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Small is Powerful

Author : John Papworth
Publisher : Praeger
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (97 download)

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Download or read book Small is Powerful written by John Papworth and published by Praeger. This book was released on 1995-10-24 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author has found the true villain of the 20th century, and it is a concept—bigness. The answer to such disparate questions as why do we experience global wars, mass dictatorships, economic tornadoes, a population explosion and a mounting resource environment crisis lie, according to Papworth, far back in history. They are the direct result, he attempts to show, of the forces unleashed by the collapse in the 16th century of the laws against usury. Having diagnosed this problem as stemming from this destruction of the power of people to control their work, Papworth goes on to propound a new politics which is the politics of Small is Powerful—a new and hopeful approach to the problems of modern politics which merits the careful consideration of every person with any claim to political literacy. The author asserts that the way forward is not bigger units of government or, indeed, in any other units, but rather that all units which represent power in whatever form should be reduced to a size which makes them susceptible to genuine democratic citizen control. Mass society must be dismantled, local communities must be rebuilt in their stead, but above all people must take the power back that they have lost to the Giant State. Giant States have failed their inhabitants, Papworth contends, with records on human rights, economic well-being, and on general stability inferior to the records of the smaller nations of Europe. The way forward, according to Small is Powerful, is to restore localized community life, the extended family, the nuclear family, and thereby civilization itself through deliberately empowering people through neighborhood communities.

Living Well Now and in the Future

Author : Randall Curren
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 0262339110
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (623 download)

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Download or read book Living Well Now and in the Future written by Randall Curren and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2017-03-24 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A philosopher and a scientist propose that sustainability can be understood as living well together without diminishing opportunity to live well in the future. Most people acknowledge the profound importance of sustainability, but few can define it. We are ethically bound to live sustainably for the sake of future generations, but what does that mean? In this book Randall Curren, a philosopher, and Ellen Metzger, a scientist, clarify normative aspects of sustainability. Combining their perspectives, they propose that sustainability can be understood as the art of living well together without diminishing opportunity to live well in the future. Curren and Metzger lay out the nature and value of sustainability, survey the problems, catalog the obstacles, and identify the kind of efforts needed to overcome them. They formulate an ethic of sustainability with lessons for government, organizations, and individuals, and illustrate key ideas with three case studies. Curren and Metzger put intergenerational justice at the heart of sustainability; discuss the need for fair (as opposed to coercive) terms of cooperation to create norms, institutions, and practices conducive to sustainability; formulate a framework for a fundamental ethic of sustainability derived from core components of common morality; and emphasize the importance of sustainability education. The three illustrative case studies focus on the management of energy, water, and food systems, examining the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill, Australia's National Water Management System, and patterns of food production in the Mekong region of Southeast Asia.

As If the Future Mattered

Author : Neva R. Goodwin
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
ISBN 13 : 9780472106400
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (64 download)

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Download or read book As If the Future Mattered written by Neva R. Goodwin and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores how society can learn to care about the future

Future Matters

Author : Barbara Adam
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9047422597
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (474 download)

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Download or read book Future Matters written by Barbara Adam and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2007-09-30 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Future Matters concerns contemporary approaches to the future – how the future is known, created and minded. In a social world whose pace continues to accelerate the future becomes an increasingly difficult terrain. While the focus of social life is narrowing down to the present, the futures we create on a daily basis cast ever longer shadows. Future Matters addresses this paradox and its deep ethical implications. It locates contemporary approaches to the future in a wider sociological and historical framework of practices, traces differences and continuities, and shows how contemporary practices of futures-construction make taking responsibility for futures all but impossible.

Three Socratic Dialogues Set in the Near Future on Matter and the Nature of the Present

Author : Osric Allen
Publisher : Robert Temple Books
ISBN 13 : 9780952309338
Total Pages : 24 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (93 download)

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Book Synopsis Three Socratic Dialogues Set in the Near Future on Matter and the Nature of the Present by : Osric Allen

Download or read book Three Socratic Dialogues Set in the Near Future on Matter and the Nature of the Present written by Osric Allen and published by Robert Temple Books. This book was released on 2005 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

MEDINFO 2023 — The Future Is Accessible

Author : J. Bichel-Findlay
Publisher : IOS Press
ISBN 13 : 1643684574
Total Pages : 1676 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (436 download)

