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This illuminating analysis by one of the world's leading intellectuals addresses fundamental questions about the new world disorder exemplified by the war on terrorism, the Iraq conflict and its aftermath and the current state of transatlantic relations. In eight concise chapters, Todorov discusses the use of force versus diplomacy, the emergence of new powers and the reactions of different players such as the UK, France, Poland and the United Nations, to the imperialist turn in US foreign policy. He argues that a new Europe is capable of reducing its dependence on the United States and assuming more responsibilities in the area of foreign affairs, would be the most effective way of counter-balancing America's current dominance of global politics. Drawing on his vast knowledge of history and philosophy, Todorov has written an insightful and timely book that, without simplyfying the issues, is accessible to all.

No large city is complete without a bustling array of culturally diverse businesses. Immigrant entrepreneurship rose dramatically in the last decade of the twentieth century and has, inevitably, had a huge impact on urban life. Not only has immigrant business revitalized derelict shopping streets, but it has also introduced ''exotic'' products and fostered new forms of social cohesion. In spite of this, we rarely consider how migrants made the trek abroad, what role they play in their country of settlement, and what effect they have on the global economic climate. Through a comparative study of international ''advanced economies'', this book explores the impact of immigrant business. It draws on in-depth case studies from Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, the United States and South Africa. Paying specific attention to the particularities of each country, it provides an up-to-date review of theoretical debates that have developed rapidly in recent years. How important is the institutional framework of each country in determining the extent and incidence of immigrant entrepreneurship? What role do welfare systems play in immigration and how do they compare and contrast in different countries? In what ways do immigrants use their own resources, make use of existing ones, and create new ones? Immigrant Entrepreneurs provides a comprehensive, cross-cultural overview of immigrant business in a diverse global economy. Sophisticated in its analysis and innovative in its approach, this timely book is a benchmark publication.

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When it was first published, this national bestseller quickly became a touchstone in the globalization debate. Renowned economist and Nobel Prize winner Joseph E. Stiglitz had a ringside seat for most of the major economic events of the last decade, including stints as chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers and chief economist at the World Bank. Particularly concerned with the plight of the developing nations, he became increasingly disillusioned as he saw the International Monetary Fund and other major institutions put the interests of Wall Street and the financial community ahead of the poorer nations. Those seeking to understand why globalization has engendered the hostility of protesters in Seattle and Genoa will find the reasons here. While this book includes no simple formula on how to make globalization work, Stiglitz provides a reform agenda that will provoke debate for years to come. Rarely do we get such an insider's analysis of the major institutions of globalization as in this penetrating book. With a new foreword for this paperback edition. Those seeking to understand why globalization has engendered the hostility of protesters in Seattle and Genoa will find the reasons here. While this book includes no simple formula on how to make globalization work, Stiglitz provides a reform agenda that will provoke debate for years to come. Rarely do we get such an insider's analysis of the major institutions of globalization as in this penetrating book. With a new foreword for this paperback edition. "He is one of the most important economists of modern times." -Nicholas Stern, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President, World Bank "Penetrating, insightful.... A seminal workthat must be read." -George Soros Whatever your opinions, you will be engaged by Stiglitz's sharp insights. A must read." -Juan Somavia, Director-General of the International Labor Organization "This book is everyone's guide to the misgovernment of globalization. Stiglitz explains it here in plain and compelling language." -James K. Galbraith, The University of Texas at Austin "Entertaining, insightful, and well-written.... Makes a compelling case." -Foreign Affairs "A war story from inside the halls of the White House and the World Bank, the confession of a powerful economist with a political conscience and a healthy degree of common sense." -Lenora

Después de 10 años, la guerra civil de Sierra Leona parece que ha terminado. Peter, uno de los miles de niños secuestrados y utilizados por los rebeldes como soldado, narra en primera persona todas las atrocidades que les obligan a hacer. Bajo los efectos del alcohol y las drogas que les proporcionaban sus adiestradores, se volvian destructores y sanguinarios. Estos niños han torturado, violado, mutilado y decapitado indistintamente a desconocidos como a familiares. Tambien han cometido canibalismo. Ahora que han recuperado su libertad, la mayoria son rechazados por la sociedad y por su propia familia.

Héritier d''une civilisation multimillénaire, le Japon a connu de profondes transformations successives depuis Meiji. Si les années 1990 ont vu s''y ralentir la croissance, l''empire du Soleil-Levant ne s''en situe pas moins, depuis vingt ans, au deuxieme rang mondial sur le plan economique. On s''est beaucoup interroge, a partir des annees 1980, sur les racines du modele japonais . A cette occasion, beaucoup d''interpretations naives temoignaient d''un melange de fascination et de rejet, renouant avec une tradition de japonaiseries tres pregnante dans les imaginaires occidentaux. Loin de tout folklorisme , cet ouvrage collectif offre au lecteur une grille de comprehension du Japon a travers ses traits civilisationnels et culturels fondamentaux, essentiels pour saisir le pays au present et sa maniere de relever les defis qui lui sont poses. La population, la civilisation, l''histoire, les religions, la litterature et les arts font ainsi l''objet d''une cinquantaine d''articles rediges par des specialistes japonais et français : Pierre Souyri, Augustin Berque, Bernard Frank, Laurence Caillet, Michel Cartier, Philippe Pons, Jean-Pierre Berthon, Jean-Jacques Origas, Rene Sieffert, Ogino Fumitaka, Rene de Ceccaty, Francine Herail, etc. Ce parcours a travers l''Archipel emprunte les voies de la geographie, de l''histoire, de la demographie, de la sociologie, de l''ethnologie et de l''anthropologie. Redige sous une forme tres accessible, ce recueil s''adresse a un large public. Les textes qui composent ce livre sont pour partie inedits. Les autres ont fait l''objet d''une premiere publication, aux memes editions, dans L''etat du Japon, sous la direction de Jean-François Sabouret. Ils ont ete revus et mis a jour par leurs auteur

Depuis les années quatre-vingt, le regard porté sur le génocide des Juifs a changé en profondeur, grâce notamment à la publication de nombreux témoignages de survivants et de travaux de jeunes histor

Souad tenía diecisiete años cuando se quedó embarazada sin estar casada; en su país significa la muerte. Mientras lavaba la ropa en el patio de su casa vió aterrorizada cómo su cuñado se le acercaba, la rociaba con gasolina y encendia una cerilla. Jacqueline Thibault, cooperante de la fundacion suiza Surgir, la ayudo a salir de su pais con su bebe y a superar su drama.Souad es un nombre ficticio, una personalidad inventada para una mujer cisjordana que fue quemada viva. Para siempre estara marcada con salvajes cicatrices en su cuerpo y su alma.

Tenemos el honor de presentar a uno de los grandes intelectuales latinoamericanos de nuestro tiempo, una conciencia crítica, lúcida e insobornable, autor de un ensayo, llamado a convertirse en imprescindible obra de referencia, sobre los cambios y permane

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