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Dive into the dynamic world of economics with our wide array of books in the Economics collection. From global financial systems to local economic policies, our selection offers insights by leading economists and scholars.
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Richard Florida
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Harper
Business
Flight of the Creative Class : The New Global Competition Talent
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Research–driven and clearly written, bestselling economist Richard Florida addresses the growing alarm about the exodus of high–value jobs from the USA. Today's most valued workers are what economist Richard Florida calls the Creative Class. In his bestselling The Rise of the Creative Class, Florida identified these variously skilled individuals as the source of economic revitalisation in US cities. In that book, he shows that investment in technology and a civic culture of tolerance (most often marked by the presence of a large gay community) are the key ingredients to attracting and maintaining a local creative class. In The Flight of the Creative Class, Florida expands his research to cover the global competition to attract the Creative Class. The USA once led the world in terms of creative capital. Since 2002, factors like the Bush administration's emphasis on smokestack industries, heightened security concerns after 9/11 and the growing cultural divide between conservatives and liberals have put the US at a large disadvantage. With numerous small countries, such as Ireland, New Zealand and Finland, now tapping into the enormous economic value of this class – and doing all in their power to attract these workers and build a robust economy driven by creative capital – how much further behind will USA fall?
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Anthony B. Atkinson
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Harvard
University
Press
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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Dinesh D'Souza
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Free
Press
Ronald Reagan - How An Ordinary Man Became An Extraordinary Leader
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This book gives readers an insightful look into how Ronald Reagan went from being an actor to becoming one of the most successful US Presidents. Through Reagan's leadership, the country experienced an incredible economic boom that left a lasting impact. With meticulous research and captivating storytelling, D'Souza offers readers a unique perspective on one of the most fascinating political figures of the 20th century. If you're interested in US history, politics, or leadership, this book is a must-read.
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Christopher J. Hill, Michael Smith |
Oxford
University
Press
International Relations And The European Union
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This book is an insightful guide to the European Union's role in global affairs, focusing on its power, processes, and place in the international community. The authors skillfully examine the EU's impact on the global stage, making it an essential read for students and practitioners of international relations.
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Wolfgang Munchau
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Mcgraw
Hill
The Meltdown Years: The Unfolding of the Global Economic Crisis
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The Meltdown Years offers the most lucid and useful explanation to date about why home values, life savings, job security, and investments around the world are in peril. Rather than focus on who is to blame, though, author Wolfgang Münchau takes the more practical approach of focusing on what is to blame. The fact that individuals were stupid, greedy, and corrupt should come as no surprise. What’s remarkable is that our world’s financial systems―put in place to help stave off such a crisis―failed so miserably. What is inherently wrong with the global monetary system? What happened to the regulatory process? What role did the credit market, hedge funds, and investment banks play? These are the types of questions one must answer in order to truly comprehend what caused the meltdown and, more importantly, to understand what must be done to repair it. Münchau dissects the global financial system, exposing its flaws and weaknesses in the context of the crisis. A decidedly global perspective of the greatest financial crisis of our time, The Meltdown Years examines
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Rachel Bronson
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Oxford
University
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Thicker Than Oil : America's Uneasy Partnership with Saudi Arabia
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For fifty-five years, the United States and Saudi Arabia were solid partners. Then came the 9/11 attacks, which sorely tested that relationship. In Thicker than Oil , Rachel Bronson reveals why the partnership became so intimate and how the countries' shared interests sowed the seeds oftoday's most pressing problem--Islamic radicalism.Drawing on a wide range of archival material, declassified documents, and interviews with leading Saudi and American officials, Bronson chronicles a history of close, and always controversial, contacts. She argues that contrary to popular belief the relationship was never simply about "oilfor security." Saudi Arabia's geographic location and religiously motivated foreign policy figured prominently in American efforts to defeat "godless communism." From Africa to Afghanistan, Egypt to Nicaragua, the two worked to beat back Soviet expansion. But decisions made for hardheaded ColdWar purposes left behind a legacy that today enflames the Middle East.In this landmark work, Bronson exposes the political calculations that drove this secretive relationship. Her lively narrative is interwoven with colorful stories of diplomatic adventures and misadventures--including details of high-level backchannel conversations, awkward cross-culturalencounters, and a bizarre American request for the Saudi government to subsidize Polish pork exports, a demand the U.S. Ambassador refused to deliver. Looking forward, she outlines the challenges confronting the relationship. The Saudi government faces a zealous internal opposition bent onAmerica's and Saudi Arabia's destruction. Yet from the perspective of both countries, the status quo is clearly unsustainable. This book shows how this crucial relationship evolved, and suggests ways to chart its future course.
