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The Handbook of International Corporate Governance: A Definitive Guide
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If you're in a leadership position, dealing with international business or studying corporate structures, this book is a lighthouse in the murky waters of international corporate governance. It doesn't just list off dry legislative changes; it's filled with insights from top-tier organizations and offers a deep comparative study of governance practices across various jurisdictions. The sheer breadth of perspectives makes it a vital resource for understanding the nuances of directorship and shareholder dynamics on a global scale.
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John Rawls
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A Theory of Justice
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Since it appeared in 1971, John Rawls's A Theory of Justice has become a classic. The author has now revised the original edition to clear up a number of difficulties he and others have found in the original book.Rawls aims to express an essential part of the common core of the democratic tradition - justice as fairness - and to provide an alternative to utilitarianism, which had dominated the Anglo-Saxon tradition of political thought since the nineteenth century. Rawls substitutes the ideal of the social contract as a more satisfactory account of the basic rights and liberties of citizens as free and equal persons. "Each person," writes Rawls, "possesses an inviolability founded on justice that even the welfare of society as a whole cannot override." Advancing the ideas of Rousseau, Kant, Emerson, and Lincoln, Rawls's theory is as powerful today as it was when first published.
Jane Mayer
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Scribe
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Dark Money : how a secretive group of billionaires is trying to buy political control in the US
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The US is one of the largest democracies in the world – or is it?America is experiencing an age of profound economic inequality. Employee protections have been decimated, and state welfare is virtually non-existent, while hedge fund billionaires are grossly under-taxed and big businesses make astounding profits at the expense of the environment and of their workers.How did this come about, and who were the driving forces behind it?In this powerful and meticulously researched work of investigative journalism, New Yorker staff writer Jane Mayer exposes the network of billionaires trying to buy the US electoral system – and succeeding. Led by libertarian industrialists the Koch brothers, they believe that taxes are a form of tyranny and that government oversight of business is an assault on freedom. Together, they have spent hundreds of millions of dollars influencing politicians and voters, and hijacking American democracy for their own ends.Dark Money brilliantly illuminates a shady corner of US politics. It is essential reading for anybody interested in the future of democracy.
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Karl Popper
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The Open Society and Its Enemies: The Spell of Plato
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If you're intrigued by political philosophy and cherish democratic principles, Popper's "The Open Society and Its Enemies" will resonate deeply. Against the backdrop of WWII, it's a thought-provoking exploration of how societal structures can impact our freedoms. Popper critiques historical philosophers while fearlessly defending democratic ideals—a crucial read for anyone invested in the underpinnings of free societies.
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The Marx-Engels Reader
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The Marx-Engels Reader is a must-read for anyone interested in Marxist thought and ideology. This anthology contains the most essential writings of Marx and Engels that provide a detailed understanding of historical materialism, the labor theory of value, and socialism. The book is a great resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in political theory.
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Tony Judt
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Ill Fares the Land
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"Ill Fares the Land" is for those who feel that something is fundamentally wrong with our current way of living. Tony Judt offers a historical perspective that helps us understand how we arrived at this moment. He challenges us to imagine a new form of governance and way of life that prioritize fairness over efficiency. This book is a thought-provoking read that offers hope for a better future.
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Joseph E. Stiglitz
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The Price of Inequality : How Today's Divided Society Endangers Our Future
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The Price of Inequality is a must-read for those who want to understand the causes and consequences of economic inequality. Stiglitz provides a thorough analysis of the dangers of growing inequality and how it affects not only the economy but also democracy itself. He offers a compelling case for why we need to restructure the economic and political systems to promote fairness and opportunity for all. This book is a wake-up call for anyone who cares about the future of our society.
