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Tyler Cowen
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Princeton
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Creative Destruction : How Globalization Is Changing the World's Cultures
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- This book could be a good read for those interested in understanding the impact of globalization on cultures. Tyler Cowen explores the relationship between market exchange, aesthetic quality, and cultural diversity. Through colorful examples and clear prose, the book challenges the notion of cultural destruction, arguing that cross-cultural trade actually enhances the vibrancy of individual cultures. It presents a thought-provoking perspective on the subject and encourages readers to participate in the ongoing debate.
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Susan Francis Gray, Kevin Gray |
Oxford
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Elements of Land Law
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This book is a must-read for law students and legal professionals who want to understand the complicated world of land law. The book provides comprehensive coverage of land law, including recent legislation and case law in England and Wales, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and Canada. The book also explains the social and political context of land law, making it accessible to readers who have limited knowledge of the subject. The concise chapters allow readers to focus on specific areas of interest, and the thorough footnoting and referencing encourage readers to explore topics in-depth.
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Anthony Yazaki, Rohan Mukherjee |
Oxford
University
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Poised for Partnership : Deepening India-Japan Relations in the Asian Century
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This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the India-Japan relationship and how to strengthen it further. The book covers a wide range of topics such as trade, investment, energy security, and global governance. The contributors offer insightful perspectives on their respective countries' interests, achievements, obstacles and propose concrete policies to ensure a lasting partnership. The book is a must-read for policymakers from both sides and anyone interested in the future of Asia.
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Cynthia Enloe
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University
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California
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Bananas, Beaches and Bases : Making Feminist Sense of International Politics
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In this brand new radical analysis of globalization, Cynthia Enloe examines recent events―Bangladeshi garment factory deaths, domestic workers in the Persian Gulf, Chinese global tourists, and the UN gender politics of guns―to reveal the crucial role of women in international politics today.With all new and updated chapters, Enloe describes how many women's seemingly personal strategies―in their marriages, in their housework, in their coping with ideals of beauty―are, in reality, the stuff of global politics. Enloe offers a feminist gender analysis of the global politics of both masculinities and femininities, dismantles an apparently overwhelming world system, and reveals that system to be much more fragile and open to change than we think.
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Kenneth T. Jackson
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Oxford
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Crabgrass Frontier: The Suburbanization of the United States (Revised)
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"Crabgrass Frontier" is a compelling dive into the American Dream's spatial dimension, masterfully unraveling the suburban landscapes that shape our everyday lives. If you've ever wondered why picket fences and two-car garages became symbols of success, Jackson's insights will offer you a deep understanding of socio-economic and cultural forces at play. This is a story about more than just houses; it's the tale of an ever-transforming national identity.
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Antonio Negri, Michael Hardt |
Harvard
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Empire
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"Empire is a thought-provoking analysis of the contemporary economic, cultural, and legal transformations taking place across the globe. It examines the emerging global order that draws on elements of U.S. constitutionalism, with its tradition of hybrid identities and expanding frontiers. The book discusses how this shift in concepts forms the philosophical basis of modern politics and how it's different from the imperialism of European dominance and capitalist expansion in previous eras. It's a must-read for political philosophy enthusiasts seeking an alternative political paradigm for a truly democratic global society."
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Lysa Hong, Jianli Huang |
Hong
Kong
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The Scripting of a National History - Singapore and Its Pasts
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If you're into the interplay between history and politics, you'll find this deep dive into how Singapore's history has been shaped by its rulers truly fascinating. It's not just a book; it's an exploration of national identity, governance, and memory. It challenges accepted truths and shows how history is not just about the past, but about power, policies, and perceptions that shape a nation's soul.
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Charles F. Sabel
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Cambridge
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Work and Politics : The Division of Labour in Industry
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Work and Politics develops a historical and comparative sociology of workplace relations in industrial capitalist societies. Professor Sabel argues that the system of mass production using specialized machines and mostly unskilled workers was the result of the distribution of power and wealth in eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Great Britain and the United States, not of an inexorable logic of technological advance. Once in place, this system created the need for workers with systematically different ideas about the acquisition of skill and the desirability of long-term employment. Professor Sabel shows how capitalists have played on naturally existing division in the workforce in order to match workers with diverse ambitions to jobs in different parts of the labor market. But he also demonstrates the limits, different from work group to work group, of these forms of collaboration.
