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David Graeber
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Penguin
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The Dawn of Everything: A New History of Humanity
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This book could be a breath of fresh air if you're into history but find traditional narratives a tad stale. Graeber and Wengrow take you on an intellectual adventure that uproots conventional wisdom about society's evolution. They don’t just critique; they offer a canvas of what could be, igniting imaginations about our collective past and, more importantly, our potential future.
Edward Luce
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Abacus
In Spite Of The Gods : The Strange Rise of Modern India
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"In Spite Of The Gods" provides an incisive look at a nation at a pivotal moment in history. Edward Luce's experience as a South Asia correspondent offers a keen perspective that marries on-the-ground reporting with thoughtful analysis. It's an enlightening read that will give you a deeper appreciation of India's socio-economic evolution and its impact on global affairs.
Philip McMichael
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Sage
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Development and Social Change : A Global Perspective
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Development and Social Change: A Global Perspective is a great read for those who seek an in-depth understanding of globalization and its impacts. It provides a world-historical, political, and ecological perspective to situate globalization in the declining fortunes of the postwar development project. The book emphasizes resistance and social movements as actors shaping the meaning and direction of these projects, in addition to building alternatives. The case studies make the intricacies of globalization concrete, meaningful, and clear for students. The book challenges readers to recognize themselves as global citizens whose consumption decisions have real social and ecological implications.
Curtin
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Cambridge
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Press
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Cross-Cultural Trade in World History - Studies in Comparative World History
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"Cross-Cultural Trade in World History" offers a rich dive into the past, showing how trade shaped interactions among varied civilizations. It’s perfect for anyone with a keen interest in history, economics, or anthropology. As you navigate through the beginnings of trade to the onset of commercial revolutions, this book will reveal the interconnectedness of the ancient world in a fascinating scholarly manner. You'll appreciate how exchange influenced cultures, politics, and economies worldwide, and you may find yourself looking at global trade with new eyes.
Li Tana, Nola Cooke |
Rowman
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Water Frontier: Commerce and the Chinese in the Lower Mekong Region, 1750-1880
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If you're intrigued by how trade shapes history, "Water Frontier" might just be your next page-turner. It offers a fresh perspective on Indochina's past, focusing on a time when economic networks transcended national boundaries. Particularly noteworthy is its illumination of the Chinese diaspora's pivotal role in regional trade, making it a compelling read for those interested in the intricate blend of commerce, culture, and migration.
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James C. Scott
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Yale
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Seeing like a State: How Certain Schemes to Improve the Human Condition Have Failed
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Compulsory ujamaa villages in Tanzania, collectivization in Russia, Le Corbusier’s urban planning theory realized in Brasilia, the Great Leap Forward in China, agricultural "modernization" in the Tropics—the twentieth century has been racked by grand utopian schemes that have inadvertently brought death and disruption to millions. Why do well-intentioned plans for improving the human condition go tragically awry?In this wide-ranging and original book, James C. Scott analyzes failed cases of large-scale authoritarian plans in a variety of fields. Centrally managed social plans misfire, Scott argues, when they impose schematic visions that do violence to complex interdependencies that are not—and cannot—be fully understood. Further, the success of designs for social organization depends upon the recognition that local, practical knowledge is as important as formal, epistemic knowledge. The author builds a persuasive case against "development theory" and imperialistic state planning that disregards the values, desires, and objections of its subjects. He identifies and discusses four conditions common to all planning disasters: administrative ordering of nature and society by the state; a "high-modernist ideology" that places confidence in the ability of science to improve every aspect of human life; a willingness to use authoritarian state power to effect large- scale interventions; and a prostrate civil society that cannot effectively resist such plans.
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Ian Morris
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Why The West Rules - For Now : The Patterns of History and what they reveal about the Future
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This book is perfect for individuals interested in global politics and world history. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the reasons why the West has been the world leader for over 200 years. Ian Morris presents a unique perspective by drawing on 15,000 years of history to offer fresh insights and predictions about the future. It is a well-researched and fascinating read that sheds light on the dynamics of global superpowers.
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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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Francis Fukuyama
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Profile
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The Origins of Political Order: From Prehuman Times to the French Revolution
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The Origins of Political Order by Francis Fukuyama is an insightful and comprehensive analysis of the development of political systems throughout history. Fukuyama explores the evolution of political systems, tracing the origins of institutions and ideas that shaped society as we know it today. By examining the paths that different societies have taken, this magisterial study provides readers with a better understanding of the origins of political order and how it affects society today. Readers interested in history, politics and anthropology would find this book informative and thought-provoking.
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Jared Diamond
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W.w.
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Guns, Germs, and Steel : The Fates of Human Societies
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This is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the interconnectedness of geography and history. Jared Diamond tackles the immense question of why some societies thrived while others struggled, and his insights are both captivating and enlightening. Guns, Germs, and Steel not only challenges long-held beliefs about racial superiority but also provides a compelling explanation of how geography and environmental factors have shaped our modern world. Engagingly written and thoroughly researched, this Pulitzer Prize-winning book will change the way you perceive human societies.
