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The Fourth Turning Is Here

What the Seasons of History Tell Us about How and When This Crisis Will End

de Neil Howe ...

Narrado por Neil Howe ...

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20 hora 29 minutos

The visionary behind the bestselling phenomenon The Fourth Turning looks once again to America’s past to predict our future in this “riveting and revelatory” (Tony Robbins) prophecy for how our present era of unrest will resolve over the next ten years—and what our lives will look like afterward.Thirty years ago, Neil Howe and the late William Strauss dazzled the world with a provocative new ... Leer más

$34.99 USD

The visionary behind the bestselling phenomenon The Fourth Turning looks once again to America’s past to predict our future in this “riveting and revelatory” (Tony Robbins) prophecy for how our present era of unrest will resolve over the next ten years—and what our lives will look like afterward.Thirty years ago, Neil Howe and the late William Strauss dazzled the world with a provocative new
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We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For

de Eddie S. Glaude Jr. ...

Narrado por Eddie S. Glaude Jr. ...

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4 hora 20 minutos

In We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For, one of the nation's preeminent scholars and a New York Times bestselling author, Eddie S. Glaude Jr., makes the case that the hard work of becoming a better person should be a critical feature of Black politics. Through virtuoso interpretations of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and Ella Baker, Glaude shows how we have the power to be the heroes ... Leer más

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In We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For, one of the nation's preeminent scholars and a New York Times bestselling author, Eddie S. Glaude Jr., makes the case that the hard work of becoming a better person should be a critical feature of Black politics. Through virtuoso interpretations of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and Ella Baker, Glaude shows how we have the power to be the heroes
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Pollution is Colonialism

de Max Liboiron ...

Narrado por Donna Postel ...

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5 hora 42 minutos

In Pollution Is Colonialism Max Liboiron presents a framework for understanding scientific research methods as practices that can align with or against colonialism. They point out that even when researchers are working toward benevolent goals, environmental science and activism are often premised on a colonial worldview and access to land. Focusing on plastic pollution, the book models an ... Leer más

$15.99 USD

In Pollution Is Colonialism Max Liboiron presents a framework for understanding scientific research methods as practices that can align with or against colonialism. They point out that even when researchers are working toward benevolent goals, environmental science and activism are often premised on a colonial worldview and access to land. Focusing on plastic pollution, the book models an
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Suburbs

A Very Short Introduction

de Carl Abbott ...

Narrado por Mike Lenz ...

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4 hora 14 minutos

We live in the suburban era. Well over half of all Americans and two-thirds of Canadians live in suburbs. Tracts of suburban bungalows ring Sydney and Melbourne. Suburban apartments rise on the outskirts of Paris, Prague, Singapore, and Beijing. Nearly everyone has a strong opinion about suburbs. Folks who love dense cities scorn "suburbia," while people who like big yards dislike bustling ... Leer más

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We live in the suburban era. Well over half of all Americans and two-thirds of Canadians live in suburbs. Tracts of suburban bungalows ring Sydney and Melbourne. Suburban apartments rise on the outskirts of Paris, Prague, Singapore, and Beijing. Nearly everyone has a strong opinion about suburbs. Folks who love dense cities scorn "suburbia," while people who like big yards dislike bustling
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One Child

The Story of China's Most Radical Experiment

de Mei Fong ...

Narrado por Janet Song ...

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7 hora 24 minutos

When Communist Party leaders adopted the one-child policy in 1980, they hoped curbing birth-rates would help lift China's poorest and increase the country's global stature. But at what cost? Now, as China closes the book on the policy after more than three decades, it faces a population grown too old and too male, with a vastly diminished supply of young workers.Mei Fong has spent years ... Leer más

$16.99 USD

When Communist Party leaders adopted the one-child policy in 1980, they hoped curbing birth-rates would help lift China's poorest and increase the country's global stature. But at what cost? Now, as China closes the book on the policy after more than three decades, it faces a population grown too old and too male, with a vastly diminished supply of young workers.Mei Fong has spent years
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Generation Citizen

The Power of Youth in Our Politics

de Scott Warren ...

Narrado por Graham Halstead ...

