My Command By Olusegun Obasanjo
First published a decade after the end of the Nigerian Civil War, My Command takes a keen look at the events leading up to-and shortly following-the war, as well as the war itself.First published a decade after the end of the Nigerian Civil War, My Command takes a keen look at the events leading up to-and shortly following-the war, as well as the war itself.First published a decade after the end of the Nigerian Civil War, My Command takes a keen look at the events leading up to-and shortly following-the war, as well as the war itself.First published a decade after the end of the Nigerian Civil War, My Command takes a keen look at the events leading up to-and shortly following-the war, as well as the war itself.First published a decade after the end of the Nigerian Civil War, My Command takes a keen look at the events leading up to-and shortly following-the war, as well as the war itself.First published a decade after the end of the Nigerian Civil War, My Command takes a keen look at the events leading up to-and shortly following-the war, as well as the war itself.First published a decade after the end of the Nigerian Civil War, My Command takes a keen look at the events leading up to-and shortly following-the war, as well as the war itself.First published a decade after the end of the Nigerian Civil War, My Command takes a keen look at the events leading up to-and shortly following-the war, as well as the war itself.First published a decade after the end of the Nigerian Civil War, My Command takes a keen look at the events leading up to-and shortly following-the war, as well as the war itself.First published a decade after the end of the Nigerian Civil War, My Command takes a keen look at the events leading up to-and shortly following-the war, as well as the war itself.Key FeaturesFirst published a decade after the end of the Nigerian Civil War,. My Command takes a keen look at the events leading up to-and shortly following-the war, as well as the war itself.First published a decade after the end of the Nigerian Civil War,. My Command takes a keen look at the events leading up to-and shortly following-the war, as well as the war itself.
The Prince By Niccolo Machiavelli
"The Prince" was written by Niccolo' Machiavelli in the 1500s. It has continued to be a best seller in many languages. The Prince is a classic book that explores the attainment, maintenance, and utilization of political power in the western world. Machiavelli wrote The Prince to demonstrate his skill in the art of the state, presenting advice on how a prince might acquire and hold power. Machiavelli defended the notion of rule by force rather than by law. Accordingly, "The Prince" seems to rationalize a number of actions done solely to perpetuate power. It is an examination of power-its attainment, development, and successful use.There have been many political philosophies published throughout the time of literate man, but few have made such an impact in so few words as Niccolo Machiavelli's The Prince. This eminently quotable treatise on the nature of rulers is unsettling in that it does not merely discuss the specific political geography of 16th century Europe, a world comprised of kings and nobles who ruled absolutely; it has endured for nearly 500 years because it is an all-encompassing understanding of men in power, and the common traits, motives and struggles which have characterized leaders from Roman emperors to modern-day presidents.Key FeaturesThere have been many political philosophies published throughout the time of literate man.Few have made such an impact in so few words as Niccolo Machiavelli's The Prince.The eminently quotable treatise on the nature of rulers is unsettling in that it does not merely discuss the specific political geography of 16th century Europe, a world comprised of kings and nobles who ruled absolutely.It has endured for nearly 500 years because it is an all-encompassing understanding of men in power and the common traits, motives and struggles which have characterized leaders from Roman emperors to modern-day presidents.
Fighting Corruption Is Dangerous: The Story Behind The Headlines
A frontline account of how to fight corruption, from Nigeria's former finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.In Fighting Corruption Is Dangerous, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has written a primer for those working to root out corruption and disrupt vested interests. Drawing on her experience as Nigeria's finance minister and that of her team, she describes dangers, pitfalls, and successes in fighting corruption. She provides practical lessons learned and tells how anti-corruption advocates need to equip themselves. Okonjo-Iweala details the numerous ways in which corruption can divert resources away from development, rewarding the unscrupulous and depriving poor people of services.Okonjo-Iweala discovered just how dangerous fighting corruption could be when her 83-year-old mother was kidnapped in 2012 by forces who objected to some of the government's efforts at reforms led by Okonjo-Iweala―in particular a crackdown on fraudulent claims for oil subsidy payments, a huge drain on the country's finances. The kidnappers' first demand was that Okonjo-Iweala resign from her position on live television and leave the country. Okonjo-Iweala did not resign, her mother escaped, and the program of economic reforms continued. "Telling my story is risky," Okonjo-Iweala writes. "But not telling it is also dangerous." Her book ultimately leaves us with hope, showing that victories are possible in the fight against corruption.Key FeaturesPublisher: The MIT Press (April 20, 2018)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0262038013ISBN-13: 978-0262038010Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
From Third World To First By Lee Kuan Yew
Few gave tiny Singapore much chance of survival when it was granted independence in 1965. How is it, then, that today the former British colonial trading post is a thriving Asian metropolis with not only the world's number one airline, best airport, and busiest port of trade, but also the world's fourth-highest per capita real income? The story of that transformation is told here by Singapore's charismatic, controversial founding father, Lee Kuan Yew. Rising from a legacy of divisive colonialism, the devastation of the Second World War, and general poverty and disorder following the withdrawal of foreign forces, Singapore now is hailed as a city of the future. This miraculous history is dramatically recounted by the man who not only lived through it all but who fearlessly forged ahead and brought about most of these changes. Delving deep into his own meticulous notes, as well as previously unpublished government papers and official records, Lee details the extraordinary efforts it took for an island city-state in Southeast Asia to survive at that time. Lee explains how he and his cabinet colleagues finished off the communist threat to the fledgling state's security and began the arduous process of nation building: forging basic infrastructural roads through a land that still consisted primarily of swamps, creating an army from a hitherto racially and ideologically divided population, stamping out the last vestiges of colonial-era corruption, providing mass public housing, and establishing a national airline and airport. In this illuminating account, Lee writes frankly about his trenchant approach to political opponents and his often unorthodox views on human rights, democracy, and inherited intelligence, aiming always "to be correct, not politically correct." Nothing in Singapore escaped his watchful eye: whether choosing shrubs for the greening of the country, restoring the romance of the historic Raffles Hotel, or openly, unabashedly persuading young men to marry women as well educated as themselves. Today's safe, tidy Singapore bears Lee's unmistakable stamp, for which he is unapologetic: "If this is a nanny state, I am proud to have fostered one." Lee also lifts the veil on his family life and writes tenderly of his wife and stalwart partner, Kwa Geok Choo, and of their pride in their three children -- particularly the eldest son, Hsien Loong, who is now Singapore's deputy prime minister. For more than three decades, Lee Kuan Yew has been praised and vilified in equal measure, and he has established himself as a force impossible to ignore in Asian and international politics. “From Third World to First” offers readers a compelling glimpse into this visionary's heart, soul, and mind. Key FeaturesFormat Dimensions Publication date Publisher
Start-Up Nation: The Story Of Israel's Economic Miracle
START-UP NATION addresses the trillion dollar question: How is it that Israel-- a country of 7.1 million, only 60 years old, surrounded by enemies, in a constant state of war since its founding, with no natural resources-- produces more start-up companies than large, peaceful, and stable nations like Japan, China, India, Korea, Canada and the UK?With the savvy of foreign policy insiders, Senor and Singer examine the lessons of the country's adversity-driven culture, which flattens hierarchy and elevates informality-- all backed up by government policies focused on innovation. In a world where economies as diverse as , and have tried to re-create the " effect", there are entrepreneurial lessons well worth noting. As America reboots its own economy and can-do spirit, there's never been a better time to look at this remarkable and resilient nation for some impressive, surprising clues.Key FeaturesPaperback: 336 pagesPublisher: Twelve; Reprint edition (September 7, 2011)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0446541478ISBN-13: 978-0446541473Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1 x 8.2 inches
Groundwork Of Nigerian History
Filling a gap, this study presents a comprehensive history of Nigeria's diverse peoples. The first two chapters provide a geographical and archaeological background. The main body of the work is divided into three sections: Nigeria Before 1800; Nigeria in the 19th century: and Nigeria in the 20th century. Contributors cover a multitude of different issues andregions such as the Benin Kingdom, the trans-atlantic slave trade, nationalist movements, and Borno in the 19th century.Key FeaturesPublisher: HEBN Publishers (September 5, 2000)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 9781299541ISBN-13: 978-9781299544
