and parents. If you are a college student or planning to go to one, this book can help you navigate the potential pitfalls of education in contemporary campus culture.
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Jonathan Law
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Oxford
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A Dictionary Of Business And Management
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This is an essential guide for anyone interested in business terminology and jargon. With over 7,000 authoritative entries, it covers all topics from marketing and accounting to organizational behaviour and business strategy. The book is fully revised and updated, making it an excellent resource for both beginners and professionals in the field. Users would appreciate its concise and comprehensive explanations of business concepts.
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Harald Bathelt, Johannes Gluckler |
Oxford
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The Relational Economy : Geographies of Knowing and Learning
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This book is a valuable resource for those who want to gain knowledge about the impact of global changes in technology, demand, and competition on the organization of production and the circulation of knowledge across local, national, and global flows. The book employs a novel relational framework, which recognizes values, interpretative frameworks, and decision-making practices as subject to the contextuality of the social institutions that characterize the relationships between the human agents. This book is highly recommended for researchers, academics, and students studying social sciences.
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Bob Tricker
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Oxford
University
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Corporate Governance : Principles, Policies and Practices
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This book is an excellent guide for MBA and Master's students who want to delve deeper into the world of corporate governance. It provides a comprehensive analysis of different models and theories of corporate governance along with practical case studies that enrich the reader's experience. The book is authored by Bob Tricker who coined the phrase 'corporate governance' and therefore, contains insights gained from his 30 years of experience in studying governance issues. Additionally, the online resource center provides self-assessment exercises and MP3 files of interviews with board members and experts in the field, which makes this book a great choice for anyone who wants to dive deeper into corporate governance.
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William Corlett
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Cornell
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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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Ronald G. Knapp
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University
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Hawaii
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House Home Family : Living and Being Chinese
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Drawing on the work of leading scholars in the fields of anthropology, architecture, art, art history, geography, and history, House Home Family explores and analyzes the functional, social, and symbolic attributes of Chinese dwellings. It goes beyond generalization to clarify the diverse nature of house, home, and family in China, exploring such topics as the Chinese garden as an integral part of living, house-building ritual and fengshui, architectural aesthetics, the inter-relatedness of furniture and architecture, preservation of historical structures, the structure and development of the family (jia), gender and household space, the role of lineage in the construction of ritual and social space, the function and meaning of the architectural division of space, and domestic space and privacy. The Chinese house, the elementary space in which a family lives and works, resonates the tensions between continuity and innovation that characterize China today. As a dynamic instrument of socialization and a domain of propriety, its "inner" and "outer" spaces as well as ornamentation and ritual helped shape the identity of the Chinese and simultaneously serve as a reflection of this identity. This inaugural volume in the series Spatial Making and Meaning in Asia’s Vernacular Architecture contains more than five hundred illustrations, most in color and including a number of rare drawings that demonstrate the richness of domestic architecture and living patterns in traditional and contemporary China. Through its exploration of how Chinese families are organized and why Chinese construct their living spaces the way they do, this carefully researched, convincingly argues, and refreshingly insightful book yields a deeper and wider understanding of what it means to live and be Chinese. Nancy Berliner, Maggie Bickford, Francesca Bray, Myron L. Cohen, David Faure, James Flath, Wen Fong, Puaypeng Ho, Nancy Jervis, Ronald G. Knapp, Cary Liu, Kai-Yin Lo, Nancy Shatzman Steinhardt, Joseph Wang, Yan Yunxiang.
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Walter D. Mignolo
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Princeton
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Local Histories/Global Designs - Coloniality, Subaltern Knowledges, And Border Thinking
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This book is a must-read for those interested in understanding how Western colonial power has influenced social sciences and area studies. Mignolo's argument sheds light on the need to decolonize knowledge and to recognize the diverse and subaltern voices that have been historically silenced.
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Antonio Negri, Michael Hardt |
Harvard
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Empire
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Empire by Michael Hardt and Antonio Negri is an in-depth analysis of the new political order of globalization. It offers a philosophical transformation that is essential for modern politics, identifying a shift in concepts centring sovereignty, nation and people. Additionally, it introduces alternative political paradigms that can form the basis for a democratic global society. The analysis includes cultural and economic changes in postmodern society, networks of communication and control, transnational corporations and the increasing use of post-industrial labor and production. It is an excellent read for anyone seeking to understand globalization and the global political economy.