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10 hora 4 minutos

America is at a crossroads. We are alienated from civic engagement, and our democracy is in doubt. Yet there is a new energy in the air. Young people are again taking up the role they've often held: as leaders of change, demanding a better future, wielding their votes to uphold democracy and lead the country forward.Enter Generation Citizen, an organization dedicated to empowering youth through ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

America is at a crossroads. We are alienated from civic engagement, and our democracy is in doubt. Yet there is a new energy in the air. Young people are again taking up the role they've often held: as leaders of change, demanding a better future, wielding their votes to uphold democracy and lead the country forward.Enter Generation Citizen, an organization dedicated to empowering youth through
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Majority Minority

de Justin Gest ...

Narrado por Clark Cornell ...

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15 hora 3 minutos

How do societies respond to great demographic change? This question lingers over the contemporary politics of the United States and other countries where persistent immigration has altered populations and may soon produce a majority minority milestone, where the original ethnic or religious majority loses its numerical advantage to one or more foreign-origin minority groups. Until now, most of our ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

How do societies respond to great demographic change? This question lingers over the contemporary politics of the United States and other countries where persistent immigration has altered populations and may soon produce a majority minority milestone, where the original ethnic or religious majority loses its numerical advantage to one or more foreign-origin minority groups. Until now, most of our
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Demographic Dividend

Turning Population Growth into Economic Gold

de Priyank Agrawal ...

Narrado por christopher ...

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1 horas 21 minutos

Demographic Dividend: Turning Population Growth into Economic Gold offers a comprehensive exploration of one of the most pivotal forces shaping the global economy today—demographic change. This insightful and timely book delves into the concept of the demographic dividend, a period of accelerated economic growth driven by shifts in population structure, particularly when the working-age population ... Leer más

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Demographic Dividend: Turning Population Growth into Economic Gold offers a comprehensive exploration of one of the most pivotal forces shaping the global economy today—demographic change. This insightful and timely book delves into the concept of the demographic dividend, a period of accelerated economic growth driven by shifts in population structure, particularly when the working-age population
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Why are Younger Children Alone in Reducing Obesity Rates?

de PBS NewsHour ...

Narrado por PBS NewsHour ...

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6 minutos

The Centers for Disease Control is reporting progress in cutting obesity among pre-schoolers. During the past decade, obesity in children aged 2 to 5 has dropped from 14 percent to 8 percent. Christina Economos of the Tufts University School of Medicine joins Gwen Ifill to discuss possible factors in the decrease, including changes to food assistance programs and nutrition and exercise campaigns. ... Leer más

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The Centers for Disease Control is reporting progress in cutting obesity among pre-schoolers. During the past decade, obesity in children aged 2 to 5 has dropped from 14 percent to 8 percent. Christina Economos of the Tufts University School of Medicine joins Gwen Ifill to discuss possible factors in the decrease, including changes to food assistance programs and nutrition and exercise campaigns.
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Alt-America

The Rise of the Radical Right in the Age of Trump

de David Neiwert ...

Narrado por Matthew Josdal ...

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14 hora 45 minutos

Just as Donald Trump's victorious campaign for the US presidency shocked the world, the seemingly sudden national prominence of white supremacists, xenophobes, militia leaders, and mysterious "alt-right" figures mystifies many. But the American extreme right has been growing steadily in number and influence since the 1990s with the rise of patriot militias. Following 9/11, conspiracy theorists ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

Just as Donald Trump's victorious campaign for the US presidency shocked the world, the seemingly sudden national prominence of white supremacists, xenophobes, militia leaders, and mysterious "alt-right" figures mystifies many. But the American extreme right has been growing steadily in number and influence since the 1990s with the rise of patriot militias. Following 9/11, conspiracy theorists
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Intellectual Warfare

de Jacob H. Carruthers ...

Narrado por Leon Nixon ...

