Political Science and History – Serie
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The studies in this book, which span every inhabited continent, follow a three-stage arc. Part I offers a philosophical prehistory to the postcolonial project; Part II surveys several pivotal contexts in which the challenges of postcolonial land reform have played out; and Part III explores the market-oriented trends that recently emerged in reaction to twentieth-century land reform, but which have largely resulted in a re-consolidation of the soil. Each section tells a different part of one of the most important plotlines of late modern history, a plotline which continues to unfold today. The trends explored in this book raise two large questions that will dominate the next phase of land reform scholarship: First, will the corporate model of land ownership, which currently seems like an irresistible force, offer adequate protection for the nutritional needs of the world’s growing population, for the economic security of the agricultural workforce, and for the environment itself? Secondly, on the distinct possibility that the answer to the first question is no, how might governments seek to democratize land ownership and management in ways that will promote economic and political stability, sustainable production levels, and the support of the local populations? Important clues to addressing these questions await the reader in the chapters that follow.
Recalibrating America: Reversing the Degenerative Spiral of the United States into Peril
Häftad, Engelska, 2025
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The United States has been a significant actor on the global stage and the world’s sole hegemony since the end of the Cold War in December 1991. That stated, things have changed in recent years as this nation’s economy has slowed, as it attempts to remain engaged globally, and as other nations like China have grown their economies at a faster rate. It is becoming increasingly clear that the United States might become a waning power especially when taking this in consideration to the military industrial congressional complex with investments in military equipment and systems that are complex, underperform, and those that are beleaguered by significant cost overruns. As underscored above, this country is facing significant challenges regarding, not just the deficit in spending, but more importantly, rising debt especially in the context of the current tax code in the United States. Illegal immigration is another concern as a domestic issue, as is the solvency of social security and the lack of ability for it to pay out to retirees at present rates in future years. Term Limits for members of Congress are another challenge. Other issues are more focused on individuals, and these include the likes of credit card debt, the lack of home ownership, significant student loans, the need for a personal investment strategy, a need for a grounding in personal finances, as well as creating conditions to elevate the importance of technical skills. This book looks to address these issues through sections focused on background information, problem identification, fixes, and concluding remarks.