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Mark Fenton-O'Creevy, Emma Soane, Nigel Nicholson |
Oxford
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Traders - Risks, Decisions, And Management In Financial Markets
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Recommendation: This book is great for anyone interested in the inner workings of the financial world. It gives an inside look at trader behavior, management, and the cultures and theories behind the institutions they inhabit. The book is well-written and informative, making it a must-read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of financial markets.
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Henk Schulte Nordholt
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Singapore
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Locating Southeast Asia : Geographies of Knowledge and Politics of Space
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Southeast Asia has never formed a unified political realm nor has it ever developed a cultural or civilizational unity. The present volume brings together observations about "Southeast Asia" drawn from a number of regional and disciplinary perspectives. The authors look at the region from the standpoint of Thailand and the Philippines, Singapore and Hong Kong, Japan and the Asian mainland, the South China Sea and the seacoasts of the region. They also consider the significance of borders and of a monetary network, of transnational flows of people, goods and information, and of knowledge in shaping Southeast Asia both for its residents and in the eyes of a wider world.
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Stuart R. Schram, John Gardner, Marianne Bastid |
Cambridge
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Authority Participation and Cultural Change in China : Essays by a European Study Group
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This book serves as a historical account of the Chinese Cultural Revolution, from its immediate consequences to its long-term effects. The essays explore topics related to leadership, participation, economic development and social change in China. With Schram's introduction, readers gain a broad historical perspective of the Chinese revolution since the end of the 19th century. This book is perfect for history enthusiasts who want to learn more about the Chinese Cultural Revolution and its impact on China.
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Pierre-Arnaud Chouvy
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Singapore
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Yaa Baa: Production, Traffic and Consumption of Methamphetamines in Mainland Southeast Asia
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"Yaa Baa" is not just informative, it's an alarming exploration of a drug crisis that's reshaping communities. If you're someone who is intrigued by the undercurrents of societal change or someone looking to understand the complex interaction between politics, economy, and narcotics, this book is an eye-opener. It's a socio-political journey through the dark alleys of addiction, policy, and human cost.
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Lysa Hong, Jianli Huang |
Hong
Kong
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The Scripting of a National History - Singapore and Its Pasts
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If you're into the interplay between history and politics, you'll find this deep dive into how Singapore's history has been shaped by its rulers truly fascinating. It's not just a book; it's an exploration of national identity, governance, and memory. It challenges accepted truths and shows how history is not just about the past, but about power, policies, and perceptions that shape a nation's soul.
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Alice McIntyre, Christine Sleeter |
State
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Making Meaning of Whiteness : Exploring Racial Identity with White Teachers
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"Making Meaning of Whiteness" is a must-read for educators who want to develop teaching strategies that disrupt and eliminate the oppressiveness of white privilege in education. It explores how racial identity shapes teaching practices and provides a critical analysis of race and racism. McIntyre's book offers insight into examining the "whiteness" of educational spaces and provides tools for facilitating conversations on equity.
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Amartya Sen
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Oxford
University
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Oxford University Press Choice Welfare And Measurement
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If you're intrigued by the deeper philosophical questions underpinning economics and development, this collection inspired by Amartya Sen is a treasury of thought-provoking essays. Not only does it reflect on economic theory and welfare systems, but it also delves into ethics, making it compelling for anyone in academia or with a profound interest in development and welfare economics. The ensemble of respected contributors further enriches the discourse, offering multiple perspectives on each theme.
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Donna J. Amoroso
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National
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Traditionalism And The Ascendancy Of The Malay Ruling Class In Colonial Malaya
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This book is a must-read for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in understanding the intricate social dynamics of colonial Malaya. Donna J. Amoroso delves deep into the traditional social structures and the rise of the Malay ruling class, unraveling a nuanced narrative that sheds light on the complexities of power and identity during that time period. With meticulous research and a compelling writing style, this book offers a captivating exploration of an often overlooked aspect of colonial history.