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9 hora 56 minutos

Testifying that the foundation of modern Western thought, theory, and practice can be traced back to ancient African thought, theory, and practice, this book exposes the African influence on Greek and Roman thought and its influence on the development of modern Western society. It then establishes the urgency to defend and honor the role of Ancient African civilizations on this major event. ... Leer más

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Testifying that the foundation of modern Western thought, theory, and practice can be traced back to ancient African thought, theory, and practice, this book exposes the African influence on Greek and Roman thought and its influence on the development of modern Western society. It then establishes the urgency to defend and honor the role of Ancient African civilizations on this major event.
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iGen

Why Today's Super-Connected Kids Are Growing Up Less Rebellious, More Tolerant, Less Happy--and Completely Unprepared for Adulthood--and What That Means for the Rest of Us

de Jean M. Twenge, PhD ...

Narrado por Madeleine Maby ...

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9 hora 52 minutos

“We’ve all been desperate to learn what heavy use of social media does to adolescents. Now, thanks to Twenge’s careful analysis, we know: It is making them lonely, anxious, and fragile—especially our girls. If you are a parent, teacher, or employer, you must read this fascinating book.”—Jonathan Haidt, author of The Anxious GenerationBorn after 1995, the smartphone generation grew up with cell ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

“We’ve all been desperate to learn what heavy use of social media does to adolescents. Now, thanks to Twenge’s careful analysis, we know: It is making them lonely, anxious, and fragile—especially our girls. If you are a parent, teacher, or employer, you must read this fascinating book.”—Jonathan Haidt, author of The Anxious GenerationBorn after 1995, the smartphone generation grew up with cell
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Upside

Profiting from the Profound Demographic Shifts Ahead

de Kenneth W. Gronbach, M. J. Moye ...

Narrado por Tom Parks ...

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7 hora 43 minutos

Demographics not only define who we are, where we live, and how our numbers change. For those who can read beyond the raw figures, they open up hidden business opportunities that lie ahead.What will happen when retiring Boomers free up jobs? How will Generation Y alter supermarkets? Which states will have the most dynamic workforces? Will American manufacturing rebound as Asia’s population ... Leer más

$35.99 USD

Demographics not only define who we are, where we live, and how our numbers change. For those who can read beyond the raw figures, they open up hidden business opportunities that lie ahead.What will happen when retiring Boomers free up jobs? How will Generation Y alter supermarkets? Which states will have the most dynamic workforces? Will American manufacturing rebound as Asia’s population
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Youthquake 4.0

A Whole Generation and the New Industrial Revolution

de Rocky Scopelliti ...

Narrado por Tom Bromhead ...

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4 hora 22 minutos

Discover how demographic change associated with Millennials and the Fourth Industrial Revolution collectively influence the way we think about our social, cultural, economic, and technological future.Youthquake 4.0 analyzes the confluence of these two inextricably linked global forces, leveraging research from world leading institutions and enriched by world leading thought leaders to provide ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

Discover how demographic change associated with Millennials and the Fourth Industrial Revolution collectively influence the way we think about our social, cultural, economic, and technological future.Youthquake 4.0 analyzes the confluence of these two inextricably linked global forces, leveraging research from world leading institutions and enriched by world leading thought leaders to provide
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White Flight

Atlanta and the Making of Modern Conservatism

de Kevin M. Kruse ...

Narrado por Aaron Williamson ...

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13 hora 48 minutos

During the civil rights era, Atlanta thought of itself as "The City Too Busy to Hate," a rare place in the South where the races lived and thrived together. Over the course of the 1960s and 1970s, however, so many whites fled the city for the suburbs that Atlanta earned a new nickname: "The City Too Busy Moving to Hate."In this reappraisal of racial politics in modern America, Kevin Kruse explains ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

During the civil rights era, Atlanta thought of itself as "The City Too Busy to Hate," a rare place in the South where the races lived and thrived together. Over the course of the 1960s and 1970s, however, so many whites fled the city for the suburbs that Atlanta earned a new nickname: "The City Too Busy Moving to Hate."In this reappraisal of racial politics in modern America, Kevin Kruse explains
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Democracy Unbound: Your Role In Shaping The Future And Strengthening Our Political System

de Dallas Barnes ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Marcus G ...