Start-Up Nation: The Story Of Israel's Economic Miracle
START-UP NATION addresses the trillion dollar question: How is it that Israel-- a country of 7.1 million, only 60 years old, surrounded by enemies, in a constant state of war since its founding, with no natural resources-- produces more start-up companies than large, peaceful, and stable nations like Japan, China, India, Korea, Canada and the UK?With the savvy of foreign policy insiders, Senor and Singer examine the lessons of the country's adversity-driven culture, which flattens hierarchy and elevates informality-- all backed up by government policies focused on innovation. In a world where economies as diverse as , and have tried to re-create the " effect", there are entrepreneurial lessons well worth noting. As America reboots its own economy and can-do spirit, there's never been a better time to look at this remarkable and resilient nation for some impressive, surprising clues.Key FeaturesPaperback: 336 pagesPublisher: Twelve; Reprint edition (September 7, 2011)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0446541478ISBN-13: 978-0446541473Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1 x 8.2 inches
The Tragedy Of Victory: On-the-spot Account Of The Nigeria-Biafra War In The Atlantic Theatre
The Tragedy of Victory: On-the-Spot Account of the Nigeria-Biafra War in the Atlantic Theatre is a chronological narrative of the war that lasted from July 6, 1967 to January 15, 1970. With about 500 photographs and maps and facts, told with accuracy, the well-organised and efficient Third Marine Commandos, earlier commanded by Col. Benjamin Adekunle (with Lt. Col. G. Alabi-Isama, as the Chief of Staff) had already controlled the Atlantic coast from Bonny to Calabar before Col. Olusegun Obasanjo's arrival as the new commander . This most revealing book is in three parts. The first part is an account of the author's early life and his first encounter with the army. Under the watchful eyes of a mother who gave the best in moral education to a son of promise, Alabi-Isama's life got shaped by a pre-destined career where the cap really fitted. The second part is about the real combat. It outlines, in detail, the strategies and tactics the commandos employed during the historic 480km trek from Calabar to Port Harcourt and narrates the hostile climate, terrain environment, health and survival hazards they had to surmount on the 30-day march. The think-tank, the mapping out of operations and disciplined control of men and materials by Alabi-Isama, the chief of staff, as well as the officers of 3 Marine Commando Division of the Nigerian army, sustained the Nigerian side of the conflict. This section concludes with the final successful push by the commandos into Uli-Ihiala, Biafra's ‘centre of gravity,' a move that ended the war following the surrender of Biafra. The third part is an expose on Obasanjo's book, My Command. The author contests Obasanjo's claims about the war as being inconsistent with the truth and maintains that it is a tragedy that the real fighters of the war for the unity of Nigeria had not been acknowledged to date. Rather, they wallow in poverty and are discredited by their military leaders who assumed political offices with all the accompanying largesse.The book is a rich manual, a repository of invaluable information, a document that gives a precise and veritable first-person account of the Nigerian civil war, in the Atlantic theatre. It is a must for every serving and retired member of the armed forces to own. Other Nigerians and international bodies will find it particularly useful in reconstructing the events of Nigeria's civil warKey FeaturesPublisher: Spectrum Books Limited, Ibadan, Nigeria (October 24, 2013)Publication Date: October 24, 2013Language: English
Fighting Corruption Is Dangerous By Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
A frontline account of how to fight corruption, from Nigeria's former finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.In Fighting Corruption Is Dangerous, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has written a primer for those working to root out corruption and disrupt vested interests. Drawing on her experience as Nigeria's finance minister and that of her team, she describes dangers, pitfalls, and successes in fighting corruption. She provides practical lessons learned and tells how anti-corruption advocates need to equip themselves. Okonjo-Iweala details the numerous ways in which corruption can divert resources away from development, rewarding the unscrupulous and depriving poor people of services.Okonjo-Iweala discovered just how dangerous fighting corruption could be when her 83-year-old mother was kidnapped in 2012 by forces who objected to some of the government's efforts at reforms led by Okonjo-Iweala―in particular a crackdown on fraudulent claims for oil subsidy payments, a huge drain on the country's finances. The kidnappers' first demand was that Okonjo-Iweala resign from her position on live television and leave the country. Okonjo-Iweala did not resign, her mother escaped, and the program of economic reforms continued. "Telling my story is risky," Okonjo-Iweala writes. "But not telling it is also dangerous." Her book ultimately leaves us with hope, showing that victories are possible in the fight against corruption.Key FeaturesPublisher: Language: EnglishProduct Dimensions:
How To Think Politically By James Bernard Murphy And Graeme Garrard
"A wonderful introduction to history's most influential scribblers."--Steven PinkerWhat is truly at stake in politics? Nothing less than how we should live, as individuals and as communities. This book goes beyond the surface headlines, the fak* news and the hysteria to explore the timeless questions posed and answers offered by a diverse group of the 30 greatest political thinkers who have ever lived.Are we political, economic, or religious animals? Should we live in small city-states, nations, or multinational empires? What values should politics promote? Should wealth be owned privately or in common? Do animals also have rights? There is no idea too radical for this global assortment of thinkers, which includes: Confucius; Plato; Augustine; Machiavelli; Burke; Wollstonecraft; Marx; Nietzsche; Gandhi; Qutb; Arendt; Nussbaum, Naess and Rawls.In each brief chapter, the authors paint a vivid portrait of these often prescient, always compelling political thinkers, showing how their ideas grew out of their own dramatic lives and times and evolved beyond them. Now more than ever we need to be reminded that politics can be a noble, inspiring and civilising art. And if we want to understand today's political world, we need to understand the foundations of politics and its architects. This is the perfect guide to both.Key FeaturesCover: PaperbackLanguage: EnglishAuthor: James Bernard Murphy and Graeme GarrardTitle: How To Think Politically By James Bernard Murphy And Graeme Garrard
The Rise And Fall Of Nationalist China
A revisionist study of the career of General He Yingqin, one of the most prominent military officers in China's Nationalist period (1928-1949), and one of the most misunderstood figures in twentieth-century China. Western scholars have dismissed He Yinggin as corrupt and incompetent, yet the Chinese archives reveal that he demonstrated considerable success as a combat commander and military administrator during civil conflicts and the Sino-Japanese War. His work in the Chinese Nationalist military served as the foundation of a close personal and professional relationship with Chiang Kai-shek, with whom he worked closely for more than two decades. Against the backdrop of the Nationalist revolution of the 1920s through the 1940s, Peter Worthing analyzes He Yingqin's rise to power alongside Chiang Kai-shek, his work in building the Nationalist military, and his fundamental role in carrying out policies designed to overcome the regime's greatest obstacles during this turbulent period of Chinese history.Peter Worthing is Associate Professor of History at Texas Christian University. He is the author of two other books, Occupation and Revolution: China and the Vietnamese August Revolution of 1945 and A Military History of Modern China: From the Qing Conquest to Tian'anmen Square.Cover illustration: portrait of He Yingqin/ Joseph W. Stilwell Papers, Envelope mNN, Hoover Institution Archives.CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESSKey FeaturesPublisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESSBookSeller: BADE BOOKSLanguage : ENGLISHHardcoverWhat's In the BoxA Book
21 Lessons For The 21st Century: Yuval Noah Harari
In twenty-one accessible chapters that are both provocative and profound, Harari builds on the ideas explored in his previous books, untangling political, technological, social, and existential issues and offering advice on how to prepare for a very different future from the world we now live in: How can we retain freedom of choice when Big Data is watching us? What will the future workforce look like, and how should we ready ourselves for it? How should we deal with the threat of terrorism? Why is liberal democracy in crisis?Harari's unique ability to make sense of where we have come from and where we are going has captured the imaginations of millions of readers. Here he invites us to consider values, meaning, and personal engagement in a world full of noise and uncertainty. When we are deluged with irrelevant
How Europe Underdeveloped Africa By Walter Rodney
Before a bomb ended his life in the summer of 1980, Walter Rodney had created a powerful legacy. This pivotal work, "How Europe Underdeveloped Africa", had already brought a new perspective to the question of underdevelopment in Africa. His Marxist analysis went far beyond the heretofore accepted approach in the study of Third World underdevelopment. "How Europe Underdeveloped Africa" is an excellent introductory study for the student who wishes to better understand the dynamics of Africa's contemporary relations with the West.
