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The international trading system remains a locus of fierce social
conflict. The protesters who besiege gatherings of its
managers-most famously on the streets of Seattle at the turn of the
millennium-regard it with suspicion and hostility, as a threat to
their livelihoods, an enemy of global justice, and their grievances
are exploited by populist statesmen peddling their own mercantilist
agendas. If we are to support the trading system, we must first
assure ourselves that it can withstand moral scrutiny. We must
ensure that it works for and not against those whom it envelops;
that it serves to emancipate, not ensnare. While there is an
extensive literature addressing the economic and legal aspects of
trade, the ethical questions its raises have escaped close
inspection. This book contributes to resetting the balance. It
grapples with moral quandaries relating to world politics,
globalization, and international commerce, and recognizes that
resolving these problems is essential if we are to move toward a
world in which trade justice is a reality.
With this revised and enlarged edition of "The String Player's
Guide to Chamber Music, " music lovers learn to play well-known
works by Mozart, and Beethoven, among others. The book evaluates
each piece, identifying problems performers may face and letting
them know the amount of work involved in learning it. Meant chiefly
for string quartets, piano trios, and similar ensembles, the
assortment also includes a few pieces for more unusual
combinations.
Do we have moral duties to people in distant parts of the world? If
so, how demanding are these duties? And how can they be reconciled
with our obligations to fellow citizens? Every year, millions of
people die from poverty-related causes while countless others are
forced to flee their homes to escape from war and oppression. At
the same time, many of us live comfortably in safe and prosperous
democracies. Yet our lives are bound up with those of the poor and
dispossessed in multiple ways: our clothes are manufactured in
Asian sweatshops; the oil that fuels our cars is purchased from
African and Middle Eastern dictators; and our consumer lifestyles
generate environmental changes that threaten Bangladeshi peasants
with drought and famine. These facts force us to re-evaluate our
conduct and to ask whether we must do more for those who have less.
Helping students to grapple with big questions surrounding justice,
human rights, and equality, this comprehensive yet accessible
textbook features chapters on a variety of pressing issues such as
immigration, international trade, war, and climate change. Suitable
for undergraduate and graduate students alike, the book also serves
as a philosophical primer for politicians, activists, and anyone
else who cares about justice.
You will discover: The signs of a conflict you should address. The
tools to analyze conflict. How to make a plan of action. What to do
to help those in conflict settle their issues. What to do to help
those in conflict find reconciliation. How to work with difficult
personalities. How to work with groups and committees in conflict.
How to avoid the most common mistakes in conflict work. When to get
professional help. This Workbook is a valuable resource for the
pastor or church officer who is faced with congregational conflict,
lacks specific conflict response training, and needs to help her or
his congregation through a troubling conflict. It also serves as a
working tool and a resource for learning and training.
Do we have moral duties to people in distant parts of the world? If
so, how demanding are these duties? And how can they be reconciled
with our obligations to fellow citizens? Every year, millions of
people die from poverty-related causes while countless others are
forced to flee their homes to escape from war and oppression. At
the same time, many of us live comfortably in safe and prosperous
democracies. Yet our lives are bound up with those of the poor and
dispossessed in multiple ways: our clothes are manufactured in
Asian sweatshops; the oil that fuels our cars is purchased from
African and Middle Eastern dictators; and our consumer lifestyles
generate environmental changes that threaten Bangladeshi peasants
with drought and famine. These facts force us to re-evaluate our
conduct and to ask whether we must do more for those who have less.
Helping students to grapple with big questions surrounding justice,
human rights, and equality, this comprehensive yet accessible
textbook features chapters on a variety of pressing issues such as
immigration, international trade, war, and climate change. Suitable
for undergraduate and graduate students alike, the book also serves
as a philosophical primer for politicians, activists, and anyone
else who cares about justice.
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