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Randall Johnson, Pierre Bourdieu |
Stanford
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Practical Reason : On the Theory of Action
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Do social classes really exist? Is disinterested action really possible? What do the family, the church, and the intellectual world have in common? Can morality be founded on hypocrisy? What is the "subject" of action? In this new volume, one of France's foremost social thinkers of our time responds to these major questions and to others, thus tracing the outlines of a work that could be called "Pierre Bourdieu by himself." In these texts, the author tries to go to the essential, that is, the most elementary and fundamental, questions. He thereby explains the philosophical principles that have led to his social science research and the idea of the human that guides his choices there. With the lucidity allowed by retrospect, Bourdieu brings out the fundamental theories of his greatest books, notably Outline of a Theory of Practice and The Logic of Practice (Stanford, 1990), and, with an eye to the future, presents the first results of his most recent work on the state, the anthropological moorings of the economy, and male domination. Bourdieu's theory is both a philosophy of science dedicated to revealing the objective relations that shape and underpin social life, and a philosophy of action that takes account of agents' dispositions as well as the structured situations in which they act. This philosophy of action is condensed in a small number of key concepts―habitus, field, capital―and it is defined by the two-way relationship between the objective structures of social fields and the incorporated structures of the habitus. All in all, this book should be an indispensable introduction to Bourdieu's work, not only to students and scholars in sociology, anthropology, political science, and philosophy, but throughout the social sciences and humanities generally.
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Doug Guthrie
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Princeton
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Dragon In A Three-Piece Suit - The Emergence Of Capitalism In China
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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complex history and dynamics of China's economic transition to capitalism. Guthrie provides a detailed analysis of how state control and traditional cultural norms have impacted the development of Chinese firms and society as a whole. His interviews with key players and firsthand experience provide a unique perspective that sheds light on the challenges and opportunities in the Chinese business world. Overall, this book is insightful and informative, making it a valuable resource for academics, policymakers, and business professionals alike.
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C. Wright Mills
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Oxford
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The Sociological Imagination
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C. Wright Mills is best remembered for his highly acclaimed work The Sociological Imagination , in which he set forth his views on how social science should be pursued. Hailed upon publication as a cogent and hard-hitting critique, The Sociological Imagination took issue with the ascendant schools of sociology in the United States, calling for a humanist sociology connecting the social, personal, and historical dimensions of our lives. The sociological imagination Mills calls for is a sociological vision, a way of looking at the world that can see links between the apparently private problems of the individual and important social issues.
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Anthony Reid
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National
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To Nation by Revolution : Indonesia in the 20th Century
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The twelve chapters of this book all derive from the reflections of a prominent historian on the nature of modern Indonesian history, over a 40-year time span. A central thread running through the book is the importance of the fact that Indonesia entered the modern community of nation-states through political revolution. This revolution has often been denied or downplayed as a failure because it did not have a communist outcome like those of China and Vietnam. A much better analogy is the French revolution - a profound breaking with and discrediting of the ancien regime but without the guiding hand of a disciplined party intent on power. Like other revolutions, it demanded a huge price in violence, human suffering, and the loss of cultural traditions; like them too, it offered a glittering prize. The prize turned out not to be the freedom and equality of which the revolutionaries had dreamt, but a previously inconceivable unity enforced by a state of a completely new kind. The Faustian bargain in by which Indonesia was created in the 1940s is at the heart of this book. All the chapters save one have been revised and updated for this publication, with the injection of some additional optimism called for by post-1998 democracy. The exception is the earliest paper, from 1967, on the paroxysm of violence that punctuated Indonesia's independent history from 1965-1966. This piece has been left unchanged as a document in the early quest for understanding of those horrific events.
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Bill Mascull
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Cambridge
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Business Vocabulary in Use: Intermediate
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This book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their business vocabulary. With clear explanations and practice exercises, it covers a wide range of business topics, making it a comprehensive guide for learners. It especially focuses on developing essential communication skills like meetings, negotiations, and presentations, ensuring that readers can effectively communicate in a professional setting. Whether you're a student, job seeker, or aspiring entrepreneur, this book is a must-have for your business journey.