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Download or read book MEDINFO 2023 — The Future Is Accessible written by J. Bichel-Findlay and published by IOS Press. This book was released on 2024-04-02 with total page 1676 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science-fiction author William Gibson is famously quoted as saying, “The future is already here – it's just not very evenly distributed.” During the Covid pandemic, telehealth and remote monitoring were elevated from interesting innovations to essential tools in many healthcare systems, but not all countries had the infrastructure necessary to pivot quickly, amply demonstrating the negative consequences of the digital divide. This book presents the proceedings of MedInfo 2023, the 19th World Congress on Medical and Health Informatics, held from 8 – 12 July 2023 in Sydney, Australia. This series of biennial conferences provides a platform for the discussion of applied approaches to data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in health and wellness. The theme and title of MedInfo 2023 was The Future is Accessible, but the digital divide is a major concern for health and care-informatics professionals, whether because of global economic disparities, digital literacy gaps, or limited access to reliable information about health. A total of 935 submissions were received for the conference, of which 228 full papers, 43 student papers and 117 posters were accepted following a thorough peer-review process involving 279 reviewers. Topics covered include: information and knowledge management; quality, safety and outcomes; health data science; human, organizational and social aspects; and global health informatics. Significant advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning, augmented reality, virtual reality, and genomics hold great hope for future healthcare planning, delivery, management, education, evaluation, and research, and this book will be of interest to all those working to not only exploit the benefits of these technologies, but also to identify ways to overcome their associated challenges.

Sacred Numerology

Author : Robin Sacredfire
Publisher : 22 Lions
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 29 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sacred Numerology written by Robin Sacredfire and published by 22 Lions. This book was released on 2017-02-06 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get ready to unlock the mysteries of life with "Sacred Numerology: How Your Life Changes According to Secret Hermetic Laws". This captivating book dives deep into the hidden world of numerology and reveals how it impacts every aspect of our existence. Whether you're a believer or a skeptic, numerology surrounds us all and holds the power to shape our lives. With its coded sequences and patterns, numerology holds the key to unlocking life's greatest secrets. This book is your comprehensive guide to understanding and harnessing the power of numerology. Discover how to decipher the hidden messages within numbers and use them to gain incredible insights into the workings of fate and destiny. But this book goes beyond mere number-crunching. It delves into the ancient wisdom of fortunetelling, showing you how numerology connects to other divination methods. By learning to decipher the language of numbers, you'll not only gain a deeper understanding of yourself but also acquire the tools to shape your own destiny. Whether you're a seasoned fortuneteller looking to enhance your skills or a complete beginner with no prior knowledge, this book is designed for you. It offers a practical, flexible, and comprehensive approach to the study of numerology. Gain the knowledge and expertise you need to make better decisions, harness your true potential, and create a more fulfilling life. Ready to unlock the secrets held within the numbers? Dive into "Sacred Numerology" today and embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation. Step into the world of sacred numerology and unlock the mysteries of your life. Order your copy of "Sacred Numerology: How Your Life Changes According to Secret Hermetic Laws" now!

The Future of Sex: The Complete 12-book Omnibus

Author : Johnny B. Truant
Publisher : Johnny B. Truant
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 795 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Future of Sex: The Complete 12-book Omnibus written by Johnny B. Truant and published by Johnny B. Truant. This book was released on with total page 795 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a future that’s lost its soul, a prodigy rises. In the year 2060, an omnipresent network has made humanity into something new. Thought has been hijacked. Emotion has been co-opted. Sensation has been ramped up to eleven, and “what feels good” is all anyone needs. The monolithic O Corporation is the most powerful entity in what remains of the world, having manipulated society’s values for decades in the name of profit. O’s leader Alexa Mathis is genius, ruthless, obsessed with the idea of finding a digital savior nobody else believes in — and swings power even the rulers don’t know she has. Enter Chloe Shaw: too young, too inexperienced, and too naive for the task before her. In name, Chloe is an escort — the highest of the high in a world where sex is queen. But to those who’ve been searching, Chloe seems to be much more. Someone with strange abilities no one can explain. Someone, it seems, who’s able to control the next-gen AI network on the horizon — an omniscient and nearly omnipotent entity known as The Beam. Is Chloe who Alexa thinks she is? As society reaches its tipping point, she must try to stake a claim for our future … before our future is decided by The Beam. Sex sells, yes. But it’s never sold quite like this — with the soul of humanity as its ultimate price. The Future of Sex is a 12-episode serial that takes place in Platt and Truant’s award-winning world of The Beam.

