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The Ultimate Obama Survival Guide: How to Survive, Thrive, and Prosper During Obamageddon
by Wayne Allyn Root"DON'T GET MAD ABOUT OBAMAGEDDON...GET EVEN!"Build your wealth.Protect your faith and family.Secure your freedom. Don't just survive Obama...learn how to outsmart his big-government, socialist system and thrive!Bad times are coming -- how will you protect your family, save enough for retirement, and turn your home into a fortress?In The Ultimate Obama Survival Guide, Wayne Allyn Root provides the answer. First, he explains step by step what Obama has planned.Then, Root presents Y-PODS: Your Personal Obama Defense Shields - a detailed 18 point plan to protect your assets, capitalize, and PROSPER as the rest of the country treads water - or drowns! And that's just the beginning.Wayne Allyn Root is a passionate Capitalist Evangelist, serial entrepreneur, and small businessman extraordinaire. He knows what it takes to weather any economic storm. You're going to need Root's expertise as you and your family tackle the biggest challenge facing Americans today: Barack Obama's second term in the White House.Root takes you on a tour of the practical, real-life ways you can fight back and WIN, not just at the ballot box, but in your bank account, retirement account, safety deposit box, on your tax forms, at your church, in your home, your schools, and at your doctor's office.The Ultimate Obama Survival Guide also features exclusive advice from 18 superstars of business and finance - millionaires, billionaires, and managers of billion dollar hedge funds, who provide their specific plans for investing in precious metals, real estate, stocks, bonds, ETFs and more.What one investment decision made in 1913 turned $1,000,000 into $87,000,000?What investment decision outperformed Warren Buffet by 300% since 2000?What investment have central bankers around the world bought more of in the past year, than in all the years since 1964 COMBINED?Root provides the answers - along with detailed advice on the smart investments now, the best places to move to escape Obama's poisonous taxes, the best way to educate your children, survival advice on how to turn your home into a fortress, how to survive if the economy collapses and unrest threatens your family. If you are worried about what Obama has in store (and you should be) then arm yourself with Root's step-by-step instructions to protect yourself and your family RIGHT NOW from the Obama invasion of every aspect of your life.
Ultimate Price: The Value We Place on Life
by Howard Steven FriedmanHow much is a human life worth? Individuals, families, companies, and governments routinely place a price on human life. The calculations that underlie these price tags are often buried in technical language, yet they influence our economy, laws, behaviors, policies, health, and safety. These price tags are often unfair, infused as they are with gender, racial, national, and cultural biases that often result in valuing the lives of the young more than the old, the rich more than the poor, whites more than blacks, Americans more than foreigners, and relatives more than strangers. This is critical since undervalued lives are left less-protected and more exposed to risk.Howard Steven Friedman explains in simple terms how economists and data scientists at corporations, regulatory agencies, and insurance companies develop and use these price tags and points a spotlight at their logical flaws and limitations. He then forcefully argues against the rampant unfairness in the system. Readers will be enlightened, shocked, and, ultimately, empowered to confront the price tags we assign to human lives and understand why such calculations matter.