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Loretta Napoleoni
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Penguin
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Terror Inc : Tracing the Money Behind Global Terrorism
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This books propels the reader into the center of illegal organizations, and explains how they fund their activities. From the PLO to Al-Qaeda to the IRA, Loretta Napoleoni maps out the arteries of an international economic system that feeds armed groups the world over. She follows the money and gets to the truth of 'the new economy of terror' - a 1.5 trillion dollar system - and assesses the full extent of the role of the West in devloping the economies of armed organizations.
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Gillian Tett
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Free
Press
Fool's Gold - How The Bold Dream Of A Small Tribe At J.P. Morgan Was Corrupted By Wall Street Greed And Unleashed A Catastrophe
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Fool's Gold by Gillian Tett provides an exciting perspective on the inside workings of one of the largest financial crashes in history. Through the lens of J.P. Morgan's attempt to create a new financial product and its eventual unravelling, Tett provides an enthralling narrative that will leave readers on the edge of their seats. Her access to the inner workings of JP Morgan, which steered away from some of the riskier aspects of the market, and other major banks and players provides unparalleled insight into the years preceding the financial crash.
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Duan Qi, A T Kingsmith, Daniel Drache |
Bloomsbury
China
One Road, Many Dreams : China's Bold Plan to Remake the Global Economy
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If you're interested in understanding China's ambitions to reshape the global economy and challenge the existing economic and political world order, then One Road, Many Dreams is a fantastic read. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of China's massive One Belt, One Road initiative - its objectives, impact, and chances of success/failure. It is written by three highly regarded political economists who explore the opportunities and threats this initiative poses to China, the West, and the rest of the world. Whether you're a student, business leader, or policy-maker, this book is a must-read to stay informed about one of the most significant and seismic shifts in the global structure of power in our times.
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Jacob M. Schlesinger
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Simon
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Shadow Shoguns : The Rise and Fall of Japan's Postwar Political Machine
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Recommendation: Shadow Shoguns provides a detailed historical account of Japan's postwar political machine, highlighting the controversial and scandalous political tactics employed by Japan's leaders. Recommended for history buffs interested in Japan's political history and the enigmatic Kakuen Tanaka.
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Heidi Tan
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Asian
Civilisations
Museum
Museum-Community Partnerships : The Role of ASEAN Museums in the 21st Century
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This volume addresses how Southeast Asian museums strategize and manage community-museum partnerships in an increasingly globalized world. It comprises case studies from both public and private museums in the ASEAN region. The essays are based on papers given at a symposium at the Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore, in 2009.
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Martin Jacques
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Penguin
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When China Rules The World : The Rise of the Middle Kingdom and the End of the Western World [Greatly updated and expanded]
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China will replace the United States as the world's dominant power. In so doing, it will not become more western but the world will become more Chinese.Jacques argues that we cannot understand China in western terms but only through its own history and culture. To this end, he introduces a powerful set of ideas including China as a civilization-state, the tributary system, the Chinese idea of race, a very different concept of the state, and the principle of contested modernity.First published in 2009 to widespread critical acclaim - and controversy - 'When China Rules the World: The End of the Western World and the Rise of a New Global Order' has sold a quarter of a million copies, been translated into eleven languages, nominated for two major literary awards, and has been the subject of an immensely popular TED talk. In the three years since the first edition was published, the book has transformed the debate about China worldwide and proved remarkably prescient.In this greatly expanded and fully updated paperback edition, with nearly three-hundred pages of new material backed up by the latest statistical data, Martin Jacques renews his assault on conventional thinking about China's ascendancy, showing how its impact will be as much political and cultural as economic, thereby transforming the world as we know it.