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Sumit Ganguly
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Cambridge
University
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The Crisis In Kashmir - Portents Of War, Hopes Of Peace
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This book is a comprehensive analysis of the Kashmir conflict. It provides a detailed account of the history of the crisis and the potential for either peaceful resolution or further escalation towards war. Recommended for those interested in South Asian politics and global conflicts. Users will appreciate how the author presents both sides of the conflict and provides potential solutions to the issue.
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Justin Yifu Lin, Célestin Monga |
Princeton
University
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Beating the Odds : Jump-Starting Developing Countries
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How poor countries can ignite economic growth without waiting for global action or the creation of ideal local conditionsContrary to conventional wisdom, countries that ignite a process of rapid economic growth almost always do so while lacking what experts say are the essential preconditions for development, such as good infrastructure and institutions. In Beating the Odds , two of the world's leading development economists begin with this paradox to explain what is wrong with mainstream development thinking―and to offer a practical blueprint for moving poor countries out of the low-income trap regardless of their circumstances.Justin Yifu Lin, the former chief economist of the World Bank, and Célestin Monga, the chief economist of the African Development Bank, propose a development strategy that encourages poor countries to leap directly into the global economy by building industrial parks and export-processing zones linked to global markets. Countries can leverage these zones to attract light manufacturing from more advanced economies, as East Asian countries did in the 1960s and China did in the 1980s. By attracting foreign investment and firms, poor countries can improve their trade logistics, increase the knowledge and skills of local entrepreneurs, gain the confidence of international buyers, and gradually make local firms competitive. This strategy is already being used with great success in Vietnam, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Mauritius, Ethiopia, Rwanda, and other countries. And the strategy need not be limited to traditional manufacturing but can also include agriculture, the service sector, and other activities.Beating the Odds shows how poor countries can ignite growth without waiting for global action or the creation of ideal local conditions.
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Henk Schulte Nordholt
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Singapore
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This book offers a multi-perspective understanding of Southeast Asia, highlighting the region's complex and diverse geographies, cultures, and politics. It provides valuable insights into the historical, cultural, and economic dimensions of Southeast Asia, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the region. The book's focus on different disciplinary perspectives and the significance of borders, transnational flows, and knowledge makes it unique and distinctive, contributing to a deeper understanding of this multifaceted region.
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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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Madawi Al-Rasheed
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Cambridge
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Contesting the Saudi State : Islamic Voices from a New Generation
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The terms Wahhabi or Salafi are seen as interchangeable and frequently misunderstood by outsiders. However, as Madawi al-Rasheed explains in a fascinating exploration of Saudi Arabia in the twenty-first century, even Saudis do not agree on their meaning. Under the influence of mass education, printing, new communication technology, and global media, they are forming their own conclusions and debating religion and politics in traditional and novel venues, often violating official taboos and the conservative values of the Saudi society. Drawing on classical religious sources, contemporary readings and interviews, Al-Rasheed presents an ethnography of consent and contest, exploring the fluidity of the boundaries between the religious and political. Bridging the gap between text and context, the author also examines how states and citizens manipulate religious discourse for purely political ends, and how this manipulation generates unpredictable reactions whose control escapes those who initiated them.
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Raymond E. Miles, Charles C. Snow |
Stanford
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Organizational Strategy, Structure, and Process
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"Books and articles come and go, endlessly. But a few do stick, and this book is such a one. Organizational Strategy, Structure, and Process broke fresh ground in the understanding of strategy at a time when thinking about strategy was still in its early days, and it has not been displaced since." ―David J. Hickson, Emeritus Professor of International Management & Organization, University of Bradford School of Management Originally published in 1978, Organizational Strategy, Structure, and Process became an instant classic, as it bridged the formerly separate fields of strategic management and organizational behavior. In this Stanford Business Classics reissue, noted strategy scholar Donald Hambrick provides a new introduction that describes the book's contribution to the field of organization studies. Miles and Snow also contribute new introductory material to update the book's central concepts and themes. Organizational Strategy, Structure, and Process focuses on how organizations adapt to their environments. The book introduced a theoretical framework composed of a dynamic adaptive cycle and an empirically based strategy typology showing four different types of adaptation. This framework helped to define subsequent research by other scholars on important topics such as configurational analysis, organizational fit, strategic human resource management, and multi-firm network organizations.