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Robert Nozick
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Basic
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Anarchy, State, and Utopia
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The foundational text of libertarian thought, named one of the 100 Most Influential Books since World War II ( Times Literary Supplement)First published in response to John Rawls' A Theory of Justice , Robert Nozick's Anarchy, State, and Utopia has since become one of the defining texts in classic libertarian thought. Challenging and ultimately rejecting liberal, socialist, and conservative agendas, Nozick boldly asserts that the rights of individuals are violated as a state's responsibilities increase—and the only way to avoid these violations rests in the creation of a minimalist state limited to protection against force, fraud, theft, and the enforcement of contracts.Winner of the 1975 National Book Award, Anarchy, State and Utopia remains one of the most philosophically rich defenses of economic liberalism to date. With a new foreword by Thomas Nagel, this revised edition introduces Nozick and his work to a new generation of readers.
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Joseph E. Stiglitz
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Penguin
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The Price of Inequality
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Growing inequality. The poor. Economics. Nobel Prize winning economist. Paperback.
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Thomas Frank
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Scribe
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Listen, Liberal : or, what ever happened to the party of the people?
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"Listen, Liberal" is a must-read for those interested in understanding how Democratic Party shifted from its key principles of fair policies for the working-class to pursuing elitism. The author offers a scathing examination of how the Democrats have failed to combat financial inequality and serves as a warning for the consequences that may follow if they don't return to their roots. This book is perfect for those who want to unmask the Democratic Party's deceptions and understand their failure to protect the working class.
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John Kenneth Galbraith
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Houghton
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The Culture of Contentment
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If you're intrigued by the intricate relationship between politics, economics, and social stagnation, "The Culture of Contentment" could be an insightful read for you. Galbraith masterfully uses the climate of the late 20th century to probe into the sense of satisfaction that can often precede serious societal challenges. Whether you're a history buff or just keen on understanding the cyclic nature of contentment and crisis, this book will offer a thought-provoking analysis.
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Noam Chomsky
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Necessary Illusions : Thought Control in Democratic Societies
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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding how the media can be used to manipulate public opinion in democratic societies. Chomsky exposes the hidden subversive tactics used by the media to control the masses and offers insights into how democracy can be strengthened through the democratization of the media. Users who enjoy challenging their assumptions and beliefs will love this book.
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Joseph E. Stiglitz
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Penguin
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The Euro : And its Threat to the Future of Europe
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This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in understanding the economic challenges facing Europe today. Stiglitz, a Nobel Prize-winning economist, provides a thorough analysis of the euro project and its failures, pinpointing the flawed structure that has caused stagnation and dissent rather than unity in the European Union. He offers potential solutions, including fundamental reforms that are necessary to the structure of the eurozone. This book is a must-read for anyone seeking deep insights into the European economy.
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Noam C J Chomsky
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Penguin
Optimism Over Despair
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This book would be a good read for individuals interested in understanding the root causes of social and political issues affecting the world today. Noam Chomsky's analysis of topics such as neoliberalism, refugee crisis, and US electoral system provides a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by society. Chomsky's emphasis on embracing optimism and activism in the face of these challenges makes this book a source of inspiration for those seeking to make positive social change.
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Thomas L. Friedman
Thank You for Being Late : An Optimist's Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations
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Charles Krauthammer
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Things That Matter : Three Decades of Passions. Passtimes and Politics
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From America’s preeminent columnist, named by the Financial Times the most influential commentator in the nation, the long-awaited collection of Charles Krauthammer’s essential, timeless writings. A brilliant stylist known for an uncompromising honesty that challenges conventional wisdom at every turn, Krauthammer has for decades dazzled readers with his keen insight into politics and government. His weekly column is a must-read in Washington and across the country. Now, finally, the best of Krauthammer’s intelligence, erudition and wit are collected in one volume. Readers will find here not only the country’s leading conservative thinker offering a passionate defense of limited government, but also a highly independent mind whose views—on feminism, evolution and the death penalty, for example—defy ideological convention. Things That Matter also features several of Krauthammer’s major path-breaking essays—on bioethics, on Jewish destiny and on America’s role as the world’s superpower—that have profoundly influenced the nation’s thoughts and policies. And finally, the collection presents a trove of always penetrating, often bemused reflections on everything from border collies to Halley’s Comet, from Woody Allen to Winston Churchill, from the punishing pleasures of speed chess to the elegance of the perfectly thrown outfield assist. With a special, highly autobiographical introduction in which Krauthammer reflects on the events that shaped his career and political philosophy, this indispensible chronicle takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the fashions and follies, the tragedies and triumphs, of the last three decades of American life.