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James A. Banks, Walter C. Parker |
State
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Educating the Democratic Mind
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"Educating the Democratic Mind" is a collection of essays that emphasizes the necessity of educating individuals for democracy. The book tackles the question of how children can be taught to accept differences and maintain a common life while responding positively to the demands of an increasingly diverse society. This book is ideal for readers who want to know more about democratic ideals and how to promote them within our society.
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Yasheng Huang
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Cambridge
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Selling China - Foreign Direct Investment During The Reform Era
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This book about China's integration into the world economy proposes a radically different perspective. Most economists view China's large foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows as the result of China's economic success. This study views the same phenomenon as a function of the imperfections in the Chinese economic system. It uses economic theory to explain FDI to a greater extent than previous studies on the same topic. It also presents comparative FDI data of additional countries, making it more comprehensive than previous studies which focused only on China.
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Gray Tuttle, Kurtis Schaeffer |
Columbia
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The Tibetan History Reader
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If you're intrigued by the intricacies of Tibet's evolution, this anthology is perfect for you. Compiled by experts, it gives a thorough view of Tibet's social, cultural, and political journey. From ancient times to modern-day transformations, it's an essential resource for anyone interested in Asian history or religious studies, providing a rich tapestry of this majestic region's past.
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Mark Fenton-O'Creevy, Emma Soane, Nigel Nicholson |
Oxford
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Traders - Risks, Decisions, And Management In Financial Markets
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Recommendation: This book is great for anyone interested in the inner workings of the financial world. It gives an inside look at trader behavior, management, and the cultures and theories behind the institutions they inhabit. The book is well-written and informative, making it a must-read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of financial markets.
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Danielle S. Allen
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University
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Chicago
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Talking to Strangers : Anxieties of Citizenship since Brown v. Board of Education
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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in improving their understanding of trust and citizenship in modern society. Allen tackles issues around interracial distrust, personal and political alienation, and suspicion of others by proposing techniques of citizenship based on political friendship. Sacrifice is central to this book, as it bridges citizenship and trust. Allen's insights are both trenchant and incisive, and she offers practical solutions for recognizing and reciprocating our daily sacrifices in a democracy. Talking to Strangers provides a renewed sense of hope for a revitalized democratic citizenry.
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James Fulcher, John P. Scott |
Oxford
University
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Sociology
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Sociology could be a good read for students interested in exploring different forms of social inequality, cultural diversity, and the processes contributing to social change. The book offers a thorough and in-depth exploration of these topics, backed by sociological research, and the concept of sociological imagination is addressed to help students approach sociological problems critically. The book also includes case studies and multiple-choice quiz questions that make it an effective tool for students to diagnose and explain sociological concepts.
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John Krinsky, Maud Simonet |
University
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Chicago
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Who Cleans The Park? - Public Work And Urban Governance In New York City
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"Who Cleans the Park?" is a must-read for those who are interested in understanding the invisible work that goes into maintaining public spaces. The authors offer unique insights into the changing nature of public work, from welfare reforms to public-private partnerships. With a focus on New York City, the book examines different groups of people who maintain parks, such as unionized city workers and non-profit park conservancies. It raises important questions about public work and who it ultimately benefits.
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Catherine Truss, David Mankin, Clare Kelliher |
Oxford
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Strategic Human Resource Management
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If you're aspiring to lead or revamp a company's human resources department, "Strategic Human Resource Management" could be your playbook. The authors Truss, Mankin, and Kelliher dive deep into creating effective HR strategies backed by current research and industry practices. Its straightforward explanations and case studies make it accessible, potentially transforming your approach to people management and giving you a robust framework for tackling HR challenges.
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Martin Albrow
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Stanford
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The Global Age : State and Society Beyond Modernity
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The Global Age is a highly recommended book for sociologists and anyone interested in understanding our world today. It argues that we've moved from the modern era to the global era, where human beings think on a global scale, and values take the globe as their reference point. The author discusses the environmental consequences of human activities, a new popular construction of the state called "performative citizenship," and the rise of a global economy, making it an insightful and thought-provoking read.
