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An Extraordinary Time
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Author : Marc Levinson
language : en
Publisher: Basic Books
Release Date : 2016-11-08
An Extraordinary Time written by Marc Levinson and has been published by Basic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-08 with Business & Economics categories.
The decades after World War II were a golden age across much of the world. It was a time of economic miracles, an era when steady jobs were easy to find and families could see their living standards improving year after year. And then, around 1973, the good times vanished. The world economy slumped badly, then settled into the slow, erratic growth that had been the norm before the war. The result was an era of anxiety, uncertainty, and political extremism that we are still grappling with today. In An Extraordinary Time, acclaimed economic historian Marc Levinson describes how the end of the postwar boom reverberated throughout the global economy, bringing energy shortages, financial crises, soaring unemployment, and a gnawing sense of insecurity. Politicians, suddenly unable to deliver the prosperity of years past, railed haplessly against currency speculators, oil sheikhs, and other forces they could not control. From Sweden to Southern California, citizens grew suspicious of their newly ineffective governments and rebelled against the high taxes needed to support social welfare programs enacted when coffers were flush. Almost everywhere, the pendulum swung to the right, bringing politicians like Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan to power. But their promise that deregulation, privatization, lower tax rates, and smaller government would restore economic security and robust growth proved unfounded. Although the guiding hand of the state could no longer deliver the steady economic performance the public had come to expect, free-market policies were equally unable to do so. The golden age would not come back again. A sweeping reappraisal of the last sixty years of world history, An Extraordinary Time forces us to come to terms with how little control we actually have over the economy.
An Extraordinary Time
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Author : Marc Levinson
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2016-11-17
An Extraordinary Time written by Marc Levinson and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-17 with Business & Economics categories.
A Washington Post and Strategy+Business Book of the Year. Stagnant wages. Feeble growth figures. An angry, disillusioned public. The early 1970s witnessed the arrival of the problems that define the twenty-first century. In An Extraordinary Time, Marc Levinson investigates how the oil crisis of the 1970s marked a radical turning point in global economics: and paved the way for the political and financial troubles of the present. Tracing the remarkable transformation of the global economy in the years after World War II, Levinson explores how decades of spectacular economic growth ended almost overnight – giving way to an era of uncertainty and political extremism that we are still grappling with. Above all, Levinson shows that we must understand the economic disaster of the 1970s if we want to overcome the problems we face today. By focusing on a pivotal but often overlooked moment in the twentieth century, An Extraordinary Time offers a crucial and timely reappraisal of our age. ‘A smoothly written account of the US and the world economy during the 1970s.’ Wall Street Journal ‘A valuable antidote to all passionately held economic ideologies.’ Times Literary Supplement ‘Provocative . . . Levinson reminds us how mesmerising the post-war boom really was.’ Washington Post ‘Lucid, well-paced, and entwined with vivid sketches of economists, central bankers, and politicians.’ Publishers Weekly
An Extraordinary Time
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Author : Marc Levinson
language : en
Publisher: Century
Release Date : 2017-05-04
An Extraordinary Time written by Marc Levinson and has been published by Century this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-05-04 with Capital market categories.
A Washington Postand Strategy+BusinessBook of the Year.Stagnant wages. Feeble growth figures. An angry, disillusioned public. The early 1970s witnessed the arrival of the problems that define the twenty-first century.In An Extraordinary Time, Marc Levinson investigates how the oil crisis of the 1970s marked a radical turning point in global economics- and paved the way for the political and financial troubles of the present. Tracing the remarkable transformation of the global economy in the years after World War II, Levinson explores how decades of spectacular economic growth ended almost overnight - giving way to an era of uncertainty and political extremism that we are still grappling with. Above all, Levinson shows that we must understand the economic disaster of the 1970s if we want to overcome the problems we face today. By focusing on a pivotal but often overlooked moment in the twentieth century, An Extraordinary Timeoffers a crucial and timely reappraisal of our age. 'A smoothly written account of the US and the world economy during the 1970s.' Wall Street Journal'A valuable antidote to all passionately held economic ideologies.' Times Literary Supplement'Provocative . . . Levinson reminds us how mesmerising the post-war boom really was.' Washington Post'Lucid, well-paced, and entwined with vivid sketches of economists, central bankers, and politicians.' Publishers Weekly
Extraordinary Times Extraordinary Beings
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Author : Wayne S. Peterson
language : en
Publisher: Hampton Roads Publishing
Release Date : 2003-03-01
Extraordinary Times Extraordinary Beings written by Wayne S. Peterson and has been published by Hampton Roads Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-03-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
All major religions of the world are expecting him. Christians know him as the Christ. Jews are still awaiting the Messiah. Hindus anticipate the coming of Krishna. Muslims are expecting the Imam Mahdi. And Buddhists call him the Fifth (Maitreya) Buddha. The names are all different, but many believe they all refer to the same person: a world Teacher who is among us now, and is called Maitreya. But he does not come as a religious leader. He is here as a guide for people of all religions, all countries, all societies. In this age of crisis, he is here to inspire all of us to put down the sword of religious, social, and economic strife, and to seek justice based on sharing and global cooperation of the human family. His message is that of all great teachers of the ageless wisdom: peace, love, the golden rule. Some very prominent world leaders and celebrities, and many others, are aware of Maitreya's reappearance, but are not yet prepared to go public due to the possible effect on their professional reputations/ however, many believe that it's just a matter of time before everyone will recognize that the world teacher is back, living among us. Wayne Peterson, a former American diplomat and director of the Fulbright Scholarship program, tells the story of his own extraordinary encounters with Maitreya, and why Maitreya has returned. It is a story of strange, fascinating events and penetrating wisdom and an inspirational message of hope for the future. It is a story that deals with nothing less than humanity's opportunity to redefine its institutions and beliefs based on the ancient wisdom common to all traditions. Above all, it is a story, both personal and planetary, of love, and of those extraordinary spiritual beings who embody it to the world.
