Neoliberalism (2nd Edition)
A Very Short Introduction
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Anchored in the principles of free-market economics, neoliberalism emerged in the 1990s as the world's most dominant economic paradigm. However, the 2008 global financial crisis and the related European sovereign debt crisis triggered a decade of economic volatility and insecurity that boosted the fortunes of the one percent while saddling the 99 percent with stagnant wages and precarious work. As a result of this Great Recession, neoliberalism fortunes have waned considerably. This downward trend further accelerated with the recent surge of national populism around the world that brought to power outspoken critics of neoliberalism like Donald Trump, Boris Johnson, Jair Bolsonaro, and Narendra Modi. Is neoliberalism doomed, or will it regain its former glory? And what are the major types of neoliberalism, and how did they evolve over the decades?
Responding to these crucial questions, this Very Short Introduction explores the considerable variations of neoliberalism around the world, and discusses the origins, evolution, and core ideas of neoliberalism. This new edition brings the story of neoliberalism up to date, and asks whether new versions of neoliberalism might succeed in drowning out the rising tide of national populism and its nostalgic longing for a return to territorial sovereignty and national greatness.
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Fascism is notoriously hard to define. How do we make sense of an ideology that appeals to streetfighters and intellectuals alike? That is overtly macho in style, yet attracts many women? That calls for a return to tradition while maintaining a fascination with technology? And that preaches violence in the name of an ordered society? In the new edition of this Very Short Introduction, Kevin Passmore brilliantly unravels the paradoxes of one of the most important phenomena in the modern world
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brings Clarity to a Resurging Topic
- De Fernanda Araujo en 03-24-20
De: Kevin Passmore
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Critical Theory (Second Edition)
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Stephen Eric Bronner
- Narrado por: Justin Price
- Duración: 4 h y 14 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 10
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Critical theory emerged in the 1920s from the work of the Frankfurt School, the circle of German-Jewish academics who sought to diagnose—and, if at all possible, cure—the ills of society, particularly fascism and capitalism. In this book, Stephen Eric Bronner provides sketches of leading representatives of the critical tradition (such as George Lukács and Ernst Bloch, Theodor Adorno and Walter Benjamin, Herbert Marcuse and Jurgen Habermas) as well as many of its seminal texts and empirical investigations.
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5 out of 5 stars
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A Superfluously Grandiloquent Exegesis of an Ostentatiously Verbose Tome
- De Anonymous User en 03-01-25
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World War II
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Gerhard L. Weinberg
- Narrado por: Johnny Heller
- Duración: 3 h y 36 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 25
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 20
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In this Very Short Introduction, Gerhard L. Weinberg provides an introduction to the origins, course, and impact of the war on those who fought and the ordinary citizens who lived through it. Starting by looking at the inter-war years and the German invasion of Poland in September 1939, he examines how the war progressed by examining a number of key events, including the war in the West in 1940, Barbarossa, the German Invasion of the Soviet Union, the expansion of Japan's war with China, developments on the home front, and the Allied victory from 1944-45.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Overdressed... and over here
- De Darwin8u en 03-12-19
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Ibn Sina
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Peter Adamson
- Narrado por: David Stifel
- Duración: 4 h y 10 m
- Versión completa
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General5 out of 5 stars 7
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 6
This book provides an introduction to the most important philosopher of the Islamic world, Ibn Sina, often known in English by his Latinized name Avicenna. After introducing the man and his works, with an overview of the historical context in which he lived, the book devotes chapters to the different areas of Ibn Sina's thought. Among the topics covered are his innovations in logic, his theory of the human soul and its powers, the relation between his medical writings and his philosophy, and his metaphysics of existence
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5 out of 5 stars
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Brief but thorough
- De Anonymous User en 06-19-24
De: Peter Adamson
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Intellectual Property (2nd Edition)
- A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- De: Siva Vaidhyanathan
- Narrado por: Shawn K. Jain
- Duración: 3 h y 33 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 3
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 3
Through compelling case studies, including those of Starbucks, Coca-Cola, Sony, Amazon, and Google Books, Vaidhyanathan shows that the modern intellectual property systems reflect three centuries of changes in politics, economics, technologies, and social values. Although it emerged from a desire to foster creativity while simultaneously protecting it, intellectual property today has fundamentally shifted to a political dimension.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Wonderfully concise and informative
- De mim en 12-07-24
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Authoritarianism
