economic aspects

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Stuffed and starved

the hidden battle for the world food system
2012

The race to fix the global economy

2015
Looks at the problems and imbalances inherent in the global economy, especially since the downturn of 2008, and examines efforts to fix those problems.

Blue covenant

the global water crisis and the coming battle for the right to water
2008

This changes everything

capitalism vs. the climate
Examines the effect of the current economic model on Earth, dispels myths that say it can't be changed, and suggests a new way to stop climate change before it's too late.

The arsenal of democracy

FDR, Detroit, and an epic quest to arm an America at war
2014
"Tells the story of how Detroit answered the call to arms during WWII, centering on Henry Ford and his tortured son Edsel, who, when asked if they could deliver 50,000 airplanes, made an outrageous claim: Ford Motor Company would erect a plant that could yield a bomber an hour"--OCLC.

The Tao of Twitter

changing your life and business 140 characters at a time
Offers a guide to twitter success. Through real-life examples and easy-to-follow steps, this book teaches you: secrets to building influence on Twitter; the formula behind every Twitter business success; 22 ways to build an audience who wants to connect with you; and content strategies, time savers, and useful tips.

Empire of cotton

a global history
2014
"Tells the story of how, in a remarkably brief period, European entrepreneurs and powerful statesmen recast the world's most significant manufacturing industry combining imperial expansion and slave labor with new machines and wage workers to change the world"--Provided by publisher.

Salt, sugar, fat

how the food giants hooked us
Identifies the factors that have contributed to the modern obesity crisis in America, detailing the impact of processed foods on our diets and overall health. Discusses how the ongoing quest for profits and increasingly better-tasting foods have resulted in an unhealthy processed foods industry that can only survive by producing foods laden with fat, salt, and sugar.

Hidden rules of class at work

2002
"Hidden Rules of Class at Work" takes a look at how economic class influences - often subtly yet significantly - behaviors that show up in the workplace and an understanding of how the levels of an organization reflect the hidden rules of class.

Corn ethanol

who pays? who benefits?
2011
Evaluates the major claims made by ethanol policy advocates.

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