Ultimate Sacrifice: John and Robert Kennedy, the Plan for a Coup in Cuba, and the Murder of JFK
by Thom Hartmann Lamar WaldronCuba'sanumber 2aofficial today ? Commander Juan Almeida ? was secretly working with JFK in November 1963 to overthrowa Fidel. a The US government recently revealed Almeida's work for JFK, allowing the updated trade paperback of "Ultimate Sacrifice" to tell the full story for the first time (complete with new photos and documents). The authors obtained the story from almost two dozen associates of John and Robert Kennedy, starting in 1990 with JFK's Secretary of State Dean Rusk. Their accounts are supported by thousands of newly-released files at the National Archives. Almeida's palace coup set for December 1, 1963, was to be backed up by US forces invited in by Commander Almeida, then Chief of the Cuban Army. a However, three Mafia bosses being targeted by Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy used several CIA assets to infiltrate the secret plot and murder JFK. This resulted in cover-ups by officials like RFK and LBJ, to prevent the exposure of Almeida and a possible nuclear confrontation with the Soviets. The new edition explains why Almeida was not a double agent, why Fidel suspected Almeida's ally Che Guevara, and what Fidel did in 1990 when he finally found out about Almeida's work for JFK. "
The Ultimate Weapon
by Oleg Anisimov Gen. William J. DonovanIn The Ultimate Weapon, Oleg Anisimov attempts to define, within the framework of his personal experience in the Soviet Union, Germany, and Western Europe, "the profound revolution which has taken place in the political thinking of a continent exposed to totalitarianism, two devastating world wars, and the threat of a third within our lifetime."The book is concerned with psychological warfare. Efforts to turn soldiers and civilians in the enemy country against their rulers have been made by many a political leader since time immemorial, but what was new about political warfare [at the time of publishing this book in 1953] was its great scope and immense complexity. "Propaganda"--for this is what was regarded as political warfare in the last war--played a certain role in 1939-45. The Soviets, the Axis powers, and the Western Allies all used it as a means of influencing the people in the enemy camp, but it is very difficult to assess what effect it actually had in World War II.Mr. Anisimov's book is the first serious attempt to offer a new approach to this complex problem of political warfare. He does not presume to present any quick formula for the solution of the formidable difficulties that face the United States in its struggle against the Kremlin, but rather faces the problem squarely, and suggests a method of tackling it that deserves serious attention.
The Ultimate Weapon is No Weapon: Human Security and the New Rules of War and Peace
by Mary H. Kaldor Shannon D. BeebeThe twenty-first century has seen millions unemployed. It has seen livelihoods undermined by environmental degradation. Middle-class cities in Europe, Asia, and Africa have become cauldrons of violence and resentment. Tribalism, ethnic nationalism, and religious fundamentalism have flared dangerously, from Russia to Spain. The use of force is unlikely to help. What works when counter-insurgency has run its course: in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and beyond? In this book, two authors brought together from distant points on the political spectrum by their concerns about the repercussions of violent political conflict on human lives, explain and explore a new idea for stabilizing the dangerous neighborhoods of the world. They challenge head-on Condoleezza Rice’s declaration that "it is not the job of the 82nd Airborne Division to escort kids to kindergarten” contending that, in fact, it should be. When marginalized populations are trapped in poverty and lawlessness and denied political power and justice brutality, and fascism thrive. Human security is a new concept for clarifying what peace requires and the policies and priorities by which to achieve it.
Ultimatum
by Matthew GlassNovember 2032. Joe Benton has just been elected the forty-eighth president of the United States. Only days after winning, Benton learns from his predecessor that previous estimates regarding the effect of global warming on rising sea levels have been grossly underestimated. For the United States, a leading carbon emitter for decades, the prospects are devastating: thirty million coastal-dwelling citizens will need to be relocated; Miami will be washed into the ocean and southern California will waste away to desert; the relocation process will cost trillions of dollars. With the world frighteningly close to catastrophe, Benton opts to abandon multilateral negotiations in the Kyoto 4 summit and resumes secret bilateral negotiations with the Chinese--the world's worst polluter. As the two superpowers lock horns, the ensuing battle of wits becomes a race against time. Ultimatum is a visionary and deeply unsettling thriller that explores the most pressing issue of the twenty-first century--the future of our planet--and boldly predicts the way the world will be in twenty-five years.
El último dictador
by José Alejandro GodoyLos diez años en que Alberto Fujimori ejerció la presidencia del Perú (1990-2000) constituyen un capítulo crucial para entender nuestra historia contemporánea. Este periodo se ha calificado como el último gobierno autoritario del siglo XX en el país. Así lo entiende el autor de este libro, José Alejandro Godoy, quien, mediante una pormenorizada investigación periodística y bibliográfica, da cuenta de los manejos del poder durante una década de violencia, corrupción y autoritarismo, cuyos efectos pueden rastrearse aún en nuestra época. Más que un análisis político de los años noventa en el Perú, El último dictador está concebido como un exhaustivo relato de los hechos más significativos de la vida y del gobierno de Alberto Fujimori. Un ejercicio de memoria histórica donde los lectores serán quienes saquen sus propios juicios de valor sobre los diez años en que nos extraviamos del camino hacia la democracia.