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Alan Greenspan
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Penguin
The Age of Turbulence : Adventures in a New World
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The Age of Turbulence could be a great read for those interested in exploring the workings of the global economy in a post-9/11 world. Alan Greenspan offers a unique perspective and a wealth of experience working in the command room of the world economy, making this a reliable and informative book. The book also explores the flexible and fast-changing nature of the modern economy, making it a great read for those intrigued by current affairs and the ever-changing landscape of the global financial scene.
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Bill Hayton
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Yale
University
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Vietnam : Rising Dragon
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"Vietnam: Rising Dragon" is a captivating and enlightening read that sheds light on the many complexities of Vietnam's development. The book examines the social, economic, political, cultural, and historical factors influencing the country. Hayton's personal accounts offer an immersive experience for readers looking to learn more about Vietnam's urban and street life, cultural heritage, and their uniquely structured government. I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in exploring a detailed account of Vietnam's emergence as a rising Asian power.
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Declan Hayes
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Tuttle
Publishing
Japan: The Toothless Tiger
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Japan: The Toothless Tiger is a thoughtful analysis of the current situation Japan is facing with growing Chinese military power on the one hand, and a weakening American presence in the Asia-Pacific on the other. How will Japan cope?Hemmed in by mounting tensions with China over the Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands and facing nuclear threats from North Korea, what should Japan do? Should she rearm? Should she get the bomb? What are the consequences of rearming, or not rearming?These and other strategic questions are critically reviewed by Professor Hayes, who places them into the Japanese political context. He shows how and why Japan must develop a more sophisticated approach to China, Russia and the two Koreas to address growing threats to her security and national interests. Professor Hayes shows how this can be done, and all East Asia will benefit as a result.
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Paul Krugman
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Norton
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Peddling Prosperity : Economic Sense and Nonsense in an Age of Diminished Expectations
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- This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the economic landscape of the United States over the past two decades. Paul Krugman takes a critical look at the rival ideologies that have influenced economic policy, exposing the flaws in their thinking. His ability to dissect economic fallacies and offer practical solutions makes this book a valuable resource for those seeking clarity in an age of diminished expectations.
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Stephen Philip Cohen
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Brookings
Institution
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India : Emerging Power
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This book is a must-read for those interested in learning about India's journey as a rising political and strategic power. Stephen P. Cohen's analysis of India's emergence, its social structure, traditions, and Foreign Policy provides an in-depth understanding of India's relations with its neighboring countries. This book helps readers appreciate the complexities involved in forming a relationship between India and the US.
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Amartya Sen
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Allen
Lane
Identity and Violence : The Illusion of Destiny
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"Identity and Violence: The Illusion of Destiny" is a must-read for those who are looking for enlightenment on the role of identity in conflicts. Amartya Sen provides a compelling argument on how people's notions of who they are and which group they belong to define themselves in opposition to others, leading to conflicts and violence. He proposes that recognizing our multiple identities and commonalities can help resolve global conflicts. This book is perfect for those interested in sociology, international relations, and peace studies.
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Michael Lewis
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Penguin
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Panic! : The Story of Modern Financial Insanity
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- Recommended for readers interested in finance and economics.
- This book examines the most significant financial meltdowns of the past decades and how they contributed to the world's economic climate. Michael Lewis provides insight into the patterns that lead to these catastrophic events and how they affect the global economy.
