The Political Economy of Drugs in the Caribbean (Griffith I.)(Pevná vazba)

The Political Economy of Drugs in the Caribbean (Griffith I.)(Pevná vazba)

This volume does four things. Firstly it examines the nexus between the illegal narcotics enterprise as a social phenomenon and political economy as a scholarly issue area. Secondly it explores the regional and global contexts of the political economy of illegal narcotics operations in the

Political Economy of Caste in India (Chalam K. S.)(Pevná vazba)

Political Economy of Caste in India presents the caste mode of production as an important analytical tool to understand the socio-economic and political dynamics of India. The book looks at caste from the economic base and also links it with the superstructure that includes judiciary,

The Dravidian Model: Interpreting the Political Economy of Tamil Nadu (A Kalaiyarasan)(Pevná vazba)

The British Navy in the Caribbean (Grainger John D.)(Pevná vazba)

A survey of the activities of the British navy in the Caribbean from the voyages of sixteenth century English adventurers such as John Hawkins and Francis Drake through the great wars of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries against the Dutch, Spanish and French and Britain's declining role

Political Corruption: The Internal Enemy of Public Institutions (Ceva Emanuela)(Pevná vazba)

From the spread of kleptocracy in Venezuela at the expense of the country's economy, to President Trump's appointment of family members to high-ranking White House positions, to President Lukashenko's desperate stranglehold on power in Belarus, across the world political corruption is

Escape: The Heyday of Caribbean Glamour (Mallea Hermes)(Pevná vazba)

A nostalgic celebration of the glamour of warm-weather destinations in the Caribbean and Florida, from the great estates of ambitious patrons to the most exclusive resorts of the mid-twentieth century. Through iconic photography capturing the cultural mood at the moment when social codes relaxed

A Political Economy of the Middle East (Cammett Melani)(Paperback)

A Political Economy of the Middle East is the most comprehensive analysis of developments in the political economy of the region over the past several decades, examining the interaction of economic development processes, state systems and policies, and social actors in the Middle East.The fourth

Strangeling - The Art of Jasmine Becket-Griffith (Becket-Griffith Jasmine (Jasmine Becket-Griffith))(Pevná vazba)

The Economics and Political Economy of Energy Subsidies (Strand Jon)(Pevná vazba)

The economic and political aspects of energy subsidies, viewed both theoretically and empirically, with a focus on fossil fuel subsidies in developing nations.Government subsidies to energy are widespread and represent a heavy burden on public budgets in many countries. Both producers and consumers

Forever Strange - The Big-Eyed Art of Jasmine Becket-Griffith (Becket-Griffith Jasmine (Jasmine Becket-Griffith))(Pevná vazba)

Strangeling: The Art of Jasmine Becket-Griffith (Becket-Griffith Jasmine)(Pevná vazba)

For the past fifteen years, fantasy artist Jasmine Becket-Griffith has captivated a worldwide audience with her imaginative acrylic paintings. Exploring realms of sparkling whimsy and gothic melancholy, her original characters evoke an emotional response with their large luminous eyes. This volume

For a Critique of the Political Economy of the Sign (Baudrillard Jean)(Paperback)

A material analysis of the sign which deepens Marx's critique of political economy for spectacular

Performing Political Theory: Pedagogy in Modern Political Theory (Uhr John)(Pevná vazba)

This book examines the performative role of influential thinkers in the history of modern Western political thought. The case studies examine influential political philosophers who saw their writing role 'performatively', as an exercise in pedagogy designed to generate a new type of political

The Crisis of Global Capitalism (Soros George)(Pevná vazba)

The global economy, on which the world now depends more than ever, is in crisis. The Russian economy has collapsed, leading to punishing inflation and economic hardship. Scores of Japanese banks are in ruin while the Japanese government muddles along, the nation falling deeper and deeper into

How to Be Human in the Digital Economy (Agar Nicholas)(Pevná vazba)

An argument in favor of finding a place for humans (and humanness) in the future digital economy.In the digital economy, accountants, baristas, and cashiers can be automated out of employment; so can surgeons, airline pilots, and cab drivers. Machines will be able to do these jobs more efficiently,

The Knowledge Economy (Unger Roberto Mangabeira)(Pevná vazba)

Revolutionary account of the transformative potential of the knowledge economy A revolutionary practice of production--the knowledge economy--has emerged in our time. It appears in every sector, not just in high-tech industry, but so far only as a series of insular vanguards that exclude the vast

Knock Out!: The True Story of Emilie Griffith (Kleist Reinhard)(Paperback)

An intoxicating portrait of boxer Emile Griffith, an Afro-Caribbean-American bisexual athlete and one of the world's greatest fighters The American boxing champion Emile Griffith gained notoriety in 1962 when he brutally defeated the Cuban fighter Benny Paret. Ten days after the fight, Paret, who

Co-Operatives in a Global Economy: The Challenges of Co-Operation Across Borders (McMurtry J. J.)(Pevná vazba)

In their efforts to internationalize in the emerging global economy, co-operatives not only face a variety of problems that are common to all firms, but encounter specific challenges due to their particular value commitments, forms of incorporation and organizational structures. These features of

End of the Patriarchy (Falk Gerhard)(Pevná vazba)

This book reviews the achievements of American women in the American economy, education, government, religion, the military, law enforcement, and communications. The author predicts the feminization of American life with particular reference to changes in the American family and the ever increasing

Capitalist Political Economy: Thinkers and Theories (Whiteside Heather)(Paperback)

Winner of the Rik Davidson/Studies in Political Economy 2022 Book Prize A key text, Capitalist Political Economy: Thinkers and Theories analyses the field-forming theoretical contributions to political economy that have defined, debated, critiqued, and defended capitalism for more than three

The Political Economy of Public Pensions (Norcross Eileen)(Paperback)

Public pensions in the United States face an impending funding crisis in the wake of the financial crisis and the COVID-19 recession. Many cities and states will struggle to meet these growing obligations without major cuts in government services, reneging on pension promises, or raising taxes

The Japanese Economy, Second Edition (Ito Takatoshi)(Pevná vazba)

The second edition of a comprehensive account of all the major aspects of the Japanese economy, substantially updated and expanded.This textbook offers a comprehensive, rigorous but accessible account of all the major aspects of the Japanese economy, grounding its approach in mainstream economics

Political Political Theory: Essays on Institutions (Waldron Jeremy)(Pevná vazba)

Political institutions are the main subject of political theory--or they ought to be. Making the case with his trademark forcefulness and intellectual aplomb, Jeremy Waldron argues in favor of reorienting the theory of politics toward the institutions and institutional principles of modern

State Surveillance, Political Policing and Counter-Terrorism in Britain: 1880-1914 (Solomon Vlad)(Pevná vazba)

Examines the formation of state surveillance and the emergence of institutionalized political policing in late Victorian and Edwardian Britain. This book deals with the formation of state surveillance and the emergence of institutionalized political policing in late Victorian and Edwardian Britain