The Story of Population Growth, Innovation, and Human Flourishing on an
This controversial and counterintuitive new book examines why population growth and freedom to innovate make Earth's resources more, not less, abundant.
The COVID-19 pandemic shocked the world. It shouldnt have. Since this centurys turn, epidemiologists have warned of new infectious diseases. But what of the epidemiologists themselves?
Argues that understanding America's role in the development of global civil society will help achieve cultural and spiritual freedom, political equality and economic cooperation in the world.
The Appeal of Authoritarianism in an Age of Uncertainty
Explores the recent international decline in democracy and the psychological appeal of authoritarianism in the context of rapid globalization. By understanding the psychological foundations of the surge in populism and authoritarian leadership, we can better develop ways to nurture and safeguard democracy.
Wine is an art, a craft, a science, and a delicious part of life enjoyed by millions of people. But it is a global industry, too. In Wine Wars II economist Mike Veseth shows how globalization, commodification, and the "revenge of the terroirists" help determine what's in your wine glass - and how wine's triple crisis threatens the soul of wine.
Comparative Perspectives on Aging and the Life Course
Written by leading scholars, this text on global aging is distinguished by its perspective on universal similarities and sociocultural differences across nations. This second edition presents coverage of topics in social gerontology, and expands its treatment of health behaviour, health care, families, caregiving, older workers, and retirement.
Globalization, Super-Exploitation, and Capitalism's Final Crisis
John Smiths Imperialism in the Twenty First Century is a seminal examination of the relationship between the core capitalist countries and the rest of the world in the age of neoliberal globalization.
This book stands in opposition to the doctrine that might makes right and that the goal of politics is to establish domination rather than justice and the good life for all. Its chapters present conversations with Edward Demenchonok from a number of perspectives: philosophical, anthropological, cultural, and ethical.
This book investigates the meteoric rise of mobile webtoons-also known as webcomics-and the dynamic relationships between serialised content, artists, agencies, platforms and applications, as well as the global readership associated with them.