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The Idea of Justice
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Charles F. Sabel
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Cambridge
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Work and Politics : The Division of Labour in Industry
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Work and Politics develops a historical and comparative sociology of workplace relations in industrial capitalist societies. Professor Sabel argues that the system of mass production using specialized machines and mostly unskilled workers was the result of the distribution of power and wealth in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Great Britain and the United States, not of an inexorable logic of technological advance. Once in place, this system created the need for workers with systematically different ideas about the acquisition of skill and the desirability of long-term employment. Professor Sabel shows how capitalists have played on naturally existing division in the workforce in order to match workers with diverse ambitions to jobs in different parts of the labor market. But he also demonstrates the limits, different from work group to work group, of these forms of collaboration.
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Tan Yong with JEAN Karen. SOON
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Institute
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Clean, Green and Blue Singapore's Journey Towards Environmental and Water Sustainability
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This book is an insightful analysis of Singapore's journey towards environmental and water sustainability. It highlights Singapore's remarkable transformation from a developing country facing poor environmental conditions to a global leader in sustainable development. The author's objective analysis and detail-oriented approach make this book a must-read for anyone interested in environmental achievements, sustainability, and development. By reading this book, you will gain an understanding of the enabling conditions that made Singapore's environmental transformation possible and learn valuable lessons that can be applied in other countries.
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Michael Pettis
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Princeton
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The Great Rebalancing : Trade, Conflict, and the Perilous Road Ahead for the World Economy
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"The Great Rebalancing" provides a clear and insightful exploration of the global economy, debunking popular misconceptions about trade imbalances and their effects. Pettis provides readers with a deep dive into the policies behind these destabilizing factors and their potential for economic dislocations that could last for years to come. This book is recommended for anyone interested in understanding the intricacies of the global economy and how seemingly disparate issues are actually closely intertwined.
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Dan Gardner
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Virgin
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Future Babble : Why Expert Predictions Fail and Why We Believe them Anyway
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In 2008, as the price of oil surged above $140 a barrel, experts said it would soon hit $200; a few months later it plunged to $30. In 1967, they said the USSR would be the world's fastest-growing economy by 2000, the USSR no longer existed. In 1908, it was pronounced that there would be no more wars in Europe; we all know how that turned out. Face it, experts are about as accurate as dart-throwing monkeys. And yet every day we ask them to predict the future--everything from the weather to the likelihood of a terrorist attack. Future Babble is the first book to examine this phenomenon, showing why our brains yearn for certainty about the future, why we are attracted to those who predict it confidently, and why it's so easy for us to ignore the trail of outrageously wrong forecasts. In this fast-paced, example-packed, sometimes darkly hilarious book, Dan Gardner shows how seminal research by professor Philip Tetlock proved that the more famous a pundit is, the more likely they are to be right about as often as a stopped watch. Gardner also draws on current research in cognitive psychology, political science, and behavioral economics to discover something quite The future is always uncertain, but the end is not always near.
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Dambisa Moyo
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Penguin
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Winner Take All : China's Race For Resources and What It Means For Us
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Winner Take All is a must-read for anyone interested in global politics and economics. Dambisa Moyo provides a well-researched examination of China's aggressive search for resources, the impact it is having on the world, and the potential consequences for our future. The book delves into the complexities of commodity markets and geopolitical power, making it a valuable resource for students, policymakers, and anyone interested in understanding the global economy.
