From Miracle To Mirage
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From Miracle To Mirage
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Author : Myungji Yang
language : en
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Release Date : 2018-03-15
From Miracle To Mirage written by Myungji Yang and has been published by Cornell University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-15 with History categories.
Myungji Yang’s From Miracle to Mirage is a critical account of the trajectory of state-sponsored middle-class formation in Korea in the second half of the twentieth century. Yang’s book offers a compelling story of the reality behind the myth of middle-class formation. Capturing the emergence, reproduction, and fragmentation of the Korean middle class, From Miracle to Mirage traces the historical process through which the seemingly successful state project of building a middle-class society resulted in a mirage. Yang argues that profitable speculation in skyrocketing prices for Seoul real estate led to mobility and material comforts for the new middle class. She also shows that the fragility inherent in such developments was embedded in the very formation of that socioeconomic group. Taking exception to conventional views, Yang emphasizes the role of the state in producing patterns of class structure and social inequality. She demonstrates the speculative and exclusionary ways in which the middle class was formed. Domestic politics and state policies, she argues, have shaped the lived experiences and identities of the Korean middle class. From Miracle to Mirage gives us a new interpretation of the reality behind the myth. Yang’s analysis provides evidence of how in cultural and objective terms the country’s rapid, compressed program of economic development created a deeply distorted distribution of wealth.
African Miracle African Mirage
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Author : Abou B. Bamba
language : en
Publisher: Ohio University Press
Release Date : 2016-11-15
African Miracle African Mirage written by Abou B. Bamba and has been published by Ohio University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-15 with History categories.
Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Ivory Coast was touted as an African miracle, a poster child for modernization and the ways that Western aid and multinational corporations would develop the continent. At the same time, Marxist scholars—most notably Samir Amin—described the capitalist activity in Ivory Coast as empty, unsustainable, and incapable of bringing real change to the lives of ordinary people. To some extent, Amin’s criticisms were validated when, in the 1980s, the Ivorian economy collapsed. In African Miracle, African Mirage, Abou B. Bamba incorporates economics, political science, and history to craft a bold, transnational study of the development practices and intersecting colonial cultures that continue to shape Ivory Coast today. He considers French, American, and Ivorian development discourses in examining the roles of hydroelectric projects and the sugar, coffee, and cocoa industries in the country’s boom and bust. In so doing, he brings the agency of Ivorians themselves to the fore in a way not often seen in histories of development. Ultimately, he concludes that the “maldevelopment” evident by the mid-1970s had less to do with the Ivory Coast’s “insufficiently modern” citizens than with the conflicting missions of French and American interests within the context of an ever-globalizing world.
Economic Reforms In Ghana
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Author : Ernest Aryeetey
language : en
Publisher: Africa World Press
Release Date : 2000
Economic Reforms In Ghana written by Ernest Aryeetey and has been published by Africa World Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Business & Economics categories.
Reviews the performance of the Ghanaian economy for the period 1983 to 1991, aimed at assessing the impact of structural adjustment policies in different areas of the economy.
Spiritual Healing
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Author : Alan W. Young
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1981
Spiritual Healing written by Alan W. Young and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981 with Spiritual healing categories.
The Political Economy Of Contemporary Spain
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Author : Luis Buendía
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2020-08-14
The Political Economy Of Contemporary Spain written by Luis Buendía and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-14 with categories.
The so-called 'Spanish miracle', beginning in the mid-1990s, eventually became a nightmare for the majority of the population, culminating in the present-day economic and political crisis. This book explores the main features of the Spanish political-economic model during both the growth and crisis periods. Analyzing the causes and consequences of the continuing economic crisis in Spain, this book delves into five analytical axes: the evolution of the growth model; the role of Spain in the international division of labor; the financial sector and its influence on the rest of the economy; changes in the labor market; and the distributional consequences of both the expansive phase and the later crisis. Furthermore, contributors examine the formation of a triangle of actors (the government sector, building sector, and financial capital) that shaped the Spanish growth model, together with the effects of Spain's membership in the Economic and Monetary Union. Also considering ecological problems, gender issues, and the immigration question, this book challenges the alleged recovery of living conditions during recent years, as well as the explanation of the crisis as the result of irrational behaviors or the greedy nature of certain actors. The Political Economy of Contemporary Spain provides a coherent explanation of the Spanish economic crisis based on a pluralistic approach, while proposing several measures that could contribute to a transformation of Spain's economic and social models.
Mirror Mirage And Miracle
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Author : Ray Yazdani
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-08-19
Mirror Mirage And Miracle written by Ray Yazdani and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-19 with categories.
Dear Reader, you are about to read a book that may change the way you think, live your life, and influence people around you. You have either chosen or been given this book to read for a reason. If the main reason for reading this book is to discover inner peace, happiness, and live a more meaningful life with less fears and regrets, then this book is written for you. This book is about our journey of self-reflection and self-discovery, and how we can find our life's true purpose through the process of self-discovery. It describes in detail where our fears come from and what we need to do to confront them so that we can live a healthier, happier and more hopeful life. It also delves into why we decide to make certain mistakes and live with the consequences of pain of regrets. In addition, this book is designed as a guide so that we can put our lives in perspective to see why we think, feel, and live the way we do, and what we can do in order to live a happier and more meaningful life. This book is about how to use our common sense while relying on our insights and intuition in order to make better decisions in life. It portrays life as a mirror, mirage and miracle so that we can better understand where our priorities should lie. Moreover, this book is about learning from our past, living in the now, and looking forward to a better future.
