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"A renowned sociologist explains why capitalism is the most successful economic mechanism ever devised for improving material standards of large numbers of people" -- Amazon.com.

Study of the political situation and process of modernisation in Ethiopia under the political leadership of the emperor haile selassie - gives historical background and covers the role of the Church, the improvement in educational facilities, the increasing dissatisfaction of students and intellectuals at the slow economic development of the country, industrialization policies, etc. Bibliography pp. 249 to 264, maps and references.

"Schlesinger's personal story is ultimately the captivating history of America coming into its own as a world power. It includes a fondly remembered childhood in the Midwest; life in America of the Twenties; student days at Harvard, lived in the shadow of a distinguished father; Cambridge University in England in the twilight year between the Munich Pact and the start of World War II; the bitter debate in the United States in the months before Pearl...

What is the impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) on development? The answer is important for the lives of millions, if not billions, of workers, families, and communities in the developing world. The answer is crucial for policymakers in developing and developed countries, and in multilateral agencies. This volume gathers together the cutting edge of new research on FDI and host country economic performance and presents the most sophisticated...

Examines the region from its pre-Islamic period to the present day, its regional conflicts, and technology. Part I - Land and peoples - introduces the region with essays on geography and the region's many linguistic groups as well as the role of the three great religions in Middle Eastern society. Part II covers history from the early Egyptian, Anatolian and Mesopotamian periods to the start of the Second World War. Part III - Societies and economies...

General study of the Iran, Islamic Republic - covers historical and geographical aspects; discusses culture, social structure, religion, language, the arts, population, ethnic groups, education, health, government, economic development, natural resources and infrastructure during the Pahlavi period; describes the transition period from monarchy to the Islamic Republic of Iran, the existing society, economy and political development. Bibliography,...

This is a reference that covers development studies and, more specifically, development economics. It brings together experts from the fields of politics, sociology, geography, anthropology and philosophy to discuss the different aspects of development in poor countries.

From the Publisher: Political conservatives have long believed that the best government is a small government. But if this were true, noted economist Jeff Madrick argues, the nation would not be experiencing stagnant wages, rising health care costs, increasing unemployment, and concentrations of wealth for a narrow elite. In this perceptive and eye-opening book, Madrick proves that an engaged government-a big government of high taxes and wise regulations-is...

""Globalization" has become a loaded term. Should we in the West believe, literally, that trade with poor nations can be blamed for our "impoverishment"? In this book, Daniel Cohen claims that there is practically no foundation for such an alarmist position. We need to reverse the commonly held view that globalization has caused today's insecure labor market. On the contrary, Cohen argues, our own propensity for transforming the nature of work has...