The Meaning Of Mary Magdalene: Discovering The Woman
What's In the BoxThis is a fascinating book. Cynthia Bourgeault is an author, pastor, mystic and Episcopal priest. Her purpose here is to elucidate the role of Mary Magdalene in the life of Jesus and in the life of the church. Following on the heels of Dan Brown's
Taxation System In Nigeria
Taxation System in Nigeria is a mine of information on the taxation system in Nigeria. The book is selected compilation of various research, studies, monographs, lectures and working papers on the Taxation System in Nigeria in the area of Comparative tax law and applied taxation particularly in the area of tax evasion and avoidance and the taxation of banking business over period of 30 years.What's In the BoxA copy of paper cover book titled: Taxation System in Nigeria.
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Financial Shenanigans
Financial Shenanigans brings you completely up to date on accounting chicanery in the global markets, shining a light on the most shocking frauds and financial reporting miscreants.What's In the BoxA copy of hard cover book titled: Financial Shenanigans.
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Honour For Sale By Major Debo Basorun
Forward by Wole Soyinka.To most Nigerians who were witnesses to the events that followed the murder of the founder of Newswatch Magazine, Dele Giwa, via a parcel bo*b, Major Debo Bashorun's name must ring a bell.Now retired from the Army, the erstwhile Chief Press Secretary to former military dictator, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd.), has written a book that seeks to unravel the identities of Giwa's killers and the circumstances that led to the controversial assassination.Forward by Wole Soyinka.To most Nigerians who were witnesses to the events that followed the murder of the founder of Newswatch Magazine, Dele Giwa, via a parcel bo*b, Major Debo Bashorun's name must ring a bell.Now retired from the Army, the erstwhile Chief Press Secretary to former military dictator, General Ibrahim Babangida (rtd.), has written a book that seeks to unravel the identities of Giwa's killers and the circumstances that led to the controversial assassination.Key FeaturesA book.Author: Debo Basorun.Genre: Political.This book unravels the identities of Dele Giwa's killers and the circumstances that led to the controversial assassination.
Why Nations Fail: The Origins Of Power, Prosperity, And Poverty
Why some nations fail answer the question that has stumped the experts for countries: Why are some nations rich and others poor, divided by wealth and poverty, health and sickness, food and famine? Is it culture, the weather, geography? Perhaps ignorance of what the right policies are? Simply, no. None of these factors is either definitive or destiny. Otherwise, how to explain why Botswana has become one of the fastest growing countries in the world, while other African nations, such as Zimbabwe, the Congo, and Sierra Leone, are mired in poverty and violence? Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson conclusively show that it is man-made political and economic institutions that underlie economic success (or lack of it). Korea, to take just one of their fascinating examples, is a remarkably homogeneous nation, yet the people of North Korea are among the poorest on earth while their brothers and sisters in South Korea are among the richest. The south forged a society that created incentives, rewarded innovation, and allowed everyone to participate in economic opportunities. The economic success thus spurred was sustained because the government became accountable and responsive to citizens and the great mass of people. Sadly, the people of the north have endured decades of famine, political repression, and very different economic institutions—with no end in sight. The differences between the Koreas is due to the politics that created these completely different institutional trajectories.
A Promised Land Barack Obama
A riveting, deeply personal account of history in the making—from the president who inspired us to believe in the power of democracyIn the stirring, highly anticipated first volume of his presidential memoirs, Barack Obama tells the story of his improbable odyssey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world, describing in strikingly personal detail both his political education and the landmark moments of the first term of his historic presidency-a time of dramatic transformation and turmoil.Obama takes readers on a compelling journey from his earliest political aspirations to the pivotal Iowa caucus victory that demonstrated the power of grassroots activism to the watershed night of November 4, 2008, when he was elected 44th president of the United States, becoming the first African American to hold the nation's highest office.Reflecting on the presidency, he offers a unique and thoughtful exploration of both the awesome reach and the limits of presidential power, as well as singular insights into the dynamics of U.S. partisan politics and international diplomacy. Obama brings readers inside the Oval Office and the White House Situation Room, and to Moscow, Cairo, Beijing, and points beyond. We are privy to his thoughts as he assembles his cabinet, wrestles with a global financial crisis, takes the measure of Vladimir Putin, overcomes seemingly insurmountable odds to secure passage of the Affordable Care Act, clashes with generals about U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, tackles Wall Street reform, responds to the devastating Deepwater Horizon blowout, and authorizes Operation Neptune's Spear, which leads to the death of Osama bin Laden.Key FeaturesA Promised Land is extraordinarily intimate and introspective-the story of one man's bet with history, the faith of a community organizer tested on the world stage. Obama is candid about the balancing act of running for office as a Black American, bearing the expectations of a generation buoyed by messages of "hope and change," and meeting the moral challenges of high-stakes decision-making. He is frank about the forces that opposed him at home and abroad, open about how living in the White House affected his wife and daughters, and unafraid to reveal self-doubt and disappointment. Yet he never wavers from his belief that inside the great, ongoing American experiment, progress is always possible.
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Pro Biafra Movements, Ohanaeze & The Future Of Nigeria
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Ministers At War Winston Churchill And His War Cabinet
June 1940: France has fallen and Great Britain is the only nation left standing between Nazi Germany and total domination of Europe. Faced by the greatest possible crisis, Winston Churchill's emergency coalition government must lead the way. In this illuminating and engrossing work, award-winning historian Jonathan Schneer draws on research to disclose, for the first time, the inner machinations of Britain's wartime government. Dispelling the popular myth that the War Cabinet constituted an unbreakable `band of brothers', Schneer reveals that they were in fact a `team of rivals', steeped in quarrels, power plays, unexpected alliances and intrigue. Beyond the war itself, Ministers at War traces how the prospect of peace saw this ensemble of political titans fall apart, ultimately paving the way for a unified, progressive government and the birth of the welfare state.Key FeaturesIn this illuminating and engrossing work, award-winning historian Jonathan Schneer draws on research to disclose, for the first time, the inner machinations of Britain's wartime government. Dispelling the popular myth that the War Cabinet constituted an unbreakable `band of brothers', Schneer reveals that they were in fact a `team of rivals', steeped in quarrels, power plays, unexpected alliances and intrigue. Beyond the war itself, Ministers at War traces how the prospect of peace saw this ensemble of political titans fall apart, ultimately paving the way for a unified, progressive government and the birth of the welfare state.
