Daniel Cohen Bücher

Sozialer Ausgleich statt WachstumsdiktatAlle Anzeichen sind bereits da: Angst, Abschottung und Fremdenfeindlichkeit. Wenn wir keine Antworten auf die Frage finden, wie wir ohne Wirtschaftswachstum leben wollen, wird der Westen in Gewalt und Hoffnungslosigkeit versinken. Wir können nicht länger Sündenböcke suchen und unseren Wohlstand auf die Ärmsten der Gesellschaft gründen. Daniel Cohen, einer der führenden Ökonomen Europas und Experte für Staatsverschuldung, liefert eine brillante Analyse und wichtige Denkanstöße wie wir dem Wachstumsdilemma entkommen können.

Der alte Menschheitstraum einer gerechten globalen Entwicklung von Wirtschaft, Gesellschaft und Staat steht im Mittelpunkt des Buches von Daniel Cohen. Der ausgezeichnete Ökonom wendet sich entschieden gegen Fatalismus und zeigt, unter welchen Bedingungen die Globalisierung sich zu einem langfristigen Friedensprojekt entwickeln kann. Die Rolle der Politik und die Notwendigkeit steigender Löhne als Voraussetzung für eine makroökonomische Wachstumsdynamik sind zentrale Aspekte seiner Analyse. Cohen belegt durch den Vergleich unterschiedlicher Entwicklungsstrategien, dass kapitalistisches Wirtschaften und internationaler Warenaustausch allein keinen Fortschritt und Wohlstand bringen. Eine menschenorientierte Globalisierungspolitik muss auf den Aufbau egalitär ausgerichteter Bildungs- und Sozialsysteme sowie auf die Entwicklung eines institutionellen Rahmens aus Menschenrechten, Demokratie und Rechtsstaatlichkeit hinarbeiten. Anhand umfassender Zahlen relativiert Cohen die wirtschaftliche Bedeutung des globalen Warenaustausches und betont, dass es auch im Zeitalter der Globalisierung die ureigenste Aufgabe eines jeden Staates ist, durch eine schlüssige Wirtschafts- und Finanzpolitik für das Wohl seiner Bürger zu sorgen.

An updated study of the 1988 terrorist attack describes the tragedy, documents the struggle the authors have endured to learn the truth about the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, which killed their daughter Theo, and provides a close-up look at the recent trial of alleged Libyan terrorists. Reprint.

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The book presents a captivating portrayal of Hiram Bingham, an adventurous figure whose archaeological discoveries in the twentieth century mirror the exploits of a real-life Indiana Jones. It is designed to engage young readers with thrilling tales of exploration and discovery, highlighting Bingham's significant contributions to archaeology.

How populism is fueled by the demise of the industrial order and the emergence of a new digital society ruled by algorithms In the revolutionary excitement of the 1960s, young people around the world called for a radical shift away from the old industrial order, imagining a future of technological liberation and unfettered prosperity. Industrial society did collapse, and a digital economy has risen to take its place, yet many have been left feeling marginalized and deprived of the possibility of a better life. The Inglorious Years explores the many ways we have been let down by the rising tide of technology, showing how our new interconnectivity is not fulfilling its promise. In this revelatory book, economist Daniel Cohen describes how today's postindustrial society is transforming us all into sequences of data that can be manipulated by algorithms from anywhere on the planet. As yesterday's assembly line was replaced by working online, the leftist protests of the 1960s have given way to angry protests by the populist right. Cohen demonstrates how the digital economy creates the same mix of promises and disappointments as the old industrial order, and how it revives questions about society that are as relevant to us today as they were to the ancients. Brilliant and provocative, The Inglorious Years discusses what the new digital society holds in store for us, and reveals how can we once again regain control of our lives.

African Studies is not an isolated field in American higher education; it intersects with economics, literature, history, philosophy, and art, reflecting both ancient and modern global narratives. This book addresses the vital question of why Africa should be studied within American universities, featuring insights from distinguished scholars in the social sciences and humanities. Their responses highlight the significance of African research in academia. For instance, Paul Collier illustrates how African economic studies enhance our understanding of small open economies and contribute to microeconomic theory. Art historian Suzanne Blier applies her discipline's concepts to analyze social practices in Africa, while Christopher L. Miller discusses Africa's enriching effects on European and American literary theory. Political scientist Richard Sklar emphasizes Africa's role in political modernization and pluralism. These essays, alongside contributions from experts in various fields, demonstrate the profound influence of African research on academic discourse. Contrary to the perception of Africa as distant and exotic, these powerful essays reveal its integral role in shaping scholarly understanding. This volume serves as a compelling testament to Africa's essential place in American education, challenging the academic community to reconsider the significance of African studies in relation to core and peripheral knowledge.

Argues that vampires are not merely creatures of fiction, and provides instances of real-life encounters with vampires from Middle Europe to Middle America, from medieval to modern times.