Download or read book If Mayors Ruled the World written by Benjamin R. Barber and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In the face of the most perilous challenges of our time--climate change, terrorism, poverty, and trafficking of drugs, guns, and people--the nations of the world seem paralyzed. The problems are too big for governments to deal with. Benjamin Barber contends that cities, and the mayors who run them, can do and are doing a better job than nations. He cites the unique qualities cities worldwide share: pragmatism, civic trust, participation, indifference to borders and sovereignty, and a democratic penchant for networking, creativity, innovation, and cooperation. He demonstrates how city mayors, singly and jointly, are responding to transnational problems more effectively than nation-states mired in ideological infighting and sovereign rivalries. The book features profiles of a dozen mayors around the world, making a persuasive case that the city is democracy's best hope in a globalizing world, and that great mayors are already proving that this is so"--
Download or read book Common Sense written by Thomas Paine and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Federalist Papers written by Alexander Hamilton and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2018-08-20 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classic Books Library presents this brand new edition of “The Federalist Papers”, a collection of separate essays and articles compiled in 1788 by Alexander Hamilton. Following the United States Declaration of Independence in 1776, the governing doctrines and policies of the States lacked cohesion. “The Federalist”, as it was previously known, was constructed by American statesman Alexander Hamilton, and was intended to catalyse the ratification of the United States Constitution. Hamilton recruited fellow statesmen James Madison Jr., and John Jay to write papers for the compendium, and the three are known as some of the Founding Fathers of the United States. Alexander Hamilton (c. 1755–1804) was an American lawyer, journalist and highly influential government official. He also served as a Senior Officer in the Army between 1799-1800 and founded the Federalist Party, the system that governed the nation’s finances. His contributions to the Constitution and leadership made a significant and lasting impact on the early development of the nation of the United States.
Download or read book Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern English and Foreign Sources written by James Wood and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-10-11 with total page 1166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the power of words with the "Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources" by James Wood. This remarkable compilation offers an extensive collection of quotes that capture the essence of human thought, emotion, and experience across cultures and time periods. As you explore this treasure trove of wisdom, consider this: What profound insights might inspire you in your daily life from the voices of the past? Wood meticulously curates a diverse array of quotations, showcasing the brilliance of thinkers, writers, and leaders from various backgrounds. Each entry not only provides the quote but also its source, offering readers a deeper understanding of its context and significance. This dictionary serves as an essential reference for anyone seeking to enrich their writing, speeches, or conversations with powerful expressions. The collection spans numerous themes, from love and wisdom to humor and resilience, making it an invaluable tool for inspiration. Are you ready to tap into the collective wisdom of humanity in "Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources"? Engage with a resource that transcends language barriers and invites you to reflect on the thoughts that have shaped our world. These quotations are not merely words; they are echoes of the human spirit and its pursuit of understanding. This is your opportunity to enhance your expression and ignite your creativity. Will you embrace the wisdom of the ages and discover the perfect words for every occasion? Don’t miss out on owning this comprehensive collection. Purchase "Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern, English and Foreign Sources" now, and let the voices of the past illuminate your present!
Download or read book The Art of Not Being Governed written by James C. Scott and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the acclaimed author and scholar James C. Scott, the compelling tale of Asian peoples who until recently have stemmed the vast tide of state-making to live at arm’s length from any organized state society For two thousand years the disparate groups that now reside in Zomia (a mountainous region the size of Europe that consists of portions of seven Asian countries) have fled the projects of the organized state societies that surround them—slavery, conscription, taxes, corvée labor, epidemics, and warfare. This book, essentially an “anarchist history,” is the first-ever examination of the huge literature on state-making whose author evaluates why people would deliberately and reactively remain stateless. Among the strategies employed by the people of Zomia to remain stateless are physical dispersion in rugged terrain; agricultural practices that enhance mobility; pliable ethnic identities; devotion to prophetic, millenarian leaders; and maintenance of a largely oral culture that allows them to reinvent their histories and genealogies as they move between and around states. In accessible language, James Scott, recognized worldwide as an eminent authority in Southeast Asian, peasant, and agrarian studies, tells the story of the peoples of Zomia and their unlikely odyssey in search of self-determination. He redefines our views on Asian politics, history, demographics, and even our fundamental ideas about what constitutes civilization, and challenges us with a radically different approach to history that presents events from the perspective of stateless peoples and redefines state-making as a form of “internal colonialism.” This new perspective requires a radical reevaluation of the civilizational narratives of the lowland states. Scott’s work on Zomia represents a new way to think of area studies that will be applicable to other runaway, fugitive, and marooned communities, be they Gypsies, Cossacks, tribes fleeing slave raiders, Marsh Arabs, or San-Bushmen.
Download or read book Dictionary of Quotations From Ancient and Modern English and Foreign Sources written by and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2023-10-01 with total page 1150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the wisdom and inspiration of centuries past with "Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern English and Foreign Sources" compiled by James Wood. This timeless collection brings together profound insights and memorable phrases from a diverse array of cultures and epochs. As you delve into the pages of "Dictionary of Quotations," prepare to be transported through time and space, encountering the thoughts and musings of thinkers, poets, and leaders from across the globe. Wood's meticulous compilation offers a treasure trove of linguistic gems, spanning centuries of human thought and expression. But here's the question that echoes through the corridors of history: What timeless truths and universal themes unite humanity across time and culture? Could it be that the words of our ancestors still resonate with relevance and insight, offering guidance and solace to contemporary minds? Explore the rich tapestry of human experience with "Dictionary of Quotations," where each entry offers a glimpse into the collective wisdom of humanity. Wood's comprehensive compilation celebrates the power of language to capture the essence of human emotion, intellect, and aspiration. Are you ready to embark on a journey through the annals of human thought and expression? Immerse yourself in the profound insights and timeless wisdom of "Dictionary of Quotations," and let the words of sages and scholars, poets and philosophers, guide you on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment. Don't miss your chance to enrich your understanding of the human experience. Order your copy of "Dictionary of Quotations from Ancient and Modern English and Foreign Sources" today and unlock the wealth of knowledge and inspiration it holds.
Download or read book Governing the World written by Mark Mazower and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-08-27 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A majestic narrative reckoning with the forces that have shaped the nature and destiny of the world’s governing institutions The story of global cooperation is a tale of dreamers goading us to find common cause in remedying humanity’s worst problems. But international institutions are also tools for the powers that be to advance their own interests. Mark Mazower’s Governing the World tells the epic, two-hundred-year story of that inevitable tension—the unstable and often surprising alchemy between ideas and power. From the rubble of the Napoleonic empire in the nineteenth century through the birth of the League of Nations and the United Nations in the twentieth century to the dominance of global finance at the turn of the millennium, Mazower masterfully explores the current era of international life as Western dominance wanes and a new global balance of powers emerges.
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Download or read book Lives of Victorian Political Figures Part IV Vol 1 written by Nancy LoPatin-Lummis and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-12-24 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 2009, this is a collection of carefully selected extracts from biographies, memoirs, diaries, private letters and other ephemera reveal how these key nineteenth-century figures were viewed by their contemporaries. Volume 1 covers John Stuart Mill.
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Download or read book Journalism in the United States from 1690 to 1872 written by Frank Luther Mott and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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