Burn
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
From advertising exec in the city to charcoal burner in the woods: a frank and inspiring memoir about letting go of what we're told to want, risking everything to find happiness and the brutal salve of nature.
John R. Short Books
January 1, 1951
John Rennie Short is a professor of public policy whose work engages with themes of cities, migration, and global inequality. His writing delves into the historical and geographical roots of contemporary societal challenges, offering deep insights into how we shape and are shaped by the world around us. Through his scholarship, he makes complex topics accessible to a broad audience, fostering understanding of critical issues of our time.
The book offers a clear introduction to contemporary geopolitics, exploring fundamental themes and global issues. Through a regional perspective, it examines the power dynamics between states while incorporating both critical and popular analyses of geopolitical trends. This approach helps readers grasp the complexities of current international relations and the factors shaping them.
Focusing on significant crises like the War on Terror, Hurricane Katrina, the financial crisis, the Gulf oil spill, and COVID-19, this second edition examines the underlying structural weaknesses in the United States. Each event serves as a stress test, revealing critical insights into systemic flaws and failures. The book delves into the causes of these disasters, analyzing what has been learned and the lessons that remain unaddressed, offering a comprehensive perspective on the resilience and vulnerabilities of the nation.
The Rise and Fall of the National Atlas in the Twentieth Century
Power, State and Territory
- 182 pages
- 7 hours of reading
The examination of national atlases from the twentieth century reveals their role as a fascinating lens through which to understand the interplay between science, state authority, territorial claims, and power dynamics. This book delves into how these atlases reflect and influence national identity and governance, highlighting their significance beyond mere cartography.
Lidská sídla
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Velká geografická encyklopedie světa. Tématem této knihy je demografie, osídlení, urbanizace a populační otázka v nejrozvinutějších, zejména však v rozvojových státech Historie osídlení kontinentů, největší, nejbohatší a nejlidnatější města světa i mnoho dalších témat…