Future: All That Matters

Author : Ziauddin Sardar
Publisher : John Murray
ISBN 13 : 1444190067
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (441 download)

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Download or read book Future: All That Matters written by Ziauddin Sardar and published by John Murray. This book was released on 2013-10-25 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Future: All That Matters, Ziauddin Sardar shows that thinking and speculating about the future has always been a part of human history, but exploring the futures in a systematic and scientific way is a recent phenomenon. What is known variously as 'futures studies', 'futurology' or 'foresight' only emerged as a discipline during the last few decades. The study of the future, however, is not only about 'predicting' or 'forecasting' the future, which is always a perilous exercise. It is also about appreciating the potentials and possibilities, as well as risks and threats, lurking over the horizon. It can enable us both to avoid the dangers as well as shape a viable and desirable future. This book explores the exciting field of futures studies, and shows how knowledge of the future is acquired and put into practice. We examine various methods for studying the future, with the emphasis not so much on predicting specific events but on delineating alternative paths to the future. We look at some celebrated readings of the future as well as case studies where exploration of the future has been used to shape policy and planning in businesses and communities, international organisations and regional institutions, and interest and lobby groups. Finally, the book suggests why and how in an increasingly complex, uncertain and diverse world, the study of the future can help people recover their agency and help them to create the world in which they wish to live. This accessible and readable book will appeal both to students and general readers, giving a fascinating introduction to thinking about the future - and what matters most about it.

You Who: Why You Matter and How to Deal With It

Author : Rachel Jankovic
Publisher : Canon Press & Book Service
ISBN 13 : 1947644882
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (476 download)

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Download or read book You Who: Why You Matter and How to Deal With It written by Rachel Jankovic and published by Canon Press & Book Service. This book was released on 2019-01-15 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If "Who am I?" is the question you're asking, Rachel Jankovic doesn't want you to "find yourself" or "follow your heart." Those lies are nothing to the confidence, freedom, and clarity of purpose that come with knowing what is actually essential about you. And the answer to that question is at once less and more than what you are hoping for. Christians love the idea that self-expression is the essence of a beautiful person, but that's a lie, too. With trademark humor and no nonsense practicality, Rachel Jankovic explains the fake story of the Self, starting with the inventions of a supremely ugly man named Sartre (rhymes with "blart"). And we--men and women, young and old--have bought his lie of the Best Self, with terrible results. Thankfully, that's not the end of our story, You Who: Why You Matter and How to Deal with It takes the identity question into the nitty gritty details of everyday life. Here's the first clue: Stop looking inside, and start planting flags of everyday faithfulness. In Christianity, the self is always a tool and never a destination.

The Future of U.S. Foreign Policy

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 508 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Future of U.S. Foreign Policy written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Essays on Derek Parfit's On What Matters

Author : Jussi Suikkanen
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9781444322897
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (228 download)

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Download or read book Essays on Derek Parfit's On What Matters written by Jussi Suikkanen and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-01-15 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Essays on Derek Parfit's On What Matters, seven leadingmoral philosophers offer critical evaluations of the central ideaspresented in a greatly anticipated new work by world-renowned moralphilosopher Derek Parfit. Presents critical assessments of what promises to be one of thekey moral philosophy texts of our time Features essays by a team of leading philosophers includingPrinceton's Michael Smith, one of the world's leadingmeta-ethicists Addresses Parfit's central thesis - that the main ethicaltheories can agree on what matters - as well as his defense ofmoral realism

The Future is Small

Author : Gervais Williams
Publisher : Harriman House Limited
ISBN 13 : 0857194216
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (571 download)

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Download or read book The Future is Small written by Gervais Williams and published by Harriman House Limited. This book was released on 2014-11-04 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a financial world dominated by gigantism, the beauty of smallness hasn't had much of a look in. Yet beyond the credit boom, globalisation has been found wanting, with growth hard to find. Could it be that small firms are set to be the stock market outperformers of the future? This book confounds the current 'big is better' consensus, with Gervais Williams' extraordinary data showing why smallness offers an effective path for investors beyond the financial crisis. But this book is about so much more than just the case for small being beautiful. It also explains why the unique characteristics of AIM - the UK market for smaller, growing companies - will be a place of extraordinary vitality in the coming years.

How Does Law Matter?