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Robert H. Frank
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Basic
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The Economic Naturalist - In Search Of Explanations For Everyday Enigmas
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Why do the keypads on drive-up cash machines have Braille dots? Why are round-trip fares from Orlando to Kansas City higher than those from Kansas City to Orlando? For decades, Robert Frank has been asking his economics students to pose and answer questions like these as a way of learning how economic principles operate in the real world--which they do everywhere, all the time.Once you learn to think like an economist, all kinds of puzzling observations start to make sense. Drive-up ATM keypads have Braille dots because it's cheaper to make the same machine for both drive-up and walk-up locations. Travelers from Kansas City to Orlando pay less because they are usually price-sensitive tourists with many choices of destination, whereas travelers originating from Orlando typically choose Kansas City for specific family or business reasons. The Economic Naturalist employs basic economic principles to answer scores of intriguing questions from everyday life, and, along the way, introduces key ideas such as the cost benefit principle, the "no cash left on the table" principle, and the law of one price. There is no more delightful and painless way of learning these fundamental principles.
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Paul Kennedy
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Vintage
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The Rise and Fall of the Great Powers : Economic Change and Military Conflict from 1500 to 2000
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Recommended read for understanding global power shifts. Explores the relationship between economic strength and military power, making it a good resource for anyone interested in political science and international relations.
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Frank B. Gibney
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Scribner
The Pacific Century : America and Asia in a Changing World
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By the mid-1990s, American trade with the Pacific nations--Japan, China, Taiwan, Korea, the Philippines, Australia, and others--will be twice as large as our commerce with countries across the Atlantic. Now one of America's most distinguished Asia scholars examines the history and development of the Pacific nations and makes clear America's stake in this region. 200 photographs.
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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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Lee Kuan Yew, Henry Kissinger |
Harper
From Third World To First : The Singapore Story: 1965-2000
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This book is a must-read for those interested in the history of Singapore. Lee Kuan Yew offers a frank and unique perspective on how a tiny country managed to transform into a prosperous and secure modern society in just a few decades. He shares his disapproving approach to political opponents and his unorthodox views, making this a candid and insightful account of Singapore's survival. Lee's relationships with political peers such as Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan also add to the interest. Overall, this book is a brilliant portrayal of an influential man and his role in Singapore's incredible journey towards development.
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Kurt Eichenwald
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Broadway
Conspiracy of Fools : A True Story
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From an award-winning New York Times reporter comes the full, mind-boggling story of the lies, crimes, and ineptitude behind the spectacular scandal that imperiled a presidency, destroyed a marketplace, and changed Washington and Wall Street forever . . .It was the corporate collapse that appeared to come out of nowhere. In late 2001, the Enron Corporation--a darling of the financial world, a company whose executives were friends of presidents and the powerful--imploded virtually overnight, leaving vast wreckage in its wake and sparking a criminal investigation that would last for years. But for all that has been written about the Enron debacle, no one has yet to re-create the full drama of what has already become a near-mythic American tale.Until now. With Conspiracy of Fools, Kurt Eichenwald transforms the unbelievable story of the Enron scandal into a rip-roaring narrative of epic proportions, one that is sure to delight readers of thrillers and business books alike, achieving for this new decade what books like Barbarians at the Gate and A Civil Action accomplished in the 1990’s.Written in the roller-coaster style of a novel, the compelling narrative takes readers behind every closed door--from the Oval Office to the executive suites, from the highest reaches of the Justice Department to the homes and bedrooms of the top officers. It is a tale of global reach--from Houston to Washington, from Bombay to London, from Munich to Sao Paolo--laying out the unbelievable scenes that twisted together to create this shocking true story.Eichenwald reveals never-disclosed details of a story that features a cast including George W. Bush, Dick Cheney, Paul O’Neill, Harvey Pitt, Colin Powell, Gray Davis, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Alan Greenspan, Ken Lay, Andy Fastow, Jeff Skilling, Bill Clinton, Rupert Murdoch and Sumner Redstone. With its you-are-there glimpse into the secretive worlds of corporate power, Conspiracy of Fools is an all-true financial and political thriller of cinematic proportions.