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Jeffrey Witsoe
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University
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Chicago
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Democracy against Development : Lower-Caste Politics and Political Modernity in Postcolonial India
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Hidden behind the much-touted success story of India’s emergence as an economic superpower is another, far more complex narrative of the nation’s recent history, one in which economic development is frequently countered by profoundly unsettling, and often violent, political movements. In Democracy against Development , Jeffrey Witsoe investigates this counter-narrative, uncovering an antagonistic relationship between recent democratic mobilization and development-oriented governance in India. Witsoe looks at the history of colonialism in India and its role in both shaping modern caste identities and linking locally powerful caste groups to state institutions, which has effectively created a postcolonial patronage state. He then looks at the rise of lower-caste politics in one of India’s poorest and most populous states, Bihar, showing how this increase in democratic participation has radically threatened the patronage state by systematically weakening its institutions and disrupting its development projects. By depicting democracy and development as they truly are in India—in tension—Witsoe reveals crucial new empirical and theoretical insights about the long-term trajectory of democratization in the larger postcolonial world.
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Donna J. Amoroso
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National
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Singapore
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Traditionalism And The Ascendancy Of The Malay Ruling Class In Colonial Malaya
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This book is a must-read for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in understanding the intricate social dynamics of colonial Malaya. Donna J. Amoroso delves deep into the traditional social structures and the rise of the Malay ruling class, unraveling a nuanced narrative that sheds light on the complexities of power and identity during that time period. With meticulous research and a compelling writing style, this book offers a captivating exploration of an often overlooked aspect of colonial history.
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Craig J. Calhoun, Edward LiPuma, Moishe Postone |
University
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Chicago
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Bourdieu : Critical Perspectives
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Long a dominant figure in the French human sciences, Pierre Bourdieu has become internationally influential in the fields of sociology, anthropology, and cultural studies. A major figure in the development of "practice" as an organizing concept in social research, Bourdieu has emerged as the foremost advocate of reflexive social science; his work combines an astonishing range of empirical work with highly sophisticated theory.American reception of his works, however, has lacked a full understanding of their place within the broad context of French human science. His individual works separated by distinct boundaries between social science fields in American academia, Bourdieu's cohesive thought has come to this country in fragments.Bourdieu: Critical Perspectives provides a unified and balanced appraisal of Bourdieu's varied works by both proponents and skeptics. The essays are written from the varied viewpoints of cultural anthropology, ethnomethodology and other varieties of sociology, existential and Wittgensteinian philosophies, linguistics, media studies, and feminism. They work around three main themes: Bourdieu's effort to transcend gaps between practical knowledge and universal structures, his central concept of "reflexivity," and the relations between social structure, systems of classification, and language.Ultimately, the contributors raise a variety of crucial theoretical questions and address problems that are important not only to understanding Bourdieu but to advancing empirical work of the kind he has pioneered. In an essay written especially for this volume, Bourdieu describes his own "mode of intellectual production" and the reasons he sees for its common misunderstanding.The contributors are Hubert Dreyfus, Paul Rabinow, Charles Taylor, Aaron Cicourel, James Collins, William Hanks, Beate Krais, Nicholas Garnham, Scott Lash, Roger Brubaker, and Loic Wacquant, and the editors.
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Walter D. Mignolo
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Duke
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The Darker Side of Western Modernity : Global Futures, Decolonial Options
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"The Darker Side of Western Modernity" argues that the world is undergoing a shift towards dewesternization and decoloniality, which require a break from the colonial matrix of Western power to imagine and create new global futures. This book will be relevant and enlightening for anyone interested in understanding the power structures that underlie Western modernity and the potential for a more equitable future.
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Zoltan Pall
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Cambridge
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Salafism in Lebanon : Local and Transnational Movements
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This book is an insightful and in-depth analysis of the dynamics of non-violent Lebanese Salafi groups, shedding light on the lesser-known peaceful proselytization aspects of Salafism. It also explores the importance of transnational links, leading to the fragmentation of the Lebanese Salafi community. The book highlights how Salafism creates and mobilizes material and symbolic resources, reshaping the structures of authority within Lebanon's Sunni Muslim community. Highly recommended for those interested in understanding the complexity of Salafism in Lebanon beyond its association with violence.
