Rappa analyzes the nature of neo-liberalism by raising important theoretical questions about the current relationships between American business structures, political norms, popular culture, and the world of business. The book is refreshing because it focuses on the three themes of "hope," "optimism," and "progress" that constitute what has arguably come to represent the American Dream.
Spanning a wide variety of contemporary issues, this unique volume offers a detailed and thought-provoking view of one of the world's most populous yet least-understood nations. Chronicling the impressive economic development Indonesia has enjoyed under the 27-year leadership of President Soeharto, Adam Schwarz explores the difficult challenges that lie ahead.
A Nation in Waiting"" brings the story of contemporary Indonesia right up to date, covering the collapse of the economy, the fall of Suharto, the series of brief subsequent presidencies and the challenges facing the nation in the run-up to the 2004 elections. ""A Naton in Waiting"" lifts the veil on the Indonesia of the 1980s and 1990s and spans a wide variety of contemporary issues to offer a …
What are Indonesia's prospects over the next ten years? Its economy has been ravaged by the Asian economic crisis. Its leader for 32 years, President Soeharto, was forced from office in May 1998 amidst rioting and student demonstrations. This book examines the political and economic trends which are shaping Indonesia's future.
This interpretative study of Thailand is the first publication in the Southeast Asia "State of the Nation" Monograph Series published the Institute of Southeast Asia. The purpose of the series is to make available concise studies of the state of the nation in each of the countries of Southeast Asia, taking into account the political, economic and social forces that have shaped them. It attempts…
Mandate for Change is a blueprint for a new America a book that every American should read as we embark on a new age of leadership.
Reviewing 40 years of hard, empirical data, from China and India to Chile and Iraq, the authors show that poor democracies beat poor autocracies in every economic measure. In addition, the authors offer dramatic evidence that democracies are less likely to fight each other and that terrorists more often find safe haven in authoritarian countries such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan.
The book explains the paradox that is Sri Lanka. If the island nation has not lived up to the promise of its early years of independence, it is because of the assault made on the fundamentals of a stable political order with its emphasis on pluralism and secularism by those emphasising an ethnic identity based on language and religion. The problems of governance have been complicated by the per…
This fourth edition provides an in-depth, up-to-date, chronological analysis of Japan’s current political system and the contributions of its leaders. It emphasizes why Japan and its politics matters in a global society. This book contains: 1. Ideal for college courses on Japanese or comparative politics as well as for those interested in Japanese war memory, constitutional revision, an…
"The Politics of Change draws on N.K. Singh's experience to give the reader a window into India's politics and economy, providing incisive insights into the realities of coalition politics and international fault lines. The analyses help understand why some initiatives have succeeded in transforming the economic landscape while other bills, schemes and initiatives which were launched with good …