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William Strauss, Neil Howe |
Crown
The Fourth Turning : What the Cycles of History Tell Us About America's Next Rendezvous with Destiny
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER. Discover the game-changing theory of the cycles of history and what past generations can teach us about living through times of upheaval—with deep insights into the roles that Boomers, Generation X, and Millennials have to play. First comes a High, a period of confident expansion. Next comes an Awakening, a time of spiritual exploration and rebellion. Then comes an Unraveling, in which individualism triumphs over crumbling institutions. Last comes a Crisis—the Fourth Turning—when society passes through a great and perilous gate in history. William Strauss and Neil Howe will change the way you see the world—and your place in it. With blazing originality, The Fourth Turning illuminates the past, explains the present, and reimagines the future. Most remarkably, it offers an utterly persuasive prophecy about how America's past will predict what comes next. Strauss and Howe base this vision on a provocative theory of American history. The authors look back five hundred years and uncover a distinct Modern history moves in cycles, each one lasting about the length of a long human life, each composed of four twenty-year eras—or "turnings"—that comprise history's seasonal rhythm of growth, maturation, entropy, and rebirth. Illustrating this cycle through a brilliant analysis of the post–World War II period, The Fourth Turning offers bold predictions about how all of us can prepare, individually and collectively, for this rendezvous with destiny.
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Lee Kuan Yew
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Times
Media
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The Singapore Story : Memoirs of Lee Kuan Yew
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This memoir is a must-read for anyone interested in politics, leadership, and the incredible transformation of Singapore. Through the eyes of Lee Kuan Yew, the founding father of modern Singapore, you'll gain insights into his visionary leadership and the strategies he employed to turn a small, resource-poor nation into a thriving global hub. Lee's candid and pragmatic approach to governance will leave you inspired and in awe of Singapore's success story.
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Daniel Yergin
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Free
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The Prize : The Epic Quest for Oil, Money and Power
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The Prize recounts the panoramic history of oil -- and the struggle for wealth and power that has always surrounded oil. This struggle has shaken the world economy, dictated the outcome of wars, and transformed the destiny of men and nations.The Prize is as much a history of the twentieth century as of the oil industry itself. The canvas of history is enormous -- from the drilling of the first well in Pennsylvania through two great world wars to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait and Operation Desert Storm.
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A Short History of China and Southeast Asia : Tribute, Trade and Influence
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This informative but concise history of China and Southeast Asia is perfect for travelers, students, teachers, and businesspeople. Portable and attractively designed, it includes color illustrations, maps, and a brief history of the region. Explored are relations between China and Southeast Asia across two millennia; patterns of diplomacy, commercial networks, and migration; and how these have varied over time. With a focus on modern history, this is a fascinating account of imperial ambition, internal collapse and revival, cultural and commercial endeavors, and war and revolution. Important insight into the complicated history of the fastest-growing region in the world is offered.
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Ravi Ramamurti, Jitendra Singh |
Cambridge
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Emerging Multinationals in Emerging Markets
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Why have so many firms in emerging economies internationalized quite aggressively in the last decade? What competitive advantages do these firms enjoy and what are the origins of those advantages? Through what strategies have they built their global presence? How is their internationalization affecting Western rivals? And, finally, what does all this mean for mainstream international business theory? In Emerging Multinationals in Emerging Markets, a distinguished group of international business scholars tackle these questions based on a shared research design. The heart of the book contains detailed studies of emerging-market multinationals (EMNEs) from the BRIC economies, plus Israel, Mexico, South Africa, and Thailand. The studies show that EMNEs come in many shapes and sizes, depending on the home-country context. Furthermore, EMNEs leverage distinctive competitive advantages and pursue distinctive internationalization paths. This timely analysis of EMNEs promises to enrich mainstream models of how firms internationalize in today's global economy.
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Peter D. Schiff, John Downes |
Wiley
Crash-proof : How to Profit from the Coming Economic Collapse
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Recommendation: Crash-Proof is a must-read for those concerned about economic stability. Schiff's investment strategies and predictions offer a unique and informative perspective on the current economic climate and how to navigate it successfully. His survival plan can help readers protect their investments and finances from the potential effects of an economic collapse.
