75 ensayos breves de economía crítica en homenaje a Benjamín Bastida

75 ensayos breves de economía crítica en homenaje a Benjamín Bastida
Author:
Publisher: Edicions Universitat Barcelona
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2011-03-15
Genre:
ISBN: 8447534898

Este libro reúne 75 escritos cortos de economía crítica. Cada una de estas pequeñas perlas está pensada con independencia de las demás pero tienen algo en común que las aglutina: sus autores las han escrito como homenaje a Benjamín Bastida en ocasión de su jubilación. Benjamín Bastida, profesor de Política Económica de la Universidad de Barcelona, es un economista humanista que interpreta la Economía como una ciencia social y cree que su única razón de ser es la consecución del bienestar de las personas. Sus estudios son un referente para los que se acercan a nuestra ciencia desde una posición heterodoxa. Los autores, académicos y profesionales de la economía, colegas y amigos, han compartido con Benjamín en diversos momentos del camino este difícil sendero de búsqueda de alternativas a la visión económica dominante. Con sus aportaciones a este libro, nos asoman a las claves para entender algunos de los hechos más relevantes de la economía actual. El resultado es un compendio de reflexiones comprometidas y apasionadas que interesarán al lector inquieto por la insuficiencia explicativa de las aproximaciones económicas convencionales.

Contradictions

Contradictions
Author: Paul Zarembka
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 294
Release: 2013-05-09
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 178190670X

Bringing together renowned political economy scholars, this volume analyzes two decisive factors in the world spread of capitalism: - a shift toward dominance of the financial sector; - global wage differentials so deep that recognition of a labor aristocracy cannot be avoided.

The Cultural Worlds of the Jesuits in Colonial Latin America

The Cultural Worlds of the Jesuits in Colonial Latin America
Author: Linda Newson
Publisher: Institute of Latin American Studies
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2020-06-30
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781908857620

2017 marked the 250-year anniversary of the expulsion of the Jesuits from Spanish territories. The Jesuits made major contributions to the cultural and intellectual life of Latin America. When they were expelled in 1767 the Jesuits were administering over 250,000 Indians in over 200 missions. The Jesuits pioneered interest in indigenous languages and cultures, compiling dictionaries and writing some of the earliest ethnographies of the region. They also explored the region's natural history and made significant contributions to the development of science and medicine. On their estates and in the missions they introduced new plants, livestock, and agricultural techniques, such as irrigation. In addition, they left a lasting legacy on the region's architecture, art, and music. The volume demonstrates the diversity of Jesuit contributions to Latin American culture. Published works often focus on one theme or region that is approached from a particular disciplinary perspective. This volume is therefore unusual in considering not only the range of Jesuit activities but also the diversity of perspectives from which they may be approached. It includes papers from scholars of history, linguistics, religion, art, architecture, cartography, music, medicine and science.

From Muslim to Christian Granada

From Muslim to Christian Granada
Author: A. Katie Harris
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2007-03-19
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780801885235

Intro -- Contents -- List of Illustrations -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Prologue. Old Bones for a New City -- 1 Granada in the Sixteenth Century -- 2 Controversy and Propaganda -- 3 Forging History: Granadino Historiography and the Sacromonte -- 4 Civic Ritual and Civic Identity -- 5 The Plomos and the Sacromonte in Granadino Piety -- Epilogue -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- X -- Y -- Z.

In Search of the Afropolitan

In Search of the Afropolitan
Author: Eva Rask Knudsen
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: African diaspora in literature
ISBN: 9781783483549

A dissemination of the figure of the 'Afropolitan' from a critical literary angle. It attempts to explore a field of study which lacks a comprehensive literary approach to ways of being Afropolitan in the 21st century.

Lorenzo's Revolutionary Quest

Lorenzo's Revolutionary Quest
Author: Lila Guzmàn
Publisher: Arte Publico Press
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2003-05-31
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781558856547

In 1777, under orders from George Washington, sixteen-year-old Captain Lorenzo Bannister drives 500 head of cattle east from San Antonio, Texas, to feed the Continental Army while enemies, old and new, plot against him.

Fiscal Federalism and Political Decentralization

Fiscal Federalism and Political Decentralization
Author: Nuria Bosch
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages: 279
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1848442718

This highly original book analyzes political decentralization and fiscal federalism in Canada and Germany, both traditional federal countries, and in Spain, a unitarian country engaged in the last two decades in a process of decentralization. The three key issues required for a well designed financing system are analyzed in depth herein, namely: tax assignment, equalization grants (i.e. redistribution of money from the wealthy regions or the national government to poorer regions) and the role of regional government in the administration of taxes. Fiscal Federalism and Political Decentralization will be of particular interest to academics and researchers of economics, public economics, public finance and public choice. It will also appeal to politicians and policy makers as well as organizations and agencies related to the economy and fiscal federalism.

Jamey Aebersold Jazz -- Salsa Latin Jazz, Vol 64: Book & Online Audio

Jamey Aebersold Jazz -- Salsa Latin Jazz, Vol 64: Book & Online Audio
Author: Jamey Aebersold
Publisher: Jazz Play-A-Long for All Instr
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-03
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9781562242220

Finally, an authentic collection of Salsa/Latin favorites. Complete with syncopations, voicings, and bass figures guaranteed to make you play in whole new ways and expand your musical awareness. There is no drumset on this recording. The percussion is purely Latin/American and the rhythm section is tight. This is like no other play-along in the series. Rhythm Section: Mark Levine (p); David Belove (b); John Santos, Timbales & Miscellaneous Percussion; Harold Muniz (Congas & Miscellaneous Percussion). Titles: Sabor * Linda Chicana * Mambo Inn * ii/V7/I Cha Cha * ii/V7/I Bolero * Afro Blue * Come Candela * Delirio * Manteca * Curacao * Philly Mambo * Mindanao * Picadillo.

Basic Income

Basic Income
Author: Philippe Van Parijs
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Total Pages: 395
Release: 2017-03-20
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0674978099

“Powerful as well as highly engaging—a brilliant book.” —Amartya Sen A Times Higher Education Book of the Week It may sound crazy to pay people whether or not they’re working or even looking for work. But the idea of providing an unconditional basic income to everyone, rich or poor, active or inactive, has long been advocated by such major thinkers as Thomas Paine, John Stuart Mill, and John Kenneth Galbraith. Now, with the traditional welfare state creaking under pressure, it has become one of the most widely debated social policy proposals in the world. Basic Income presents the most acute and fullest defense of this radical idea, and makes the case that it is our most realistic hope for addressing economic insecurity and social exclusion. “They have set forth, clearly and comprehensively, what is probably the best case to be made today for this form of economic and social policy.” —Benjamin M. Friedman, New York Review of Books “A rigorous analysis of the many arguments for and against a universal basic income, offering a road map for future researchers.” —Wall Street Journal “What Van Parijs and Vanderborght bring to this topic is a deep understanding, an enduring passion and a disarming optimism.” —Steven Pearlstein, Washington Post

The Jesuits II

The Jesuits II
Author: John W. O'Malley
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Total Pages: 945
Release: 2006-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0802038611

Accompanying DVD includes the opera Patientis Christi memoria by Johann Bernhard Staudt, performed in the chapel of St. Mary's Hall, Boston College.