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The Dictator's Dilemma

Author : Bruce Dickson
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190228571
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book The Dictator's Dilemma written by Bruce Dickson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2016-05-16 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many observers predicted the collapse of the Chinese Communist Party following the Tiananmen Square crackdown in 1989, and again following the serial collapse of communist regimes behind the Iron Curtain. Their prediction, however, never proved true. Despite minor setbacks, China has experienced explosive economic growth and relative political stability ever since 1989. In The Dictator's Dilemma, eminent China scholar Bruce Dickson provides a comprehensive explanation for regime's continued survival and prosperity. Dickson contends that the popular media narrative of the party's impending implosion ignores some basic facts. The regime's policies may generate resentment and protest, but the CCP still enjoys a surprisingly high level of popular support. Nor is the party is not cut off from the people it governs. It consults with a wide range of specialists, stakeholders, and members of the general public in a selective yet extensive manner. Further, it tolerates and even encourages a growing and diverse civil society, even while restricting access to it. Today, the majority of Chinese people see the regime as increasingly democratic even though it does not allow political competition and its leaders are not accountable to the electorate. In short, while the Chinese people may prefer change, they prefer that it occurs within the existing political framework. In reaching this conclusion, Dickson draws upon original public opinion surveys, interviews, and published materials to explain why there is so much popular support for the regime. This basic stability is a familiar story to China specialists, but not to those whose knowledge of contemporary China is limited to the popular media. The Dictator's Dilemma, an engaging synthesis of how the CCP rules and its future prospects, will enlighten both audiences, and will be essential for anyone interested in understanding China's increasing importance in world politics.

The Omnivore's Dilemma

Author : Michael Pollan
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0143038583
Total Pages : 481 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book The Omnivore's Dilemma written by Michael Pollan and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-08-28 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Outstanding . . . a wide-ranging invitation to think through the moral ramifications of our eating habits." —The New Yorker One of the New York Times Book Review's Ten Best Books of the Year and Winner of the James Beard Award Author of This is Your Mind on Plants, How to Change Your Mind and the #1 New York Times Bestseller In Defense of Food and Food Rules What should we have for dinner? Ten years ago, Michael Pollan confronted us with this seemingly simple question and, with The Omnivore’s Dilemma, his brilliant and eye-opening exploration of our food choices, demonstrated that how we answer it today may determine not only our health but our survival as a species. In the years since, Pollan’s revolutionary examination has changed the way Americans think about food. Bringing wide attention to the little-known but vitally important dimensions of food and agriculture in America, Pollan launched a national conversation about what we eat and the profound consequences that even the simplest everyday food choices have on both ourselves and the natural world. Ten years later, The Omnivore’s Dilemma continues to transform the way Americans think about the politics, perils, and pleasures of eating.

The Dilemmas of Wonderland

Author : Yakov Ben-Haim
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0192555391
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (925 download)

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Download or read book The Dilemmas of Wonderland written by Yakov Ben-Haim and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2018-08-30 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Innovations create both opportunities and dilemmas. They provide new and supposedly better opportunities, but — because of their newness — they are often more uncertain and potentially worse than existing options. Recent inventions and discoveries include new drugs, new energy sources, new foods, new manufacturing technologies, new toys and new pedagogical methods, new weapon systems, new home appliances and many other discoveries and inventions. Is it better to use or not to use a new and promising but unfamiliar and hence uncertain innovation? That dilemma faces just about everybody. The paradigm of the innovation dilemma characterizes many situations, even when a new technology is not actually involved. The dilemma arises from new attitudes, like individual responsibility for the global environment, or new social conceptions, like global allegiance and self-identity transcending nation-states. These dilemmas have far-reaching implications for individuals, organizations, and society at large as they make decisions in the age of innovation. The uncritical belief in outcome-optimization — "more is better, so most is best" — pervades decision-making in all domains, but is often irresponsible when facing the uncertainties of innovation. There is a great need for practical conceptual tools for understanding and managing the dilemmas of innovation. This book offers a new direction for a wide audience. It discusses examples from many fields, including e-reading, bipolar disorder and pregnancy, disruptive technology in industry, stock markets, agricultural productivity and world hunger, military hardware, military intelligence, biological conservation, on-line learning, and more.

The Dilemma of Energy Security

Author : Asia Mukhtar
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004547894
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book The Dilemma of Energy Security written by Asia Mukhtar and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2023-05-25 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Energy Security has emerged as a critical issue in the field of International Relations. Focusing on the case of Pakistan this book attempts to establish the main actors, dynamics, and contributing elements in the exacerbating energy security situation of the country. The Author supports that clean energy generation sources are abundantly available yet remain unutilized in the Pakistani situation. How much can South Asian Geopolitics and Pakistan’s Partition be blamed for this Energy Security crisis? What political and institutional elements have profoundly deteriorated this situation? This volume highlights the challenges and opportunities regarding the country's Energy Security.