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The Contest of the Century : The New Era of Competition with China
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From the former Financial Times Beijing bureau chief, a balanced and far-seeing analysis of the emerging competition between China and America that will dominate twenty-first-century world affairs. It is both an inside account of Beijing's new quest for influence and an explanation of how America can come out on top.China's rise has entered a new and critical phase where it seeks to turn its economic heft into global power and influence. In this deeply informed book, Geoff Dyer makes a lucid and convincing argument that China and the U.S. are now embarking on a great power-style competition that will dominate the century. With its new navy, China is trying to ease the U.S. out of Asia and reassert its traditional leadership. Beijing is planning to turn the renminbi into the main international currency, toppling the dominance of the U.S. dollar. And by investing billions to send its media groups overseas, it hopes to shift the global debate about democracy and individual rights. China is taking the first steps in an ambitious international agenda. Yet China will struggle to unseat the U.S. China's new ambitions are provoking intense anxiety, especially in Asia, while America's global influence has deep roots. If Washington can adjust to a world in which it is no longer dominant but still immensely powerful, it can retain its ability to set the global agenda in the face of China's challenge. At a time of great uncertainty about America's future, this is an essential book for businessmen, politicians, financiers, and anyone interested in current world affairs.
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Rethinking
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Rethinking Globalization : Teaching for Justice in an Unjust World
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Rethinking Globalization is a great read for teachers and educators who want to incorporate social justice into their curriculum. This book offers a wide range of lessons and activities that cover topics related to globalization and its impact on different communities. The book's unique and distinctive feature is its focus on teaching global justice in an accessible manner. Users who are interested in teaching social justice to their students would find this book to be an excellent resource.
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Gilles Deleuze, Brian Massumi, Félix Guattari |
Bloomsbury
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A Thousand Plateaus
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A Thousand Plateaus is a must-read for philosophy enthusiasts who want to explore the intricacies of radical democracy and art. The book offers a unique perspective on contemporary politics and art, making it a valuable addition to any reader's collection. With its groundbreaking ideas and thought-provoking arguments, users are sure to find themselves engaged and challenged throughout their reading journey.
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William Overholt
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Marshall
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Perspectives 2000 and Beyond : Global Trends, Implications for Global Finance and the Conduct of Business in the Asia-Pacific
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This book is a great guide for businesspeople and researchers who want to be well-informed of the trends in the Asia-Pacific region. It details the implications of globalization, integration, and disintegration, American dominance, as well as the proliferation of nuclear states. It explores the changing political landscape and economic recovery in Asia and how this relates to the conduct of business and global finance. The book is authored by Tsao Yuan Lee, and it is published by Times Academic Press, Singapore.
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Holt
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The Limits of Power : The End of American Exceptionalism
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This book is a must-read for those who want to understand the current state of American politics. Bacevich's call for a revival of realism in American policy is both astute and compelling. His argument is well-constructed, and he brings a unique perspective as a conservative historian and former military officer. The book is a timely reminder that America must live within its means, and that engagement in endless wars only serves to undermine the body politic. It is a sobering but necessary read for those who care about the future of the United States.
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This book is a thought-provoking analysis of the challenges facing British society. It exposes the outdated systems that have led to our current state, while offering fresh and creative ideas to bring about positive change. Whether you're interested in economics, politics, or social issues, "The State We're In" will challenge your perspectives and inspire you to imagine a better future.
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Oxford
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The New Zealand Macroeconomy : A Briefing on the Reforms and Their Legacy
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This book is a good read for anyone interested in the economic history of New Zealand, and how it compares to other developed economies. The author provides a clear overview of the reforms that transformed the New Zealand economy in the 1980s and 1990s, and evaluates their long-term impact on economic growth, income distribution, and social welfare. The book is well-structured and easy to read, and provides a balanced assessment of the costs and benefits of the reforms. Readers will appreciate the clarity of the exposition and the insights into the policy choices that determined the fate of the New Zealand economy.
