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James Hughes

    James J. Hughes ist ein amerikanischer Soziologe und Bioethiker. Er ist Executive Director des Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies und Associate Provost für institutionelle Forschung, Bewertung und Planung an der UMass Boston.

    Family
    Stalin, Siberia and the Crisis of the New Economic Policy
    Lament Against Distance
    Südostasien, Australien, Ozeanien, Antarktis
    Nord-und Zentralamerika, Große Antillen
    Das Länderlexikon
    • Lament Against Distance

      • 102 Seiten
      • 4 Lesestunden
      5,0(1)Abgeben

      This poetry collection showcases James Hughes' evolution over three decades, reflecting on themes of distance, longing, and the human experience. With a unique blend of personal reflection and broader existential queries, Hughes explores the intricacies of connection and separation. His lyrical style invites readers to engage deeply with the emotional landscapes he navigates, making each poem a poignant meditation on the passage of time and the enduring nature of memory.

      Lament Against Distance
    • Focusing on the regional dynamics of Siberia, the book explores how local conditions influenced Stalin's policies during the New Economic Policy (NEP) era. Dr. James Hughes delves into party-peasant relations, the kulak issue, and Stalin's patron-client networks, highlighting the regional effects of the 1927-28 grain crisis. His analysis reveals that the unique circumstances in Siberia significantly shaped Stalin's critical reassessment of the NEP, ultimately leading to the drastic measures of his "revolution from above" in 1929.

      Stalin, Siberia and the Crisis of the New Economic Policy
    • Family

      • 315 Seiten
      • 12 Lesestunden
      4,1(29)Abgeben

      Why do some families thrive for generations? What accounts for the sad deterioration that others experience? This book takes families and the professionals who serve them beyond the now widely accepted practices offered in Family Wealth and offers a view of Hughes's panoramic insights into what makes families flourish and fail. It lays out the basis for the vision of family governance the author has been developing through his work and research. His advice addresses not only what to do but how to think about the complex issues of family governance, growth, and stability and the ongoing challenge of nurturing the happiness of each family member.

      Family
    • A primer for families of high net worth on how to manage their qualitative and financial wealth for generations The second edition of this foundational work, Complete Family Wealth as Well-Being provides proven tools and best practices for families of means to use in maturing, maintaining, and managing personal and legacy wealth long into the future. The book is divided into three the "what"―what is meant by family, wealth, and enterprise; the "who"―the persons crucial to family enterprise flourishing; and the "how"―specific practices families can use to enhance and grow family wealth. The second edition of this work places the health and well-being of the individual members of the family unit at the forefront of every aspect detailed within the book. A natural product of this focus is an increased awareness of the social complexities of wealth that have come to the fore in recent years, and the team of expert authors here address the responsibility of private wealth to the public good. In addition, Complete Family Wealth 's second edition provides readers Having shaped the language used by families and their advisors with the first edition, Complete Family Wealth 's second edition is essential reading for families of high net worth and their financial advisors. It will also be of interest to family offices, fund managers, as well as private investors.

      Complete Family Wealth
    • Avoid Shirtsleeves to Shirtsleeves by Finding Your Voice Growing up in a family with significant wealth or a family business can often feel like an exercise in silence.

      The Voice of the Rising Generation
    • Chechnya from nationalism to jihad

      • 296 Seiten
      • 11 Lesestunden
      3,8(25)Abgeben

      Through a critical exploration of the most widely held assumptions about the nature of the conflict, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of the causes and dynamics of the conflict from the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 to the present.

      Chechnya from nationalism to jihad
    • This biography provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the life and career of Spencer Perceval, one of the most prominent politicians and statesmen of the early 19th century. The authors draw on a wide range of primary sources, including Perceval's own correspondence and speeches, to paint a vivid picture of the man and his times. The biography is an important contribution to the study of British politics and history.

      The Life of the Rt. Hon. Spencer Perceval: Including His Correspondence With Numerous Distinguished Persons; Volume 2