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Jared Diamond
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Penguin
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Collapse : How Societies Choose to Fail or Survive
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From the ghostly stone heads of Easter Island to crumbling Mayan cities hidden deep in the jungle, the mysterious ruins of lost worlds and vanished civilizations continue to haunt us. How could such mighty societies fall? And could our skyscrapers one day stand derelict and overgrown like ancient temples? Jared Diamond takes us on an epic journey around the globe, through the history of humanity and on to the future, to discover how - when tomorrow comes - we can be survivors.
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James C. Scott
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Yale
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Seeing Like a State : How Certain Schemes to Improve the Human Condition Have Failed
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This book provides a fascinating analysis of how state-led planning can lead to disastrous consequences. It highlights the importance of local knowledge and bottom-up approaches to problem-solving, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the limitations of top-down planning. With a clear and accessible writing style, Seeing Like a State offers an insightful critique of government-led initiatives and their impact on society and the environment.
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Ian Morris
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There are two broad schools of thought on why the West rules. Proponents of 'Long-Term Lock-In' theories such as Jared Diamond suggest that from time immemorial, some critical factor - geography, climate, or culture perhaps - made East and West unalterably different, and determined that the industrial revolution would happen in the West and push it further ahead of the East. But the East led the West between 500 and 1600, so this development can't have been inevitable; and so proponents of 'Short-Term Accident' theories argue that Western rule was a temporary aberration that is now coming to an end, with Japan, China, and India resuming their rightful places on the world stage. However, as the West led for 9,000 of the previous 10,000 years, it wasn't just a temporary aberration. So, if we want to know why the West rules, we need a whole new theory. Ian Morris, boldly entering the turf of Jared Diamond and Niall Ferguson, provides the broader approach that is necessary, combining the textual historian's focus on context, the anthropological archaeologist's awareness of the deep past, and the social scientist's comparative methods to make sense of the past, present and future - in a way no one has ever done before.
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Francis Fukuyama
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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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Ian Morris
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In the middle of the eighteenth century, British entrepreneurs unleashed the astounding energies of steam and coal and the world changed forever. Factories, railways and gunboats then propelled the West's rise to power, and computers and nuclear weapons in the twentieth century secured its global supremacy. Today, however, many worry that the emergence of China and India spell the end of the West as a superpower.How long will the power of the West last? In order to find out we need to know: why has the West been so dominant for the past two hundred years?With flair and authority, historian and achaeologist Ian Morris draws uniquely on 15,000 years of history to offer fresh insights on what the future will bring. Deeply researched and brilliantly argued, Why The West Rules - For Now is a gripping and truly original history of the world.
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Rutger Bregman
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Bloomsbury
Humankind : A Hopeful History
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It's a belief that unites the left and right, psychologists and philosophers, writers and historians. It drives the headlines that surround us and the laws that touch our lives. From Machiavelli to Hobbes, Freud to Dawkins, the roots of this belief have sunk deep into Western thought. Human beings, we're taught, are by nature selfish and governed by self-interest.Humankind makes a new argument: that it is realistic, as well as revolutionary, to assume that people are good. The instinct to cooperate rather than compete, trust rather than distrust, has an evolutionary basis going right back to the beginning of Homo sapiens. By thinking the worst of others, we bring out the worst in our politics and economics too.In this major book, internationally bestselling author Rutger Bregman takes some of the world's most famous studies and events and reframes them, providing a new perspective on the last 200,000 years of human history. From the real-life Lord of the Flies to the Blitz, a Siberian fox farm to an infamous New York murder, Stanley Milgram's Yale shock machine to the Stanford prison experiment, Bregman shows how believing in human kindness and altruism can be a new way to think – and act as the foundation for achieving true change in our society.It is time for a new view of human nature.
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Andrew Lawler
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Duckworth
Why Did The Chicken Cross The World?
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- This book is a fascinating exploration of the unexpected global impact of chickens. It delves into the history, biology, and cultural significance of these feathered creatures, taking readers on a journey across continents and centuries. You'll be amazed at how something as simple as a chicken has shaped our world in profound ways. Whether you're a history buff, a foodie, or just curious about our interconnected world, this book is a must-read.
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Gillian Tett
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Random
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Anthro-Vision - How Anthropology Can Explain Business And Life
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This book could be a good read for anyone curious about the unseen influences that shape our behavior in the corporate world and beyond. Gillian Tett, through the lens of anthropology, exposes the hidden webs of meaning behind our consumer choices and explores the cultural shifts driving sustainable business practices. By weaving anthropology into our lives, this book empowers us to make informed decisions and navigate uncertainty with a fresh perspective.