El último golpe tupamaro: El MLN y los etarras en El Filtro
by Antonio MercaderUn libro polémico, que sin duda despertará opiniones encontradas. Uruguay es el único país en donde cada año se realiza un acto público a favor de la ETA, mientras en otros se hacen manifestaciones masivas de protesta contra sus crímenes. Los manifestantes marchan por bulevar Artigas, desde el Obelisco al ex hospital Filtro, en recuerdo de aquella jornada con una víctima fatal. Este libro indaga en ese episodio de la historia reciente, cuyas consecuencias se hacen sentir hasta hoy, y lo conecta directamente con el accionar tupamaro. A comienzos de los años noventa, quince miembros de la banda llegaron a Uruguay e instalaron un par de restaurantes de comida vasca. A instancias del gobierno español de Felipe González, se pidió la extradición de ocho de ellos. La Justicia uruguaya concedió solo tres, de activistas acusados de homicidios, entre muchos delitos. El proceso judicial insumió dos años, lapso en el cual el Frente Amplio y el PIT-CNT desarrollaron una estentórea campaña para que se negara la extradición. Tres etarras en huelga de hambre –que después se com-probaría no era tal– fueron internados en el hospital Filtro. Grupos de izquierda, en particular los tupamaros, instalaron un campamento para resistir las extradiciones. El expresidente José Mujica y su posterior ministro de Interior, Eduardo Bonomi, fueron quienes convocaron a la marcha. El Movimiento de Liberación Nacional (MLN) convenció al Frente Amplio, y en especial a Tabaré Vázquez, de concurrir a la manifestación. En palabras del exjefe tupamaro Jorge Zabalza, aquel enfretamiento armado sirvió de entrenamiento para “los jóvenes radicales deseosos de tener su bautismo de fuego”. Allí volaron piedras y sonaron disparos, los que motivaron una respuesta policial que dejó como trágico saldo un manifestante muerto y dos docenas de heridos. En este libro, que se publica póstumamente, Antonio Mercader narra los hechos de esa fatídica marcha violenta en plena democracia. Demuestra la relación de los tupamaros con los etarras y cómo se sumaron esfuerzos para atentar contra un fallo judicial y un gobierno democrático. Describe cómo los tupamaros practicaban un doble juego: por una parte, eran un grupo político que postulaba a legisladores para integrar el Parlamento democrático, y por otra, seguían cometiendo delitos. A partir del fracaso del Filtro, “el último golpe tupamaro”, optaron por abandonar la vía criminal que habían iniciado en 1963.
El último peronista: ¿Quién fue realmente Néstor Kirchner?
by Walter CuriaActualización y revisión de la biografía que había sido editada porprimera cuando Kirchner era el presidente de los argentinos. «El texto de Curia lejos está de ser complaciente. Consigue un libroequilibrado: cal y arena, donde deben estar. Certero en la crítica,eficaz en el halago, está escrito por un periodista que ha escuchado yescudriñado en todas las campanas. No hay rabia ni exaltación en estaobra. Solo información, bien escrita y más que recomendable si se quiereconocer más a fondo quién es Néstor Kirchner». Sergio Moreno periodistadel diario Página 12Tras su inesperada muerte, el personaje adquiere toda su dimensión.Colérico, obsesionado por el dinero, con una ambición que lo llevó aimaginar un plan para perpetuarse en el poder durante veinte años,imprudente con su salud a tal punto que Eduardo Duhalde dijo de él quese estaba «inmolando», caprichoso como dicen que le reprochó su viuda,la presidenta Cristina Fernández, acariciando el féretro, Curia afirmaen estas páginas, revisadas y actualizadas, que en sus últimos díasKirchner se atormentaba tratando de imaginar un cambio de escenariopolítico que garantizara la continuidad de su proyecto en las eleccionesde 2011.