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Anthony Giddens
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Polity
The Global Third Way Debate
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Left-of-centre governments are currently in power in many countries. In greater or lesser degree, all have moved away from traditional doctrines and policies of the left, recognizing that left values have to be pursued by different means today. The term 'third way' has become a widely accepted, if controversial, label understood by many modernizing social democrats to refer to these attempts at ideological and policy innovation. The debate that has arisen around these developments is a truly world-wide one, stretching from the US and Europe through to Asia, Australasia and Latin America.Anthony Giddens has been perhaps the foremost contributor to the global third way discussion. In this book he has brought together some of the key contributions from around the world. Articles included cover, among other the development of the third way policies in EU countries; welfare institutions and welfare reforms; economic and social policy; trust, the civic order and government; the strains and stresses of democracy; the regulation of corporate power; ecological modernization; the third way viewed from the South; global governance.This book will be of interest to everyone concerned with the future of progressive politics. It provides perhaps the most comprehensive and integrated account to date of core developments in leftist political thinking.
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George Magnus
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Yale
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Red Flags : Why Xi's China Is in Jeopardy
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This book could be a good read for someone interested in understanding the complexities of China's economic growth and the potential risks it faces. George Magnus provides an in-depth analysis of the key challenges including debt, middle income, the Renminbi, and an aging population, and examines how these factors could hinder China's continued rise. Not only does he explore economic issues, but Magnus also delves into the political direction of President Xi Jinping and its compatibility with China's economic aspirations. With thorough research and a critical perspective, this book offers valuable insights into the potential conflicts over trade, China's relationship with Trump, and its Belt and Road initiative in Eurasia.
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Joseph E. Stiglitz
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Penguin
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The Price of Inequality
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The Price of Inequality is an eye-opening book that delves deeply into the issues of inequality and offers realistic solutions to level the playing field. Stiglitz provides detailed evidence to support his argument that our economic and political systems are fundamentally unfair. He shows how investment, rather than austerity, is necessary for productivity and social mobility. This well-researched and insightful book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the causes and effects of inequality and is recommended for those who care deeply about creating a fairer and more just society.
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Kishore Mahbubani
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Publicaffairs
Has China Won? : The Chinese Challenge to American Primacy
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The twenty-first century's great geopolitical contest has begun. A major trade war has broken out. American and Chinese naval vessels are having close encounters in the South China Sea. American congressmen and businessmen are cheering their government's public attacks on China. China is standing firm and resolute. Who will win this contest? What is at stake? And who will judge the winner?In this book, Kishore Mahbubani evaluates the two sides, and shows how China has been thinking on a global scale, launching ambitious initiatives under some of the world's most pragmatic and competent leaders. Most critically, the Chinese people have regained their cultural confidence. Chinese society is now infused with innovation and dynamism. Meanwhile, America has seen the power of its economic model badly damaged by the 2008 financial crisis. To many it is no longer the indispensable nation but an awkward interloper.The global rise of China and the relative strategic decline of the US presents a political challenge that the US has never faced before. American policymakers must shake off their complacency and launch a major strategic reboot of both domestic and foreign policies that have weakened the nation's social foundations and global standing. Otherwise, the start-up nation, barely two hundred and fifty years old, with only a quarter of China's population, cannot expect to defeat the world's oldest continuous civilization. With his trademark candor, Mahbubani delivers impartial and incisive insights on the strategic stakes and mistakes in this new great game.
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Noam Chomsky
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Hamish
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Global Discontents : Conversations on the Rising Threats to Democracy
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Recommended for those interested in global issues and political activism. Chomsky's insights and analysis will challenge readers to think critically about the state of our world and the urgent need for systemic change.
