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The global financial crisis of 2007-8 did not offer the political
and economic opportunities to the left that many thought it would.
As financial institutions collapsed, traditional left-wing issues
were apparently back on the agenda. However, instead of being a
trigger for a resurgence of the left, in many European countries
left-wing parties have suffered savage electoral defeat. At the
same time, the crisis has led to austerity programmes being
implemented across Europe. This book brings together essays that
consider ten EU member states, including all bail-out recipients
and some of the main 'donor' states, in an examination of this
crucial period for the left in Europe from a number of
perspectives. Comparisons are presented between the various EU
member states, as well as different party families of the left,
from social democracy through green left to radical left. -- .
This book examines how Ireland's relationship with the EU was
affected by a succession of crises in both the Republic of Ireland
and Northern Ireland. The financial crisis, the Brexit crisis and
the migration crisis were not of equal significance on the island
of Ireland. The financial crisis was a huge issue for the Republic
but not Northern Ireland, Brexit had a major impact in both
polities, the migration and populism issues were less
controversial, while foreign policy challenges had a minimal
impact. The book provides a summary of the main features of each of
the crises to be considered, from both the EU and the Irish
perspective. Ireland and the European Union is the first volume of
its kind to provide a comprehensive analysis on British-Irish
relations in the context of Brexit. It assesses the Withdrawal
Agreement and Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, the devolution
settlement and the 1998 Agreement, as well as the European
dimension to Northern Ireland's peace process. The contributors
explore a number of policy areas that are central to the
understanding of each of the crises and the impact of each for
Ireland. Chapters examine issues such as security, migration and
taxation as well as protest politics, political parties, the media,
public opinion and the economic impact of each of these crises on
Ireland's relationship with the EU. -- .
How Democracy Survives explores how liberal democracy can better
adapt to the planetary challenges of our time by evolving beyond
the Westphalian paradigm of the nation state. The authors bring
perspectives from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North
America, their chapters engaging with the concept of transnational
democracy by tracing its development in the past, assessing its
performance in the present, and considering its potential for
survival in this century and beyond. Coming from a wide array of
intellectual disciplines and policymaking backgrounds, the authors
share a common conviction that our global institutions-both
governments and international organizations-must become more
resilient, transparent, and democratically accountable in order to
address the cascading political, economic, and social crises of
this new epoch, such as climate change, mass migration, more
frequent and severe natural disasters, and resurgent
authoritarianism. This book will be relevant for courses in
international relations and political science, environmental
politics, and the preservation of democracy and federalism around
the world.
How Democracy Survives explores how liberal democracy can better
adapt to the planetary challenges of our time by evolving beyond
the Westphalian paradigm of the nation state. The authors bring
perspectives from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and North
America, their chapters engaging with the concept of transnational
democracy by tracing its development in the past, assessing its
performance in the present, and considering its potential for
survival in this century and beyond. Coming from a wide array of
intellectual disciplines and policymaking backgrounds, the authors
share a common conviction that our global institutions-both
governments and international organizations-must become more
resilient, transparent, and democratically accountable in order to
address the cascading political, economic, and social crises of
this new epoch, such as climate change, mass migration, more
frequent and severe natural disasters, and resurgent
authoritarianism. This book will be relevant for courses in
international relations and political science, environmental
politics, and the preservation of democracy and federalism around
the world.
Between 1948 and 1951, the Marshall Plan delivered an unprecedented
$12.3 billion in U.S. aid to help Western European countries
recover from the destruction of the Second World War, and forestall
Communist influence in that region. The Marshall Plan: A New Deal
for Europe examines the aid program, its ideological origins and
explores how ideas about an Americanized world order inspired and
influenced the Marshall Plan's creation and execution. The book
provides a much-needed re-examination of the Plan, enabling
students to understand its immediate impact and its political,
social, and cultural legacy. Including essential primary documents,
this concise book will be a key resource for students of America's
role in the world at mid-century.
Between 1948 and 1951, the Marshall Plan delivered an unprecedented
$12.3 billion in U.S. aid to help Western European countries
recover from the destruction of the Second World War, and forestall
Communist influence in that region. The Marshall Plan: A New Deal
for Europe examines the aid program, its ideological origins and
explores how ideas about an Americanized world order inspired and
influenced the Marshall Plan's creation and execution. The book
provides a much-needed re-examination of the Plan, enabling
students to understand its immediate impact and its political,
social, and cultural legacy. Including essential primary documents,
this concise book will be a key resource for students of America's
role in the world at mid-century.
This book examines how Ireland's relationship with the EU was
affected by a succession of crises in both the Republic of Ireland
and Northern Ireland. The financial crisis, the Brexit crisis and
the migration crisis were not of equal significance on the island
of Ireland. The financial crisis was a huge issue for the Republic
but not Northern Ireland, Brexit had a major impact in both
polities, the migration and populism issues were less
controversial, while foreign policy challenges had a minimal
impact. The book provides a summary of the main features of each of
the crises to be considered, from both the EU and the Irish
perspective. Ireland and the European Union is the first volume of
its kind to provide a comprehensive analysis on British-Irish
relations in the context of Brexit. It assesses the Withdrawal
Agreement and Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland, the devolution
settlement and the 1998 Agreement, as well as the European
dimension to Northern Ireland's peace process. The contributors
explore a number of policy areas that are central to the
understanding of each of the crises and the impact of each for
Ireland. Chapters examine issues such as security, migration and
taxation as well as protest politics, political parties, the media,
public opinion and the economic impact of each of these crises on
Ireland's relationship with the EU. -- .
