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Isaac Newton
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California
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Principia Vol. II: The System of the World
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"Principia" is a cornerstone in scientific literature and is an excellent read if you're intrigued by the laws that govern our universe. By synthesizing celestial observations and mathematical proofs, Newton literally wrote the book on classical mechanics. Your understanding of gravity, motion, and force will never be the same after delving into this monumental work.
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James M. May, Marcus Tullius Cicero |
Princeton
University
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How to Win an Argument : An Ancient Guide to the Art of Persuasion
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This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to improve their communication skills and learn the art of persuasion. Drawing from the wisdom of Cicero, one of history's greatest orators, it provides practical techniques that are just as effective today as they were in ancient Rome. With lively translations and illuminating introductions, this unique anthology will empower you to win arguments and influence people in any situation. Don't miss the opportunity to master the secrets of persuasive speaking and writing.
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Carnes Lord, Aristotle |
University
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Chicago
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Aristotle's "Politics"
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For anyone who's intrigued by the foundations of political theory, Aristotle's "Politics" is a treasure trove of ancient wisdom that still echoes in modern discourse. This particular edition, revered for its clarity and scholarliness could illuminate the nuances of Aristotle's ideas about governance and society. The efforts made to ensure that the translation remains true to the original text, while also being accessible, means you're getting a guide to political science that has weathered centuries of scrutiny.
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Carlos M.N. Eire
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Yale
University
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Reformations : The Early Modern World, 1450-1650
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A lively, expansive history of the Protestant and Catholic Reformations and the momentous changes they set in motionThis fast-paced survey of Western civilization’s transition from the Middle Ages to modernity brings that tumultuous period vividly to life. Carlos Eire, popular professor and gifted writer, chronicles the two-hundred-year era of the Renaissance and Reformation with particular attention to issues that persist as concerns in the present day. Eire connects the Protestant and Catholic Reformations in new and profound ways, and he demonstrates convincingly that this crucial turning point in history not only affected people long gone, but continues to shape our world and define who we are today. The book focuses on the vast changes that took place in Western civilization between 1450 and 1650, from Gutenberg’s printing press and the subsequent revolution in the spread of ideas to the close of the Thirty Years’ War. Eire devotes equal attention to the various Protestant traditions and churches as well as to Catholicism, skepticism, and secularism, and he takes into account the expansion of European culture and religion into other lands, particularly the Americas and Asia. He also underscores how changes in religion transformed the Western secular world. A book created with students and nonspecialists in mind, Reformations is an inspiring, provocative volume for any reader who is curious about the role of ideas and beliefs in history.
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Shaun Walker
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Oxford
University
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The Long Hangover : Putin's New Russia and the Ghosts of the Past
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In The Long Hangover , Shaun Walker presents a deeply reported, bottom-up explanation of Russia's resurgence under Putin. By cleverly exploiting the memory of the Soviet victory over fascism in World War II, Putin's regime has made ordinary Russians feel that their country is great again. Walker not only explains Putin's goals and the government's official manipulations of history, but also focuses on ordinary Russians and their motivations. He charts how Putin raised victory in WWII to the status of a national founding myth in the search for a unifying force to heal a divided country, and shows how dangerous the ramifications of this have been. This book explores why Russia, unlike Germany, has failed to come to terms with the darkest pages of its Stalin's purges, the Gulag, and the war deportations. The narrative roams from the corridors of the Kremlin to the wilds of the Gulags and the trenches of East Ukraine. It puts the annexation of Crimea and the newly assertiveRussia in the context of the delayed fallout of the Soviet collapse. The Long Hangover looks to a lost the millions of Russians who lost their country and the subsequent attempts to restore to them a sense of purpose.
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Boethius, Peter Walsh |
Oxford
University
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The Consolation of Philosophy
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Boethius composed De Consolation Philosophiae in the sixth century A.D. while awaiting death by torture, condemned on a charge of plotting against Gothic rule, which he protested as manifestly unjust. Though a Christian, Boethius details the true end of life as the soul's knowledge of God, and consoles himself with the tenets of Greek philosophy, not with Christian precepts. Written in a form called Meippean Satire that alternates between prose and verse, Boethius' work often consists of a story told by Ovid or Horace to illustrate the philosophy being expounded. The Consolation of Philosophy dominated the intellectual world of the Middle Ages; it inspired writers as diverse Thomas Aquinas, Jean de Meun, and Dante. In England it was rendered into Old English by Alfred the Great, into Middle English by Geoffrey Chaucer, and later Queen Elizabeth I made her own translation. The circumstances of composition, the heroic demeanor of the author, and the Meippean texture of part prose, part verse have been a fascination for students of philosophy, literature, and religion ever since.