El último tango de Salvador Allende
by Roberto AmpueroNadie responde en la casa de los comandantes en jefe de las Fuerzas Armadas y todo indica que el golpe de Estado está en marcha. Salvador Allende se dirige a palacio. Y Rufino, asistente personal del presidente, viejo compañero de un taller anarquista, gran amante del tango ?afición que comparte con el mandatario?, escribe en un cuaderno escolar la historia de la tragedia que se avecina. Muchos años después, ya derrumbados los muros de la Guerra Fría, ese mismo cuaderno ve la luz cuando inesperadamente llega a las manos de David Kurtz, exagente de la CIA, quien a través de sus páginas irá descubriendo no solo la vida íntima del presidente, sino también secretos inimaginables de su propio pasado. Con talento y maestría, Roberto Ampuero nos entrega una novela apasionante sobre la lealtad y la traición, la honestidad y la impudicia, el amor y el desamor, el bien y el mal que se cuelan en el alma y la historia de los hombres.
Ultra and Extreme Right-Wing in Latin America: Flight Lines, Resistances and Appropriation (Postdisciplinary Studies in Discourse)
by Diego Rivera López Jùlio Antonio Bonatti Santos Fabián Bustamante OlguínThis book examines the radicalisation of political discourse in Latin America, where historical grievances and media ecosystems shape social imaginaries and political practices. It is organised into four parts. Part I: Introduction sets the research context. Part II: Critical Apparatus provides the analytical foundation, addressing the theologisation of politics, hate discourses, and subjectivation processes. Part III: Case Studies offers detailed analyses of Argentina&’s libertarian populism and anti-statist narratives, Peru&’s far-right manipulation of historical memory and religious rhetoric, Chile&’s post-social uprising dynamics, marked by nationalist resurgence and institutional conservatism, and Brazil&’s denialism and media spectacle during the Bolsonaro era. Finally, Part IV: Epilogue reflects on the broader implications for discourse analysis and sociopolitical inquiry. This book dissects the linguistic mechanisms behind these phenomena and poses critical questions for further research. Its interdisciplinary approach will appeal to experts in sociology, political science, and discourse studies, fostering a deeper understanding of Latin America&’s complex sociopolitical landscape.
Ulysses S. Grant: The Military Genius of the Man Who Won the Civil War
by Edward H. Bonekemper IIIUlysses S. Grant is often accused of being a cold-hearted butcher of his troops. In Ulysses S. Grant: A Victor, Not a Butcher, historian Edward H. Bonekemper III proves that Grant's casualty rates actually compared favorably with those of other Civil War generals. <P><P>His perseverance, decisiveness, moral courage, and political acumen place him among the greatest generals of the Civil War--indeed, of all military history. Bonekemper proves that it was no historical accident that Grant accepted the surrender of three entire Confederate armies and won the Civil War. Bonekemper ably silences Grant's critics and restores Grant to the heroic reputation he so richly deserves.
Ulysses S. Grant: 18th President of the United States
by Lucille FalkofFollows the life of the Civil War general and president from birth to death, examining his childhood, education, employment, and political career.
Ulysses S. Grant
by Michael KordaA lavishly illustrated edition of Michael Korda's acclaimed biography of the man who ended the Civil War, served two terms as president, and wrote one of the most successful military memoirs in American literature Ulysses S. Grant was the first officer since George Washington to become a four-star general in the United States Army, and the only president between Andrew Jackson and Woodrow Wilson to serve eight consecutive years in the White House. In this succinct and vivid biography, newly conceived with twenty-four pages of full-color art and many black-and-white illustrations throughout, Michael Korda offers a dramatic reconsideration of the man, his life, and his presidency. Ulysses S. Grant is an evenhanded and stirring portrait of a flawed leader who nevertheless ably guided the United States through a pivotal juncture in its history.