Shadows Of Biafra (Appended: Gowon's Decree 8 On The Aburi Accord)
ABOUT THE BOOK There is a battle for the soul of Nigeria going on today. All other problems and issues about Nigeria hang on the outcome of this battle. Or to switch metaphors, no house built on a faulty foundation can stand. Nigeria was built on faulty foundation, intrigue and deception. Even at independence, these fault lines were deepened or exacerbated instead of expunged and eliminated. This book is geared towards examining the above as well as calling for the creation of the appropriate political edifice or superstructure from which the numerous other problems facing Nigeria can begin to attract the needed attention. It focuses on the tactics for the aggregation and empowerment of progressive forces to do the needful by way of rescuing the country from the long entrenched misrule of the conservative faction of the Nigerian political class, which is itself under the sway of the traditional Fulani ruling class of the far-North and it's Caliphate that has remained a major clog on the wheel of progress and advancement of Nigeria. The book also examines the context of dissension in Nigeria's body politic from the dying days of Nigeria's anti-colonial struggle to present day. The inter-play of forces that took the old Eastern Nigeria to secession and war, the conduct of that war, and the collapse of Biafra are analysed. The impact of the Nigeria-Biafra war and how it has been productive of the present status quo ante; its many flashpoints and the multiple challenges to constitutional order in Nigeria, are discussed. The book exposes the fundamental problem of the Nigerian polity, which is the on-going battle between Feudalism and Egalitarianism for the soul of Nigeria. It argues that until this battle is settled and one of these - egalitarianism - leads the way, no real development can take root in Nigeria.It analyses the Nigerian economy and suggest ways to enhance its development. Secondly, it puts forward what must be done to bring about national reconciliation in Nigeria and hence to stabilise the polity.
Fighting Corruption Is Dangerous
A frontline account of how to fight corruption, from Nigeria's former finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.In Fighting Corruption Is Dangerous, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala has written a primer for those working to root out corruption and disrupt vested interests. Drawing on her experience as Nigeria's finance minister and that of her team, she describes dangers, pitfalls, and successes in fighting corruption. She provides practical lessons learned and tells how anti-corruption advocates need to equip themselves. Okonjo-Iweala details the numerous ways in which corruption can divert resources away from development, rewarding the unscrupulous and depriving poor people of services.Okonjo-Iweala discovered just how dangerous fighting corruption could be when her 83-year-old mother was kidnapped in 2012 by forces who objected to some of the government's efforts at reforms led by Okonjo-Iweala―in particular a crackdown on fraudulent claims for oil subsidy payments, a huge drain on the country's finances. The kidnappers' first demand was that Okonjo-Iweala resign from her position on live television and leave the country. Okonjo-Iweala did not resign, her mother escaped, and the program of economic reforms continued. "Telling my story is risky," Okonjo-Iweala writes. "But not telling it is also dangerous." Her book ultimately leaves us with hope, showing that victories are possible in the fight against corruption.Key FeaturesPublisher: The MIT Press (April 20, 2018)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 0262038013ISBN-13: 978-0262038010Product Dimensions: 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
Against The Run Of Play By Olusegun Adeniyi
In a curious way, this book is more than an explanation for the smooth transition of power from one democratically elected administration to another or from an African ruling party to an opposition party.In identifying the factors that powered the Muhammadu Buhari ascendancy in 2015, it also contains enough suggestions about the forces that will determine the life span of his presidency. By some historical accident, ‘Against the Run of Play' is going to press at the mid-term of the Buhari presidency. Fortuitously, this moment happens to coincide with an unanticipated development in the life of the administration. As at this writing, President Buhari is on medical vacation in London. He has been gone for over a month while the precise nature of what ails him and the duration of this vacation remains shrouded in official veil.- Chidi AmutaIn a curious way, this book is more than an explanation for the smooth transition of power from one democratically elected administration to another or from an African ruling party to an opposition party.In identifying the factors that powered the Muhammadu Buhari ascendancy in 2015, it also contains enough suggestions about the forces that will determine the life span of his presidency. By some historical accident, ‘Against the Run of Play' is going to press at the mid-term of the Buhari presidency. Fortuitously, this moment happens to coincide with an unanticipated development in the life of the administration. As at this writing, President Buhari is on medical vacation in London. He has been gone for over a month while the precise nature of what ails him and the duration of this vacation remains shrouded in official veil.- Chidi AmutaKey FeaturesAuthor: Olusegun AdeniyiISBN: Publisher: FarafinaPages: PaperbackWhat's In the Box
Elements Of Politics By Remi Anifowose
Elements of Politics, Second Edition by Remi Anifowose & Francis Enemuo Content Foundations of political science The nature and scope of political science Approaches and methods to the study of politics Political behavior Perspectives on Political Economy Political Ideas and Ideologies State, Society and Nation Power, Influence and Authority Political and Social Change Democracy, Human Rights and the Rule of Law Constitutions and Constitutionalism The Structure and Organizations of Government, etc. Remi Anifowose is a professor of Political science at the University of Lagos. Francis Enemuo until his death a lecturer in the Department of Political Science at the University of Lagos.Key FeaturesFoundations of political scienceThe nature and scope of political scienceApproaches and methods to the study of politicsPolitical behaviorPerspectives on Political EconomyPolitical Ideas and Ideologies etc
Pompeii: Nowadays And 2000 Years Ago
This illustrated guide to Pompeii provides an impression of the ancient city through drawings of the buildings as they would have appeared before the disaster as well as photographs of the ruins as they appear today.Key FeaturesPublisher : Bonechi
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Jurisprudence
Jurisprudence offers a comprehensive and accessible overview of legal theory and philosophy. Written in plain English, it examines and demystifies the discipline's major ideas, promoting a deeper understanding of the social, moral and economic dimensions of the law. It critically assesses the major schools of jurisprudential thought throughout history and to the present, from Plato and Aristotle to Enlightenment thinkers, postmodernists and economic analysts. The book challenges students to reconsider their moral intuitions about the law in light of established and emerging theories.This edition examines recent debates and literature in legal philosophy. It features new material on scientific advances in cognition and human behaviour in relation to the law. The book expands significantly on its discussion of natural law theory, evolutionary jurisprudence and theories of justice. Special attention is paid to the revival of theological natural law, challenges to legal positivism, assessments of Scandinavian realism, critiques of law and economics from the Austrian economic perspective and the continuing relevance of Enlightenment moral philosophy.Fully revised and updated, this book remains an essential resource for students of jurisprudence and legal philosophy.Suri Ratnapala is Professor of Public Law at the University of Queensland and a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law.Key FeaturesPublisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESSBookSeller: BADE BOOKSLanguage : ENGLISHPaperbackWhat's In the BoxA Book
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Labour & Employment Law In Nigeria
Labour & Employment Law In Nigeria is conceived as a complete reference work and a practitioner's guide. Written from the Nigerian perspective, the work is an invaluable companion to HR managers, industrial relations managers, legal advisers, labour and employment lawyers, and employers of labour.What's In the BoxA copy of hardback book titled:Labour & Employment Law In Nigeria
Pre & Post-Election Litigations: Law & Practice
Pre & Post-Election Litigations: Law & Practice - is a book for legal practitioners and other persons interested in lawsuits and other legal issues that precede the conduct of elections in Nigeria and Election Petitions.What's In the BoxA copy of hardback book titled: Pre & Post-Election Litigations: Law & Practice.