Author : Bryant G. Garth
Publisher : Northwestern University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780810114357
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (143 download)

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Download or read book How Does Law Matter? written by Bryant G. Garth and published by Northwestern University Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The question of how law matters has long been fundamental to the law and society field. Social science scholarship has repeatedly demonstrated that law matters less, or differently, than those who study only legal doctrine would have us believe. Yet research in this field depends on a belief in the relevance of law, no matter how often gaps are identified. The essays in this collection show how law is relevant in both an instrumental and a constitutive sense, as a tool to accomplish particular purposes and as an important force in shaping the everyday worlds in which we live. Essays examine these issues by focusing on legal consciousness, the body, discrimination, and colonialism as well as on more traditional legal concerns such as juries and criminal justice.

The Future of Capitalism

Author : Rudyard Griffiths
Publisher : House of Anansi
ISBN 13 : 1487007442
Total Pages : 99 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (87 download)

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Download or read book The Future of Capitalism written by Rudyard Griffiths and published by House of Anansi. This book was released on 2020-06-02 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The twenty-fifth semi-annual Munk Debate, held on December 4, 2019, pits editorial director and publisher of the Nation Katrina vanden Heuvel and former finance minister of Greece Yanis Varoufakis against Harvard professor Arthur Brooks and New York Times columnist David Brooks to debate whether the capitalist system is broken. “We need to organise politically to defend the weak, empower the many, and prepare the ground for reversing the absurdities of capitalism.” — Yanis Varoufakis In Western societies, the capitalist system is facing a level of distrust not seen in decades. Economic inequality is rampant. Life expectancy is falling. The environment is being destroyed for profit. Political power is wielded by wealthy elites and big business. For capitalism’s critics, it is clear that the system is not designed to help average people. Their solution is a top-to-bottom reform of the “free market” along more socialist and democratic lines. For proponents of capitalism, however, this system has been the greatest engine of economic and social progress in history. Not only has capitalism made all of us materially better off, its ideals are responsible for everything from women’s rights to a cleaner environment to political freedoms. The answer to society’s current ills is more capitalism, more economic freedom, and more free markets. The twenty-fifth semi-annual Munk Debate, held on December 4, 2019, pits editorial director and publisher of the Nation Katrina vanden Heuvel and former finance minister of Greece Yanis Varoufakis against Harvard professor Arthur Brooks and New York Times columnist David Brooks to debate whether the capitalist system is broken.

The Matter of a Marquess

Author : Jess Michaels
Publisher : The Passionate Pen
ISBN 13 : 1947770365
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (477 download)

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Download or read book The Matter of a Marquess written by Jess Michaels and published by The Passionate Pen. This book was released on 2020-08-18 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third in USA Today Bestselling Author Jess Michaels’ latest series. Viscountess Aurora Lovell has been in love with one man her entire life, but life intruded and never allowed her to be with him. She came to accept it, marrying for title rather than love. Now a widow, she’s busy trying to figure out how to manage a scandal about to destroy her world when she is invited to a country party. Desperate to escape the realities of her life, she accepts. Nicholas Gillingham has always lived his life between two worlds. Raised by a servant, but secretly the illegitimate son of the infamous Duke of Roseford, he never felt he belonged. Injured saving others, he is now a war hero and improbably in line to be gifted a title for his service. A way to never feel so helpless as he did when he lost Aurora the first time. But to influence the right people, he needs his brother’s help and finds himself at a country party. Time and distance mean nothing when Aurora and Nicholas meet again. But can they overcome a tangled past filled with bitter betrayal, a scandal that could ruin the future AND a very intrusive dog in order to find their way back to each other? Or will love be just as painful the second time around? Length: full length book / 70,000 words Heat Level: Fire extinguishers at the ready. This is the third book in the Duke's By-Blows series, but can be read as a standalone novel.

Predict Your Future

Author : Elizabeth Clare Prophet
Publisher : Summit University Press
ISBN 13 : 0922729980
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (227 download)

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Download or read book Predict Your Future written by Elizabeth Clare Prophet and published by Summit University Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As we look at the universe around us, we see a rhythm to all of life. We discover that it governs both the spiritual and material universes. How can we apply this discovery to our everyday lives? This book shows how we can apply a system known as the Cosmic Clock to chart the cycles of our returning karma--and opportunities for spiritual growth. Includes 60 figures and illustrations, many in full color.