Edité par Madhyam Books, 1997
Vendeur : Vedams eBooks (P) Ltd, New Delhi, Inde
Soft cover. Etat : As New.
Edité par Madhyam Books, 2002
ISBN 10 : 818681602X ISBN 13 : 9788186816028
Vendeur : Vedams eBooks (P) Ltd, New Delhi, Inde
Soft cover. Etat : Fine. Contents: Foreword/Agio Pereira. Preface. 1. Language and thought: some reflections on venerable themes. 2. Language and nature. 3. Writers and intellectual responsibility. 4. Goals and visions. 5. Democracy and markets in the new world order. 6. The Middle east settlement: its sources and contours. 7. The great powers and human rights: the case of East Timor.8. East Timor and world order. Endnotes. Index. "In this wide-ranging intelligent tour de force, Noam Chomsky brings together his thoughts on topics ranging from language and human nature, to the Middle East settlement and the role of East Timor in the new world order. This is the first collection of his essays in recent years to address questions of philosophy, ethics and foreign policy, and he includes his first published remarks on political goals and visions. "This book will be of great interest to both the general reader who is new to Chomsky's work, and the long-time Chomsky fan who will discover new writing on current topics. It includes essays that describe the role of the "cognitive revolution " in linguistics and explore the way scientific questions are asked, answered and influenced by dominant ways of thinking. Whether he is looking at the relation-ship of democracy and markets in the new world order, human rights violations in East Timor, or the intellectual responsibilities of writers, Chomsky draws links between foreign policy decisions, the state of intellectual culture, the role of the media, and the potential for free and democratic societies to understand and counter the heinous acts being 244 pp.
Edité par Madhyam Books, 1997
ISBN 10 : 8186816054 ISBN 13 : 9788186816059
Vendeur : Vedams eBooks (P) Ltd, New Delhi, Inde
Soft cover. Etat : Good. Contents Introduction. 1. Foreign investments in India an overview. 2. German investments in India 1991 96 trends and patterns. 3. Attraction of cheap labour and toothless labour legislations in India. 4. Attraction of India's huge domestic market. 5. Lax environmental and health regulations in India a boon for German corporations. Conclusion. Notes and references. Appendices. 83 pp.
Edité par Madhyam Books, 1991
Vendeur : Vedams eBooks (P) Ltd, New Delhi, Inde
Soft cover. Etat : Fine.
Edité par Madhyam Books, 1998
ISBN 10 : 8186816070 ISBN 13 : 9788186816073
Vendeur : Vedams eBooks (P) Ltd, New Delhi, Inde
Soft cover. Etat : As New. Contents Introduction. 1. The rise of the global media. 2. The global media in the late 1990s. 3. Main players in the global media system. 4. Global media the internet and the digital revolution. 5. Media globalization (1) the U.S. experience and influence. 6. Media globalization (2) beyond the United States. 7. Alternatives to the status Quo. Notes. Index. The Global Media describes in detail the recent rapid growth and crossborder activities and linkages of an industry largely composed of international conglomerates. It assesses the significance of the ongoing deregulation and convergence of global media and telecommunications systems and the rise of the internet. The authors argue that the most important features of this globalization process are the implantation consolidation and concentration of advertisement based commercial media and the parallel weakening of public broadcasting systems worldwide with negative consequences for the public sphere. It is contended that the United States provides the evolutionary model toward which the global media system is moving and the history and characteristics of the U.S. system are described along with developments in seven other countries around the world. Finally the authors evaluate the defenses of the ongoing globalization process and discuss the forms of local national and global resistance that have emerged. Written by two of the leading media scholars in America this book provides the most up to date concise survey of the global media industry available and will become essential reading for all those interested in Media studies. 262 pp.
Edité par Madhyam Books, Delhi, 2005
ISBN 10 : 8186816178 ISBN 13 : 9788186816172
Vendeur : Vedams eBooks (P) Ltd, New Delhi, Inde
Paperback. Etat : As New. New. Contents Acronyms. Data notes. Acknowledgements and dedication. Introduction. 1. Does financial globalization stimulate investment and growth. 2. Global Rules on Investment rules for whom. 3. Does globalization promote democracy and human rights. 4. International aid IFIs and good governance whose governance matters. 5. Does globalization spell the end of nation state. Bibliography. Index. Globalization has become the cliche of our times. The neo liberal virus has struck almost everybody including within the ranks of the left. The proponents of neo liberal globalization claim that it produces accelerated efficient development along with a deepening of democracy and human rights. However reality shows the opposite and any rigorous examination of such arguments reveals their shallowness and inconsistency. This book underscores the point that current economic disasters are not the price we have to pay for a transition towards the promised paradise but on the contrary are bound to get worse as long as neo liberal economic policies are pursued. With the help of case studies statistical data and cogent analysis the book debunks several myths associated with globalization processes. 192 pp.
Edité par Madhyam Books, Delhi, 2007
ISBN 10 : 8186816194 ISBN 13 : 9788186816196
Vendeur : Vedams eBooks (P) Ltd, New Delhi, Inde
Paperback. Etat : As New. New. Contents Acronyms. Data notes. Acknowledgements. Foreword. 1. Defining international investments. 2. Recent trends in international investment flows. 3. Are international investment flows beneficial. 4. The regulatory framework. 5. The governance of international investments a historical perspective. 6. International investment frameworks a fragmented landscape. 7. Regulating investments voluntary or mandatory approaches. 8. Strategizing campaigns. 9. Resources. Glossary. Index. Investment matters. The millions of dollars that are moved around the world every minute of day profoundly affect who gets to eat and who doesn't who has a job and who doesn't and who accumulates wealth and at whose expense. Influencing investment decisions requires an understanding of how investment works. Kavaljit Singh explains the central role of Transnational Corporations (TNCs) and other key players in determining investment patterns. He debunks some of the myths surrounding investment flows and he suggests ways in which investment can be brought back under the democratic control of people and governments. Kavaljit Singh maps out investment flows trends and regulatory frameworks and shows where citizens can work and are working to reclaim investment for the public good. 176 pp.
Edité par Madhyam Books, 2007
ISBN 10 : 8186816194 ISBN 13 : 9788186816196
Vendeur : Ammareal, Morangis, France
Softcover. Etat : Bon. Légères traces d'usure sur la couverture. Salissures sur la tranche. Edition 2007. Ammareal reverse jusqu'à 15% du prix net de ce livre à des organisations caritatives. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Book Condition: Used, Good. Slight signs of wear on the cover. Soiling on the side. Edition 2007. Ammareal gives back up to 15% of this book's net price to charity organizations.