Compendium Of Nigerian Tax Laws
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Mugabe: Teacher, Revolutionary, Tyrant
A former guerrilla leader who headed the resistance movement against white minority rule, Robert Mugabe was swept to power in Zimbabwe in 1980 on a tide of national euphoria with promises of peace, prosperity, and racial harmony. He then proceeded to preside over the economic and political ruination of the country that he himself had once described as the “Jewel of Africa.”
Friend Or Foe By Alistair Horne
century after the Entente Cordiale ended centuries of war and enmity between France and Britain, and two hundred years after the coronation of Britain's deadly enemy, Napoleon Bonaparte, as Emperor, Alistair Horne contemplates two thousand years of France. The Entente Cordiale meant different things to the signatories. For France it meant, quite simply, the certainty at last of an ally who would counter-balance the dread power of Kaiser Wilhelm II's vast and menacing Reich on her doorstep. For Britain the Entente signified an end to centuries of conflict with France, but it also meant inevitable involvement in a major European war. The modern rift over the Iraq war has emphasized once again that a slim channel of water may be all that separates the countries physically, but in temperament, in attitudes, in life generally -- and, particularly, in history itself -- the differences remain fundamental, and intense.
Tax Laws In Nigeria: Updated And Incorporated With 2020 Amendment
Tax Laws In Nigeria updated and incorporated with recent amended.Author: PrincetonPublisher: Princeton Publishing CompanyISBN: 9789780886103Year: 2021Paper Type: Paper CoverPage: 838Key FeaturesAuthor: PrincetonPublisher: Princeton Publishing CompanyISBN: 9789780886103Year: 2021Paper Type: Paper CoverPage: 838What's In the BoxA copy of paper cover book titled: Tax Laws In Nigeria updated and incorporated with recent amended.
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION, 10th Edition
Easy to read and well-organized, CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION, 10th Edition delivers the modern investigative principles and practices you need to succeed in criminal justice. Demonstrating techniques and their many applications, the book introduces long-standing tools, practices, and policies alongside the latest innovations in technology and science to give you a broad perspective of criminal investigations today. Featuring a number of learning aids, CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION, 10th Edition uses checklists, bullet lists, illustrations, and other graphics to give the material context, while examples and case citations show how investigations affect the world around you. The CourseMate website that accompanies this text offers a variety of ways to practice and master key concepts - including flash cards, videos, crossword puzzles, interactive quizzes, and more.The many exciting topics covered include D.N.A. science, terrorism and homeland security, the C.S.I. Effect, cybercrime, federal law enforcement investigations, crimes against children, forensics and physical evidence, investigative photography and sketching, identity theft, white-collar crime, ethics, and much more!What's In the BoxA copy of hardback book titled: Criminal Investigation Tenth Edition.
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
International Relations is concerned with relations across boundaries of nation-states. It addresses international political economy, global governance, intercultural relations, national and ethnic identities, foreign policy analysis, development studies, environment, international security, diplomacy, terrorism, media, social movements and more. It is a multidisciplinary field that does not restrict students to one approach and employs a variety of methods including discourse analysis, statistics and comparative and historical analysis. International Relations is an Increasingly Relevant Field of Study International Relations is becoming increasingly relevant as the world grows more and more interconnected through trade and commerce, migration, the internet and through social media, and concerns about pressing global environmental problems. A globalized world calls for academics and professionals trained to comprehend these complex interactions - promoting understanding and crafting policy and business solutions to meet the challenges of today and the future. International Relations offers a comprehensive and adaptable toolkit particularly well suited to employment in a rapidly changing world.Key FeaturesPaperbackPublisher:(A.I.T.B.S.)
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Beyond The Guns: Policing Terrorism In A Democratic System
This is a well-researched and incisive book; it gives us a deeper understanding of national, regional and international responses to the menace of terrorism. The adoption of community-based strategies, the role of intelligence and border agencies as well as the role of the police, the media and the need for self-restraint are adequately covered in the book. The need to uphold democratic norms and values and fundamental human rights in the discharge of policing duties while managing or combating terrorism are well discussed in the book.What's In the BoxA copy of hardback book titled: Beyond the Guns: policing terrorism in a democratic system.
Practical Approach To Criminal Investigation In Nigeria (Law
Practical Approach to criminal Investigation in Nigeria is one of the foremost authoritative practical-oriented textbook that encapsulate criminal Investigation procedures and techniques. The text cover the entire gamut of police duties as it relate to arrest , investigation and trial of suspect culminating in the penal consequences.Practical Approach to criminal Investigation in Nigeria is one of the foremost authoritative practical-oriented textbook that encapsulate criminal Investigation procedures and techniques. The text cover the entire gamut of police duties as it relate to arrest , investigation and trial of suspect culminating in the penal consequences.Practical Approach to criminal Investigation in Nigeria is one of the foremost authoritative practical-oriented textbook that encapsulate criminal Investigation procedures and techniques. The text cover the entire gamut of police duties as it relate to arrest , investigation and trial of suspect culminating in the penal consequences.Practical Approach to criminal Investigation in Nigeria is one of the foremost authoritative practical-oriented textbook that encapsulate criminal Investigation procedures and techniques. The text cover the entire gamut of police duties as it relate to arrest , investigation and trial of suspect culminating in the penal consequences.Key FeaturesPractical Approach to Criminal Investigation in Nigeria ISBN: 9789785382723Author: Felix Goodluck OgundejiPaper Type: Paper BackWhat's In the BoxA set of 3 volumes of Practical Approach to Criminal Investigation in Nigeria
Lawyers And The Public Good: Democracy In Action
For the 2010 Hamlyn Lectures, Alan Paterson explores different facets of three key institutions in a democracy: lawyers, access to justice and the judiciary. In the case of lawyers he asks whether professionalism is now in terminal decline. To examine access to justice, he discusses past and present crises in legal aid and potential endgames and in relation to judges he examines possible mechanisms for enhancing judicial accountability. In demonstrating that the benign paternalism of lawyers in determining the public good with respect to such issues is no longer unchallenged, he argues that the future roles of lawyers, access to justice and the judiciary will only emerge from dialogues with other stakeholders claiming to speak for the public interest.
