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This book examines the ideas of Adam Smith for stimulating foundational reimaginations of economics that are intellectually rooted in Islam. As a moral philosopher with a broad range of ideas, Adam Smith is demonstrated here to be the culminating figure of the sentimentalist school of Scottish ethics, the progenitor of a new English rhetoric, a key figure in the conjectural method of stadial history, as well as a keen theorist of modern scientific methods. The first part of the book lays out the coherence of a system that Smith’s oeuvre provides when read together, whereby his famous ...

In Top 10 Companies That Changed the Business World Forever, Norelle Kaften takes you on a compelling journey through ten revolutionary organisations that redefined global commerce and reshaped human experience. From assembly lines to algorithms, from hamburgers to Hollywood, these companies pioneered new models of innovation, efficiency, and impact. Their influence is so deeply embedded in our everyday lives that it’s easy to forget it all started with bold ideas, disruptive visions, and a refusal to follow the rules.

The Communist Manifesto, written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels and translated into English by Samuel Moore in 1888 under Engels’ supervision, is one of the most influential political texts in modern history. Originally published in 1848, this concise manifesto lays out the principles of communism, the theory of historical materialism, and the role of class struggle as the driving force of history. Marx and Engels call for the working class to unite against capitalist oppression and envision a future society free from class divisions.

Cet ouvrage est essentiel pour les chercheurs, professionnels et décideurs publics intéressés par l'intersection entre économie urbaine, technologie, finance immobilière et planification territoriale. Adoptant une approche interdisciplinaire, le livre analyse les profondes transformations du secteur immobilier au cours des dernières décennies, en mettant l'accent sur les effets des crises mondiales, telles que celle de 2008 et la pandémie de COVID-19, ainsi que sur l’émergence de nouvelles dynamiques portées par les PropTechs, FinTechs et modèles numériques d’urbanisation.

Dies ist ein wissenschaftliches Referenzwerk, das sich der kritischen Analyse des Konsumismus als historisches, wirtschaftliches und kulturelles Phänomen widmet. Mit einem interdisziplinären Ansatz und theoretischer Strenge untersucht das Buch die tiefen Wurzeln und die strukturellen Mechanismen, die den Konsum zu einer zentralen Säule moderner kapitalistischer Gesellschaften gemacht haben. Ausgehend von der Industriellen Revolution und über die Jahrhunderte hinweg, bis ins 20. und 21.

En medio de la crisis financiera de 2008, un misterioso programador bajo el seudónimo de Satoshi Nakamoto lanzó un sistema que cambiaría la historia del dinero: una moneda digital descentralizada, libre de bancos y gobiernos.

For decades, Americans have been sold the idea that with enough hard work, perseverance, and the right mindset, anyone can achieve success. The American Dream has promised prosperity, security, and upward mobility to all who chase it. But what happens when that dream becomes a mirage? The illusion of the American Dream pulls back the curtain on the myth that anyone can "make it" in America. In a world where the wealth gap continues to widen, where student debt has reached staggering levels, and where social mobility is becoming a distant fantasy, this book challenges the very foundation of ...

Comment de simples lignes de code créées il y a dix-sept ans, par une personne ou un groupe de personnes sous le pseudonyme de Satoshi Nakamoto, défient-elles les paradigmes financiers traditionnels, bouleversent les fondements de notre société et soulèvent la question de la souveraineté des États ? À tel point que les États-Unis envisagent d'intégrer des cryptos dans leur réserve stratégique.