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Helen F. Siu
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Hong
Kong
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Tracing China: A Forty-Year Ethnographic Journey
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If you're intrigued by China's evolution from a rural society to a modern powerhouse, Helen Siu's "Tracing China" will give you an enlightening perspective. Her work uniquely integrates decades of fieldwork with anthropological analysis, offering a deep dive into how historical currents shape everyday lives. It's a compelling read for anyone interested in the nuances of socio-political change and the human stories within it.
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Kwame Anthony Appiah
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Princeton
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The Ethics of Identity
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The Ethics of Identity is a thought-provoking work that challenges readers to consider the relationship between our individuality and our collective identities. Appiah draws on a diverse range of philosophical and cultural perspectives, offering an interdisciplinary approach to this complex topic. With insightful analyses and clear prose, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the ethical implications of identity.
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Carol A.B. Warren, Tracy Xavia Karner |
Oxford
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Discovering Qualitative Methods : Field Research, Interviews and Analysis
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Discovering Qualitative Methods is a useful guide for students and researchers looking to understand social research techniques. The book covers the most important types of qualitative analysis, including field research, interviews, documents, and images. The authors emphasize the importance of ethics in research methods and provide a thorough overview of the use of visual data and methods as well as the internet. It is a comprehensive yet straightforward guide that can be used in undergraduate and graduate courses in qualitative methods, and is also appropriate for qualitative methods courses in other social science disciplines such as anthropology, education, and social work.
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Raymond E. Miles, Charles C. Snow |
Stanford
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Organizational Strategy, Structure, and Process
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"Books and articles come and go, endlessly. But a few do stick, and this book is such a one. Organizational Strategy, Structure, and Process broke fresh ground in the understanding of strategy at a time when thinking about strategy was still in its early days, and it has not been displaced since." ―David J. Hickson, Emeritus Professor of International Management & Organization, University of Bradford School of Management Originally published in 1978, Organizational Strategy, Structure, and Process became an instant classic, as it bridged the formerly separate fields of strategic management and organizational behavior. In this Stanford Business Classics reissue, noted strategy scholar Donald Hambrick provides a new introduction that describes the book's contribution to the field of organization studies. Miles and Snow also contribute new introductory material to update the book's central concepts and themes. Organizational Strategy, Structure, and Process focuses on how organizations adapt to their environments. The book introduced a theoretical framework composed of a dynamic adaptive cycle and an empirically based strategy typology showing four different types of adaptation. This framework helped to define subsequent research by other scholars on important topics such as configurational analysis, organizational fit, strategic human resource management, and multi-firm network organizations.
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David Held
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University
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California
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Introduction to Critical Theory
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If you're intrigued by the intersection of cultural dynamics, personal values, and the lure of fortune, this might resonate with you. Held weaves a tale that tests the protagonist against a backdrop of cultural conflict and moral dilemmas. It's a thoughtful exploration that challenges the reader to consider perspectives and values that are at odds in a very human story.
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Pauline M. Vaillancourt Rosenau
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Princeton
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Post-Modernism and the Social Sciences : Insights, Inroads, and Intrusions
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This book would be an excellent read for anyone interested in the evolution of social sciences and the influence of post-modernism. Rosenau offers a clear and concise explanation of post-modern concepts that can be difficult to understand. The book critiques the challenging truths of modern science, traditional hierarchical decision-making structures, puts emphasis on the importance of local, primitive cultures and encourages to new, alternative political, social, and cultural projects.
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Paul F. Campos
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Oxford
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Jurismania : Madness of American Law
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In Jurismania, Paul Campos asserts that our legal system is beginning to exhibit symptoms of serious mental illness. Trials and appeals that stretch out for years and cost millions, 100 page appellate court opinions, 1,000 page statutes before which even lawyers tremble with fear, and a publicthat grows more litigious every day all testify to a judicial overkill that borders on obsessive-compulsive disorder. Campos locates the source of such madness, paradoxically, in our worship of reason and the resulting belief that all problems are amenable to legal solutions. In insightfuldiscussions of a wide range of cases, from NCAA regulations of student-athletes to the Simpson trial, from our most intractable social disputes over abortion and physician-assisted suicide to the war on drugs and the increasingly fastidious attempts to regulate behavior in public spaces, Camposshows that the mania for more law exacerbates the very problems it seeks to remedy. In his final chapter, the author calls instead for a humbling recognition of the limits of reason and a much more modest role for our legal system.Clearly written and laced with a delicious wit, Jurismania gives us a CAT-scan of the American legal mind at work. It reveals not only that the patient is even worse off than we imagined, but also clarifies the many reasons why.