Ordinary People In Extraordinary Times
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Author : Nancy G. Bermeo
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2003-08-10
Ordinary People In Extraordinary Times written by Nancy G. Bermeo and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-08-10 with Political Science categories.
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Hoover
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Author : Kenneth Whyte
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 2017-10-10
Hoover written by Kenneth Whyte and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-10 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
"An exemplary biography—exhaustively researched, fair-minded and easy to read. It can nestle on the same shelf as David McCullough’s Truman, a high compliment indeed." —The Wall Street Journal The definitive biography of Herbert Hoover, one of the most remarkable Americans of the twentieth century—a wholly original account that will forever change the way Americans understand the man, his presidency, his battle against the Great Depression, and their own history. An impoverished orphan who built a fortune. A great humanitarian. A president elected in a landslide and then resoundingly defeated four years later. Arguably the father of both New Deal liberalism and modern conservatism, Herbert Hoover lived one of the most extraordinary American lives of the twentieth century. Yet however astonishing, his accomplishments are often eclipsed by the perception that Hoover was inept and heartless in the face of the Great Depression. Now, Kenneth Whyte vividly recreates Hoover’s rich and dramatic life in all its complex glory. He follows Hoover through his Iowa boyhood, his cutthroat business career, his brilliant rescue of millions of lives during World War I and the 1927 Mississippi floods, his misconstrued presidency, his defeat at the hands of a ruthless Franklin Roosevelt, his devastating years in the political wilderness, his return to grace as Truman's emissary to help European refugees after World War II, and his final vindication in the days of Kennedy's "New Frontier." Ultimately, Whyte brings to light Hoover’s complexities and contradictions—his modesty and ambition, his ruthlessness and extreme generosity—as well as his profound political legacy. Hoover: An Extraordinary Life in Extraordinary Times is the epic, poignant story of the deprived boy who, through force of will, made himself the most accomplished figure in the land, and who experienced a range of achievements and failures unmatched by any American of his, or perhaps any, era. Here, for the first time, is the definitive biography that fully captures the colossal scale of Hoover’s momentous life and volatile times.
Thrive
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Author : LIONEL CHNG
language : en
Publisher: Notion Press
Release Date : 2020-11-29
Thrive written by LIONEL CHNG and has been published by Notion Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-29 with Self-Help categories.
THRIVE! In Extraordinary Times Are you ready to THRIVE! despite the challenges of the pandemic? This book provides insights on the experiences of individuals from very different backgrounds who have chosen to reinvent themselves and their businesses or careers even though they faced seemingly insurmountable odds. Learn how they adapted to the new norm, made tough choices and pivoted themselves along with those around them. Be inspired by how they reinvented themselves and supported others in building a new future. Most importantly, give yourself the opportunity to go beyond surviving to thriving in these extraordinary times! The STARS Model in this book will illustrate how you can: 1. Start the journey 2. Transition to the future 3. Amplify your efforts 4. Reinvent yourself 5. Support somebody There are also chapters on Mental Wellness, Mindfulness and Meditation as additional support to you. This book brings you on the journey of nine unique individuals in the pandemic year and through the reflections and lessons learnt you can also start your exciting journey ahead to THRIVE!
An Ordinary Guy An Extraordinary Tale
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Author : John S. Klumpp
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2011-09-21
An Ordinary Guy An Extraordinary Tale written by John S. Klumpp and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-21 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
An Ordinary Guy spirits us along his journey from the post World War Two neighborhoods of the Bronx through his days as a cadet at the New York State University Maritime College to his thirty years at sea sailing as mate on oil tankers and captain of harbor and sea-going towing vessels. He allows us a peek into the the world of boats and the crews that worked them. Along the way we are skillfully transported through the rich tapestry of history that saw the Vietnam Era, the struggle for civil rights, a resignation of a president, the horror of 9/11 and the response to international terrorism. The Ordinary Guy shares with us his interpretation of these events, all the while entertaining us with tales that range from the informative to the outrageous. We are his passengers as he takes us along on his joyous and sometimes angry romp through seventy years of the extraordinary life and times of this ordinary guy.
Everyday Stalinism
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Author : Sheila Fitzpatrick
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 1999-03-04
Everyday Stalinism written by Sheila Fitzpatrick and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-03-04 with History categories.
Focusing on urban areas in the 1930s, this college professor illuminates the ways that Soviet city-dwellers coped with this world, examining such diverse activities as shopping, landing a job, and other acts.
An Ordinary Kid In Extraordinary Times
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Author : Roz Liberman
language : en
Publisher: Brown Books Kids
Release Date : 2020-09-08
An Ordinary Kid In Extraordinary Times written by Roz Liberman and has been published by Brown Books Kids this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-08 with categories.
In a time when everything feels different and scary, an ordinary child must learn how to navigate the world in the midst of a global pandemic. But even though times are tough, she learns that if we make sure to support one another as a family and a community, we can get through anything--together.