by Daron Acemoglu & James A. Robinson (2012)
Based on fifteen years of original research, Acemoglu and Robinson prove that geography or culture do not determine national wealth; the difference lies in whether institutions are inclusive or extractive.
John McCormick
"This best-selling textbook provides a broad-ranging but concise introduction to the EU, covering all major aspects of European integration. The revised and updated new edition takes full acount of the Lisbon Treaty and the consequences for Europe of the global economic crisis"--
Henry Kissinger
Henry Kissinger provides a profound reflection on the concept of global balance of power, examining how the Westphalian peace, Islamic order, Chinese Middle Kingdom concept, and American idealism collide in the 21st century.
John B. Williamson, Fred C. Pampel
This work makes extensive use of seven well-developed historical case studies describing the evolution of public old-age security in industrial nations (Germany, United Kingdom, Sweden, and the United States) and developing nations (Brazil, Nigeria, and India). The authors focus on specifying contexts in which general theoretical perspectives can be used to account for these developments. One of the few studies which integrates historical and quantitative data, this accessible work will prove helpful to students and researchers of the welfare state, aging policy, and comparative sociology.
Michael Lewis
Michael Lewis investigates the quiet civil servants managing our most complex, catastrophic national risks—from securing nuclear warheads to forecasting hurricanes—and what happens when government agencies are neglected.