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A manifesto for social progress : ideas for better society / Marc Fleurbaey

By: Language: English Publication details: New York : Cambridge University Press 2018Description: xiii, 235 p. ; ill. ; 23 cmISBN:
  • 9781108440929 (pbk)
  • 1108440924 (pbk)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 306
LOC classification:
  • HN 18.3 F616m 2018
Contents:
Introduction: the future is in our hands; Part I. Much to Worry, Reasons for Hope: 1. Looming catastrophes; 2. Globalization and technology: choices and contingencies; 3. The expanding circle of respect and dignity; 4. The big challenge; Part II. Acting for Social Progress: 5. In search of a new 'third way'; 6. Reforming capitalism; 7. From the welfare state to the emancipating state; 8. From polaritics to politics; Conclusion: mobilizing change-makers.
Summary: Amidst today's threats to the environment, human dignity, and democratic institutions, this book offers a new vision. Based on the work of over 300 social scientists, it shows how to rethink and reform society's key institutions - markets, corporations, welfare policies, democratic processes and transnational governance - to create better societies.
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Libro Libro Biblioteca Juan Bosch Biblioteca Juan Bosch Ciencias Sociales Ciencias Sociales (3er. Piso) HN 18.3 F616m 2018 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00000163355

Introduction: the future is in our hands; Part I. Much to Worry, Reasons for Hope: 1. Looming catastrophes; 2. Globalization and technology: choices and contingencies; 3. The expanding circle of respect and dignity; 4. The big challenge; Part II. Acting for Social Progress: 5. In search of a new 'third way'; 6. Reforming capitalism; 7. From the welfare state to the emancipating state; 8. From polaritics to politics; Conclusion: mobilizing change-makers.

Amidst today's threats to the environment, human dignity, and democratic institutions, this book offers a new vision. Based on the work of over 300 social scientists, it shows how to rethink and reform society's key institutions - markets, corporations, welfare policies, democratic processes and transnational governance - to create better societies.

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