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Henry Kissinger offers in World Order a deep meditation on the roots of international harmony and global disorder. Drawing on his experience as one of the foremost statesmen of the modern era—advising presidents, traveling the world, observing and shaping the central foreign policy events of recent decades—Kissinger now reveals his analysis of the ultimate challenge for the twenty-first century: how to build a shared international order in a world of divergent historical perspectives, violent conflict, proliferating technology, and ideological extremism.There has never been a true “world order,” Kissinger observes. For most of history, civilizations defined their own concepts of order. Each considered itself the center of the world and envisioned its distinct principles as universally relevant. China conceived of a global cultural hierarchy with the Emperor at its pinnacle. In Europe, Rome imagined itself surrounded by barbarians; when Rome fragmented, European peoples refined a concept of an equilibrium of sovereign states and sought to export it across the world. Islam, in its early centuries, considered itself the world’s sole legitimate political unit, destined to expand indefinitely until the world was brought into harmony by religious principles. The United States was born of a conviction about the universal applicability of democracy—a conviction that has guided its policies ever since.Now international affairs take place on a global basis, and these historical concepts of world order are meeting. Every region participates in questions of high policy in every other, often instantaneously. Yet there is no consensus among the major actors about the rules and limits guiding this process, or its ultimate destination. The result is mounting tension.Grounded in Kissinger’s deep study of history and his experience as National Security Advisor and Secretary of State, World Order guides readers through crucial episodes in recent world history. Kissinger offers a unique glimpse into the inner deliberations of the Nixon administration’s negotiations with Hanoi over the end of the Vietnam War, as well as Ronald Reagan’s tense debates with Soviet Premier Gorbachev in Reykjavík. He offers compelling insights into the future of U.S.–China relations and the evolution of the European Union, and examines lessons of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Taking readers from his analysis of nuclear negotiations with Iran through the West’s response to the Arab Spring and tensions with Russia over Ukraine, World Order anchors Kissinger’s historical analysis in the decisive events of our time.Provocative and articulate, blending historical insight with geopolitical prognostication, World Order is a unique work that could come only from a lifelong policymaker and diplomat.
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Mancur Olson
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Harvard
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The Logic of Collective Action : Public Goods and the Theory of Groups, Second Printing with a New Preface and Appendix
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This book develops an original theory of group and organizational behavior that cuts across disciplinary lines and illustrates the theory with empirical and historical studies of particular organizations. Applying economic analysis to the subjects of the political scientist, sociologist, and economist, Mancur Olson examines the extent to which the individuals that share a common interest find it in their individual interest to bear the costs of the organizational effort.The theory shows that most organizations produce what the economist calls “public goods”―goods or services that are available to every member, whether or not he has borne any of the costs of providing them. Economists have long understood that defense, law, and order were public goods that could not be marketed to individuals, and that taxation was necessary. They have not, however, taken account of the fact that private as well as governmental organizations produce public goods.The services the labor union provides for the worker it represents, or the benefits a lobby obtains for the group it represents, are public they automatically go to every individual in the group, whether or not he helped bear the costs. It follows that, just as governments require compulsory taxation, many large private organizations require special (and sometimes coercive) devices to obtain the resources they need. This is not true of smaller organizations for, as this book shows, small and large organizations support themselves in entirely different ways. The theory indicates that, though small groups can act to further their interest much more easily than large ones, they will tend to devote too few resources to the satisfaction of their common interests, and that there is a surprising tendency for the “lesser” members of the small group to exploit the “greater” members by making them bear a disproportionate share of the burden of any group action.All of the theory in the book is in Chapter 1; the remaining chapters contain empirical and historical evidence of the theory’s relevance to labor unions, pressure groups, corporations, and Marxian class action.
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Raghuram G. Rajan
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Harpercollins
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Fault Lines : How Hidden Fractures Still Threaten the World Economy
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Please Read Brand New, International Softcover Edition, Printed in black and white pages, minor self wear on the cover or pages, Sale restriction may be printed on the book, but Book name, contents, and author are exactly same as Hardcover Edition. Fast delivery through DHL/FedEx express.