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Friedrich Nietzsche, R.J. Hollingdale, J.P. Stern |
Cambridge
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Untimely Meditations
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本书是尼采中晚期作品，收录了尼采四篇“沉思”：《《施特劳斯――表白者和作家》《历史学对于生活的利与弊》《作为教育者的叔本华》和《瓦格纳在拜雷特》，前两篇探讨消极的，令人忧虑的现象：“知识庸人”施特劳斯和历史学，后两篇是对神圣的救世主形象叔本华和瓦格纳的颂歌。尼采在本书中完成了一种彻底的重新评价，他将“不合时宜”等同于单纯性和真诚性的高贵品质，认为被敬仰和喜爱的哲学家在其关于生活价值的问题中想到的从来不是合乎时宜的德性，而是一种应当追求的更高和更纯洁的品质。
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Simon Critchley
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Oxford
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Continental Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction
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If philosophy piques your interest, specifically the reflective and often revolutionary Continental tradition, then "Continental Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction" is a fine choice. Simon Critchley invites you into a world where philosophy is not just academic, but deeply intertwined with the fabric of existence, presenting complex concepts in a digestible form. It's the perfect primer to understand some of the most profound thinkers and their contributions to the way we perceive everything from the self to society.
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George Magnus
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Yale
University
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Red Flags : Why Xi's China Is in Jeopardy
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This book could be a good read for someone interested in understanding the complexities of China's economic growth and the potential risks it faces. George Magnus provides an in-depth analysis of the key challenges including debt, middle income, the Renminbi, and an aging population, and examines how these factors could hinder China's continued rise. Not only does he explore economic issues, but Magnus also delves into the political direction of President Xi Jinping and its compatibility with China's economic aspirations. With thorough research and a critical perspective, this book offers valuable insights into the potential conflicts over trade, China's relationship with Trump, and its Belt and Road initiative in Eurasia.
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Megan Marshall, Robert D. Richardson Jr. |
Princeton
University
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Three Roads Back: How Emerson, Thoreau, and William James Responded to the Greatest Losses of Their Lives
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From their acclaimed biographer, a final, powerful book about how Emerson, Thoreau, and William James forged resilience from devastating loss, changing the course of American thoughtIn Three Roads Back , Robert Richardson, the author of magisterial biographies of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, and William James, tells the connected stories of how these foundational American writers and thinkers dealt with personal tragedies early in their careers. For Emerson, it was the death of his young wife and, eleven years later, his five-year-old son; for Thoreau, it was the death of his brother; and for James, it was the death of his beloved cousin Minnie Temple. Filled with rich biographical detail and unforgettable passages from the journals and letters of Emerson, Thoreau, and James, these vivid and moving stories of loss and hard-fought resilience show how the writers’ responses to these deaths helped spur them on to their greatest work, influencing the birth and course of American literature and philosophy.In reaction to his traumatic loss, Emerson lost his Unitarian faith and found solace in nature. Thoreau, too, leaned on nature and its regenerative power, discovering that “death is the law of new life,” an insight that would find expression in Walden . And James, following a period of panic and despair, experienced a redemptive conversion and new ideas that would drive his work as a psychologist and philosopher. As Richardson shows, all three emerged from their grief with a new way of seeing, one shaped by a belief in what Emerson called “the deep remedial force that underlies all facts.”An inspiring book about resilience and the new growth and creativity that can stem from devastating loss, Three Roads Back is also an extraordinary account of the hidden wellsprings of American thought.