Tax Laws In Nigeria: Latest Updated And Incorporated With 2022 Amendments
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Augustine: The City Of God Against The Pagans (Cambridge Texts In The History Of Political Thought)
This is the first new rendition for a generation of The City of God, the first major intellectual achievement of Latin Christianity and one of the classic texts of Western civilization. Robert Dyson has produced a complete, accurate, authoritative and fluent translation of De Civitate Dei, edited together with full biographical notes, a concise introduction, bibliography and chronology of Augustine's life. The result is an important contribution of interest to students of theology, philosophy, ecclesiastical history, the history of political thought and late antiquity.Book Description:This is the first new rendition for a generation of The City of God, the first major intellectual achievement of Latin Christianity and one of the classic texts of Western Civilisation. Robert Dyson has produced a complete, accurate, authoritative and fluent translation of De Civitate Dei, edited together with full biographical notes, a concise introduction, bibliography and chronology of Augustine's life. The result is one of the most important single contributions to the Cambridge Texts series yet published.Key FeaturesItem Weight : 2.69 poundsPaperbackISBN-10 : 0521468434ISBN-13 : 978-0521468435Product Dimensions : 5.51 x 2.13 x 8.5 inchesPublisher : Cambridge University Press; Edition UnstatedLanguage: : EnglishWhat's In the BoxBook
Aggression And Crimes Against Peace
In this volume, the third in his multi-volume project on the philosophical and legal aspects of international criminal law, Larry May locates a normative ground ing for the crime of aggression - the only one of the three crimes charged at Nuremberg that is not currently being prosecuted - that is similar to that for crimes against humanity and war crimes. He considers cases from the Nuremberg trials, philosophical debates in the Just War tradition, and more recent debates about the International Criminal Court, as well as the hard cases of humanitarian intervention and terrorist aggression. May argues that crimes of aggression, sometimes called crimes against peace, deserve international prosecution when one State underm the ability of another State to protect human rights. His thesis refutes the traditional understanding of aggression, which often has been interpreted as a crossing of borders by one sovereign state into another sovereign state. At Nuremberg, charges of crimes against humanity were pursued only if the defendant also engaged in the crime of aggression. May argues for a reversal of this position, contending that aggression charges should be pursued only if the defendant's acts involve serious human rights violations.Larry May is professor of philosophy at Washington University in St. Louis and Research Professor of Social Justice, Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics, Charles Sturt and Australian National Universities. He is the author or editor of numerous books, including The Morality of War; Crimes against Humanity, which won an honorable mention from the American Society of International Law and a best book award from the North American Society for Social Philosophy; and War Crimes and Just War, which won the Frank Chapman Sharp Prize for the best book on the philosophy of war from the American Philosophical Association."In Aggression and Crimes against Peace, philosopher Larry May delivers a ground-breaking reassessment of what the Nuremberg Tribunal had identified as the 'supreme international crime.' Building upon his paradigm-shifting work on crimes against humanity and war crimes, May now reorients the debate regarding the scope and merits of criminalizing aggressive war. Especially note worthy is his contention that aggression should be defined as a first wrong that violates human rights. May combines reason with creativity - and sophistication with accessibility - to offer a tour de force with interdisciplinary appeal to a wide audience."- Mark Drumbl, Washington and Lee University School of LawCAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESSKey FeaturesPublisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESSBookSeller: BADE BOOKSLanguage : ENGLISHPaperbackWhat's In the BoxA Book
21 Lessons For The 21st Century + Sapiens
In Sapiens, he explored our past. In Homo Deus, he looked to our future. Now, one of the most innovative thinkers on the planet turns to the present to make sense of today & #39;s most pressing issues. How do computers and robots change the meaning of being human? How do we deal with the epidemic of fake news? Are nations and religions still relevant? What should we teach our children? Yuval Noah Harari & #39;s 21 Lessons for the 21st Century is a probing and visionary investigation into today & #39;s most urgent issues as we move into the uncharted territory of the future. As technology advances faster than our understanding of it, hacking becomes a tactic of war, and the world feels more polarized than ever, Harari addresses the challenge of navigating life in the face of constant and disorienting change and raises the important questions we need to ask ourselves in order to survive. In twenty-one accessible chapters that are both provocative and profound, Harari builds on the ideas explored in his previous books, untangling political, technological, social, and existential issues and offering advice on how to prepare for a very different future from the world we now live in: How can we retain freedom of choice when Big Data is watching us? What will the future workforce look like, and how should we ready ourselves for it? How should we deal with the threat of terrorism? Why is liberal democracy in crisis? Harari & #39;s unique ability to make sense of where we have come from and where we are going has captured the imaginations of millions of readers. Here he invites us to consider values, meaning, and personal engagement in a world full of noise and uncertainty. When we are deluged with irrelevant information, clarity is power. Presenting complex contemporary challenges clearly and accessibly, 21 Lessons for the 21st Century is essential reading. (less)Key FeaturesPublisher : Vintage; 1st editionLanguage : EnglishPaperback : 432 pagesISBN-10 : 1784708283ISBN-13 : 978-1784708283
Ghost Train To The Eastern Star: On The Tracks
Thirty years ago Paul Theroux left London and travelled across Asia and back again by train. His account of the journey - The Great Railway Bazaar - was a landmark book and made his name as the foremost travel writer of his generation. Now Theroux makes the trip all over again. Through Eastern Europe, India and Asia to discover the changes that have swept the continents, and also to learn what an old man will make of a young man's journey. Ghost Train to the Eastern Star is a brilliant chronicle of change and an exploration of how travel is 'the saddest of pleasures'.
Understanding Third World Politics
This second edition has been extensively revised in order to sharpen its focus and reflect the current preoccupations in the study of Third World politics, especially the potential for sustainable democracy. The chapters on military intervention, bureaucracy and political parties have been revised to enable the implications which these institutions have for processes of democratization to be explored. The old chapter on political stability has been divided into two so that proper attention can be paid to theories of democratic transition and consolidation. The Conclusion contains a discussion on whether democracy or authoritarianism is preferable for a poor country trying to develop economically and socially. The provision of a critical introduction to the attempts of political scientists to understand the politics of less developed countries remains the main purpose of the book. While it provides a very wide range of empirical examples from many countries in several continents its central focus is on the issues and controversies that have dominated the social science of Third World politics since the 1950s and in particular on assessing the main theories that have been formulated that attempt to make systematic and rigorous sense of political change. The book commences with discussions of two topics that are an essential preparation for what follows: the question of whether there is a ‘Third World'; and the colonial backgrounds of most of today's less developed countries. To identify the types of society with which the book is concerned Chapter 1 deals with the concept of a ‘third' world. Different terminology is used to label the countries and the circumstances in which they find themselves- developing, underdeveloped, poor, less developed - as well as ‘Third World'. These are not synonyms but denote interpretations of history. The significance of labels is that they define subjects for analysis. So Chapter 1 distinguishes the different meanings that have been attached to the term ‘Third World', to explain why doubts have been expressed about the legitimacy of such a label. This also introduces the main socioeconomic problems facing Third World countries and the major changes that have taken place since the end of the Second World War. An understanding of imperialism is necessary not only to know the nature of one of the most formative historical influences on today's Third WorldKey FeaturesPublisher: MacmillianBookSeller: BADE BOOKSLanguage: English
Fighting Corruption Is Dangerous: The Story Behind The Headlines By Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala + "Why Nations Fail: The Origins Of Power, Prosperity, And Poverty" By Daron Acemoglu And James A. Robinson
"Fighting Corruption Is Dangerous" by Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala provides a firsthand account of the challenges and dangers of combating corruption in the realm of politics and economics. Okonjo-Iweala, a former Finance Minister of Nigeria, shares her experiences and strategies for tackling corruption and promoting transparency.