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The Fix - How Nations Survive And Thrive In A World In Decline
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We all know the bad news. Our economies are stagnant. Wages are flat and income inequality keeps rising. The Middle East is burning and extremism is spreading. Frightened voters are embracing populist outsiders and angry nationalists. And no we are living in an age of unprecedented, irreversible decline—or so we’re constantly being told. Jonathan Tepperman’s The Fix presents a very different picture. It identifies ten pervasive and seemingly impossible challenges—including immigration reform, economic stagnation, political gridlock, corruption, and Islamist extremism—and shows that, contrary to the general consensus, each has a solution, and not merely a hypothetical one. By taking a close look at overlooked success stories—from countries as diverse as Canada, Botswana, and Indonesia—Tepperman discovers practical advice for problem-solvers of all stripes, making a data-driven case for optimism in a time of crushing pessimism.
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Tyler Cowen
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The Complacent Class - The Self-Defeating Quest For The American Dream
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This book could be a good read for those who have noticed a shift in American society towards stagnation and comfort. It serves as a wake-up call, urging readers to question their own complacency and the potential repercussions it may have on the future. Through thought-provoking analysis, the book highlights the dangers of forsaking the traditionally mobile and risk-taking nature that once defined Americans. Prepare to have your perspectives challenged and gain a newfound understanding of the self-defeating quest for the American Dream.
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George Friedman
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Flashpoints
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Recommendation: If you are interested in understanding the complex geopolitical landscape and want to gain insights into the future conflicts that may shape our world, "Flashpoints" is the book for you. George Friedman, a renowned geopolitical forecaster, combines history and cultural analysis to explain the fault lines that have led to past conflicts and examines the simmering tensions that are still present today. This book provides a riveting and informative account of how events in Europe will impact the rest of the world, offering both a cautionary tale and a glimpse into future opportunities.
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Noam Chomsky
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American Power and the New Mandarins
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Chomsky's first political book, widely considered to be among the most cogent and powerful statements against the American war in Vietnam. Long out of print, this collection of early, seminal essays helped to establish Chomsky as a leading critic of United States foreign policy. With a new foreword by Howard Zinn, author of A People's History of the United States.
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Karl Marx
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The Communist Manifesto: Popular Penguins
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The Communist Manifesto changed the face of the twentieth century beyond recognition, inspiring millions to revolution, forming the basis of political systems that still dominate countless lives and continuing to ignite violent debate about class and capitalism today.
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The Post-American World
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The Post-American World is a book that explores the concept of America's decline in the world, focusing on the rise of other countries such as China, India, Brazil, and Russia. Zakaria explains how the economic growth of these countries is producing political confidence and national pride. This book could be a good read for anyone interested in understanding the global era and the challenges that come with it. It provides a unique and distinctive perspective on the changing international climate and offers valuable insight into how the United States can thrive in this new world order.
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Parag Khanna
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The Future Is Asian : Global Order in the Twenty-first Century
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The book offers a unique perspective of Asia by examining its diverse demographic, geographic, and economic landscape. It delves into the region's technological improvement and showcases how it is reshaping the world. Readers interested in a comprehensive understanding of the future of globalization and Asia's role in it will find this book illuminating.
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Professor John Rawls
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Columbia
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Political Liberalism
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Revising and continuing the idea of justice and fairness in A Theory of Justice, Rawls poses the question of how a stable and just society of free and equal citizens can live in concord when deeply divided by reasonable and incompatible doctrines. With its distinctive form of liberalism----resting on an idea of free public reason---- Political Liberalism yields new insights into the question of justice in our pluralistic society.
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Thomas Frank
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What's the Matter with Kansas?
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"What's the Matter with Kansas?" is a must-read for anyone trying to understand the current state of American politics. Through the lens of Kansas, Thomas Frank delves into the reasons behind the shift towards conservatism and why so many Americans vote against their own economic and social interests. With wit and acuity, Frank provides a fascinating and thought-provoking analysis of the current political climate.