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James M. May, Marcus Tullius Cicero |
Princeton
University
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How to Win an Argument : An Ancient Guide to the Art of Persuasion
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All of us are faced countless times with the challenge of persuading others, whether we're trying to win a trivial argument with a friend or convince our coworkers about an important decision. Instead of relying on untrained instinct--and often floundering or failing as a result--we'd win more arguments if we learned the timeless art of verbal persuasion, rhetoric. How to Win an Argument gathers the rhetorical wisdom of Cicero, ancient Rome's greatest orator, from across his works and combines it with passages from his legal and political speeches to show his powerful techniques in action. The result is an enlightening and entertaining practical introduction to the secrets of persuasive speaking and writing--including strategies that are just as effective in today's offices, schools, courts, and political debates as they were in the Roman forum.How to Win an Argument addresses proof based on rational argumentation, character, and emotion; the parts of a speech; the plain, middle, and grand styles; how to persuade no matter what audience or circumstances you face; and more. Cicero's words are presented in lively translations, with illuminating introductions; the book also features a brief biography of Cicero, a glossary, suggestions for further reading, and an appendix of the original Latin texts.Astonishingly relevant, this unique anthology of Cicero's rhetorical and oratorical wisdom will be enjoyed by anyone who ever needs to win arguments and influence people--in other words, all of us.
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Charles Carrington
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Cambridge
University
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The British Overseas, Part 1, Making of the Empire : Exploits of a Nation of Shopkeepers
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This is a digital reprint of a volume from 1968 where Professor Carrington brought up to date the first nine chapters of his classic study of the expansion of the British peoples overseas. This volume deals with the early British ventures overseas from the seventeenth to the late nineteenth century. Professor Carrington describes the establishment of the American colonies, the activities of the East India Company, the exploration of the South Seas and British activities in the Cape and the East.
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Patricia Fara
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Oxford
University
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Science : A Four Thousand Year History
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- This book offers a refreshing perspective on the history of science by focusing on the practical world rather than abstract theories. It reveals the true stories of real scientists, their mistakes, and their quest for success, challenging the notion of scientific supremacy. Whether you're a science enthusiast or simply curious about the human side of scientific progress, this captivating journey through science's practical history is a must-read.
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Georges Lefebvre, R.R. Palmer |
Princeton
University
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The Coming of the French Revolution
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This classic work details what happened in France during the year 1789, the first year of the French Revolution. Lefebvre's signature contribution was writing history "from below" -- a Marxist approach -- and his particular specialty was the French Revolution as viewed from the experiences of the peasantry. Placing the "common people" at the center of his analysis, Lefebvre emphasized the class struggles within France and the significant role they played in the coming of the Revolution. First published in 1939 for the sesquicentennial of the Revolution, the book was suppressed by the Vichy government as a piece of revolutionary literature after the outbreak of the Second World War and the subsequent collapse of the Third Republic. R.R. Palmer, a distinguished historian of the French Revolution, translated the book into English in 1947. Although recent historians have reinterpreted the Revolution and disputed Lefebvre's conclusions, The Coming of the French Revolution remains essential reading for anyone interested in the origins of this great turning point in the formation of the modern world.
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Douglas Smith
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Yale
University
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The Pearl: A True Tale of Forbidden Love in Catherine the Great's Russia
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"The Pearl" immerses you into the opulence and rigidity of Catherine the Great's Russia, recounting a poignant love story that defies the era's stringent social hierarchies. If you are drawn to tales where passion and societal norms collide, this book not only satiates with historical detail but also with the timeless turmoil of love's complexities. Douglas Smith's meticulous research offers authenticity that makes the past almost palpable. This isn't just history; it's a testament to the resilience of the human heart.
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Maurice Isserman, Michael Kazin |
Oxford
University
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America Divided - The Civil War Of The 1960S
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This book provides a comprehensive look at the key events that shaped America in the 1960s, from civil rights to the Vietnam war and the assassinations of influential leaders. It offers readers a deep understanding of the complexities and controversies that characterized this era and continues to impact the country even today. Recommended for history buffs looking to gain insight into one of the most tumultuous decades in American history.
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Wole Soyinka
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Oxford
University
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The Open Sore Of A Continent - A Personal Narrative Of The Nigerian Crisis
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Recommendation: "The Open Sore Of A Continent" provides a raw, personal insight into Nigeria's political and social struggles. Wole Soyinka expertly traces the nation's post-colonial journey, from success to dictatorship. This book is recommended for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of Nigeria's history and its uncertain future.