Hegemony or Survival

Author : Noam Chomsky
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1429900210
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (299 download)

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Download or read book Hegemony or Survival written by Noam Chomsky and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the world's foremost intellectual activist, an irrefutable analysis of America's pursuit of total domination and the catastrophic consequences that are sure to follow The United States is in the process of staking out not just the globe but the last unarmed spot in our neighborhood-the heavens-as a militarized sphere of influence. Our earth and its skies are, for the Bush administration, the final frontiers of imperial control. In Hegemony or Survival , Noam Chomsky investigates how we came to this moment, what kind of peril we find ourselves in, and why our rulers are willing to jeopardize the future of our species. With the striking logic that is his trademark, Chomsky dissects America's quest for global supremacy, tracking the U.S. government's aggressive pursuit of policies intended to achieve "full spectrum dominance" at any cost. He lays out vividly how the various strands of policy-the militarization of space, the ballistic-missile defense program, unilateralism, the dismantling of international agreements, and the response to the Iraqi crisis-cohere in a drive for hegemony that ultimately threatens our survival. In our era, he argues, empire is a recipe for an earthly wasteland. Lucid, rigorous, and thoroughly documented, Hegemony or Survival promises to be Chomsky's most urgent and sweeping work in years, certain to spark widespread debate.

Old and New Media after Katrina

Author : Diane Negra
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 0230112102
Total Pages : 253 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Old and New Media after Katrina written by Diane Negra and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-02-10 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ten years after Hurricane Katrina, this thoughtful collection of essays reflects on the relationship between the disaster and a range of media forms. The assessments here reveal how mainstream and independent media have responded (sometimes innovatively, sometimes conservatively) to the political and social ruptures "Katrina" has come to represent. The contributors explore how Hurricane Katrina is positioned at the intersection of numerous early twenty-first century crisis narratives centralizing uncertainties about race, class, region, government, and public safety. Looking closely at the organization of public memory of Katrina, this collection provides a timely and intellectually fruitful assessment of the complex ways in which media forms and national events are hopelessly entangled.

Proceedings

Author : Society for Psychical Research
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 572 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book Proceedings written by Society for Psychical Research and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

China's Future

Author : David Shambaugh
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1509507175
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book China's Future written by David Shambaugh and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2016-03-11 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: China's future is arguably the most consequential question in global affairs. Having enjoyed unprecedented levels of growth, China is at a critical juncture in the development of its economy, society, polity, national security, and international relations. The direction the nation takes at this turning point will determine whether it stalls or continues to develop and prosper. Will China be successful in implementing a new wave of transformational reforms that could last decades and make it the world's leading superpower? Or will its leaders shy away from the drastic changes required because the regime's power is at risk? If so, will that lead to prolonged stagnation or even regime collapse? Might China move down a more liberal or even democratic path? Or will China instead emerge as a hard, authoritarian and aggressive superstate? In this new book, David Shambaugh argues that these potential pathways are all possibilities - but they depend on key decisions yet to be made by China's leaders, different pressures from within Chinese society, as well as actions taken by other nations. Assessing these scenarios and their implications, he offers a thoughtful and clear study of China's future for all those seeking to understand the country's likely trajectory over the coming decade and beyond.

Proceedings of the Society for Psychical Research

Author : Society for Psychical Research (London, England)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 576 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Proceedings of the Society for Psychical Research written by Society for Psychical Research (London, England) and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Dilemma of the Commoners

Author : Tine De Moor
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107022169
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book The Dilemma of the Commoners written by Tine De Moor and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-04-30 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book puts the debate on commons, commoners, and the disappearance of both throughout early modern and modern western Europe in a new light, through new approaches and innovative methodologies. Tine De Moor links the historical debate about the long-term evolution of commons to the present-day debates on common-pool resources.

The Dichotic Dilemma

Author : RT Chiwuta
Publisher : AuthorHouse
ISBN 13 : 1456797131
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (567 download)

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Download or read book The Dichotic Dilemma written by RT Chiwuta and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-09-21 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a glimpse into a powerful and riveting coming of age tale. Poems and insights are the tools through which a young man of African descent expresses himself to understand his emotional anguish due to the disparities he sees in the world. With The Dichotic Dilemma, you will explore the frustrations, thoughts and feelings of a man who gets in touch with his deep emotional connection with the perceived effects of racism, as well as the wider aspects of human suffering. Powerful and core-shaking, this book is enriched with philosophical, social and political ideas that will enrich your perspective and broaden your understanding about the realities of the world.