Ulysses S. Grant: The Unlikely Hero
by Michael KordaGrant said: I read but few lives of great men because biographers do not, as a rule, tell enough about the formative period of life. What I want to know is what a man did as a boy." Yet, we do not know a lot about the genuine boyhood of Ulyses Simpson Grant. Corda tells us why and provides a readable and interesting biography of this U.S. President and famous General. This book is part of the Immenint Lives series.
Ulysses S. Grant: Triumph over Adversity, 1822–1865 (Civil War America Ser.)
by Brooks D. Simpson“The best study of Grant’s military career since Bruce Catton’s two volumes. . . . The best treatment of Union military command and strategy now in print.” —The New RepublicMany modern historians have painted Ulysses S. Grant as a butcher, a drunk, and a failure as president. Others have argued the exact opposite and portray him with saintlike levels of ethic and intellect.In Ulysses S. Grant: Triumph over Adversity 1822–1865, historian Brooks D. Simpson takes neither approach, recognizing Grant as a complex and human figure with human faults, strengths, and motivations. Simpson offers a balanced and complete study of Grant from birth to the end of the Civil War, with particular emphasis on his military career and family life and the struggles he overcame in his unlikely rise from unremarkable beginnings to his later fame as commander of the Union Army. Chosen as a New York Times Notable Book upon its original publication, Ulysses S. Grant is a readable, thoroughly researched portrait that sheds light on this controversial figure.“[An] eminently informed and finely balanced portrait of Ulysses S. Grant as man, husband, failed entrepreneur and shrewd, victorious general. Simpson . . . uses carefully excavated facts and anecdotes to reveal an individual far more complex than the caricature . . . handed down to us by popular history. At the same time, Simpson does not gloss over Grant’s shortcomings. Although a fan of the general’s, Simpson is not in the business of writing apologetics, and therein lies his strength.” —Publishers Weekly “Persuasively explains the complexities and seeming contradictions of his subject’s character and genius.” —Library Journal“Skillfully written. . . . Simpson, who has benefited from decades of Civil War study, wears his wide-ranging scholarship lightly. Guaranteed to enlighten and please.” —Kirkus Reviews“Simpson has done a masterly job. . . . He has given us a detailed and exciting narrative of how one man succeeded, where so many others had failed.” —The New York Times Book Review
Ulysses S. Grant (SparkNotes Biography Guide)
by SparkNotesUlysses S. Grant (SparkNotes Biography Guide) Making the reading experience fun! SparkNotes Biography Guides examine the lives of historical luminaries, from Alexander the Great to Virginia Woolf. Each biography guide includes:An examination of the historical context in which the person lived A summary of the person&’s life and achievements A glossary of important terms, people, and events An in-depth look at the key epochs in the person&’s career Study questions and essay topics A review test Suggestions for further reading Whether you&’re a student of history or just a student cramming for a history exam, SparkNotes Biography guides are a reliable, thorough, and readable resource.
Uma história australiana
by Gordon Smith Maria Silvia Mourão NettoNarrativa documental feita por um membro vivo da família, 196 anos após a chegada à Austrália de Wiiliam Chalker, ancestral de todos os seus numerosos descendentes. Por meio da montagem de sua árvore genealógica e da história de suas sucessivas gerações, ficamos sabendo como se constituiu a Austrália colonizada por ingleses e irlandeses, principalmente, como era a vida no novíssimo país ao longo desses quase dois séculos, como foi sua participação nas guerras mundiais, como foi se transformando a realidade urbana de suas principais cidades.
Uma Mensagem da Ucrânia
by Volodymyr ZelenskyAs palavras de um homem. A mensagem de um povo. Reunindo os mais poderosos discursos de guerra de Volodymyr Zelensky, e com uma introdução do próprio, este livro relata a história da Ucrânia através das palavras do seu presidente. É a história de uma nação que se defende com valentia da agressão da Rússia. E é a história de um povo que lidera o mundo na defesa da democracia. Acima de tudo, é um grito de guerra para que nos ergamos e lutemos pela liberdade. Se não for agora, quando o faremos?