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Rumi (Jalal ad-Din Muhammad ar-Rumi)
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Edinburgh
University
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The Mathnawí of Jalálu'ddín Rúmí, Edited from the Oldest Manuscripts Available, With Critical Notes, Translation, & Commentary. Volume VI Containing the Translation of the Fifth & Sixth Books - "E.J.W. Gibb Memorial" Series
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Whether you're a seasoned reader of mystical literature or just dipping your toes into the spiritual waters, Rumi's Mathnawi is a journey worth taking. Its rich allegories and profound insights into human nature and spirituality will offer you a pathway to reflection, potentially altering your perspective on the everyday. The critical edition ensures historical fidelity, offering a connection to both the past and to timeless wisdom.
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Peter Coles
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Oxford
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Cosmology: A Very Short Introduction
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Written in simple and accessible language, this non-technical introduction to cosmology, or the creation and development of the universe, explains the discipline, covers its history, details the latest developments, and explains what is known, what is believed, and what is purely speculative. In addition, the author discusses the development of the Big Bang theory, and more speculative modern issues like quantum cosmology, superstrings, and dark matter.About the Series: Combining authority with wit, accessibility, and style, Very Short Introductions offer an introduction to some of life's most interesting topics. Written by experts for the newcomer, they demonstrate the finest contemporary thinking about the central problems and issues in hundreds of key topics, from philosophy to Freud, quantum theory to Islam.
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D.G. Hart
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Yale
University
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Calvinism: A History
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If you're fascinated by the roots and evolution of Calvinism, Hart's work offers you a deep dive into its complex past and its enduring impact. Reading this book is like navigating through time, tracing the solid thread of a religious movement that has shaped not only churches but also societies. Whether you're a history buff, a theology student, or just curious about Calvinism, you'll find its single-volume span both enlightening and thorough.
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John C. Hulsman
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Princeton
University
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To Dare More Boldly : The Audacious Story of Political Risk
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Ten lessons from history on the dos and don’ts of analyzing political riskOur baffling new multipolar world grows ever more complex, desperately calling for new ways of thinking, particularly when it comes to political risk. To Dare More Boldly provides those ways, telling the story of the rise of political risk analysis, both as a discipline and a lucrative high-stakes industry that guides the strategic decisions of corporations and governments around the world. It assesses why recent predictions have gone so wrong and boldly puts forward ten analytical commandments that can stand the test of time.Written by one of the field's leading practitioners, this incisive book derives these indelible rules of the game from a wide-ranging and entertaining survey of world history. John Hulsman looks at examples as seemingly unconnected as the ancient Greeks and Romans, the Third Crusade, the Italian Renaissance, America's founders, Napoleon, the Battle of Gettysburg, the British Empire, the Kaiser's Germany, the breakup of the Beatles, Charles Manson, and Deng Xiaoping's China. Hulsman makes sense of yesterday's world, and in doing so provides an invaluable conceptual tool kit for navigating today's.To Dare More Boldly creatively explains why political risk analysis is vital for business and political leaders alike, and authoritatively establishes the analytical rules of thumb that practitioners need to do it effectively.
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James T. Patterson
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Oxford
University
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Restless Giant : The United States from Watergate to Bush v. Gore
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Restless Giant is a well-researched and detailed account of the political and cultural changes in America from the 1970s to 2000. It offers a nuanced perspective on the "culture wars" and the country's relationship with the world, as well as highlighting the progress made in areas such as civil rights. This book could be a good read for history buffs and anyone interested in understanding the recent past and present-day America.
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Kandice Chuh, Karen Shimakawa |
Duke
University
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Orientations : Mapping Studies in the Asian Diaspora
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Orientations offers insightful perspectives on the intersections of Asian diaspora, globalization, and postcolonialism. The essays within the book delve into various issues such as the strategies of Filipino immigrants enacting an Asian American identity and the role of Asian Americans within U.S. racial politics. The contributors provide a deep understanding of the complexities of Asian diaspora in contemporary society and how race and globalization intersect with it.