The Tragedy Of Victory By Godwin Alabi-Isama
The Tragedy of Victory: On-the-Spot Account of the Nigeria-Biafra War in the Atlantic Theatre is a chronological narrative of the war that lasted from July 6, 1967 to January 15, 1970. With about 500 photographs and maps and facts, told with accuracy, the well-organised and efficient Third Marine Commandos, earlier commanded by Col. Benjamin Adekunle (with Lt. Col. G. Alabi-Isama, as the Chief of Staff) had already controlled the Atlantic coast from Bonny to Calabar before Col. Olusegun Obasanjo's arrival as the new commander . This most revealing book is in three parts. The first part is an account of the author's early life and his first encounter with the ar*y. Under the watchful eyes of a mother who gave the best in moral education to a son of promise, Alabi-Isama's life got shaped by a pre-destined career where the cap really fitted. The second part is about the real combat. It outlines, in detail, the strategies and tactics the commandos employed during the historic 480km trek from Calabar to Port Harcourt and narrates the hostile climate, terrain environment, health and survival hazards they had to surmount on the 30-day march. The think-tank, the mapping out of operations and disciplined control of men and materials by Alabi-Isama, the chief of staff, as well as the officers of 3 Marine Commando Division of the Nigerian ar*y, sustained the Nigerian side of the conflict. This section concludes with the final successful push by the commandos into Uli-Ihiala, Biafra's ‘centre of gravity,' a move that ended the war following the surrender of Biafra. The third part is an expose on Obasanjo's book, My Command. The author contests Obasanjo's claims about the war as being inconsistent with the truth and maintains that it is a tragedy that the real fighters of the war for the unity of Nigeria had not been acknowledged to date. Rather, they wallow in poverty and are discredited by their military leaders who assumed political offices with all the accompanying largesse.The book is a rich manual, a repository of invaluable information, a document that gives a precise and veritable first-person account of the Nigerian civil war, in the Atlantic theatre. It is a must for every serving and retired member of the armed forces to own. Other Nigerians and international bodies will find it particularly useful in reconstructing the events of Nigeria's civil warKey FeaturesPublisher: Spectrum Books Limited, Ibadan, Nigeria (October 24, 2013)Publication Date: October 24, 2013Language: EnglishASIN: B00G6HFDRQ
The Tax Manual
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Ibrahim Babangida: The Military, Politics And Power In Nigeria
To borrow a hackneyed phrase, Nigeria has had a chequered political history before and since independence from British colonial rule on October 1, 1960. Two sets of actors - the civilian politicians and the military politicians - have been on the national political stage since January 15, 1966. General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida was one of them. In his eight years in power as president, or perhaps more correctly as military president, he affected the course of Nigeria's events, for better or for worse, in a way that few, if any, before him did. It is not possible to tell Nigeria's story without Babangida's part in it. The book is the story of IBB, the little orphan from Minna, Niger State and his meticulous rise to the top of his profession and the leadership of his country. Perhaps, more importantly, it is the story of Nigeria, its post-independence politics and power, told from the perspective of the actions and decisions of one of the main actors on the country's political stage. The events that shaped the Babangida era did not begin on August 27, 1985, the day he staged a palace coup against General Muhammadu Buhari. They began long before that. This book is the definitive story of the military, politics and power in Nigeria. ______________________________ Dan Agbese holds degrees in mass communications and journalism from the University of Lagos and Columbia University, New York, respectively. He is a former editor of The Nigeria Standard, the New Nigerian as well as former general manager of Radio Benue. Agbese was one of the founders of the trail-blazing weekly newsmagazine in Nigeria, Newswatch. He was until April 2010 the Editor-in-Chief of the magazine. He is the author of several acclaimed books, including Nigeria their Nigeria, Fellow Nigerians, The Reporter's Companion, Style: A Guide to Good Writing and The Columnist's Companion: The Art and Craft of Column Writing. Agbese is also a highly-regarded newspaper columnist.Key FeaturesPublisher: Adonis & Abbey (July 10, 2012)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 190670497XISBN-13: 978-1906704971
Why Nations Fail By Daron Acemoglu, James Robinson
The Origins of Power, Prosperity and Poverty.Brilliant and engagingly written, "Why Nations Fail" answers the question that has stumped the experts for centuries: Why are some nations rich and others poor, divided by wealth and poverty, health and sickness, food and famine? Is it culture, the weather, geography? Perhaps ignorance of what the right policies are? Simply, no. None of these factors is either definitive.Otherwise, how do we explain why Botswana has become one of the fastest growing countries in the world, while other African nations, such as Zimbabwe, the Congo, and Sierra Leone, are mired in poverty and violence? Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson conclusively show that it is man-made political and economic institutions that underlie economic success (or lack of it). Korea, to take just one of their fascinating examples, is a remarkably homogeneous nation, yet the people of North Korea are among the poorest on earth while their brothers and sisters in South Korea are among the richest. The south forged a society that created incentives, rewarded innovation, and allowed everyone to participate in economic opportunities. The economic success thus spurred was sustained because the government became accountable and responsive to citizens and the great mass of people. Sadly, the people of the north have endured decades of famine, political repression, and very different economic institutions—with no end in sight. The differences between the Koreas is due to the politics that created these completely different institutional trajectories. Based on fifteen years of research, Acemoglu and Robinson marshall extraordinary historical evidence from the Roman Empire, the Mayan city-states, medieval Venice, the Soviet Union, Latin America, England, Europe, the United States, and Africa to build a new theory of political economy with great relevance for the big questions of today, including: - China has built an authoritarian growth machine. Will it continue to grow at such high speed and overwhelm the West? - Are America's best days behind it? Are we moving from a virtuous circle in which efforts by elites to aggrandize power are resisted to a vicious one that enriches and empowers a small minority? - What is the most effective way to help move billions of people from the rut of poverty to prosperity? More philanthropy from the wealthy nations of the West? Or learning the hard-won lessons of Acemoglu and Robinson's breakthrough ideas on the interplay between inclusive political and economic institutions? Why Nations Fail will change the way you look at—and understand—the world.Key FeaturesA book.Authors: Daron Acemoglu, James Robinson.
Genre: Politics.This book presents to you insights on why some nations are rich and others poor, to help in government policy decisions.
Companies Taxation
Companies Taxation in Nigeria gives a full coverage of companies income tax, pioneer industries, tertiary education tax, information technology development levy, stamp duties, value added tax, capital gain tax, double taxation, taxation of non-residents, tax incentives, tax planning, tax audit and investigation, tax implications of mergers and acquisition, transfer pricing, e-commerce, aand other advanced topics in Nigerian Taxation..What's In the BoxA copy of paper cover book titled: Companies Taxation in Nigeria.