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Peter B. Evans, Theda Skocpol, Dietrich Rueschemeyer |
Cambridge
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Bringing The State Back In
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Recommended for scholars of politics, economics, sociology. Analyzes the role of the state in different contexts and time periods, offering new insights and directions for future research.
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G. Edward White
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Oxford
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Tort Law in America : An Intellectual History
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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of tort law in America. White's approach to the subject is multi-faceted, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the evolution of the field. From intellectual history to sociology of knowledge and professionalization, Tort Law in America covers every angle. White's impressive research makes this book highly informative and easily digestible.
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Carol A.B. Warren, Tracy Xavia Karner |
Oxford
University
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Discovering Qualitative Methods : Field Research, Interviews and Analysis
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Discovering Qualitative Methods is a useful guide for students and researchers looking to understand social research techniques. The book covers the most important types of qualitative analysis, including field research, interviews, documents, and images. The authors emphasize the importance of ethics in research methods and provide a thorough overview of the use of visual data and methods as well as the internet. It is a comprehensive yet straightforward guide that can be used in undergraduate and graduate courses in qualitative methods, and is also appropriate for qualitative methods courses in other social science disciplines such as anthropology, education, and social work.
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Xueyan Zhao, Kenneth W. Clements |
Cambridge
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Economics And Marijuana - Consumption, Pricing And Legalisation
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This book provides a thorough economic analysis of marijuana consumption, pricing, and legalisation, making it a valuable resource for economists and policy-makers alike. It offers a unique perspective on the economic implications of marijuana use, including the potential financial benefits and risks associated with legalisation.
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John Krinsky, Maud Simonet |
University
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Chicago
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Who Cleans The Park? - Public Work And Urban Governance In New York City
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"Who Cleans the Park?" is a must-read for those who are interested in understanding the invisible work that goes into maintaining public spaces. The authors offer unique insights into the changing nature of public work, from welfare reforms to public-private partnerships. With a focus on New York City, the book examines different groups of people who maintain parks, such as unionized city workers and non-profit park conservancies. It raises important questions about public work and who it ultimately benefits.
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Massimo Motta
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Cambridge
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Competition Policy : Theory and Practice
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Offering a complete analysis of antitrust (or competition policy) issues, this study is enhanced by frequent references to antitrust cases and a few fully developed case studies. Although it can be used as an economics textbook in graduate or advanced undergraduate courses, the book is equally accessible to lawyers, practitioners, and readers interested in antitrust issues, but unfamiliar with modern economics. Technical explanations of material are relegated to separate "technical" sections that can be skipped without losing continuity.
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Anthony B. Atkinson
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Harvard
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Inequality : What Can Be Done?
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This book is a masterpiece on combating inequality crisis through concrete, persuasive, and innovative proposals. Atkinson's premise distinguishes that inequality is not inevitable and offers pragmatic steps towards achieving egalitarian society. We highly recommend it to readers who want practical insights, innovative solutions, and hope for social change.