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Lucian Freud: A Closer Look (Hardcover)
Lucian Freud; Edited by Michael Holm, Anders Kold, Stephen McCoubrey; Preface by Stephen McCoubrey; Foreword by …
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The global financial crisis of 2007-8 did not offer the political
and economic opportunities to the left that many thought it would.
As financial institutions collapsed, traditional left-wing issues
were apparently back on the agenda. However, instead of being a
trigger for a resurgence of the left, in many European countries
left-wing parties have suffered savage electoral defeat. At the
same time, the crisis has led to austerity programmes being
implemented across Europe. This book brings together essays that
consider ten EU member states, including all bail-out recipients
and some of the main 'donor' states, in an examination of this
crucial period for the left in Europe from a number of
perspectives. Comparisons are presented between the various EU
member states, as well as different party families of the left,
from social democracy through green left to radical left. -- .
This book interprets the relationship between Ireland and the
European Union (EU). We are coming up to 50 years since Ireland
acceded to the EU (2023), and the links between the two are unique
and distinctive. The volume presents an original interpretation of
Irish-EU relations, and this in turn has implications for a wider
understanding of the EU. Its aim is to analyse the Irish-EU
relationship from the idea of two apparently contradictory
political ideas - internationalism (as represented by European
integration in this particular instance) and nationalism (long the
dominant value in Irish politics). The authors argue that to date
the contradictions have been managed with considerable ease,
leading us to characterise the Irish-EU relationship as
"nationalism within internationalism".
Property, whether you are buying a house to live in or to let,
represents an enormous financial commitment. This book, by
bricks-and-mortar expert Michael Holmes, will show you how to
maximise the value of your investment and will reveal the kind of
home improvements that make economic sense. Authoritative and
detailed text covers all major aspects of home improvement,
including conservatories, loft and basement conversions,
double-glazing, central heating, kitchens and bathrooms. With sound
advice and clear, comprehensive charts and tables, it adds up to an
indispensable handbook for any homeowner who is thinking of
building on to, extending, altering or selling their property. No
other book gives such sensible, practical or authoritative advice
on improvements to your home that will really make a difference to
the house itself and to its market value.
Alpha Rhythms are the waveforms that an electroencephalogram
records during the brain's quiet and peaceful periods. In our
hectic world, we must take time to rest, to find our center, to
expand our mind. In doing so, you will find that a better you
exists and, perhaps, a more creative you. Peace
I started a journey to discover my Grandfather's War. This is the
record of part of it, in prose, images, but mainly in poem.
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BLESSED and KNOWING (Paperback)
Daniel James Joseph Hehir; Edited by Tyler Michael Holmes; Carla Ann Pickett
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This book examines how the Left is affected by European
integration. It starts from the rejection of the European
Constitution in France and the Netherlands in 2005, in which
left-wing parties played key roles. The book explores the level of
pro- and anti-EU sentiment among left-wing parties. It discusses
the left's reaction to the EU's neo-liberal policies such as Laval,
the Lisbon Agenda and the Bolkestein Directive. It examines the
extent to which parties are Europeanised or remain
nationally-oriented. The book looks at parties from all three
left-wing families -social democrats, left-socialists and
left-greens. It contains case-studies of eleven EU member states,
and also examines the left in the European Parliament. It provides
a unique cross-national, cross-party evaluation of contemporary
events. -- .
THERE'S GREATNESS INSIDE OF YOU ..".Even for this same purpose have
I raised thee up, that I might shew My power in thee, and that My
Name might be declared throughout all the earth." You were meant to
be great. Regardless of color, culture, profession, gender, and
background there are seeds of greatness in you that need to be
cultivated. Understand that God has a purpose and a plan for your
life. He Himself said, "'For I know the plans I have for you, '
declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans
to give you hope and a future.'" In this book you will learn: [What
true greatness means [Why greatness means nothing without service
[The necessity of applying time-tested principles [Why great people
tend not to fit it [Why desire is necessary before any great work
can be accomplished [Why God is always focused on sound character
first and promotion second [The principles great people apply to
become great [Why greatness was never meant just for you And much
more... Know that it's God's desire to raise you up-and He's been
preparing you for that purpose. He's been getting you ready through
every test, every trial, every setback, every victory...and deep
down...you always knew it yourself. The time to unlock your
greatness is now! Michael Holmes lives in Queens, NY with his
family. He can be reached at [email protected].
Twenty-four hours is a lot of time to kill. Tomorrow, a life
will hang in the balance. "Watermelon Row," a suspenseful,
intricately plotted novel, tracks a day in the life of three men on
the brink of violence and ruin. It tails Ed Harrison, a tough old
man in his seventies, Scott Venn, a yuppie lawyer/sports agent, and
Peter James, an unemployed loser, surveilling their dubious stories
'round the clock, from the relative sanctuary of their own beds to
the place where they all fell most at home: The Rail?their
favourite strip club?and their stage-side seats in "watermelon
row." Strangers whose lives curiously dovetail, each man needs to
escape himself. In booze. In the illusion of sex. But, hellbent on
self-destruction, somebody goes too far. In the tradition of Martin
Amis's "Success" and John O'Brien's "Leaving Las Vegas," Michael
Holmes offers a brutally candid view of desperate living.
"Watermelon Row" is both haute noir, and a work of surprising
beauty and grace.
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