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3 hora 45 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In a world increasingly defined by political division and a growing sense of disenfranchisement, "Democracy Unbound" emerges as a beacon of hope and a call to action. This book is not merely an analysis of the challenges facing democratic societies, but a practical guide to empowering individuals to become active participants in shaping a better future ... Leer más

$4.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In a world increasingly defined by political division and a growing sense of disenfranchisement, "Democracy Unbound" emerges as a beacon of hope and a call to action. This book is not merely an analysis of the challenges facing democratic societies, but a practical guide to empowering individuals to become active participants in shaping a better future
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How Not to Die (Too Soon)

The Lies We’ve Been Sold and the Policies That Can Save Us

de Devi Sridhar ...

Narrado por Devi Sridhar ...

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9 hora 45 minutos

Brought to you by Penguin.Have you ever questioned why, despite the avalanche of self-help books and optimization hacks, we remain embroiled in multiple global health crises? Populations worldwide are gaining life-shortening excess weight (even in poorer countries), and water contamination is rampant (even in richer countries). In such dire circumstances, a gratitude journal won’t help.The stark ... Leer más

$18.99 USD

Brought to you by Penguin.Have you ever questioned why, despite the avalanche of self-help books and optimization hacks, we remain embroiled in multiple global health crises? Populations worldwide are gaining life-shortening excess weight (even in poorer countries), and water contamination is rampant (even in richer countries). In such dire circumstances, a gratitude journal won’t help.The stark
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Generation Z für Personalmanagement und Führung

Ergebnisse der Generation-Thinking-Studie

de Rüdiger Maas ...

Narrado por Andreas Rickert ...

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2 hora 23 minutos

Wie tickt die Generation Z? Wie denkt, lebt und handelt die sogenannte Generation Z? Was kann sie begeistern, was bewegt oder motiviert sie? Fragen, die Rüdiger Maas auf Basis aktuellster Forschung direkt auf die unternehmerische Praxis abgestimmt pointiert und anschaulich beantwortet. Wunderbar illustriert, kompakt und informativ ist dieses Buch ein Muss für alle, die die Generation Z ansprechen, ... Leer más

$17.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Wie tickt die Generation Z? Wie denkt, lebt und handelt die sogenannte Generation Z? Was kann sie begeistern, was bewegt oder motiviert sie? Fragen, die Rüdiger Maas auf Basis aktuellster Forschung direkt auf die unternehmerische Praxis abgestimmt pointiert und anschaulich beantwortet. Wunderbar illustriert, kompakt und informativ ist dieses Buch ein Muss für alle, die die Generation Z ansprechen,
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Extra Time

10 Lessons for an Ageing World

de Camilla Cavendish ...

Narrado por Camilla Cavendish ...

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7 hora 8 minutos

‘An inspirational call to arms’ DAILY MAIL‘This book is so sensible, so substantially researched, so briskly written, so clear in its arguments, that one wishes Baroness Cavendish was still whispering into the prime ministerial ear’ THE TIMES‘A thoughtful handbook to help societies age gracefully’ FINANCIAL TIMES‘This bold, visionary book is a wake-up call to governments. It is a w... ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

‘An inspirational call to arms’ DAILY MAIL‘This book is so sensible, so substantially researched, so briskly written, so clear in its arguments, that one wishes Baroness Cavendish was still whispering into the prime ministerial ear’ THE TIMES‘A thoughtful handbook to help societies age gracefully’ FINANCIAL TIMES‘This bold, visionary book is a wake-up call to governments. It is a w...
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"Wir waren glücklich hier"

Afghanistan nach dem Sieg der Taliban - Ein Roadtrip

de Christoph Reuter ...

Narrado por Erich Wittenberg ...