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Kazuo Ichijo, Georg von Krogh, Ikujiro Nonaka |
Oxford
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Enabling Knowledge Creation : How to Unlock the Mystery of Tacit Knowledge and Release the Power of Innovation
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When The Knowledge-Creating Company (OUP; nearly 40,000 copies sold) appeared, it was hailed as a landmark work in the field of knowledge management. Now, Enabling Knowledge Creation ventures even further into this all-important territory, showing how firms can generate and nurture ideas by using the concepts introduced in the first book.Weaving together lessons from such international leaders as Siemens, Unilever, Skandia, and Sony, along with their own first-hand consulting experiences, the authors introduce knowledge enabling--the overall set of organizational activities that promote knowledge creation--and demonstrate its power to transform an organization's knowledge into value-creating actions. They describe the five key "knowledge enablers" and outline what it takes to instill a knowledge vision, manage conversations, mobilize knowledge activists, create the right context for knowledge creation, and globalize local knowledge.The authors stress that knowledge creation must be more than the exclusive purview of one individual--or designated "knowledge" officer. Indeed, it demands new roles and responsibilities for everyone in the organization--from the elite in the executive suite to the frontline workers on the shop floor. Whether an activist, a caring expert, or a corporate epistemologist who focuses on the theory of knowledge itself, everyone in an organization has a vital role to play in making "care" an integral part of the everyday experience; in supporting, nurturing, and encouraging microcommunities of innovation and fun; and in creating a shared space where knowledge is created, exchanged, and used for sustained, competitive advantage.This much-anticipated sequel puts practical tools into the hands of managers and executives who are struggling to unleash the power of knowledge in their organization.
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Graham Huggan
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Oxford
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The Oxford Handbook of Postcolonial Studies
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The Oxford Handbook of Postcolonial Studies provides a comprehensive overview of the latest scholarship in postcolonial studies, while also considering possible future developments in the field. Original chapters written by a worldwide team of contritbuors are organised into five cross-referenced sections, "The Imperial Past," "The Colonial Present," "Theory and Practice," "Across the Disciplines," and "Across the World." The chapters offer both country-specific and comparative approaches to current issues, offering a wide range of new and interesting perspectives. The Handbook reflects the increasingly multidisciplinary nature of postcolonial studies and reiterates its continuing relevance to the study of both the colonial past--in its multiple manifestations--and the contemporary globalized world. Taken together, these essays, the dialogues they pursue, and the editorial comments that surround them constitute nothing less than a blueprint for the future of a much-contested butintellectually vibrant and politically engaged field.
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Kwame Anthony Appiah
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Princeton
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The Ethics of Identity
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The Ethics of Identity is a thought-provoking work that challenges readers to consider the relationship between our individuality and our collective identities. Appiah draws on a diverse range of philosophical and cultural perspectives, offering an interdisciplinary approach to this complex topic. With insightful analyses and clear prose, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the ethical implications of identity.
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Gerard Lemos
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Yale
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The End Of The Chinese Dream - Why Chinese People Fear The Future
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This book is a must-read for those who want to gain a deep understanding of China's complicated social and political landscape. The author's investigative approach reveals the lived experiences of ordinary Chinese individuals, providing valuable insights into the threats and anxieties they face in their daily lives. The book also highlights the systemic problems within China's leadership, and how these issues contribute to the country's social challenges. This book will leave readers with a deeper appreciation for the real China that lies beyond glossy images of prosperity.
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James A. Banks, Walter C. Parker |
State
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Educating the Democratic Mind
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"Educating the Democratic Mind" is a collection of essays that emphasizes the necessity of educating individuals for democracy. The book tackles the question of how children can be taught to accept differences and maintain a common life while responding positively to the demands of an increasingly diverse society. This book is ideal for readers who want to know more about democratic ideals and how to promote them within our society.
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Jeffrey Schonberg, Philippe Bourgois |
University
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Righteous Dopefiend
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This powerful work of gonzo journalism, predating the widespread acknowledgement of the opioid epidemic as such, immerses the reader in the world of homelessness and drug and alcohol abuse in the contemporary United States. For over a decade Philippe Bourgois and Jeff Schonberg followed a social network of two dozen heroin injectors and crack smokers in the San Francisco drug scene, accompanying them as they scrambled to generate income through burglary, larceny, panhandling, recycling, and day labor. Righteous Dopefiend interweaves stunning black-and-white photography with vivid dialogue, oral biography, detailed field notes, and critical theoretical analysis to viscerally illustrate the life of a drug addict. Its gripping narrative develops a cast of characters around the themes of violence, racism and race relations, sexuality, trauma, embodied suffering, social inequality, and power relations. The result is a dispassionate chronicle of fixes and overdoses; of survival, loss, caring, and hope rooted in the drug abusers’ determination to hang on for one more day, through a "moral economy of sharing" that precariously balances mutual solidarity and interpersonal betrayal.