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Jared Diamond
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Penguin
Upheaval : How Nations Cope with Crisis and Change
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"Upheaval" is an informative book that explores how nations cope with crises. Jared Diamond uses real-world examples such as six different modern nations to analyze and understand how they have survived defining catastrophes. The book is filled with valuable lessons for individuals and nations that need to cope with crises. Diamond's personal touch to the book makes it an engaging read that is both informative and inspirational.
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Aihwa Ong, Ananya Roy |
Wiley-blackwell
Worlding Cities : Asian Experiments and the Art of Being Global
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Worlding Cities provides a unique perspective on urban development in Asia, highlighting the connections between different models of urbanization. The book offers a new theoretical framework for understanding urbanization, expanding on the themes of capital and culture. It includes contributions from a diverse range of scholars, making it an essential read for anyone interested in Asian urbanism. Readers will gain valuable insights into how references to Asian power, success, and hegemony shape urban development and politics.
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Bronisław Malinowski, James George Frazer |
Benediction
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Argonauts of the Western Pacific; an Account of Native Enterprise and Adventure in the Archipelagoes of Melanesian New Guinea.
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"Argonauts of the Western Pacific" is widely regarded as a masterpiece of anthropology. Through it Malinowski became one of the best-known anthropologists in the world in the 1920's. Malinowski's reading of "The Golden Bough" introduced him to anthropology, so it is fitting that this edition is prefaced by Sir James George Frazer. COMPLETE AND UNABRIDGED: contains the full text of "Argonauts of the Western Pacific" including preface, illustrations and index.
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Jack Weatherford
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Crown
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The History Of Money
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Recommended for readers interested in history and economics. It explores the fascinating evolution of currency from primitive forms, such as cowrie shells, to modern forms like electronic cash cards. The author's tour and national radio publicity attest to the book's broad appeal.
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Aihwa Ong
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Duke
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Neoliberalism As Exception - Mutations In Citizenship And Sovereignty
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This book is a great read for those interested in exploring the changing nature of citizenship and sovereignty in the modern world. Aihwa Ong's analysis of the impact of neoliberalism on immigration and transnational populations offers a fresh perspective on the topic. Ong's writing style is clear and concise, making complex concepts accessible to readers of all backgrounds. Overall, Neoliberalism As Exception is a thought-provoking and insightful work that is highly recommended for anyone interested in the politics of citizenship and sovereignty.
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Arjun Appadurai
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University
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Modernity At Large : Cultural Dimensions of Globalization
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"Modernity at Large" is an insightful read for those interested in understanding how globalization and culture play into each other. Arjun Appadurai examines the current epoch of globalization and looks at popular consumption patterns, debates about multiculturalism, and ethnic violence through a unique cultural lens. The book examines how images are circulated internationally through the media and how they are borrowed in unexpected ways. If you are interested in globalization and cultural studies, this book is for you.
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Aihwa Ong
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Duke
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This book is a must-read for anyone curious about how neoliberalism shapes the world we live in. Through captivating case studies, Aihwa Ong reveals the surprising ways in which different regimes adapt and manipulate the neoliberal agenda to exert control and compete globally. By shedding light on the exceptions and transformations that occur within governing practices, Ong unravels the complex relationship between power, knowledge, and citizenship. Prepare to question the traditional boundaries of sovereignty and discover the emergence of an interactive mode of citizenship that values marketable skills over national identity.
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Fei Xiaotong, Gary G. Hamilton, Wang Zheng |
University
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From the Soil : The Foundations of Chinese Society
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"From the Soil" offers a rare Chinese perspective on the distinguishing traits of Western and Chinese societies through Fei's in-depth analytical approach. This book is perfect for those interested in sociology and history, and seeks a fresh perspective on how society is shaped and organized differently across cultures.
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Michael Zielenziger
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Nan
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Shutting Out the Sun : How Japan Created Its Own Lost Generation
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The world’s second-wealthiest country, Japan once seemed poised to overtake America. But its failure to recover from the economic collapse of the early 1990s was unprecedented, and today it confronts an array of disturbing social trends. Japan has the highest suicide rate and lowest birthrate of all industrialized countries, and a rising incidence of untreated cases of depression. Equally as troubling are the more than one million young men who shut themselves in their rooms, withdrawing from society, and the growing numbers of “parasite singles,” the name given to single women who refuse to leave home, marry, or bear children.In Shutting Out the Sun , Michael Zielenziger argues that Japan’s rigid, tradition-steeped society, its aversion to change, and its distrust of individuality and the expression of self are stifling economic revival, political reform, and social evolution. Giving a human face to the country’s malaise, Zielenziger explains how these constraints have driven intelligent, creative young men to become modern-day hermits. At the same time, young women, better educated than their mothers and earning high salaries, are rejecting the traditional path to marriage and motherhood, preferring to spend their money on luxury goods and travel.Smart, unconventional, and politically controversial, Shutting Out the Sun is a bold explanation of Japan’s stagnation and its implications for the rest of the world.
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