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David Crystal
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Cambridge
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English as a Global Language
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David Crystal's informative account of the rise of English as a global language explores the history, current status and potential of English as the international language of communication. This new edition of his classic work includes additional sections on the future of English as a world language, English on the Internet, and the possibility of an English "family" of languages. Footnotes, new tables, and a comprehensive bibliography reflect the expanded scope of the revised edition. An internationally renowned scholar in the field of language and linguistics, David Crystal received an Order of the British Empire in 1995 for his services to the English language. He is the author of several books with Cambridge, including Language and the Internet (2001), Language Death (2000), English as a Global Language (1997), Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language (1997), and Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language (1995) as well as Words on Words (University of Chicago, 2000). First edition Hb (1997): 0-521-59247-X First edition Pb (1998): 0-521-62994-2
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Percy Ellwood Corbett
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Princeton
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The Growth of World Law
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The Growth of World Law tells the story of the achievements that constitute an historic trend in the half century since the inauguration of the League of Nations, and documents transition from international law regulating conduct among states to world law for law transcending states and equally applicable to individuals, corporations, international organizations, and states.Originally published in 1971.The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
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Ravi Ramamurti, Jitendra Singh |
Cambridge
University
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Emerging Multinationals in Emerging Markets
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This book provides a comprehensive insight into the world of Emerging Market Multinationals (EMNEs) and their unique paths to global success. It explores how these firms have leveraged their home-country context to achieve competitive advantages and what impact their internationalization has had on their Western rivals. Recommended for anyone interested in understanding the changing landscape of global business and the future of EMNEs.
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Loh Kah Seng
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University
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Squatters into Citizens : The 1961 Bukhit Ho Swee Fire and the Making of Modern Singapore
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The crowded, bustling, 'squatter' kampongs so familiar across Southeast Asia have long since disappeared from Singapore, leaving few visible traces of their historical influence on the life in the city-state. In one such settlement, located in an area known as Bukit Ho Swee, a great fire in 1961 destroyed the kampong and left 16,000 people homeless, creating a national emergency that led to the first big public housing project of the new Housing and Development Board (HDB). HDB flats now house more than four-fifths of the Singapore population, making the aftermath of the Bukit Ho Swee fire a seminal event in modern Singapore.Loh Kah Seng grew up in one-room rental flats in the HDB estate built after the fire. Drawing on oral history interviews, official records and media reports, he describes daily life in squatter communities and how people coped with the hazard posed by fires. His examination of the catastrophic events of 25 May 1961 and the steps taken by the new government of the People's Action Party in response to the disaster show the immediate consequences of the fire and how relocation to public housing changed the people's lives. Through a narrative that is both vivid and subtle, the book explores the nature of memory and probes beneath the hard surfaces of modern Singapore to understand the everyday life of the people who live in the city.
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Danielle S. Allen
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University
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Talking to Strangers : Anxieties of Citizenship since Brown v. Board of Education
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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in improving their understanding of trust and citizenship in modern society. Allen tackles issues around interracial distrust, personal and political alienation, and suspicion of others by proposing techniques of citizenship based on political friendship. Sacrifice is central to this book, as it bridges citizenship and trust. Allen's insights are both trenchant and incisive, and she offers practical solutions for recognizing and reciprocating our daily sacrifices in a democracy. Talking to Strangers provides a renewed sense of hope for a revitalized democratic citizenry.
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Martin Loughlin
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Oxford
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The British Constitution: A Very Short Introduction
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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the British legal system and how it has evolved over time. It presents a comprehensive overview of the British constitution and how it has changed in response to political and social pressures, making it a useful resource for students, scholars, and practitioners. One of the unique features of the book is its emphasis on the organic and adaptive nature of the British constitution, which has evolved over time in response to changing circumstances. The author also provides a comparative perspective, highlighting how the British constitution differs from other constitutions around the world.
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Daniel M. Neuman
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University
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The Life Of Music In North India - The Organization Of An Artistic Tradition
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This book is a must-read for anyone who is passionate about Indian music and wants to understand its cultural and social significance. Through captivating fieldwork and interviews, Daniel M. Neuman provides a deep dive into the world of North Indian Hindustani music. With a keen focus on the changing landscape of the music industry, the book highlights the resilience and adaptability of musicians in the face of modernization. Whether you're a music enthusiast or a researcher, this book will leave you with a profound appreciation for the rich artistic tradition of India.
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Frederick Cooper, Ann Laura Stoler |
University
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Tensions of Empire : Colonial Cultures in a Bourgeois World
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Starting with the premise that Europe was made by its imperial projects as much as colonial encounters were shaped by events and conflicts in Europe, the contributors to Tensions of Empire investigate metropolitan-colonial relationships from a new perspective. The fifteen essays demonstrate various ways in which "civilizing missions" in both metropolis and colony provided new sites for clarifying a bourgeois order. Focusing on the eighteenth, nineteenth, and early twentieth centuries, they show how new definitions of modernity and welfare were developed and how new discourses and practices of inclusion and exclusion were contested and worked out. The contributors argue that colonial studies can no longer be confined to the units of analysis on which it once relied; instead of being the study of "the colonized," it must account for the shifting political terrain on which the very categories of colonized and colonizer have been shaped and patterned at different times.