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Why Nations Fail : The Origins of Power, Prosperity and Poverty
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Why Nations Fail provides a captivating perspective on the role of institutions in shaping a nation's prosperity. The authors use a range of historical and contemporary examples to support their argument that sound institutions are necessary for individuals to prosper and innovate. This book is perfect for readers interested in understanding the complex factors that drive a nation's success or failure, and offers a pragmatic blueprint for placing those mired in poverty on the path to prosperity.
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In one of the most influential philosophical works ever writer, John Stuart Mill explores the risks and responsibilities of liberty. Examining the tyranny that can come both from government and from the herd-like opinion of the majority, Mill proposes a freedom to think, unite, and pursue our pleasures as the most important freedoms, as long as we cause no harm to others. GREAT IDEAS. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.
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Has China Won? : The Chinese Challenge to American Primacy
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The twenty-first century's great geopolitical contest has begun. A major trade war has broken out. American and Chinese naval vessels are having close encounters in the South China Sea. American congressmen and businessmen are cheering their government's public attacks on China. China is standing firm and resolute. Who will win this contest? What is at stake? And who will judge the winner?In this book, Kishore Mahbubani evaluates the two sides, and shows how China has been thinking on a global scale, launching ambitious initiatives under some of the world's most pragmatic and competent leaders. Most critically, the Chinese people have regained their cultural confidence. Chinese society is now infused with innovation and dynamism. Meanwhile, America has seen the power of its economic model badly damaged by the 2008 financial crisis. To many it is no longer the indispensable nation but an awkward interloper.The global rise of China and the relative strategic decline of the US presents a political challenge that the US has never faced before. American policymakers must shake off their complacency and launch a major strategic reboot of both domestic and foreign policies that have weakened the nation's social foundations and global standing. Otherwise, the start-up nation, barely two hundred and fifty years old, with only a quarter of China's population, cannot expect to defeat the world's oldest continuous civilization. With his trademark candor, Mahbubani delivers impartial and incisive insights on the strategic stakes and mistakes in this new great game.
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Francis Fukuyama
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The Origins of Political Order : From Prehuman Times to the French Revolution
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Recommended for history enthusiasts seeking political insight. Provides a broad overview of the development of political institutions from tribal societies to modern states. The book compares the development of political institutions in different parts of the world and provides insight into the challenges faced by developing countries. It also raises questions about the nature of politics and democracy.
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Noam Chomsky, David Barsamian |
Metropolitan
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Power Systems : Conversations on Global Democratic Uprisings and the New Challenges to U.S. Empire
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Power Systems is a highly recommended book for readers interested in understanding the socio-political challenges of our times. Through a series of interviews with Noam Chomsky, one of the world's foremost thinkers, readers will explore urgent concerns such as the breakdown of American mainstream political institutions, European financial crisis, future of democracy in the Arab world, and the rise of the Occupy movement. Chomsky's ideas are presented vividly and accessibly, providing a clarifying insight into understanding the world today.
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Bruno Maçães
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Belt and Road : A Chinese World Order
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- This book is a must-read for those interested in understanding China's Belt and Road strategy, its impact on the world economy, and its potential to reshape global politics and values.
- Bruno Macaes provides a comprehensive exploration of the history, achievements, and complexity of the Belt and Road initiative, uncovering its significance beyond power projection and profit.
- Readers will gain valuable insights into whether this ambitious geopolitical initiative could challenge Western political values and emerge as the defining story of the century.
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Steven Levitsky, Daniel Ziblatt |
Viking
How Democracies Die : The International Bestseller: What History Reveals About Our Future
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How does a democracy die?What can we do to save our own?What lessons does history teach us?In the 21st century democracy is threatened like never before. Drawing insightful lessons from across history - from Pinochet's murderous Chilean regime to Erdogan's quiet dismantling in Turkey - Levitsky and Ziblatt explain why democracies fail, how leaders like Trump subvert them today and what each of us can do to protect our democratic rights. (An alternative cover edition for this ISBN can be found here.)