Uma terra prometida
by Barack ObamaAs memórias da presidência de Barack Obama. Um testemunho vibrante e profundamente pessoal do presidente que nos inspirou a acreditar no poder da democracia. Recomendado pelo Plano Nacional de Leitura Plano Nacional de LeituraCultura e Sociedade – Biografia – 15-18 anos - Maiores de 18 anos Em UMA TERRA PROMETIDA, Barack Obama narra, na primeira pessoa, a história da sua improvável odisseia, de jovem em busca da própria identidade a líder do mundo livre, descrevendo com uma minúcia extraordinariamente pessoal quer a sua educação política quer os marcos do primeiro mandato da sua histórica presidência - um tempo de dramática transformação e turbulência. Barack Obama convida os leitores a embarcar numa viagem emocionante, desde as suas primeiras aspirações políticas à decisiva vitória na convenção do Iowa até à noite que marcou o ponto de viragem na História, o 4 de Novembro de 2008, quando foi eleito o 44.º presidente dos Estados Unidos da América e se tornou o primeiro afro-americano a assumir o cargo mais importante do país.Reflectindo sobre a presidência, Obama explora de forma singular e ponderada o tremendo alcance dos poderes presidenciais, bem como os seus limites, e oferece-nos um ponto de vista privilegiado sobre a dinâmica partidária americana e a diplomacia internacional. Transporta os leitores para o interior da Sala Oval e da Sala de Crise da Casa Branca, para Moscovo, Cairo, Pequim, e leva-os ainda mais longe. Privamos dos seus pensamentos enquanto constitui o seu gabinete, luta contra uma crise financeira global, tira as medidas a Vladimir Putin, supera obstáculos aparentemente inultrapassáveis para assegurar a aprovação da lei de acesso geral a cuidados de saúde (Affordable Care Act), entra em rota de colisão com os generais acerca da estratégia dos EUA para o Afeganistão, lida com a reforma de Wall Street, reage à devastadora crise provocada pela explosão da plataforma petrolífera Deepwater Horizon e dá luz verde à Operação Lança de Neptuno, que culminou com a morte de Osama bin Laden. UMA TERRA PROMETIDA é uma obra extraordinariamente íntima e introspectiva - a história do compromisso de um homem com a História, da fé de um líder comunitário posto à prova no palco mundial. Obama é franco quando fala sobre o exigente equilíbrio de se candidatar à presidência como americano negro, carregando as expectativas de toda uma geração inspirada por mensagens de «esperança e mudança», e, ao mesmo tempo, cumprir os desafios morais da tomada de decisões ao mais alto nível. É honesto sobre as forças que lhe fizeram oposição, no seu país e no estrangeiro, é sincero sobre como a vida na Casa Branca afectou a sua mulher e as suas filhas e não tem receio de revelar as suas dúvidas e desilusões. Contudo, nunca vacila na sua convicção de que na grande missão americana, ainda em curso, o progresso é sempre possível.Este livro, maravilhosamente escrito e poderoso, expressa a convicção de Barack Obama de que a democracia não é uma dápa caída do céu mas uma conquista alicerçada na empatia e na compreensão mútua, construída em conjunto dia após dia.
The Umbrella Murder: The Hunt for the Cold War's Most Notorious Killer
by Ulrik Skotte'This masterly investigation, spanning 30 years, into the assassination of a cold war dissident, Georgi Markov, in London in 1978 exposes an assassin worthy of James Bond' -Observer, Book of the WeekLondon, September 1978: exiled Bulgarian dissident Georgi Markov is murdered in broad daylight on Waterloo Bridge with what appears to be a poison-tipped umbrella. It would become the most infamous unsolved killing of the Cold War.Many years later, young journalist Ulrik Skotte is approached with explosive new information about a man alleged to be responsible for Markov’s death – a spy code-named Piccadilly who worked for the Bulgarian secret service. This meeting launched Skotte into a hunt for the killer lasting more than a quarter of a century, bringing him face to face with eccentric conspiracy theorists, a washed-up former dictator, ageing Danish spooks – and, ultimately, with Agent Piccadilly himself.Drawing on an incredible cache of original documents, interviews and archive material, The Umbrella Murder provides jaw-dropping answers to questions that have persisted for nearly five decades: who killed Georgi Markov? And who has been protecting the assassin ever since?