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Walter D. Mignolo
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Princeton
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Local Histories/Global Designs - Coloniality, Subaltern Knowledges, And Border Thinking
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This book is a must-read for those interested in understanding how Western colonial power has influenced social sciences and area studies. Mignolo's argument sheds light on the need to decolonize knowledge and to recognize the diverse and subaltern voices that have been historically silenced.
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Lai Ah Eng
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Oxford
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Meanings of Multiethnicity : Case-study of Ethnicity and Ethnic Relations in Singapore
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If you're intrigued by the complex tapestry of cultures in modern societies, this book provides a deep dive into Singapore's multiethnic landscape. Ah Eng Lai's meticulous study offers insights not just into how a diverse nation builds its collective identity, but also into the personal significance of ethnicity for individuals. Taking you from intimate, detailed ethnography to broader socio-political discussions, it carves out an understanding of ethnic relations that's both nuanced and highly relevant in today's world.
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Ravi Ramamurti, Jitendra Singh |
Cambridge
University
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Emerging Multinationals in Emerging Markets
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Why have so many firms in emerging economies internationalized quite aggressively in the last decade? What competitive advantages do these firms enjoy and what are the origins of those advantages? Through what strategies have they built their global presence? How is their internationalization affecting Western rivals? And, finally, what does all this mean for mainstream international business theory? In Emerging Multinationals in Emerging Markets, a distinguished group of international business scholars tackle these questions based on a shared research design. The heart of the book contains detailed studies of emerging-market multinationals (EMNEs) from the BRIC economies, plus Israel, Mexico, South Africa, and Thailand. The studies show that EMNEs come in many shapes and sizes, depending on the home-country context. Furthermore, EMNEs leverage distinctive competitive advantages and pursue distinctive internationalization paths. This timely analysis of EMNEs promises to enrich mainstream models of how firms internationalize in today's global economy.
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Graham Huggan
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Oxford
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The Oxford Handbook of Postcolonial Studies
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The Oxford Handbook of Postcolonial Studies provides a comprehensive overview of the latest scholarship in postcolonial studies, while also considering possible future developments in the field. Original chapters written by a worldwide team of contritbuors are organised into five cross-referenced sections, "The Imperial Past," "The Colonial Present," "Theory and Practice," "Across the Disciplines," and "Across the World." The chapters offer both country-specific and comparative approaches to current issues, offering a wide range of new and interesting perspectives. The Handbook reflects the increasingly multidisciplinary nature of postcolonial studies and reiterates its continuing relevance to the study of both the colonial past--in its multiple manifestations--and the contemporary globalized world. Taken together, these essays, the dialogues they pursue, and the editorial comments that surround them constitute nothing less than a blueprint for the future of a much-contested butintellectually vibrant and politically engaged field.
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Saskia Sassen
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Princeton
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The Global City : New York, London, Tokyo
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The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the ways in which New York, London, and Tokyo transformed into global cities. It highlights the interdependence and transnational networks that link these cities in the new millennium, making it a valuable resource for those interested in urbanization and globalization. Additionally, the revised edition's updated data and analysis of global trends make it an up-to-date reference.
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Ronald G. Knapp
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University
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Hawaii
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House Home Family : Living and Being Chinese
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Drawing on the work of leading scholars in the fields of anthropology, architecture, art, art history, geography, and history, House Home Family explores and analyzes the functional, social, and symbolic attributes of Chinese dwellings. It goes beyond generalization to clarify the diverse nature of house, home, and family in China, exploring such topics as the Chinese garden as an integral part of living, house-building ritual and fengshui, architectural aesthetics, the inter-relatedness of furniture and architecture, preservation of historical structures, the structure and development of the family (jia), gender and household space, the role of lineage in the construction of ritual and social space, the function and meaning of the architectural division of space, and domestic space and privacy. The Chinese house, the elementary space in which a family lives and works, resonates the tensions between continuity and innovation that characterize China today. As a dynamic instrument of socialization and a domain of propriety, its "inner" and "outer" spaces as well as ornamentation and ritual helped shape the identity of the Chinese and simultaneously serve as a reflection of this identity. This inaugural volume in the series Spatial Making and Meaning in Asia’s Vernacular Architecture contains more than five hundred illustrations, most in color and including a number of rare drawings that demonstrate the richness of domestic architecture and living patterns in traditional and contemporary China. Through its exploration of how Chinese families are organized and why Chinese construct their living spaces the way they do, this carefully researched, convincingly argues, and refreshingly insightful book yields a deeper and wider understanding of what it means to live and be Chinese. Nancy Berliner, Maggie Bickford, Francesca Bray, Myron L. Cohen, David Faure, James Flath, Wen Fong, Puaypeng Ho, Nancy Jervis, Ronald G. Knapp, Cary Liu, Kai-Yin Lo, Nancy Shatzman Steinhardt, Joseph Wang, Yan Yunxiang.
