Articles related to "Capitalism"
Blending Capitalism and Democracy (Part 5 of 5)
Part 5 in a five-part series on "the Clash of Capitalism and Democracy"
capitalism • democracy • business politics • democratization
Part 5 in a five-part series on "the Clash of Capitalism and Democracy"
capitalism • democracy • business politics • democratization
The Clash of Capitalism and Democracy (Part 1 of 5)
Part 1 in a five-part series on "the Clash of Capitalism and Democracy"
east asia • capitalism • democracy • corporate • corporation
Part 1 in a five-part series on "the Clash of Capitalism and Democracy"
east asia • capitalism • democracy • corporate • corporation
Affluenza and Selfish Capitalism
In his latest book, Selfish Capitalism (Vermillion 2008), James continues his campaign against accelerating inequality and the misery it brings.
oliver james • affluenza • selfish capitalism • celebrity culture and mental illness • relative materialism
In his latest book, Selfish Capitalism (Vermillion 2008), James continues his campaign against accelerating inequality and the misery it brings.
oliver james • affluenza • selfish capitalism • celebrity culture and mental illness • relative materialism
Big Business and Democracy (Part 2 of 5)
Part 2 in a five-part series on "the Clash of Capitalism and Democracy"
east asia • capitalism • democracy • corporate • corporation
Part 2 in a five-part series on "the Clash of Capitalism and Democracy"
east asia • capitalism • democracy • corporate • corporation
Causes for Conflict in Nigeria
The creation of the country called Nigeria by Britain in 1914 has led to over forty years of conflict and bloodshed. What are the core causes of these ethnic disputes?
nigeria • british colonialism • biafran war • ethnic conflict • africa
The creation of the country called Nigeria by Britain in 1914 has led to over forty years of conflict and bloodshed. What are the core causes of these ethnic disputes?
nigeria • british colonialism • biafran war • ethnic conflict • africa
Corruption and Democracy (Part 4 of 5)
Part 4 in a five-part series on "the Clash of Capitalism and Democracy"
east asia • capitalism • democracy • corporate • corporation
Part 4 in a five-part series on "the Clash of Capitalism and Democracy"
east asia • capitalism • democracy • corporate • corporation
International Institutions and Democracy (Part 3 of 5)
Part 3 in a five-part series on "the Clash of Capitalism and Democracy"
east asia • capitalism • democracy • corporate • corporation
Part 3 in a five-part series on "the Clash of Capitalism and Democracy"
east asia • capitalism • democracy • corporate • corporation
Return of the Haze
Indonesia is burning again. What is the government doing about it? What can it?
asia • capitalism • democracy • corporation • japan
Indonesia is burning again. What is the government doing about it? What can it?
asia • capitalism • democracy • corporation • japan
Rock and a Hard Place
To cut or not to cut? A discussion of the tax dilemma of Japan's Ryutaro Hashimoto.
asia • capitalism • democracy • corporate • corporation
To cut or not to cut? A discussion of the tax dilemma of Japan's Ryutaro Hashimoto.
asia • capitalism • democracy • corporate • corporation
Waste Products
An article on wasteful government regulation of toilets in the United States, by Philip D. Harvey (author of "Government Creep").
regulation • regulations • toilets • toilet • congress
An article on wasteful government regulation of toilets in the United States, by Philip D. Harvey (author of "Government Creep").
regulation • regulations • toilets • toilet • congress
Devil on the Cross
Written on toilet paper while its author was detained in prison, Devil on the Cross is a searing indictment of Kenyan politics and society.
devil on the cross • ngugi wa thiong'o • african literature • kenyan literature • ngugi's devil on the cross
Written on toilet paper while its author was detained in prison, Devil on the Cross is a searing indictment of Kenyan politics and society.
devil on the cross • ngugi wa thiong'o • african literature • kenyan literature • ngugi's devil on the cross
The Art and Mystery of "Banksy"
The elusive urban street artist Banksy is known for his controversial works on public spaces around the world, from the United Kingdom to the Israeli West Bank wall.
banksy • banksy's graffiti • public space banksy • banksy capitalism • banksy capitalist society
The elusive urban street artist Banksy is known for his controversial works on public spaces around the world, from the United Kingdom to the Israeli West Bank wall.
banksy • banksy's graffiti • public space banksy • banksy capitalism • banksy capitalist society
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire"
This article briefly introduces the concept of Social Darwinism and how 19th century industrialists used it to legitimize their corrupt business practices.
social darwinism • horatio alger • "rags to riches" • andrew carnegie • john d. rockefeller
This article briefly introduces the concept of Social Darwinism and how 19th century industrialists used it to legitimize their corrupt business practices.
social darwinism • horatio alger • "rags to riches" • andrew carnegie • john d. rockefeller
Is Homocentricity a Religion ?