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Adam Smith, Alan B. Krueger |
Bantam
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The Wealth of Nations
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The Wealth of Nations is a must-read for anyone interested in economics and how our economy functions today. Adam Smith's ideas about free trade and the power of the individual are as relevant today as they were in 1776. The book provides valuable insights into the creation and distribution of wealth that are essential to understanding the world we live in. Smith's witty and highly readable writing style make this seminal work an enjoyable and thought-provoking read.
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Future Is Asian
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Asia's growing influence on the world stage is undeniable, and "The Future Is Asian" offers a front-row seat to understanding the monumental shift. It's a book that could change the way you see geopolitical trends and economic growth. Parag Khanna's clear, on-the-ground perspective uncovers the depth of Asia's impact on the world's future, perfect for anyone interested in global affairs or economics.
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Graham Allison
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Scribe
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Destined for War : can America and China escape Thucydides's Trap?
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China and the United States are heading toward a war neither wants.The reason, argues Harvard scholar Graham Allison in this razor-sharp analysis, is Thucydides’s Trap. This phenomenon, as old as history itself, is named for the Greek historian’s assessment of why the Peloponnesian War broke out: a rising power threatened to displace a ruling one.Over the past 500 years, such a struggle has occurred between major powers just sixteen times. In twelve cases, it resulted in war.Today, as an unstoppable China approaches an immovable America, and both Xi Jinping and Donald Trump promise to make their countries ‘great again’, the seventeenth case looks grim. Unless China scales back its ambitions or the US accepts becoming number two in the Pacific, a trade conflict, cyber attack, or accident at sea could soon escalate.Through uncanny historical parallels, Destined for War shows how close we are to the unthinkable. Yet, stressing that war is not inevitable, Allison also reveals how clashing powers have kept the peace in the past — and what painful steps the US and China can and must take to avoid disaster.
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Francis Fukuyama
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Profile
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The Origins of Political Order : From Prehuman Times to the French Revolution
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This book would be a good read for someone who wants to understand the historical and political origins of current political affairs. Fukuyama provides a comprehensive analysis of the development of political order, drawing from different disciplines such as economics, anthropology and geography. His insightful perspectives on the evolution of human societies and politics, make the book an essential guide for anyone interested in political science and history.
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Joseph E. Stiglitz
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Penguin
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Globalization and Its Discontents Revisited : Anti-Globalization in the Era of Trump
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This book is a must-read for those interested in understanding the current state of our global economy and political system. Stiglitz provides insightful analysis and presents thoughtful solutions for tackling the issues of globalization, making it accessible for general readership. The book's greatest strength lies in its ability to clearly illustrate how globalization is linked to various social problems, including inequality and environmental degradation. While Stiglitz's views may be contentious, his expertise and authority in the field provide a refreshing alternative voice to mainstream economic thinking.
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Bill Clinton
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Knopf
Back to Work : Why We Need Smart Government for a Strong Economy
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This book offers insights from a former President of the United States on how government and private sector can work together towards restoring economic growth, job creation, financial responsibility, and pursuing strategies for the future. It provides specific recommendations on how to increase bank lending and corporate investment, double exports, and restore the manufacturing base to create new businesses. One of the recommended strategies is to adopt green technology, which can create both fast-growing economy and national security. Overall, the book stresses on the need for cooperation between government and the private sector in restoring prosperity.