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Massimo Motta
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Cambridge
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Competition Policy : Theory and Practice
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Offering a complete analysis of antitrust (or competition policy) issues, this study is enhanced by frequent references to antitrust cases and a few fully developed case studies. Although it can be used as an economics textbook in graduate or advanced undergraduate courses, the book is equally accessible to lawyers, practitioners, and readers interested in antitrust issues, but unfamiliar with modern economics. Technical explanations of material are relegated to separate "technical" sections that can be skipped without losing continuity.
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Tom Campbell
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Oxford
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Seven Theories of Human Society
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This book is perfect for anyone interested in sociology or anthropology. It provides a clear and concise overview of the most important contributors to these fields. Each chapter dives deep into the theories put forth by some of the most influential thinkers in history. The author presents their ideas in a well-organized manner, making them easy to follow and understand. Overall, this is a must-read for anyone looking to expand their knowledge of human society and its workings.
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Eric J. Hobsbawm
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Cambridge
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Nations And Nationalism Since 1780 - Programme, Myth, Reality
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- If you're curious about the origins and evolution of nationalism and want to understand its impact on the world, "Nations And Nationalism Since 1780 - Programme, Myth, Reality" is a must-read. Hobsbawm brilliantly dissects the intricacies of nationalism, providing insights into its historical context and its influence on modern politics. This book offers a compelling analysis that will broaden your understanding of this complex phenomenon.
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Edward S. Steinfeld
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Cambridge
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Forging Reform in China : The Fate of State-Owned Industry
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For business-minded individuals interested in China's economic growth, "Forging Reform in China" provides a comprehensive analysis of China's state-owned enterprises, and how the government can overcome systemic barriers to improve performance. The book offers case studies and detailed research that will help readers understand the challenges of market-oriented reform in China. Through this book, readers can gain insights into the current economic climate in China and how the government is positioned to achieve its goals.
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Burton Zwiebach
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Cambridge
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Civility and Disobedience
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Recommendation: "Civility and Disobedience" is a must-read for those interested in political theory and philosophy. Dr. Zwiebach's critique of traditional justifications of obligation and advocacy for a broadened conception of civility presents a fresh perspective on the topic. His emphasis on the need to substitute the culture of civility for violence and barbarism is a unique and essential feature of the book that sets it apart from other works on political obligation.
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Gerard Lemos
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Yale
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The End Of The Chinese Dream - Why Chinese People Fear The Future
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This book is a must-read for those who want to gain a deep understanding of China's complicated social and political landscape. The author's investigative approach reveals the lived experiences of ordinary Chinese individuals, providing valuable insights into the threats and anxieties they face in their daily lives. The book also highlights the systemic problems within China's leadership, and how these issues contribute to the country's social challenges. This book will leave readers with a deeper appreciation for the real China that lies beyond glossy images of prosperity.
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Jack Gray
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Oxford
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Rebellions and Revolutions : China from the 1880s to 2000
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Recommended for anyone interested in China's history and politics, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of China's tumultuous past. The revised edition includes updates on economic growth, foreign policy, and the Tiananmen Incident. Gray's detailed analysis makes it an essential read for anyone seeking to understand modern-day China.