The Asian Miracle Myth And Mirage
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Author : Bernard Arogyaswamy
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 1998-04-23
The Asian Miracle Myth And Mirage written by Bernard Arogyaswamy and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-04-23 with Business & Economics categories.
Until recently, double-digit economic growth was not unusual among Asian countries and, in fact, had come to be expected of them. From western India to northeastern China, markets were booming and incredible numbers of foreign investors were racing into the Asian markets. Scholars have written laudatory books and articles, politicians want to ensure that trade with Asian countries continues on a rising trajectory, and business leaders have become the new promoters of Asian prosperity. This book attempts to inject a note of caution and reality, while giving Asian countries well-deserved credit for improving their economic status. Technological, managerial, and institutional deficiencies need to be addressed in Asian countries if the progress of the past two decades is to be restored and preserved. Although Asian nations, particularly Japan, have invested heavily in R&D, their success mainly derives from process improvements and not from new product innovations. Technology and science are the foundations of modern economic civilization, and Asia's assets fall behind Western countries in both areas. The centrality of family-based organizations in some Asian economies and the dependence on horizontal/vertical networks in others also limits the ability of Asian firms to become global operations. The lack of adequate institutions such as an independent judiciary and a responsive polity, and the absence of organizations to bridge the gap between between familism and the government, results in an uncertain societal framework in much of Asia. If robust economic growth is to return, Asian economies must rectify the weaknesses Arogyaswamy exposes in this provocative and timely book.
Vision Or Mirage
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Author : David Rundell
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2020-09-17
Vision Or Mirage written by David Rundell and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-17 with History categories.
'Clear-eyed and illuminating.' Henry Kissinger, former Secretary of State and National Security Advisor 'A rich, superbly researched, balanced history of the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.' General David Petraeus, former Commander U.S. Central Command and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency 'Destined to be the best single volume on the Kingdom.' Ambassador Chas Freeman, former U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Assistant Secretary of Defense 'Should be prescribed reading for a new generation of political leaders.' Sir Richard Dearlove, former Chief of H.M. Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) and Master of Pembroke College, Cambridge. Something extraordinary is happening in Saudi Arabia. A traditional, tribal society once known for its lack of tolerance is rapidly implementing significant economic and social reforms. An army of foreign consultants is rewriting the social contract, King Salman has cracked down hard on corruption, and his dynamic though inexperienced son, the Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman, is promoting a more tolerant Islam. But is all this a new vision for Saudi Arabia or merely a mirage likely to dissolve into Iranian-style revolution? David Rundell - one of America's foremost experts on Saudi Arabia - explains how the country has been stable for so long, why it is less so today, and what is most likely to happen in the future. The book is based on the author's close contacts and intimate knowledge of the country where he spent 15 years living and working as a diplomat. Vision or Mirage demystifies one of the most powerful, but least understood, states in the Middle East and is essential reading for anyone interested in the power dynamics and politics of the Arab World.
The Political Economy Of Contemporary Spain
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Author : Luis Buendía
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-02-05
The Political Economy Of Contemporary Spain written by Luis Buendía and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-05 with Business & Economics categories.
The so-called ‘Spanish miracle’, beginning in the mid-1990s, eventually became a nightmare for the majority of the population, culminating in the present-day economic and political crisis. This book explores the main features of the Spanish political-economic model during both the growth and crisis periods. Analyzing the causes and consequences of the continuing economic crisis in Spain, this book delves into five analytical axes: the evolution of the growth model; the role of Spain in the international division of labor; the financial sector and its influence on the rest of the economy; changes in the labor market; and the distributional consequences of both the expansive phase and the later crisis. Furthermore, contributors examine the formation of a triangle of actors (the government sector, building sector, and financial capital) that shaped the Spanish growth model, together with the effects of Spain’s membership in the Economic and Monetary Union. Also considering ecological problems, gender issues, and the immigration question, this book challenges the alleged recovery of living conditions during recent years, as well as the explanation of the crisis as the result of irrational behaviors or the greedy nature of certain actors. The Political Economy of Contemporary Spain provides a coherent explanation of the Spanish economic crisis based on a pluralistic approach, while proposing several measures that could contribute to a transformation of Spain’s economic and social models.
The Elusive Malaria Vaccine
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Author : Irwin W. Sherman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
The Elusive Malaria Vaccine written by Irwin W. Sherman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Medical categories.
Chronicling a 100-year quest, this book tells the fascinating story of the hunt for the still-elusive malaria vaccine. Sherman captures the controversies, missteps, stolen ideas, and clashes of ego as researchers around the world compete to develop the first successful malaria vaccine.