Abe Mann talks about our misguided instinct of "homocentricity", especially as it relates to our misunderstandings about the environment.
environment • animal rights • animal • animals • global warming
Abe Mann talks about our misguided instinct of "homocentricity", especially as it relates to our misunderstandings about the environment.
environment • animal rights • animal • animals • global warming
Lenin's New Economic Policy
With the Soviet territory suffering from famine and deprivation, Lenin enacted a New Economic Policy that promoted trade, privatization, and enterprise.
lenin's new economic policy • new economic policy • nep • nepmen • bolsheviks
With the Soviet territory suffering from famine and deprivation, Lenin enacted a New Economic Policy that promoted trade, privatization, and enterprise.
lenin's new economic policy • new economic policy • nep • nepmen • bolsheviks
Mongolia in Transition
Since the collapse of Soviet Communism, former client state Mongolia has suffered from economic hardship. What is the situation now?
economic development in mogolia • poverty in mongolia • economic geography of mongolia • capitalism in mongolia • impact of communism in mongolia
Since the collapse of Soviet Communism, former client state Mongolia has suffered from economic hardship. What is the situation now?
economic development in mogolia • poverty in mongolia • economic geography of mongolia • capitalism in mongolia • impact of communism in mongolia
On Being a Citizen and a Believer in God
How we can live in this world, overwhelmed by cares, preserving the faith in God that awaits us for eternal life.
faith • god • abortion • civilization • capitalism
How we can live in this world, overwhelmed by cares, preserving the faith in God that awaits us for eternal life.
faith • god • abortion • civilization • capitalism
Rubber Plantations of Cambodia
How the French empire's use of capitalism continues to blight the lives of Cambodian workers today.
economic transformation in southeast asia • capitalism in cambodia • french imperialism • mekong buffer state • vietnamese migrant workers
How the French empire's use of capitalism continues to blight the lives of Cambodian workers today.
economic transformation in southeast asia • capitalism in cambodia • french imperialism • mekong buffer state • vietnamese migrant workers
Specific cases do not disprove theories
Statist arguments which seek to disprove theories by appealing to this or that particular case are based on bad reasoning.
science • scientific • gravity • law • theory
Statist arguments which seek to disprove theories by appealing to this or that particular case are based on bad reasoning.
science • scientific • gravity • law • theory
The Emerging Markets Century
Antoine van Agtmael's book of this title describes how emerging markets will rival older market leaders in the coming decades.
emerging markets century • antoine van agtmael • global corporations • regional businesses • asia commerce
Antoine van Agtmael's book of this title describes how emerging markets will rival older market leaders in the coming decades.
emerging markets century • antoine van agtmael • global corporations • regional businesses • asia commerce
Travelogues
Journeys through Asia, and conversations about politics.
asia capitalism democracy corporate corporation ja
Journeys through Asia, and conversations about politics.
asia capitalism democracy corporate corporation ja
Hegemony and Media Studies
Does the media promote dominant power structures? Yes, argued Antonio Gramsci in his widely-used theory of hegemony.
hegemony • media studies • antonio gramsci • historical dialectic • marxism
Does the media promote dominant power structures? Yes, argued Antonio Gramsci in his widely-used theory of hegemony.
hegemony • media studies • antonio gramsci • historical dialectic • marxism
Child Labor in China
A lot is known about Child Labor in the Chinese Providences of Sichuan, Guangdong, Shanghai and Beijing; however, examinations to determine why it exists are missing.
child labor in rural china • one child policy • chinese relocation policy • only nixon to china • chinese economic miracle
A lot is known about Child Labor in the Chinese Providences of Sichuan, Guangdong, Shanghai and Beijing; however, examinations to determine why it exists are missing.
child labor in rural china • one child policy • chinese relocation policy • only nixon to china • chinese economic miracle
FeministYouthCulture
Feminist's active in the 60s, 70s and 80s frequently ask 'where are the young feminists?' This article explores the commodification of feminism and its connections to girl culture. Young women are often feminist in principle but actively reject the label of 'feminist'.
feminism • youth • culture • capitalism • girls
Feminist's active in the 60s, 70s and 80s frequently ask 'where are the young feminists?' This article explores the commodification of feminism and its connections to girl culture. Young women are often feminist in principle but actively reject the label of 'feminist'.
feminism • youth • culture • capitalism • girls
In His Image: George Soros
George Soros, radical philosopher and billionaire, is intent on creating a global open society; a one-world government based on the tenet that it cannot succeed.
george soros • osf • osi • open society foundation • open society fund
George Soros, radical philosopher and billionaire, is intent on creating a global open society; a one-world government based on the tenet that it cannot succeed.
george soros • osf • osi • open society foundation • open society fund
Is China Socialist in Name Only?