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Ian Kershaw
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Oxford
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The Hitler Myth: Image and Reality in the Third Reich
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If you're a history buff drawn to the intricacies of societal manipulation, Kershaw's 'The "Hitler Myth"' will fascinate you. It reveals how Hitler's image was curated and sold to a nation, which makes for a compelling read. Diving into this book is like peering behind a curtain to see the murky interplay of propaganda and public perception that bolstered one of history's darkest regimes.
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Ken-ichi Sasaki
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Asian Aesthetics
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This book would be a good read for those who are curious about the artistic traditions and aesthetics of various Asian cultures. Through expert analysis and insights from specialists in different fields, it offers a comprehensive understanding of the commonalities and distinctive features of Asian aesthetics. Whether you are passionate about art, interested in philosophy, or simply fascinated by different cultures, this book will take you on a journey to explore the rich and diverse world of Asian aesthetics.
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Frederic S. Mishkin
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Princeton
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The Next Great Globalization : How Disadvantaged Nations Can Harness Their Financial Systems to Get Rich
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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the role of financial globalization in developing nations. Mishkin presents a hopeful vision of the potential benefits of financial globalization, while also providing a clear-eyed assessment of the potential risks and challenges. Through historical examples, he demonstrates how effective management of financial globalization can create opportunities for growth and prosperity, and suggests concrete policies for achieving these goals. Overall, this book offers a nuanced and persuasive argument for the importance of financial globalization in today's global economy.
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David Kilcullen
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Oxford
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Counterinsurgency
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David Kilcullen is one of the world's most influential experts on counterinsurgency and modern warfare, a ground-breaking theorist whose ideas "are revolutionizing military thinking throughout the west" ( Washington Post ). Indeed, his vision of modern warfare powerfully influenced the United States' decision to rethink its military strategy in Iraq and implement "the Surge," now recognized as a dramatic success. In Counterinsurgency , Kilcullen brings together his most salient writings on this vitally important topic. Here is a picture of modern warfare by someone who has had his boots on the ground in some of today's worst trouble spots-including Iraq and Afghanistan-and who has been studying counterinsurgency since 1985. Filled with down-to-earth, common-sense insights, this book is the definitive account of counterinsurgency, indispensable for all those interested in making sense of our world in an age of terror.
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Richard Madsen, Jonathan Unger, Anita Chan |
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California
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Chen Village : Revolution to Globalization
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This book would be a good read for those interested in China's transformation from a Maoist village to a modern-day industrial center. It provides an in-depth account of how a once-impoverished village became a hub of China's export industry. The book's unique feature is its ability to encapsulate the continuous transformation of rural China from revolution to globalization. Readers can expect to gain insight into China's social, political, and economic changes over the last few decades.
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Stuart Banner
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Harvard
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The Death Penalty : An American History
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This book is a must-read for anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of the death penalty in the United States. Banner takes a unique approach, moving beyond the debates to explore the many meanings of capital punishment in America throughout history. His attention to the administration and experience of capital punishment adds valuable insight to the ongoing discussion around this controversial topic. Readers will appreciate Banner's thorough research and engaging writing style.
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Jeffrey Herbst
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Princeton
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States And Power In Africa - Comparative Lessons In Authority And Control
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Theories of international relations, assumed to be universally applicable, have failed to explain the creation of states in Africa. There, the interaction of power and space is dramatically different from what occurred in Europe. In his groundbreaking book, Jeffrey Herbst places the African state-building process in a truly comparative perspective, examining the problem of state consolidation from the precolonial period, through the short but intense interlude of European colonialism, to the modern era of independent states. Herbst's bold contention--that the conditions now facing African state-builders existed long before European penetration of the continent--is sure to provoke controversy, for it runs counter to the prevailing assumption that colonialism changed everything.In identifying how the African state-building process differs from the European experience, Herbst addresses the fundamental problem confronting African how to extend authority over sparsely settled lands. Indeed, efforts to exert control over vast, inhospitable territories of low population density and varied environmental and geographical zones have resulted in devastating wars, millions of refugees, and dysfunctional governments perpetrating destructive policies.Detailing the precise political calculations of distinct African leaders, Herbst isolates the basic dynamics of African state development. In analyzing how these leaders have attempted to consolidate power, he is able to evaluate a variety of policy alternatives for dealing with the fundamental political challenges facing African states today.