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Daron Acemoğlu, James A. Robinson |
Crown
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Why Nations Fail : The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty
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Brilliant and engagingly written, Why Nations Fail answers the question that has stumped the experts for centuries: Why are some nations rich and others poor, divided by wealth and poverty, health and sickness, food and famine? Is it culture, the weather, geography? Perhaps ignorance of what the right policies are? Simply, no. None of these factors is either definitive or destiny. Otherwise, how to explain why Botswana has become one of the fastest growing countries in the world, while other African nations, such as Zimbabwe, the Congo, and Sierra Leone, are mired in poverty and violence? Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson conclusively show that it is man-made political and economic institutions that underlie economic success (or lack of it). Korea, to take just one of their fascinating examples, is a remarkably homogeneous nation, yet the people of North Korea are among the poorest on earth while their brothers and sisters in South Korea are among the richest. The south forged a society that created incentives, rewarded innovation, and allowed everyone to participate in economic opportunities. The economic success thus spurred was sustained because the government became accountable and responsive to citizens and the great mass of people. Sadly, the people of the north have endured decades of famine, political repression, and very different economic institutions—with no end in sight. The differences between the Koreas is due to the politics that created these completely different institutional trajectories. Based on fifteen years of original research Acemoglu and Robinson marshall extraordinary historical evidence from the Roman Empire, the Mayan city-states, medieval Venice, the Soviet Union, Latin America, England, Europe, the United States, and Africa to build a new theory of political economy with great relevance for the big questions of today, including: - China has built an authoritarian growth machine. Will it continue to grow at such high speed and overwhelm the West? - Are America’s best days behind it? Are we moving from a virtuous circle in which efforts by elites to aggrandize power are resisted to a vicious one that enriches and empowers a small minority? - What is the most effective way to help move billions of people from the rut of poverty to prosperity? More philanthropy from the wealthy nations of the West? Or learning the hard-won lessons of Acemoglu and Robinson’s breakthrough ideas on the interplay between inclusive political and economic institutions? Why Nations Fail will change the way you look at—and understand—the world.
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The Strategy of Conflict : With a New Preface by the Author
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This book is ideal for anyone interested in understanding the intricacies of strategic thinking and conflict resolution. Schelling proposes a new way of looking at negotiations, war, and criminal deterrence, showing enlightening similarities between these seemingly disparate situations. This book offers insights into human psychology and helps readers understand why we behave the way we do in certain situations, making it a must-read for anyone looking to improve their negotiation skills or enhance their knowledge of game theory.
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China's Belt and Road strategy is acknowledged to be the most ambitious geopolitical initiative of the age. Covering almost seventy countries by land and sea, it will affect every element of global society, from shipping to agriculture, digital economy to tourism, politics to culture. Most importantly, it symbolizes a new phase in China's ambitions as a superpower: to remake the world economy and crown Beijing as the new center of capitalism and globalization.Bruno Maçães traces this extraordinary initiative's history, highlighting its achievements to date, and its staggering complexity. He asks whether Belt and Road is about more than power projection and profit. Might it herald a new set of universal political values, to rival those of the West? Is it, in fact, the story of the century?
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The Third Wave : Democratization in the Late Twentieth Century
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Between 1974 and 1990 more than thirty countries in southern Europe, Latin America, East Asia, and Eastern Europe shifted from authoritarian to democratic systems of government. This global democratic revolution is probably the most important political trend in the late twentieth century. In The Third Wave, Samuel P. Huntington analyzes the causes and nature of these democratic transitions, evaluates the prospects for stability of the new democracies, and explores the possibility of more countries becoming democratic. The recent transitions, he argues, are the third major wave of democratization in the modem world. Each of the two previous waves was followed by a reverse wave in which some countries shifted back to authoritarian government. Using concrete examples, empirical evidence, and insightful analysis, Huntington provides neither a theory nor a history of the third wave, but an explanation of why and how it occurred. Factors responsible for the democratic trend include the legitimacy dilemmas of authoritarian regimes; economic and social development; the changed role of the Catholic Church; the impact of the United States, the European Community, and the Soviet Union; and the "snowballing" change in one country stimulating change in others. Five key elite groups within and outside the nondemocratic regime played roles in shaping the various ways democratization occurred. Compromise was key to all democratizations, and elections and nonviolent tactics also were central. New democracies must deal with the "torturer problem" and the "praetorian problem" and attempt to develop democratic values and processes. Disillusionment with democracy, Huntington argues, is necessary to consolidating democracy. He concludes the book with an analysis of the political, economic, and cultural factors that will decide whether or not the third wave continues. Several "Guidelines for Democratizers" offer specific, practical suggestions for initiating and carrying out reform. Huntington's emphasis on practical application makes this book a valuable tool for anyone engaged in the democratization process. At this volatile time in history, Huntington's assessment of the processes of democratization is indispensable to understanding the future of democracy in the world.
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