Ergebnis für "FREEDOM" in Politik & Sozialwissenschaften

'A great accomplishment . . . A wonderful reflection of an extraordinary sweep of history' Barack Obama Timely, intimate and important, the long-awaited memoirs from one of the most influential leaders of our times For 16 years, Angela Merkel was Chancellor of Germany. She led the country...

Die lange erwarteten Erinnerungen von Angela Merkel. 16 Jahre trug Angela Merkel die Regierungsverantwortung für Deutschland, führte das Land durch zahlreiche Krisen und prägte mit ihrem Handeln und ihrer Haltung die deutsche und internationale Politik und Gesellschaft. Doch natürlich wurde Angela Merkel nicht als Kanzlerin geboren. In ihren gemeinsam mit ihrer langjährigen politischen Beraterin Beate Baumann verfassten Erinnerungen schaut sie zurück auf ihr Leben in zwei deutschen Staaten – 35 Jahre in der DDR, 35 Jahre im wiedervereinigten Deutschland.

Throughout history, humans have been driven by the quest for two cherished ideals: community and freedom. The two don’t coexist easily: we value individuality and self-reliance, yet are utterly dependent on community for our most basic needs. In this intricately crafted and thought-provoking book, Sebastian Junger examines this tension that lies at the heart of what it means to be human. 

We are all afraid that new dangers pose a threat to our hard-won freedoms, so what deserves attention is precisely the notion of freedom. The concept of freedom is deceptively simple. We think we understand it, but the moment we try and define it we encounter contradictions. In this new...

As featured in the Ram Dass documentary film Becoming Nobody, five essential live teaching sessions on audio, presented here in their entirety The game is not about becoming somebody, it’s about becoming nobody. —Ram Dass If you’re a spiritual explorer of any age or tradition, chances are...

From the author of million-copy bestseller The Way of the Superior Man, a guide to help men achieve deep meaning and true freedom in their lives. Many men come to a point in life where they feel a sense of emptiness or lack of motivation. This state may be confused for depression, but David...

Uncover a powerful US history of Black resilience and cultural triumph in the face of systemic oppression. Perfect for an inspiring commute or deep personal learning, this immersive narrative begins long before the transatlantic slave trade. Journey into the rich, spiritual civilizations of West...

The riveting memoirs of the outstanding moral and political leader of our time, Long Walk to Freedom brilliantly re-creates the drama of the experiences that helped shape Nelson Mandela's destiny. Emotive, compelling, and uplifting, Long Walk to Freedom is the exhilarating story of an epic life; a story of hardship, resilience, and ultimate triumph told with the clarity and eloquence of a born leader.

Enes Kanter Freedom ist der geborene Basketball-Star. Aber er opfert seine Karriere, als er merkt, dass seine Stimme die Kraft hat, Menschenrechtsverstöße in aller Welt zu beenden. In the Name of Freedom erzählt die Geschichte, wie aus Enes Kanter, einem türkischen Jungen mit einem Traum, Enes Freedom wurde, ein amerikanischer Staatsbürger, Friedensnobelpreis-Kandidat und vehementer Fürsprecher für Menschenrechte – und es berichtet von dem hohen persönlichen Preis, den er für seinen Aktivismus bezahlen musste.

The Freedom of Life is a thought-provoking exploration penned by Annie Payson Call (1853-1940), where she delves deep into the myriad challenges we encounter both mentally and physically throughout our lives. This enlightening book presents readers with diverse perspectives on navigating the complexities of the mind and embracing life fully. By the end of this transformative journey, youll gain invaluable insights into your own struggles, empowering you to approach your challenges with newfound understanding and clarity. - Summary by Trek

“Incredibly perceptive. . . . A stunning testimony from a talented writer who strips off false facades with honesty and vulnerability, and leaves us with a searing question: ‘Can you build a nation based on love?’” —mónica teresa ortiz, BookPage (starred review) ONE OF LIT HUB'S MOST...

Release deep-seated shame and build authentic gay confidence with this trauma-aware guided hypnosis journey. Whether you are navigating coming out anxiety or overcoming past rejection, this soothing audio experience offers a profound emotional reset. Unhook from the exhausting cycle of...

In these newly collected essays, interviews, and speeches, world-renowned activist and scholar Angela Y. Davis illuminates the connections between struggles against state violence and oppression throughout history and around the world. Reflecting on the importance of Black feminism, intersectionality, and prison abolitionism for today's struggles, Davis discusses the legacies of previous liberation struggles - from the Black freedom movement to the South African antiapartheid movement.

lf a man cannot stand freedom, he will probably turn fascist. This, in the fewest possible words, is the essential argument in this modem classic, Escape from Freedom. The author, Erich Fromm, is a distinguished psychologist, late of Berlin and Heidelberg, now of New York City.

Neville Goddard (Deutsch): Freiheit für alle - Originaltitel: Freedom For All - aus dem Jahre 1942. Das 3. Buch von Neville Goddard über das Manifestieren mit dem Gesetz der Annahme. Freiheit für alle ist die deutsche Übersetzung von Freedom For All aus dem Jahre 1942. Es ist das 3. Buch über das Manifestieren mit dem Gesetz der Annahme, dass Neville Goddard zu seiner Zeit veröffentlicht hat. "Neville Lancelot Goddard, der über einen autodidaktischen und ungewöhnlich scharfen Intellekt verfügte, vertrat eine kühne und umfassende spirituelle Vision.

What makes a nation scientific: its inventions, or its willingness to pursue knowledge without an immediate profit? In this incisive essay from *Civilization in the United States*, anthropologist Robert H. Lowie examines America’s complicated relationship with scientific achievement. Lowie...

The riveting memoirs of the outstanding moral and political leader of our time, Long Walk to Freedom brilliantly recreates the drama of the experiences that helped shape Nelson Mandela's destiny. From his beginning in the Transkei to his being taken to Robben Island, this is the remarkable story of how a man rose so far, only to be sentenced to life imprisonment. Emotive and compelling, this is the story of an epic life.

Despite its manifest failures, the narrative of neoliberalism retains its grip on the public mind and the policies of governments all over the world. By this narrative, less regulation and more ‘animal spirits’ capitalism produces not only greater prosperity, but more freedom for individuals in society - and is therefore morally better. But, in The Road to Freedom Stiglitz asks, whose freedom are we – should we be – thinking about? What happens when one person’s freedom comes at the expense of another’s? 

By the winner of the 1988 Nobel Prize in Economics, an essential and paradigm-altering framework for understanding economic development - for both rich and poor - in the 21st century. Freedom, Sen argues, is both the end and most efficient means of sustaining economic life and the key to securing the general welfare of the world's entire population. Releasing the idea of individual freedom from association with any particular historical, intellectual, political, or religious tradition, Sen clearly demonstrates its current applicability and possibilities.

Brought to you by Penguin. From the acclaimed, bestselling author of On Tyranny comes a brilliant exploration of freedom – what it is, how it’s been misunderstood, and why it’s our only chance for survival. Freedom is our great commitment, but we have lost sight of what it means –...