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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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Rodolfo C. Severino
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Iseas-yusof
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ASEAN
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Since its founding in 1967, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations has been an increasingly large part of the life of Southeast Asia, although most people in the region know very little about it. ASEAN has helped bring peace and stability to the region. It has successfully engaged the world's major powers, in East Asia and beyond. ASEAN has taken steps to integrate the regional economy as an important means of cooperatively improving the region's competitiveness, attracting investments, generating jobs, raising incomes, and lowering costs and prices. ASEAN has also formed networks for dealing with regional problems like communicable diseases, environmental degradation, and transnational crime. An essential part of the Southeast Asia Background Series, this book seeks to shed some light on what ASEAN is all about.
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Tom Bower
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Harperpress
The Squeeze : Oil, Money and Greed in the 21st Century
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A groundbreaking, in-depth, and authoritative twenty-year history of the hunt and speculation for our most vital natural resource. Oil, Money, Politics, and Power in the 21st Century. Twenty years ago oil cost about $7 a barrel. In 2008 the price soared to $148 and then fell to below $40. In the midst of this extraordinary volatility, the major oil conglomerates still spent over a trillion dollars in an increasingly frantic search for more. The story of oil is a story of high stakes and extreme risk. It is the story of the crushing rivalries between men and women exploring for oil five miles beneath the sea, battling for control of the world's biggest corporations, and gambling billions of dollars twenty-four hours every day on oil's prices. It is the story of corporate chieftains in Dallas and London, traders in New York, oil-oligarchs in Moscow, and globe-trotting politicians-all maneuvering for power. With the world as his canvas, acclaimed investigative reporter Tom Bower gathers unprecedented firsthand information from hundreds of sources to give readers the definitive, untold modern history of oil . . . the ultimate story of arrogance, intrigue, and greed.
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Twelve
The Pivot : The Future of American Statecraft in Asia
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From former assistant secretary of state Kurt M. Campbell comes the definitive analysis and explanation of the new major shift in American foreign policy, its interests and assets, to Asia.There is a quiet drama playing out in American foreign policy far from the dark contours of upheaval in the Middle East and South Asia and the hovering drone attacks of the war on terror. The United States is in the midst of a substantial and long-term national project, which is proceeding in fits and starts, to reorient its foreign policy to the East. The central tenet of this policy shift, aka the Pivot, is that the United States will need to do more with and in the Asia-Pacific hemisphere to help revitalize its own economy, to realize the full potential of the region's dramatic innovation, and to keep the peace in the world's most dynamic region where the lion's share of the history of the twenty-first century will be written.This book is about a necessary course correction for American diplomacy, commercial engagement, and military innovation during a time of unrelenting and largely unrewarding conflict. While the United States has intensified its focus on the Asia-Pacific arena relative to previous administrations, much more remains to be done.The Pivot is about that future. It explores how the United States should construct a strategy that will position it to maneuver across the East and offers a clarion call for cunning, dexterity, and ingenuity in the period ahead for American statecraft in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Eat the Rich
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"Eat the Rich" provides a hilarious and insightful look into how capitalism shapes different societies. The author's witty commentary and experiences in both prosperous and struggling nations make this book an entertaining but thought-provoking read. Readers who enjoy humor and want to understand how global capitalism impacts different cultures will appreciate this book.
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William Greider
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Simon
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Who Will Tell The People - The Betrayal Of American Democracy
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This book is perfect for anyone who is passionate about democracy and wants to understand why it often seems to fail us. Greider masterfully exposes the harsh reality of decision making in Washington, explaining how the concentration of power in political elites leads to profound betrayals of democracy. He provides a nuanced insight into the workings of democracy, articulating with clarity the challenges that we face in creating more equitable and just systems of governance.
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