Resultados para "Briefe" en Ciencias sociales

With intelligence and wit, author Jonathan Clements blends documentary and storytelling styles to connect the past, present, and future of Japan, and in broad yet detailed strokes reveals a country of paradoxes: a modern nation steeped in ancient traditions; a democracy with an emperor as head of state; a famously safe society built on 108 volcanoes resting on the world's most active earthquake zone; a fast-paced urban and technologically advanced country whose land consists predominantly of mountains and forests. 

In The Racial Wealth Gap, Baradaran outlines two tectonic forces that have driven apart the economic fortunes of white and Black families: wealth creation for white Americans, who have been systematically receiving financial subsidies in the century and a half since emancipation, and wealth destruction for Black Americans—either by vigilante violence or by official means, such as allowing Black banks to collapse or building highways through segregated Black communities.

IIIT Books-In-Brief Series is a valuable collection of the Institute’s key publications written in condensed form to give listeners a core understanding of the main contents of the original. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of Japan’s educational evolution, tracing its roots from the Tokugawa and Meiji periods to its contemporary philosophies and global influence. Through a historical, philosophical, and comparative lens, it examines how Japan’s education system emerged from a synthesis of moral tradition, intellectual rigor, and social purpose.

From criminalized silence to defiant political power, explore the resilient queer history of the fight for human rights. Whether you're seeking a deeper understanding of your own identity or expanding your allyship during your commute, this empowering narrative offers a profoundly moving journey...

Korea was one of the last countries in Asia to be visited by Westerners, and its borders have remained largely unchanged since it was unified in the seventh century. Though it is one of the world's oldest and most ethnically homogeneous states, Korea was not born in a vacuum. Geographically isolated, the country was heavily influenced by powerful China and was often used as a bridge to the mainland by Japan. Calling themselves as "a shrimp among whales", Koreans borrowed elements of government, culture, and religion, all the while fiercely fighting to maintain independence.

What will planet Earth be like in 20 years? At mid-century? In the year 2100? Prescient and convincing, this book is a must-read for anyone concerned about the future. Never has the world offered more promise for the future and been more fraught with dangers. In this powerful and sometimes terrifying work, Attali analyzes the past and pinpoints nine distinct periods of human history, each with its world center of power and prestige, and predicts what the tenth will bring by the end of this century.

Comedian Shawn Hitchins explores his irreverent nature in this debut collection of essays. Hitchins doesn’t shy away from his failures or celebrate his mild successes - he sacrifices them for an audience’s amusement. Nothing is sacred. His first major break-up, how his mother plotted the murder of the family cat, his difficult relationship with his father, becoming an unintentional spokesperson for all redheads, and many more.

Expert Gerald Sklare provides fresh insights and new applications for solution-focused brief counseling (SFBC).

The postnormal times theory attempts to make sense of a rapidly changing world, where uncertainty is the dominant theme and ignorance has become a valuable commodity. The Postnormal Times Reader is a pioneering anthology of writings on the contradictory, complex and chaotic nature of our era. It covers the origins, theory and methods of postnormal times; and examines a host of issues, ranging from climate change, governance, and the Middle East, to religion and science, all from the perspective of postnormal times.

The brilliant and disturbing 100-year history of modern terrorism and car bombs—the ubiquitous weapon of urban mass destruction On a September day in 1920, an angry Italian anarchist named Mario Buda exploded a horse-drawn wagon filled with dynamite and iron scrap near New York's Wall Street...

Uncover the gripping global history of political violence to understand how extremists transform fear into a weapon. Perfect for your daily commute or a deep learning session, this analytical journey separates sensational headlines from sobering reality. Dive into an objective exploration of...

Uncover centuries of fierce resistance and women's history that shattered patriarchal rule to redefine true equality. Perfect for an empowering morning commute, this fast-paced historical journey connects everyday acts of rebellion to massive global revolutions. Whether you are studying...

Unearth the eerie mythology and dark folklore of hidden spirits that once haunted rural hearths and lonely moors. Perfect for an evening commute or a dark, stormy night, this atmospheric historical journey reveals how ancient communities relied on the supernatural to explain illness, luck, and...

Unlock the rebellious history of profanity and discover why taboo language commands such raw psychological power. Perfect for a long, entertaining commute, this lively linguistic journey reveals how curses and insults actively shape human emotion, culture, and social dynamics. Far from a simple...

Uncover the dark folklore of shape-shifters and lycanthropy to confront our primal terror of the beast within. Perfect for a late-night drive or an eerie commute, this captivating historical dive explores human-animal transformations across centuries. Journey from prehistoric shamanic rituals to...

Dive into linguistic rebellion and pop culture to see how rule-breaking words shape our modern social identity. Perfect for an engaging daily commute, this fascinating journey explores why humans constantly invent informal, secret codes to communicate. From ancient marketplace merchants to...

Trace the fascinating technological history of how a crude laboratory experiment completely rewired global pop culture. Whether you are seeking a thought-provoking commute or unwinding with a deeply nostalgic look at the past, this narrative captures the relentless evolution of our living rooms...

Explore the global history of human rights and social movements as dissidents fight to dismantle ancient hierarchies. Perfect for an educational morning commute, this empowering non-fiction journey reveals how ordinary citizens demanded political citizenship, labor rights, and emancipation...

Uncover the global history of commercial sex to reveal how societies negotiate power, gender dynamics, and morality. Perfect for your morning commute, this analytical deep dive reframes a deeply misunderstood underground economy. Transform your listening hours into a thought-provoking...

Untangle historical fact from viral conspiracy in this eye-opening true history of an infamous secret society. Whether you are seeking the truth during your morning commute or satisfying a deep intellectual curiosity, this mysterious origin story takes you from eighteenth-century Bavaria to the...