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  • Equality in an Unequal World

    Edited by Corinne Michaela Flick ...
    What do equality and justice mean in the 21st century? How much importance do we give to freedom in a society sensitised to experiences of inequality? CONVOCO! discusses these and other questions under the headline Equality in an Unequal World with contributions by Paul Collier, Raji Jayaraman, Jonathan Wolff, Mathias Risse, Marietta Auer, Clemens Fuest, Francis Kéré and many more. ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • How Much Freedom Must We Forgo to Be Free?

    Edited by Corinne Michaela Flick ...
    Freedom is a fundamental good. But it can only be experienced in a context of meaning, and exists in a state of tension with other values. Freedom is not a natural given but rather results from the interplay of socialization and constraints. Rules and laws are needed to maintain freedom, to guarantee it permanently, and to shape it.But what do challenges such as pandemics, climate change, ... Read more

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  • Dealing with Downturns

    Strategies in Uncertain Times

    Edited by Corinne Michaela Flick ...
    It is inherent in the nature of action that we must deal with both success and failure. Therefore, strategies are essential in today's competitive and uncertain world. They can make all the difference in turning a disadvantageous situation into a success. The importance of strategy and what it means, as well as the historic view of strategy, are addressed in this latest Convoco! Editions ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • To Do or Not To Do

    Inaction as a Form of Action

    Edited by Corinne Michaela Flick ...
    This book examines the power of doing through not-doing. Should we act through inaction? Our society has reached its limits. A good strategy for addressing this problem is to allow inaction to become a productive way of acting—inaction as a point of reference for society. For only through conscious not-doing can we understand what is really essential. ... Read more

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  • Why Strategy Matters

    by Flick Michaela Corinne, David Saul ...
    What are the core principles of strategic thinking historically? And how do these translate into modern times? These are the questions addressed by the contributors in this Convoco mini-edition. Saul David's article examines the ideas of the father of modern strategy, Carl von Clausewitz. His discussion connects the historic element of strategy with modern-day international politics, drawing ... Read more

    $1.64 USD

  • Authority in Transformation

    by Corinne M Flick ...
    Rarely has a topic proved to be more relevant, as it evolved over the course of the year, than “Authority in Question.” All over the world, traditional structures of authority are in a state of upheaval. The establishment, once regarded as a guarantor of constancy, has been punished and voted out of office. New sources of authority are emerging, and we do not yet know how they will evolve. This ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • The Common Good in the 21st Century

    by Corinne M Flick ...
    Recently, it has looked as if the common good might be disappearing as a guiding principle of our society. In a world where nationalism is becoming more dominant (think of Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda), protectionism is pursued (“une Europe qui protège,” as announced by France’s President Macron), and society too is disintegrating into an increasing number of parts, the idea that we need ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • Power and its Paradoxes

    by Corinne M Flick ...
    The topic of this Convoco publication is “Power and its Paradoxes: Who’s Really in Charge in a Globalized World?”We will be looking at the crossroads where politics, economics, and science intersect, and discussing expertise, advice, and—of course—influence.This book raises the questions: What is power? What does it mean to be effective today? How do we make an impact? What is the relationship ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • The Multiple Futures of Capitalism

    by Corinne Michaela Flick ...
    In our rapidly changing world, the future of our economic system—capitalism—seems more unpredictable than ever. Digitalization is already having a significant impact on the labor market. Intensive globalization has led to the emergence of new forms of capitalism that are very different from the Western free market economies. And contemporary critiques of capitalism present another challenge to our ... Read more

    $6.99 USD

  • The Standing of Europe in the New Imperial World Order

    by Corinne Michaela Flick ...
    Europe is in transition between independent nation states and a unified Europe. The EU's crises-financial, migrant, Brexit-are threatening the European idea. In addition to the idea of Europe as a peace project, we need more meaningful narratives to create a Europe-wide feeling of togetherness that is emotionally underpinned.The question is this: how can we create European unity out of national ... Read more

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  • New Global Alliances

    Institutions, Alignments and Legitimacy in the Contemporary World

    by Corinne Michaela Flick ...
    Series series Convoco! Editions
    For a long time, international institutions have formed the foundations of rule-based cooperation between states. However, they now find themselves under increasing scrutiny and have become the arena of geopolitical conflicts. At the same time, we are witnessing the development of new formations and the growing influence of non-state actors on the world stage.This book investigates the following ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

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  • The Politics of Foundations

    A Comparative Analysis

    Edited by Helmut Anheier, Siobhan Daly ...
    Series series Routledge Research in Comparative Politics
    This book explores the roles and visions foundations have of, and for, themselves in the new Europe.The leading contributors go beyond a quantitative profile of foundations in Europe, and probe deeper into their role and contributions in meeting the economic, cultural, environmental and educational needs of European societies. Includes a mapping and appraisal of foundation visions, policies and ... Read more

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