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Alexander M. Bickel
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Yale
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The Supreme Court and the Idea of Progress
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Timeless questions about the role of the Supreme Court in the American political and legal system are raised in the late Alexander Bickel’s characteristically astute analysis of the work of the Warren Court. He takes issue with the Court’s view that its role should be to move the American polity in the direction of perfect equality and expresses his preference for "a more faithful adherence to the method of analytical reason, and a less confident reliance on the intuitive capacity to identify the course of progress."First published in 1970, this book made news with its prediction that the Court’s best-known decision, in Brown v. Board of Education, might be headed for "irrelevance." Bickel charged the Court, particularly in its segregation and reapportionment cases, with being irrational, inconsistent, and even incoherent and argued that its decisions would lead to unwise centralization of government. He explored the limitations on the role of the court in stimulating social progress and concluded that the Warren Court had intervened in matters of social policy where the political process, not judicial action, should apply."Process is what especially concerned him – the relationship between the legal and the political process in a country where the two are uniquely intermixed. If he criticized something done by the courts for the stated purpose of speeding school desegregation, that did not mean that he favored state-imposed racial discrimination; in fact he abhorred it. He was concerned, rather, about trying to solve complicated problems by legal formulas instead of leaving them to the give-and-take of the political process."-- Anthony Lewis
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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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Robert Martin, Robert Winter |
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The Beethoven Quartet Companion
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While the Beethoven string quartets are to chamber music what the plays of Shakespeare are to drama, even seasoned concertgoers will welcome guidance with these personal and sometimes enigmatic works.This collection offers Beethoven lovers both detailed notes on the listening experience of each quartet and a stimulating range of more general Who has the quartets' audience been? How were the quartets performed before the era of sound recordings? What is the relationship between "classical" and "romantic" in the quartets? How was their reception affected by social and economic history? What sorts of interpretive decisions are made by performers today?The Companion brings together a matchless group of Beethoven experts. Joseph Kerman is perhaps the world's most renowned Beethoven scholar. Robert Winter, an authority on sketches for the late quartets, has created interactive programs regarded as milestones in multimedia publishing. Maynard Solomon has written an acclaimed biography of Beethoven. Leon Botstein is the conductor of the American Symphony Orchestra as well as a distinguished social historian and college president. Robert Martin writes from his experience as cellist of the Sequoia Quartet. And the book is anchored by the program notes of Michael Steinberg, who has served as Artistic Advisor of the San Francisco Symphony and the Minnesota Orchestra.
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Philip Abrams
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Cambridge
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Towns in Societies : Essays in Economic History and Historical Sociology
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ECONOMIC GROWTH IN TOWNS IN CLASSICAL ANTIQUITY. CHINESE CITIES, ORIGINS OF THE MEDIEVAL TOWN PATRICIATE, MEDIEVAL GENOA, DISTRIBUTION OF WEALTH IN A RENAISSANCE FLORENCE;' URBAN DECAY IN MEDIEVAL ENGLAND;. CLASS FORMATION, LONDON 1650-1750.
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Ketaki Kushari Dyson
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Oxford
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A Various Universe : A Study of the Journals and Memoirs of British Men and Women in the Indian Subcontinent 1765-1856
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In this book readers are invited to explore a fascinating but neglected field of English letters; the books written by British men and women about their experience in the Indian subcontinent. Over forty individual works are surveyed, covering the time period from when the East India Company began consolidating its powers to the eve of the Mutiny. The author balances generous excerpts from the original texts with her own exegeses to produce a work which offers rich insights to lay readers as well as to professional students of literature, history, sociology, anthropology, and travel writing.
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Oupsac: In could be a valuable read for devoted Catholics who want to expand their understanding of their faith. With supplementary aids such as maps, charts and line drawings, it is perfect for those wishing to deepen their knowledge of the Catholic faith, adding to a comprehensive understanding of the Bible. The Presentation and Family Record Section, prayers and devotions of the Catholic faith and Sunday and weekday lectionary readings are additional advantages of this edition. Overall, this Bible would make for an ideal resource for devout Catholics seeking to enrich their faith.
