1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9911087372903321

Autore

Pye Michael

Titolo

Strategies in the study of religions . Volume two Exploring religions in motion / / Michael Pye

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Berlin ; ; Boston, : De Gruyter, 2013

ISBN

1-5015-1319-2

1-61451-191-8

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (472 p.)

Collana

Religion and reason, , 0080-0848 ; ; v. 52

Disciplina

200.7

Soggetti

Religion - Methodology

Religion - Study and teaching

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Front matter -- Foreword to Volume Two -- Editorial Note -- Contents -- Part Four: Comparing and Contrasting -- Part Five: Tradition and Innovation -- Part Six: Transplantation and Syncretism -- Part Seven: Some Contextual Questions: Identity, Plurality, Education, Dialogue, Peace -- Author's Publications Cited in the Present Work -- Consolidated Index to Volumes I and II

Sommario/riassunto

These two volumes present Pye's methodological, theoretical, and field-based interests in the study of religions. Pye understands the study of religions to be an international enterprise with roots in both European and East Asian culture. This relates to his active role in the International Association for the History of Religions (IAHR), as a former General Secretary and President. The work is presented in seven sections, which could be used in teaching assignments. The first volume begins with a lively introduction on "Methodological Strategies," followed by "East Asian Starting Points," a radical attempt to overcome Eurocentrism, and "Structures and Strategies," which tackles globally significant institutional and ideological questions. The second volume presents selected strands in the study of religions. "Comparing and Contrasting" is followed by "Tradition and Innovation," including reference to specific new religions. "Transplantation and Syncretism" is a definitive package on syncretism and includes new materials from South-East Asia. Finally, "Contextual Questions" explores wider themes



of identity, plurality, dialogue of religions, religious education, and peace. These show how relevant the study of religions can be -when it is distinctly and responsibly defined.

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9911095355703321

Autore

West Darrell M. <1954->

Titolo

Billionaires : Reflections on the Upper Crust / / Darrell M. West

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, District of Columbia : , : Brookings Institution Press, , 2014

©2014

ISBN

9780815725817

0815725817

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (284 p.)

Disciplina

305.5/234

Soggetti

Equality

Billionaires

Rich people - Political activity

Wealth - Political aspects

Wealth

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

The first million is the hardest -- The concentration of wealth -- The global 1,426 -- How to make money through innovative ideas -- Money-making is not a one-person act -- Can rich dudes buy an election? -- Referenda campaigns and policy advocacy -- The new activism in philanthropy -- Elections abroad -- Inequality and economic performance -- Preserving opportunity -- Hope for the future.

Sommario/riassunto

Meet the Billionaires: the 1,645 men and women who control a massive share of global assets worth 6.5 trillion. Darrell West reveals what the other 99.99998% of us need to know.With rich anecdotes and personal narratives, West goes inside the world of the ultra wealthy. Meet U.S.



billionaires such as Sheldon Adelson, Michael Bloomberg, David and Charles Koch, George Soros, Tom Steyer, and Donald Trump-as well as international billionaires from around the globe.The growing political engagement of  this small supra-wealthy group raises important questions about influence, transparency, and gover