This article raises the question of whether or not it is genuine to call China a socialist State given the gradual demise of the 'danwei' in favor of private enterprises.
socialism in name only • socialist in name only • demise of the danwei system • rise of chinese capitalism • iron rice bowl is broken
This article raises the question of whether or not it is genuine to call China a socialist State given the gradual demise of the 'danwei' in favor of private enterprises.
socialism in name only • socialist in name only • demise of the danwei system • rise of chinese capitalism • iron rice bowl is broken
Michael Moore's New Documentary
The new untitled Michael Moore project will explore some of the same topics from his provocative 2004 documentary about the Bush administration's policies.
capitalism a love story • new michael moore film • fahrenheit 911 followup • michael moore documentary • war in iraq
The new untitled Michael Moore project will explore some of the same topics from his provocative 2004 documentary about the Bush administration's policies.
capitalism a love story • new michael moore film • fahrenheit 911 followup • michael moore documentary • war in iraq
Karl Marx, Biography and Work
Brief biography, philosophy and works of German philosopher Karl Marx, considered father of communism.
karl marx biography • karl marx works • marx philosophy • marx and communist manifesto • marx and socialism
Brief biography, philosophy and works of German philosopher Karl Marx, considered father of communism.
karl marx biography • karl marx works • marx philosophy • marx and communist manifesto • marx and socialism
Max Weber Biography
A profile of German sociologist, historian, author and philosopher Max Weber, one of the founders of modern sociology.
max weber • max weber biography • max weber protestant ethic • max weber profile • max weber sociologist
A profile of German sociologist, historian, author and philosopher Max Weber, one of the founders of modern sociology.
max weber • max weber biography • max weber protestant ethic • max weber profile • max weber sociologist
The Great Unraveling
This collection of Krugman's columns for the New York Times from 1999 to 2003 explains why economic policy at that time favored those with political connections.
the great unraveling • paul krugman • new york times • energy policy • enron collapse
This collection of Krugman's columns for the New York Times from 1999 to 2003 explains why economic policy at that time favored those with political connections.
the great unraveling • paul krugman • new york times • energy policy • enron collapse
War, Inc.: Movie Review
Through a remark on global and corporate politics, War, Inc. tries to be an entertaining sci-fi comedy but becomes confusing along the way.
war inc • john cusack movie • new john cusack movie • grosse point blank • john cusack
Through a remark on global and corporate politics, War, Inc. tries to be an entertaining sci-fi comedy but becomes confusing along the way.
war inc • john cusack movie • new john cusack movie • grosse point blank • john cusack
The Fabians and the British Empire, Part I
The Fabian Society was an important group of middle-class British socialists which was founded in 1884 and still exists today. Among the more famous members included the playwright George Bernard Shaw, the novelist H.G. Wells, and the social investigators Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Some less known members were Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette leader, and James Ramsay McDonald, future Labour Party prime minister in 1924, and 1929-35. This 13 part series discusses the Fabian Society--a group mostly known for their work on domestic policy--and their relationship and attitudes to the British Empire. Part 1 of a 13 part series.
The Fabian Society was an important group of middle-class British socialists which was founded in 1884 and still exists today. Among the more famous members included the playwright George Bernard Shaw, the novelist H.G. Wells, and the social investigators Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Some less known members were Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette leader, and James Ramsay McDonald, future Labour Party prime minister in 1924, and 1929-35. This 13 part series discusses the Fabian Society--a group mostly known for their work on domestic policy--and their relationship and attitudes to the British Empire. Part 1 of a 13 part series.
Africa: At the Brink of Chaos
Africa is plagued by genocide, egregious human rights violations, internal strife, unstable governments, and a general lack of economic initiative, but it possesses abundant resources. These resources and imperial competition to control them continue to cause conflicts.
african governments • ethnic conflicts • tribal wars • hutus and tutsis • sudan conflict
Africa is plagued by genocide, egregious human rights violations, internal strife, unstable governments, and a general lack of economic initiative, but it possesses abundant resources. These resources and imperial competition to control them continue to cause conflicts.
african governments • ethnic conflicts • tribal wars • hutus and tutsis • sudan conflict
One China
Taiwan's recent questioning of the One China policy has thrust the region into controversy.
one china • taiwan independence • lee teng-hui
Taiwan's recent questioning of the One China policy has thrust the region into controversy.
one china • taiwan independence • lee teng-hui
The Fabians and the British Empire, Part III
The Fabian Society was an important group of middle-class British socialists. Among the more famous members included the playwright George Bernard Shaw, the novelist H.G. Wells, and the social investigators Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Some less known members were Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette leader, and James Ramsay McDonald, future Labour Party prime minister in 1924, and 1929-35. This 13 part series discusses the Fabian Society--a group mostly known for their work on domestic policy--and their relationship and attitudes to the British Empire. Part 3 of a 13 part series.