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10 hora 24 minutos

Die packende Afghanistan-Reportage vom ausgezeichneten Kriegsreporter»Die Taliban haben über ihren Kampfethos und ihre Kontrollbesessenheit hinaus keine konkreten Vorstellungen, wie sie ein Staatsgebilde, das zuvor schon trotz der Milliarden aus dem Ausland dysfunktional war, zum Funktionieren bringen sollen. Afghanistan ist eine Art Nordkorea mit Bart und Höflichkeitsanspruch, aber ohne Plan.« ... Leer más

$21.80 USD

Die packende Afghanistan-Reportage vom ausgezeichneten Kriegsreporter»Die Taliban haben über ihren Kampfethos und ihre Kontrollbesessenheit hinaus keine konkreten Vorstellungen, wie sie ein Staatsgebilde, das zuvor schon trotz der Milliarden aus dem Ausland dysfunktional war, zum Funktionieren bringen sollen. Afghanistan ist eine Art Nordkorea mit Bart und Höflichkeitsanspruch, aber ohne Plan.«
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The Next America

Boomers, Millennials, and the Looming Generational Showdown

de Paul Taylor, Pew Research Center ...

Narrado por Sean Pratt ...

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8 hora 37 minutos

The America of the near future will look nothing like the America of the recent past.America is in the throes of a demographic overhaul. Huge generation gaps have opened up in our political and social values, our economic well-being, our family structure, our racial and ethnic identity, our gender norms, our religious affiliation, and our technology use.Today's Millennials—well-educated, tech ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

The America of the near future will look nothing like the America of the recent past.America is in the throes of a demographic overhaul. Huge generation gaps have opened up in our political and social values, our economic well-being, our family structure, our racial and ethnic identity, our gender norms, our religious affiliation, and our technology use.Today's Millennials—well-educated, tech
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Microtrends Squared

The New Small Forces Driving the Big Disruptions Today

de Mark Penn ...

Narrado por Jonathan Todd Ross ...

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11 hora 10 minutos

Ten years after his New York Times bestselling book Microtrends, Mark Penn identifies the next wave of trends reshaping the future of business, politics, and culture.Mark Penn has boldly argued that the future is not shaped by society’s broad forces, but by quiet changes within narrow slices of the population. Ten years ago, he showed how the behavior of one small group can exert an outsized ... Leer más

$26.99 USD

Ten years after his New York Times bestselling book Microtrends, Mark Penn identifies the next wave of trends reshaping the future of business, politics, and culture.Mark Penn has boldly argued that the future is not shaped by society’s broad forces, but by quiet changes within narrow slices of the population. Ten years ago, he showed how the behavior of one small group can exert an outsized
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Stage (Not Age)

How to Understand and Serve People Over 60—the Fastest Growing, Most Dynamic Market in the World

de Susan Wilner Golden ...

Narrado por Petrea Burchard ...

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5 hora 59 minutos

The $21 trillion opportunity that can only be unlocked if you rethink everything you think you know about people over sixty.In the time it takes you to read this, another twenty Americans will turn sixty-five. Ten thousand people a day are crossing that threshold, and that number will continue to grow. In fifteen years, Americans aged sixty-five and over will outnumber those under age eighteen. ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

The $21 trillion opportunity that can only be unlocked if you rethink everything you think you know about people over sixty.In the time it takes you to read this, another twenty Americans will turn sixty-five. Ten thousand people a day are crossing that threshold, and that number will continue to grow. In fifteen years, Americans aged sixty-five and over will outnumber those under age eighteen.
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Der starke Sozialstaat

Weniger ist mehr

de Ronnie Schöb ...

Narrado por Klaus B. Wolf ...

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6 hora 20 minutos

Sozialstaat bedeutet Sicherheit für alle, gerade in unsicheren Zeiten wie diesen. Selbst für die, die sich auf der sicheren Seite wähnen. Doch der Glaube an die Stärken unseres Sozialstaates zerfällt, der gesellschaftliche Grundkonsens ist gefährdet. Der renommierte Ökonom Ronnie Schöb präsentiert einen großen Entwurf für eine Modernisierung, die neues Vertrauen schafft. Seine Überzeugung: Wir ... Leer más

$19.61 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Sozialstaat bedeutet Sicherheit für alle, gerade in unsicheren Zeiten wie diesen. Selbst für die, die sich auf der sicheren Seite wähnen. Doch der Glaube an die Stärken unseres Sozialstaates zerfällt, der gesellschaftliche Grundkonsens ist gefährdet. Der renommierte Ökonom Ronnie Schöb präsentiert einen großen Entwurf für eine Modernisierung, die neues Vertrauen schafft. Seine Überzeugung: Wir
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