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William W. Fisher III
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Oxford
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American Legal Realism
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"American Legal Realism" is a must-read for law students and legal scholars. The book provides a collection of readings that were written between 1900 and 1940 by prominent writers on the subject, including Roscoe Pound, Karl Llewellyn, and Oliver Wendell Holmes. The authors provide historical context for each selection, making it easy to understand the various debates surrounding Legal Realism. The book’s concise biographical notes and selective bibliography add value and provide a great starting point for those interested in the subject.
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Nicholas Tarling
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National
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Britain And The Neutralisation Of Laos
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This book is a valuable resource for those interested in understanding the political and diplomatic intricacies of Southeast Asia during the Cold War era. Nicholas Tarling's in-depth analysis of the Geneva conference on Laos of 1961-2 provides unique insights into Britain's policy in the region. The book covers modern Southeast Asian history, the history of Laos, the Vietnam War, and international relations. It is a must-read for students, researchers, and general readers interested in the Cold War's impact on Southeast Asia.
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R.R. Palmer
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Princeton
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Twelve Who Ruled - The Year Of The Terror In The French Revolution
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This book would be a good read for history enthusiasts who are fascinated by the French Revolution. With meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Robert Roswell Palmer vividly captures the dark and tumultuous period known as the Reign of Terror. Through his study of the twelve leaders who ruled during this time, Palmer provides a comprehensive analysis of the motivations and actions that drove the revolution. Prepare to be immersed in a gripping account of one of history's most intriguing and influential events.
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Alexandra Gillies
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Oxford
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Crude Intentions : How Oil Corruption Contaminates the World
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Billions of dollars stolen from citizens are circling the globe, enriching powerful individuals, altering political outcomes, and disadvantaging everyday people. News headlines provide glimpses of how this corruption works and why it President Trump's businesses struck deals with oligarchs and sold property to secretive shell companies; the Panama Papers leak triggered investigations in 79 countries; and, corruption scandals toppled heads of state in Brazil, South Africa, and South Korea. But how do these pieces fit together? And if the corruption is so vast and so tied up with powerful interests, how do we begin to fight back?To find answers, Crude Intentions examines the corruption crisis that erupted during the recent oil boom. From 2008 to 2014, oil prices shot through the roof. Motivated by more than nine trillion dollars in new oil money, corruption followed apace. Examining the oil boom is like placing a drop of dye in the circulatory system of global corruption, and watching as it reveals the system's channels and pathways.Company bosses signed off on risky schemes to snap up choice oil blocks. Politicians in Brazil and Nigeria stole billions to build up their election war chests. Kleptocrats in Angola, Azerbaijan, and Russia seized upon the oil wealth to cement their hold on power. And an army of bankers, accountants, and lawyers lined up to help these corrupt actors stash their loot in the global system of shell companies and tax havens that serves today's super-rich. The money then bought yachts, mansions, and even a few foreign politicians.Drawing on information exposed by intrepid journalists, prosecutors, and whistle blowers, Crude Intentions tells jaw-dropping stories of corruption and asks what we can learn from them. The cases reveal common tactics, but also vulnerabilities in this web of fraud. These are the starting points for building a smarter fight against corruption, in the oil sector and well beyond.
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Andrew Sheng
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Cambridge
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From Asian to Global Financial Crisis: An Asian Regulator's View of Unfettered Finance in the 1990s and 2000s
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If you're intrigued by the intricate world of finance and keen to unravel the complex causes behind major economic downturns, this book offers a rare behind-the-scenes look. It's penned by someone who experienced the tumultuous waves of market upheaval firsthand, giving you a front-row seat to the decisions and policies that shaped the financial landscape of the '90s and '00s. This could really resonate if you enjoy deep dives into economic history and policy analysis.
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Langdon Winner, Lewis Mumford |
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Technics and Civilization
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Recommendation: "Technics and Civilization" is an eye-opening, thought-provoking read that delves deep into the origins of modern technology. Lewis Mumford's in-depth research on the history of culture, philosophy, and science provides a unique perspective on the moral, economic, and political choices that have led to our present-day industrially-driven economy. This book is a must-read for those interested in understanding the impact of technology on society and how it continues to shape our world today.