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Stein Ringen
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Hong
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The Perfect Dictatorship: China in the 21st Century
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If you're intrigued by contemporary geopolitics and how China's political landscape operates under Xi Jinping, "The Perfect Dictatorship" could be an enlightening read. Stein Ringen provides a detailed scrutiny of the Chinese state's structure, its ideological shifts, and the implications for both the Chinese people and the global community. Understanding the complexities of China today is crucial, and this book dives into that challenge with academic rigor and accessible insights.
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Amartya Sen
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Harvard
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Inequality Reexamined
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Inequality Reexamined is a thought-provoking book that challenges the traditional notion of equality. Amartya Sen argues for a shift in focus from material advantages to individual capabilities and freedom. This book offers a fresh perspective on important issues such as gender inequality, welfare policies, affirmative action, and public provision of healthcare and education. It is a must-read for those interested in exploring alternative approaches to promoting true equality in society.
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David Martimort, Jean-Jacques Laffont |
Princeton
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The Theory of Incentives : The Principal-Agent Model
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Economics has much to do with incentives--not least, incentives to work hard, to produce quality products, to study, to invest, and to save. Although Adam Smith amply confirmed this more than two hundred years ago in his analysis of sharecropping contracts, only in recent decades has a theory begun to emerge to place the topic at the heart of economic thinking. In this book, Jean-Jacques Laffont and David Martimort present the most thorough yet accessible introduction to incentives theory to date. Central to this theory is a simple question as pivotal to modern-day management as it is to economics What makes people act in a particular way in an economic or business situation? In seeking an answer, the authors provide the methodological tools to design institutions that can ensure good incentives for economic agents.This book focuses on the principal-agent model, the "simple" situation where a principal, or company, delegates a task to a single agent through a contract--the essence of management and contract theory. How does the owner or manager of a firm align the objectives of its various members to maximize profits? Following a brief historical overview showing how the problem of incentives has come to the fore in the past two centuries, the authors devote the bulk of their work to exploring principal-agent models and various extensions thereof in light of three types of information adverse selection, moral hazard, and non-verifiability. Offering an unprecedented look at a subject vital to industrial organization, labor economics, and behavioral economics, this book is set to become the definitive resource for students, researchers, and others who might find themselves pondering what contracts, and the incentives they embody, are really all about.
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Wendy Carlin, David Soskice |
Oxford
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Macroeconomics : Imperfections, Institutions, and Policies
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This book could be a good read for anyone interested in gaining a deep understanding of modern macroeconomics. With its unified framework and graphical model, it provides a clear and intuitive way to analyze real-world macroeconomic behavior and policy issues. The applied chapters on OECD economies offer practical insights, while the in-depth coverage of growth models helps answer the big questions of why some countries are rich while others are poor. Whether you're a graduate student, professional economist, or simply interested in contemporary policy debates, this book is an essential resource.
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Kandice Chuh, Karen Shimakawa |
Duke
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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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Jeffrey Schonberg, Philippe Bourgois |
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Righteous Dopefiend
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This powerful work of gonzo journalism, predating the widespread acknowledgement of the opioid epidemic as such, immerses the reader in the world of homelessness and drug and alcohol abuse in the contemporary United States. For over a decade Philippe Bourgois and Jeff Schonberg followed a social network of two dozen heroin injectors and crack smokers in the San Francisco drug scene, accompanying them as they scrambled to generate income through burglary, larceny, panhandling, recycling, and day labor. Righteous Dopefiend interweaves stunning black-and-white photography with vivid dialogue, oral biography, detailed field notes, and critical theoretical analysis to viscerally illustrate the life of a drug addict. Its gripping narrative develops a cast of characters around the themes of violence, racism and race relations, sexuality, trauma, embodied suffering, social inequality, and power relations. The result is a dispassionate chronicle of fixes and overdoses; of survival, loss, caring, and hope rooted in the drug abusers’ determination to hang on for one more day, through a "moral economy of sharing" that precariously balances mutual solidarity and interpersonal betrayal.
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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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Amartya Sen
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Oxford
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Oxford University Press Choice Welfare And Measurement
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If you're intrigued by the deeper philosophical questions underpinning economics and development, this collection inspired by Amartya Sen is a treasury of thought-provoking essays. Not only does it reflect on economic theory and welfare systems, but it also delves into ethics, making it compelling for anyone in academia or with a profound interest in development and welfare economics. The ensemble of respected contributors further enriches the discourse, offering multiple perspectives on each theme.