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The Anatomy Of Revolution Revisited
"Despite covering an enormous and highly contentious historiography for these revolutions, and covering hundreds of years of history, this book is deft, clear, and a good read. Bailey Stone is particularly good at working with the interna tional, religious/nationalist, and social forces behind every twist and turn of the detailed events. There is nothing else quite like it for telling the story of these three major revolutions in a comparative framework. This is an outstanding book, a worthy sequel to Crane Brinton."-Jack A. Goldstone, Virginia E. and John T. Hazel, Jr., Professor of Public Policy and Eminent Scholar, School of Public Policy, George Mason University"The Anatomy of Revolution Revisited is an ambitious effort to chart and analyze three major revolutions that defined the meaning of 'revolution' in the European political tradition. However, the purpose of the book is not to evince a standard model for the revolutionary process, nor is it to apply a ready-made one to the three upheavals under examination. Rather, as a work of comparative history, the book tells the 'story' of each revolution largely on its own terms. A thoughtful, sophisticated, and illuminating comparative study of three European revolutions that helped form the modern world, this book is a worthy successor to Crane Brinton's classic, The Anatomy of Revolution." -Thomas Kaiser,Professor of History, University of Arkansas at Little RockKey FeaturesPublisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESSBookSeller: BADE BOOKSLanguage : ENGLISHHardcoverWhat's In the BoxA Book
The Political Philosophy Of Cosmopolitanism
In a period of rapid internationalization of trade and increased labor mobility, is it relevant for nations to think about their moral obligations to others? Do national boundaries have fundamental moral significance, or do we have moral obligations to foreigners that are equal to our obligations to our compatriots? The latter position is known as cosmopolitanism, and this volume brings together a number of distinguished political philosophers and theorists to explore cosmopolitanism: what it is, and the positive case which can be made for it. Their essays provide a comprehensive overview of both the current state of the debate and the different visions of cosmopolitanism with which we can move forward, and will interest a wide range of readers in philosophy, political theory, and law.Key FeaturesPublisher: CambridgeBookSeller: BADE BOOKSLanguage : ENGLISHPaperbackWhat's In the BoxA Book
Iran's Intellectual Revolution
CAMBRIDGE MIDDLE EAST STUDIESSince its revolution in 1978-79, Iran has been viewed as the bastion of radical Islam and a sponsor of terrorism. The focus on its volatile internal politics and its foreign relations has, according to Mehran Kamrava, distracted attention from more subtle transformations which have been taking place there in the intervening years. With the death of Ayatollah Khomeini, a more relaxed political environment opened up in Iran, which encouraged intellectual and political debate between learned elites and religious reformers about the nature of Iranian society, its traditions, and its principles. What emerged from these interactions were three competing ideologies which Kamrava categorizes as conservative, reformist, and secular, and which he illustrates with reference to particular thinkers. As the book aptly demonstrates, these developments, which amount to an intellectual revolution, will have profound and far-reaching consequences for the future of the Islamic Republic, its people, and very probably for countries beyond its borders. This thought-provoking account of the Iranian intellectual and cultural scene will confound stereotypical views of Iran and its mullahs."Kamrava's meticulous examination of different orientations - religious conservative, religious reformist, and secular modernist - in present day Iran offers a valuable perspective on the changes in the intellectual and ideological landscape of the country since the 1979 Revolution."Alli Gheissari, University San Diego"A thorough and engaging work. Kamrava has produced an excellent introduction to the intellectual discourse of contemporary Iran and the silent revolution which quietly transforming the political culture of the country."Alli Ansari, University of AndrewsMEHRAN KAMRAVA is the Director of the Center for International and Regional Studies at Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in Qatar. His recent publications include The Modern Middle East: A Political History since the First World War (2005) and The New Voices of Islam: Rethinking Politics and Modernity (ed., 2006).Cover illustration: mullahs debate outside the Feizieh Theological Centre Qom. Yaners Kontos/ Pictures.Key FeaturesPublisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESSBookSeller: BADE BOOKSLanguage : ENGLISHPaperbackWhat's In the BoxA Book
The Merchants Of Fear: Why They Want Us To Be Afraid Hardcover
This book takes a unique approach in developing the fundamental argument that despite its obvious emphasis on freedom, America and Americans often see their freedom reduced as a reaction of fear. The expressed intention of this book is to examine the use of fear as a mechanism used to mould public policy by government officials, big business and corporate organizations - and drive profits for the media
Terrorism: The New World War
With cutting-edge analysis of recent terror attacks, such as 9/11 and the Bali bomb attack, Terrorism : the new world war offers timely examination of the complex phenomenon of terrorism and the role it plays in modern society. Exhaustively researched and authoritative in scope, the book includes comprehensive biographies of major terrorist groups and individuals. It discusses in detail the most infamous acts of terror perpetrated, from the kidnapping and murder of Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro, to the US-Iranian hostage crises of 1979. In the light of recent events it also provides a startling look at the possible future of terrorism and its impact on the Western world. Emotions that can overcome people at times of personal, national or global tragedy are often powerful and stark in their simplicity. This book is an attempt to explore the belief that problems rarely have easy answers and to show that terrorism today is a complicated and threatening reality.
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Power, Politics And Death
What really happened during Yar'Adua's last illness? Segun Adeniyi, Yar'Adua's spokesman, takes us behind the scenes of the former Nigerian president's mysterious disappearance to a Saudi hospital in late 2009 and his even more mysterious return to the country in 2010. Filled with political intrigue and revealing anecdotes, Power, Politics, and Death chronicles the events and power struggles within the government during Yar'Adua's time in office, particularly in his final months. Readers also get the inside story on Yar'Adua himself: his successes, struggles and unfulfilled political dreams.Key FeaturesAUTHOR :Segun AdeniyiPaperback: Publisher: ISBN-13:
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THE CENTRIST MANIFESTO
This book is concerned with the socioeconomic and sociopolitical well-being of nations in general, and Nigeria in particular as well as the enhancement of the workings of our global security system. The idea of course is to rescue Nigeria and society at large from inept, irrelevant and futile pursuits and striving borne out of lack of vision, for as the wise adage states, 'my people perish for lack of vision'.
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Principles Of Modern Political Science
Remarkable developments have taken place in the domain of political theory in the present age of liberalisation and globalisation. The concept of the nation-state has undergone a major change on account of the irresistible erosion of sovereignty in the internal and external spheres and the emergence of the model of a transnational state. Different models of state may be seen in the countries of the Third World. It has put a question mark on the future of the nation-state. The basic tenets of liberalism have been challenged by Neo-liberalism and Communitarianism with the result that now it is on the retreat. In the post-World War II period, the New Fabians had revised the tenets of Fabianism, but in the post-Cold War era it has been replaced by the Third Way. The pluralists had attacked the classical theory of sovereignty, but the neo-pluralists have given a new shape to it. The theme of political legitimacy has been revisited. The old concept of citizenship requires to be reinterpreted in the contexts of civic republicanism, multi-culturalism and identity politics. It has happened with other themes as well which may be taken note of in the emergence of new topics like Neo-colonialism, Post-colonialism, Post-communism and the like. The task of a political scientist is to comprehend and critically describe the underlying principles of political behaviour in their empirical as well as normative dimensions. Inter-disciplinary focus has become so popular now that the implications of the themes of various social sciences have penetrated into the domain of each other. The discipline of political science has become a study of 'power' and of 'struggle' for its sake at any level - local, regional, national and international. In the light of these salient features, university courses have been modernised, and the author has done well to cover them in this work so as to adequately meet the requirements of students offering this course at the degree and postgraduate levels and of candidates preparing for competitive examinations.Key FeaturesPublisher: Sterling Publishers; 2nd Revised edition edition (June 15, 2009)Language: EnglishISBN-10: 8120743784ISBN-13: 978-8120743786
ON NATIONAL RECONCILIATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Arguably, the bi-polar world in which the forces of capitalism and those of communism were stacked against one another in a deadly contest that almost ruined earthly existence is on the wane. In the one and a half centuries since the publication of Karl Marx's Communist Manifesto events have progressively developed in a manner that has imperceptibly narrowed the gulf between the capitalistic and socialistic ways of life. Key FeaturesPoliticsGeneral reading material
For schoolsFor UniversitiesPolitical LandscapeGreen & White
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Hitler's Secret Book
Hitler describes his political theories, discusses German needs and objectives, economics, and foreign policy, and argues in support of racial strengthKey FeaturesPaperback:Publisher: Grove Press, Inc Language: English, GermanPackage Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.6 inchesShipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
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