The Dilemmas of Lone Motherhood

Author : Randy Albelda
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317998766
Total Pages : 285 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (179 download)

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Download or read book The Dilemmas of Lone Motherhood written by Randy Albelda and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-09-13 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In today’s society, women - having entered the workplace in growing numbers worldwide - are increasingly expected to earn wages whilst still being primarily responsible for raising children. While all parents confront the tensions of this double burden, for lone mothers, the situation can be especially acute as there is no other adult to share responsibilities and no access to a male wage. The revealing essays in this volume address a range of the dilemmas lone mothers routinely face, whilst also distinguishing important situational differences, and considering other social perspectives. It asks: * How can governments help without undermining their ability to enter the workforce? * Should the state indefinitely support lone mothers? * How should we measure the success of a policy? * What roles do ethnicity, race, religion, class and sexual orientation play? The impressive range of contributors to this volume speak from numerous contrasting perspectives. Here they study a variety of international settings such as Sri Lanka, the US, Germany, England and Norway, and in so doing, they allow the reader to draw powerful conclusions by comparing such issues and potential resolutions in varying countries and contexts. This book was previously published as a special issue of Feminist Economics.

The HEL Jumper: Survive

Author : SabatonBabylon
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0359271928
Total Pages : 700 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (592 download)

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Download or read book The HEL Jumper: Survive written by SabatonBabylon and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-12-10 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the year 2050, 1st Lieutenant Russell Winters finds himself stranded and alone on an alien world, the only survivor of the destruction of his ship. With no communications, few supplies, and fewer answers, Winters must pick up the pieces and make good on his final orders. Survival isn't a solo endeavor, however, and the planet has more surprises in store than he could ever imagine...

The Political Dilemmas of Military Regimes

Author : Christopher Clapham
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1000347532
Total Pages : 229 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (3 download)

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Download or read book The Political Dilemmas of Military Regimes written by Christopher Clapham and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1985, The Political Dilemmas of Military Regimes was written against the backdrop of the increased prominence of military intervention in the political process during this century. The book puts forward the argument that the basic problem for military regimes is not how they gain power, but what they can do with it once they have it. It discusses the enormous range of cultural and historical circumstances that military organisations are derived from, and how widely they vary in their structure, politics, and social composition. The book also highlights the dilemma of choosing between institutionalisation and demilitarisation as one that all military regimes must eventually face. The Political Dilemmas of Military Regimes is an in-depth study that draws on global material and experiences from throughout the century.

Resolving Ethical Dilemmas

Author : Bernard Lo
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 : 9780781793797
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (937 download)

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Download or read book Resolving Ethical Dilemmas written by Bernard Lo and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This timely resource offers clinicians expert guidance in approaching a wide range of ethical dilemmas and developing an action plan. This edition includes a new chapter on ethical issues in cross-cultural medicine and new material on conscientious objection by physicians in reproductive health and other areas.

Dilemmas in Abdominal Surgery

Author : Savio George Alberto da Piedade Barreto
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0429520565
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (295 download)

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Download or read book Dilemmas in Abdominal Surgery written by Savio George Alberto da Piedade Barreto and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-11-12 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the management of surgical diseases "through the eyes" of a clinician by providing an evidence-based approach to specific clinical dilemmas. The chapters take the reader through a step-by-step "decision-making" approach to commonly encountered, but difficult to manage, situations where the editors share their rationale behind the process. Emphasis is placed on the use of tables and algorithms to simplify understanding. They aim to empower the readers with the ability to manage complex abdominal surgery scenarios in a streamlined manner, thus improving the care and outcome of patients. Key Features Targets specific, difficult to manage scenarios Provides expert opinion/advice on how to tackle tricky situations Covers both benign and malignant cases Discusses an evidence-based approach * Examines surgical dilemmas through illustrations

Clinical Dilemmas in Primary Liver Cancer

Author : Roger Williams
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470657979
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book Clinical Dilemmas in Primary Liver Cancer written by Roger Williams and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-12-27 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical Dilemmas in Liver Cancer follows the successful format of the other books in the Clinical Dilemmas series, with each chapter focused on a specific dilemma, or issue facing doctors in their day-to-day job, and providing them with practical clinical information and help to better assessment and treat their patients – in this case patients suffering from liver cancer, the third commonest cancer in terms of mortality worldwide. Chapters feature up-to-date information on the basic mechanisms, epidemiological risk factors, screening and surveillance strategies, diagnosis and treatment. It is an extremely practical and clinically-orientated book, and as most patients around the world present with advanced disease, a main focus is on the most recent advances allowing early diagnosis and use of locoregional and systemic therapy, surgery, transplantation and combination therapies. Each chapter is authored by an international expert in the relevant area.