The Umbrella of U.S. Power: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Contradictions of U.S. Policy (Open Media Series)
by Noam ChomskyChomsky observes the 50th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a "Path to a Better World," while chronicling how far off the trail the United States is with respect to actual political practice and conduct. Analysing the contradictions of U.S. power while illustrating the real progress won by sustained popular struggle, Chomsky cuts through official political rhetoric to examine how the United States not only violates the UD, but at times uses it as a weapon to wield against designated enemies.
Umkämpfte Integration: Chinas neue Rolle in den globalen Finanzbeziehungen (Globale Politische Ökonomie)
by Jenny SimonDer Bedeutungsgewinn der chinesischen Ökonomie prägt Debatten um die Gestalt der Weltwirtschaft wie kaum ein anderes Thema. Die chinesische Ökonomie entwickelte sich nicht nur zur globalen Produktions- und Handelsmacht, auch in den globalen Finanzbeziehungen spielt sie eine zunehmende Rolle. Jenny Simon rekonstruiert in ihrer Studie den Prozess der Integration Chinas in die globalen Finanzbeziehungen, insbesondere seit dem Ausbruch der globalen Finanz- und Wirtschaftskrise 2008. Sie richtet den Fokus auf das Feld der internationalen Finanzorganisationen, auf die globalen Währungsbeziehungen sowie die Kreditbeziehungen und Finanzmärkte. Im Mittepunkt steht dabei die Frage nach der Ausrichtung des Integrationsprozesses, nach den Faktoren und Auseinandersetzungen, die die Art und Weise der Integration beeinflussen, sowie den Implikationen des Integrationsprozesses. Die Studie zeigt, dass die chinesische Ökonomie unter Rückgriff auf eine einzigartige Strategie zunehmend und in hybrider Form in die globalen Finanzbeziehungen integriert wurde und hier eine deutlich wachsende Bedeutung erfährt, die auch mit einer verstärkten Fragmentierung der globalen Finanzbeziehungen verbunden ist.
Umstrittene Säkularität: Religion, Nation und Sexualität in Georgien (Veröffentlichungen der Sektion Religionssoziologie der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Soziologie)
by Barbare JanelidzeFragen zur Beziehung von Religion und Politik, von Georgischer Orthodoxer Kirche und Nation sowie von Sexualität und LGBTQI*-Rechten werden im heutigen Georgien zu Arenen von Auseinandersetzungen und Konflikten zwischen verschiedenen gesellschaftlichen Gruppen. Einen Brennpunkt solcher Spannungen bildet der 17. Mai 2013, an dem eine von der LGBTQI*-Gemeinschaft organisierte Demonstration durch eine von Anhänger*innen und Klerikalen der Georgischen Orthodoxen Kirche angeführte große Menge von Gegendemonstrant* innen gewaltsam aufgelöst wurde. Das vorliegende Buch erforscht diese Kontroversen und Konflikte und baut dabei auf neueren interdisziplinären Forschungsperspektiven wie den Secular Studies und den Vielfältigen Säkularitäten. Zu diesem Zweck fokussiert die Autorin auf diejenigen Narrative von Nation, Modernität, Sexualität, Religion und Säkularität, die diese Auseinandersetzungen begleiten, und analysiert sie als zusammenhängende Fragen des Warum, Wie und Von-wem der Formationen von Säkularität in Georgien. Die Studie analysiert die wechselwirkende Formierung des Säkularen und des Religiösen auf drei Ebenen: Staat, Öffentlichkeit und das Selbst. Dabei arbeitet sie die gleichzeitige Partikularität und Universalität von Säkularität sowie ihre Verknüpfung mit universalisierten Wissensregimen heraus.