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: James Loxton
- Narrado por: Grant Cartwright
- Duración: 3 h y 11 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 1
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 1
Authoritarianism is one of the buzzwords of our age. But what is it exactly? This Very Short Introduction provides a comprehensive overview of the world of authoritarian regimes, including military, single-party, and personalist regimes. It considers how understandings of authoritarianism have evolved over time, as well as the curious fact that many authoritarian regimes today hold elections. Drawing on examples from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, James Loxton examines the life cycle of authoritarian regimes.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Should be required reading
- De Jennifer Newport en 01-23-25
De: James Loxton
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African History
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: John Parker, Richard Rathbone
- Narrado por: Dion Graham
- Duración: 4 h y 47 m
- Versión completa
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General4 out of 5 stars 14
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 13
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 13
Africa has been known as "the cradle of mankind", and its recoverable history stretches back to the Pharaohs. But the idea of studying African history is itself new, and the authors show why it is still contested and controversial. This VSI, the first concise work of its kind, will prove essential for anyone interested in the African continent and the diversity of human history.
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2 out of 5 stars
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This book should be titled “African Historiography”
- De Kindle Customer FB en 12-29-23
De: John Parker, y otros
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Chaos
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Leonard Smith
- Narrado por: Michael Page
- Duración: 5 h y 6 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 8
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 6
The beauty of fractal patterns and their relation to chaos, as well as the history of chaos, and its uses in the real world and implications for the philosophy of science are all discussed in this Very Short Introduction audiobook.
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2 out of 5 stars
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Great story - terrible reader
- De Thanksohio en 06-20-23
De: Leonard Smith
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Biochemistry
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Mark Lorch
- Narrado por: Chris Sorensen
- Duración: 4 h y 18 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 15
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 14
This Very Short Introduction discusses the key concepts of biochemistry, as well as the historical figures in the field and the molecules they studied, before considering the current science and innovations in the field, and the interaction between biochemistry, biotechnology, and synthetic biology.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Good Beginning
- De Rich en 05-16-24
De: Mark Lorch
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Philosophy of Science (2nd Edition)
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Samir Okasha
- Narrado por: Liam Gerrard
- Duración: 4 h y 28 m
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General5 out of 5 stars 28
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Narración:5 out of 5 stars 24
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 24
How much faith should we place in what scientists tell us? Is it possible for scientific knowledge to be fully "objective"? What, really, can be defined as science? In the second edition of this very short introduction, Samir Okasha explores the main themes and theories of contemporary philosophy of science and investigates fascinating, challenging questions such as these.
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3 out of 5 stars
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VSI#67
- De Darwin8u en 10-29-24
De: Samir Okasha
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Habermas
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Gordon Finlayson
- Narrado por: Christine Williams
- Duración: 4 h y 48 m
- Versión completa
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 19
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 17
This book gives a clear overview of the philosophical work of Jürgen Habermas, the most influential German philosopher alive today, who has commented widely on subjects such as Marxism, the importance and effectiveness of communication, the reunification of Germany, and the European Union. Gordon Finlayson provides listeners with a clear overview of Habermas's forbiddingly complex philosophy using concrete examples and accessible language.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Comprehensive and Insightful!
- De Kevin D. en 07-06-23
De: Gordon Finlayson
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Aesthetics
- A Very Short Introduction
- De: Bence Nanay
- Narrado por: Alex Wyndham
- Duración: 3 h y 1 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 39
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 35
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 35
In this Very Short Introduction audiobook, Bence Nanay introduces the field of aesthetics, considering both Western and non-Western aesthetic traditions and exploring why it is sometimes misunderstood or considered to be too elitist - by artists, musicians, and even philosophers. As Nanay shows, so-called "high art" has no more claims on aesthetics than sitcoms, tattoos, or punk rock.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Critique of 'Western' Aesthetics - A Virtue Signal
- De Mr Timothy Webber en 10-05-21
De: Bence Nanay
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