The Fabian Society was an important group of middle-class British socialists. Among the more famous members included the playwright George Bernard Shaw, the novelist H.G. Wells, and the social investigators Sidney and Beatrice Webb. Some less known members were Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette leader, and James Ramsay McDonald, future Labour Party prime minister in 1924, and 1929-35. This 13 part series discusses the Fabian Society--a group mostly known for their work on domestic policy--and their relationship and attitudes to the British Empire. Part 3 of a 13 part series.
The Great Crash of 1997
The Global Gilded Age of 1973-2001 begins to crash with the Asian economic meltdown of 1997-98
bill clinton • world trade organization • international monetary fund • asian crash of 1997-98 • world debt
The Global Gilded Age of 1973-2001 begins to crash with the Asian economic meltdown of 1997-98
bill clinton • world trade organization • international monetary fund • asian crash of 1997-98 • world debt
Universal Health Care
Its one of those things Canada prides itself about: it's Universal Health Care.
canada • health • ccf • ndp • tommy douglas
Its one of those things Canada prides itself about: it's Universal Health Care.
canada • health • ccf • ndp • tommy douglas
US-Cuba Trade A Disgrace
America is now one of Cuba's top 10 trading partners. At the same time, Washington enforces an embargo that prevents other countries from exporting to the island.
cuban trade • cuba • u.s. • america • u.s. trade
America is now one of Cuba's top 10 trading partners. At the same time, Washington enforces an embargo that prevents other countries from exporting to the island.
cuban trade • cuba • u.s. • america • u.s. trade
Louisiana Agricultural Overview: 1865-1920
Sharecroppers, plantation owners, low-paid laborers, British Syndicates, Populists and more contributed to Louisiana agriculture during these years.
louisiana • cotton • sugar cane • rice • sharecropping
Sharecroppers, plantation owners, low-paid laborers, British Syndicates, Populists and more contributed to Louisiana agriculture during these years.
louisiana • cotton • sugar cane • rice • sharecropping
Assumptions and Misunderstandings
Post-Soviet Ukraine saw a scarcity of goods, an infrastructure unprepared for independence from the USSR, and the arrival of some brave Peace Corps volunteers.
ukrainian history • post-soviet ukraine • anne bates linden • assumptions and misunderstandings • peace corps
Post-Soviet Ukraine saw a scarcity of goods, an infrastructure unprepared for independence from the USSR, and the arrival of some brave Peace Corps volunteers.
ukrainian history • post-soviet ukraine • anne bates linden • assumptions and misunderstandings • peace corps
Black Women for Sale
In ancient Egypt, the goddess Isis epitomized African beauty. The black female body was feminine, strong and elegant. Why are black women today portrayed as sex objects?
black women • sexual exploitation • slavery • sexuality • mammy
In ancient Egypt, the goddess Isis epitomized African beauty. The black female body was feminine, strong and elegant. Why are black women today portrayed as sex objects?
black women • sexual exploitation • slavery • sexuality • mammy
Homestay Accommodation, Russia
Homestay in Russia if you want to really get to know the locals, and experience friendly Russian hospitality from St Petersburg to Vladivostok - no hotel can beat it!
russian homestay • russian widow • accommodation russia • russian flats • russian apartments
Homestay in Russia if you want to really get to know the locals, and experience friendly Russian hospitality from St Petersburg to Vladivostok - no hotel can beat it!
russian homestay • russian widow • accommodation russia • russian flats • russian apartments
Nepal's Maoists Turn Capitalists
Maoist leader Prachanda promises to embrace capitalism in an effort to revive Nepal's battered economy during a meeting with the country's business leaders.
nepal • nepal's economy • maoists • maoists in nepal • maoists and the economy
Maoist leader Prachanda promises to embrace capitalism in an effort to revive Nepal's battered economy during a meeting with the country's business leaders.
nepal • nepal's economy • maoists • maoists in nepal • maoists and the economy
Reconciliation and Colonialism
Excerpts from an open letter to the Australian Prime Minister by Gungalidda Elder Wadjularbinna Nulyarimma in 2005, on the realities of reconciliation.
aboriginal reconciliation • reconciliation australia • aboriginal spirituality • aboriginal law • atlantic charter
Excerpts from an open letter to the Australian Prime Minister by Gungalidda Elder Wadjularbinna Nulyarimma in 2005, on the realities of reconciliation.
aboriginal reconciliation • reconciliation australia • aboriginal spirituality • aboriginal law • atlantic charter
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