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Capitalist growth is widely heralded as the only answer to the crisis still sweeping the global economy. Yet the era of corporate globalisation has been defined by unprecedented levels of inequality and environmental degradation. A return to capitalist growth threatens to exacerbate these problems, not solve them.
In The Poverty of Capitalism, John Hilary reveals the true face of transnational capital in its insatiable drive for expansion and...
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Get the Summary of Kyle Chayka's Filterworld in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book."Filterworld" by Kyle Chayka is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution and impact of algorithms on society, culture, and individual identity. Tracing the journey of algorithms from ancient mathematical formulas to their central role in modern computing and artificial intelligence, Chayka delves into their profound influence on human...
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A new Volume in the Collection "Geopolitics", "Strait of Tensions", authored by the esteemed French Think Tank's GEW Reports & Analyses Team, delves into the complex geopolitical dynamics surrounding the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait.One of the key chokepoints in the Red Sea is the Bab el Mandeb strait, a narrow waterway situated between the coasts of Yemen and the African continent. This strait holds immense strategic and economic significance,...
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In the pages of "Globalization Gone Wild! Unbelievable Stories from Around the World," embark on a captivating odyssey that transcends borders, cultures, and epochs. This meticulously crafted exploration takes you on a journey through the annals of human interconnectedness, weaving together narratives that unravel the profound impact of globalization on the tapestry of our shared existence. Dive into Ancient Traces:Delve into the dawn of global interaction,...
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The rivalry between the U.S. and China makes daily headlines. Unfortunately, there is little truth to be found in those headlines.China vs USA offers an honest appraisal of both China and the United States, making plenty of comparisons - both practical and ethcial - between the two countries. The truth might surprise you. Of special interest are a number of predictions: When will China's economy overtake America's? Will China take back Taiwan, and...
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LA PAIX est la prémisse fondamentale de l'existence, c'est un état de conscience dans lequel prédomine un profond sentiment d'unité avec la vie, LA PAIX est la colombe de l'amour qui flotte dans les jardins parfumés du cœur, JE SUIS LA PAIX, c'est une symphonie de amour pur qui vous catapulte au ciel et vous encourage à être la PAIX, un véritable ambassadeur de la paix qui parcourt le monde en le donnant de bonheur et d'amour infini. LA PAIX...
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Intensifying Interimperialist Contradictions contains Jose Maria Sison's writings from 1989 to 2021 on the economic, political and military interactions among imperialist powers as they rise and decline and how these could develop and lead to interimperialist world wars, such as World War I and World War II. But the proletariat and people of the world are waging anti-imperialist and democratic mass struggles in the imperialist countries and on a global...
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Entrepreneurship is the driving force behind the development of economies globally, and Sierra Leone is no exception. In recent years, the entrepreneurial landscape of Sierra Leone has undergone remarkable changes. Innovative and dynamic individuals are establishing new businesses and propelling economic progress. This introduction aims to emphasise the crucial role entrepreneurship plays in the Sierra Leone economy. It underscores its potential to...
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This is a guidebook on world control and management, a program that Wells believed should be orchestrated (and would be successful) through what he called the "Open Conspiracy". This conspiracy is fully outlined in this work and is designed to be run by many separate organizations working together, as opposed to being run by just one group. Is this required reading for the world's most powerful people? Maybe it is. Or maybe it should be. Wells was...
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Are you a coach or consultant looking to skyrocket your client base and take your business to the next level? Look no further than "LinkedIn Domination For Coaches & Consultants - Get 3-5 Clients Per Day." In this groundbreaking ebook, you'll learn the insider secrets to leveraging LinkedIn to attract high-quality leads and convert them into paying clients. With strategies tailored specifically for coaches and consultants, you'll discover how to optimize...
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"La nouvelle Germanie2 royale" explore la relation complexe qui lie les Anglais à la monarchie, eux qui se moquent à la limite de ce système de gouvernance qui fait pourtant partie de leur mode de vie. Bien plus, de manière singulière, l'ouvrage nous situe sur le fondement de la foi chrétienne ainsi que sur les croyances religieuses prises globalement. En outre, nous y trouverons une analyse des évènements politiques à venir qui vont certainement...
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Contract workers from the Philippines make up one of the world's largest movements of temporary labor migrants. Deirdre McKay follows Filipino migrants from one rural community to work sites overseas and then home again. Focusing on the experiences of individuals, McKay interrogates current approaches to globalization, multi-sited research, subjectivity, and the village itself. She shows that rather than weakening village ties, temporary labor migration...
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This publication examines an alternative way to provide education more efficiently and effectively through public–private partnerships by looking into the secondary education policy of the Republic of Korea and Japan. Focusing on the financial support for private schools and on the accountability system, it explores the contribution of public–private partnerships in universal secondary education in these two countries. Despite initial challenges,...
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This publication analyzes the risks of digital transformation and shows how context-aware and integrated risk management can advance the digitally resilient development projects needed to build a more sustainable and equitable future. The publication outlines ADB's digital risk assessment tools, looks at the role of development partners, and considers issues including cybersecurity, third-party digital risk management, and the ethical risks of artificial...
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Le monde change rapidement. L'Occident, dirigé par les États-Unis et protégé par l'OTAN, voit sa suprématie remise en question par un nouveau bloc oriental soutenu par le pacte de Shanghai. En même temps, l'Afrique, en proie à des conflits internes, peine à répondre aux besoins de sa population croissante tandis que ses richesses continuent d'être exploitées par des acteurs économiques mondiaux. Parallèlement, en Europe, l'Union européenne...
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"It's complicated!" That's a simple way to describe the sort of relationship that seemingly defies simple explanations. Like a love triangle, money, taste, and wine are caught in a complicated relationship affecting every aspect of the wine industry and wine enthusiast experience. As wine economist and best-selling author Mike Veseth peels back the layers of the money-taste-wine story, he discovers the wine buyer's biggest mistake (which is to confuse...
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In this original and provocative study, Zsuzsa Gille examines three scandals that have shaken Hungary since it joined the European Union: the 2004 ban on paprika due to contamination, the 2008 boycott of Hungarian foie gras by Austrian animal rights activists, and the "red mud" spill of 2010, Hungary's worst environmental disaster. In each case, Gille analyzes how practices of production and consumption were affected by the proliferation of new standards...
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An incisive and inspiring call to look beyond capitalism to chart a road map for a planet ravaged by pandemics, climate crisis, and wars.
Prompted by trenchant questions by international solidarity organizer Frank Barat, renowned author and activist Vijay Prashad shows that the path toward hope and liberation lies in looking closely at myriad, under covered struggles being waged all across the world by workers in countries such as India, Kenya, Peru,...
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"Winner of the James Henry Breasted Prize, American Historical Association" Xin Wen is assistant professor of East Asian studies and history at Princeton University.
An exciting and richly detailed new history of the Silk Road that tells how it became more important as a route for diplomacy than for trade
The King's Road offers a new interpretation of the history of the Silk Road, emphasizing its importance as a diplomatic route, rather than a...
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You already know that we have an immigration crisis in America.
You know that our southern border isn't a border at all-it's an open migrant highway.
Now, in this gripping exposé from bestselling author Michelle Malkin (Invasion, Culture of Corruption), you'll discover that the immigration crisis is no accident. Powerful special interest groups are pulling strings behind the scenes to keep America's borders open so that a flood of cheap labor...
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