“Age of the City” – Ian Goldin, Tom Lee Devlin (Bloomsbury Continuum) The Historical Significance of Cities From the advent of the first city, Uruk, around 4500 BCE, cities have emerged as epicenters of human activity and advancement. The transformation from nomadic life was fueled by a stable climate and the development of agriculture, which ...
21st Century Virtues: How Are They Failing Our Democracy – Lucinda Holdforth 21st Century Virtues: How Are They Failing Our Democracy by Lucinda Holdforth is an important book for all who are concerned about the future of democracy, and even more important for those who aren’t. Once upon a time there was a belief that ...
Uncover the gripping narrative of "Very Bad People" by Patrick Alley, revealing the harrowing journey of Global Witness in their relentless battle against the world's pervasive corruption networks.
Review The Playbook Book – How to deny science, sell lies, and make a killing in the corporate world Written as a guidebook for corporate players, The Playbook by Jennifer Jacquet published by Penguin Random House looks at the ways in which corporate leaders can, and do, respond to challenges created by ‘facts’. The problem ...
Art deco style illustration representing the shift in educational focus towards business and management studies in Australian universities
Social Darwinism, a concept that grossly misinterpreted Charles Darwin’s evolutionary theories, has been used historically to justify a range of socio-political ideologies, including political conservatism, imperialism, racism, eugenics, and laissez-faire economic policies. This article critically examines the origins, impacts, and ethical implications of Social Darwinism, revealing its troubling legacy and emphasizing the importance of ethical ...
In the labyrinth of modern literature, where echoes of the past reverberate with the clang of the present, D J Taylor revisits the enigmatic world of George Orwell. Orwell Reimagined by DJ Taylor. This is not merely a retelling, but a reimagining – a bold venture into the caverns of history armed with new torches ...
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