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"Readers of Theodor Adorno often have understood him as a "totalizing negativist." If it truly is the case that Adorno saw modern society as a realm of complete falsehood, however, his own social theory is unintelligible. In A Precarious Happiness, Peter E. Gordon aims to redeem Adorno from this negativist interpretation by showing that it arises from a basic misunderstanding of his work. Pushing against entrenched interpretations, Gordon argues that Adorno's philosophy is animated by a deep attachment to a concept of happiness or human flourishing, and it is only by virtue of that normative standard that Adorno judges the world a catastrophic failure. Through a comprehensive reading of Adorno's work, A Precarious Happiness shows that in an imperfect world, the available standards of our flourishing are also imperfect. Looking beyond Adorno, Gordon suggests that the practice of social criticism, even if it is directed toward exposing what is "false," cannot succeed without appealing to an unrealized notion of what would be right"--

Una defensa a la cultura de la libertad desde los conocimientos científicos hasta las tradiciones, usando como base el juicio crítico, las artes, los valores, las costumbres y los modos de vida. Desde este nuevo enfoque, Carlos Rodríguez Braun realiza un análisis sobre el liberalismo que va más allá de lo meramente económico, y nos ofrece una visión 360º de cómo influye en aspectos cotidianos como la Iglesia, el periodismo, la tauromaquia y la política, la desigualdad y la literatura. A través de estas páginas, nos transmite que la esencia de la cultura de la libertad es que «la libertad no ha de ser propiciada y defendida por sus benéficos efectos económicos, aunque los tenga». La libertad es buena de por sí, es buena por sí misma, independientemente de sus consecuencias. Porque la libertad no es un medio. La libertad es un fin. «Al afirmarse como soberano en el siglo XVI, la potencia expansiva del Estado alteró la trayectoria liberal de la historia de Europa y, en consecuencia, la de sus proyecciones extraeuropeas, determinada, como explica magistralmente Carlos Rodríguez Braun, por los Diez Mandamientos. La Revolución francesa eliminó definitivamente la soberanía de Dios, el origen del poder, y, liberado el deus mortalis del Deus inmortalis, tiende inevitablemente a ser totalitario, aunque se presente como liberal. Los ensayos recogidos en este libro ejemplifican las incongruencias y falacias del pseudoliberalismo dominante, enemigo de la auténtica tradición liberal».

At the heart of Silicon Valley's meteoric rise is a story etched in the lives of those who shaped it and those who were forever transformed by it. Author Tom Mahon provides an insider's perspective on the birth of the semiconductor industry, which sparked the region's transformation from sleepy farmland to the heart and soul of the high-tech revolution. Through twenty-five extended, in-person interviews you'll meet a diverse cast of characters whose goal was to create technology and tools in service to humanity. In the Afterword to this edition, the author questions whether they accomplished their objectives and urges readers to rise up and rethink technology. What did it take to create the atmosphere that transformed rich farmland into the wealthy center of high-tech? Five climates lined up in just the right way. Educational institutions (Stanford and Berkeley); an attractive location with balmy, Mediterranean-like weather; a history of technology development (Federal Telegraph in the early twentieth century); financial risk taking (the gold rush); and a cultural climate near the center of an ideological revolution (the hippie movement). The Santa Clara Valley had them all. In spades. Before personal computers, or the Internet, or social media came *chips*. Inventive minds took advantage of the quad-electron structure and unique properties - insulative and conductive - of silicon to create semiconductors. But Charged Bodies is more than just the story of new technologies emerging from "The Valley of the Heart's Delight." Using an approach like The Canterbury Tales, Tom Mahon captures the spirit of Silicon Valley in the 80s through the stories of the people all around him. The inventors and bankers have their say. But so do a range of other people who lived through that transition. Listen as artists and hackers, detectives and journalists, lawyers and scientists, flappers and philosophers tell the story of Silicon Valley in their own words.

Communication is a multifaceted skill that facilitates the flow of information and collaboration in the workplace. These shortcuts provide concise, actionable guidance on how to improve your skills across different communication types and channels, helping you become a more efficient, persuasive, and effective communicator.

From the CEO of CVS Health and Fortune's #1 Most Powerful Woman in Business-an inspiring, authentic, and actionable road map for overcoming systemic obstacles to leadership Karen S. Lynch went from a childhood filled with loss and instability in a stark mill town in Massachusetts to leading one of the nation's largest health care companies, where she has been instrumental in transforming how people access affordable quality care. After being named CEO of the Fortune 500's sixth largest company, CVS Health, she is now the most powerful woman on that revered list. In Taking Up Space, she tells her trailblazing story-and delivers powerful lessons you can use to become the leader you're meant to be. Lynch explains how to use your voice and earn influence in places and situations that tend to shut you out so you can drive positive change. She shows how to create value in your organization by making your approach to businesses more personal and empathic-but still professional and accountable. How do you transform a company that may be entrenched and constrained by traditional outlooks and methods? The answers to this and other questions are in Taking Up Space.

Fighting Phishing: Everything You Can Do to Fight Social Engineering and Phishing serves as the ideal defense against phishing. Unlike most anti-phishing books, which focus only on one or two strategies, this book discusses all the policies, education, and technical strategies that are essential to a complete phishing defense. This book gives clear instructions for deploying a great defense-in-depth strategy to defeat hackers and malware. Written by the lead data-driven defense evangelist at the world's number one anti-phishing company, KnowBe4, Inc., this guide shows you how to create an enduring, integrated cybersecurity culture. - Learn what social engineering and phishing are, why they are so dangerous to your cybersecurity, and how to defend against them - Educate yourself and other users on how to identify and avoid phishing scams, to stop attacks before they begin - Discover the latest tools and strategies for locking down data when phishing has taken place, and stop breaches from spreading - Develop technology and security policies that protect your organization against the most common types of social engineering and phishing.

This book discusses challenges that arise for multinational companies from not having a single 'nationality' and being exposed to a variety of simultaneous country-specific, legally, and culturally constructed nationalities at home and abroad. Brexit, America First campaigns, Russia's war against Ukraine, or the ever-tenser relationship between China and the US have led to raising concerns about foreign direct investments. Multinational companies are pressured to withdraw from countries and reorganise global value chains. The long-held confidence that 'nationality' does not matter for multinational companies in the globalised economy has dwindled. Today, companies doing business abroad are exposed to implications of their 'nationality' because governments and customers react upon the 'nationality' of a firm or a product as they did in the 20th century. The chapters in this book address many international business domains, covering political risk, liability of foreignness, cultural distance, headquarters change, and tax planning. They use different methodological approaches to analyse European and US-based MNEs in Europe, Africa, and South-East Asia from 1900 to 1980. The book argues that 'nationality' is not a ghost from the past in international business, it is a topic that requires substantial consideration. The chapters in this book were originally published in the journal Business History.

During the Cold War years, one could argue that the constraints of the bipolar rivalry dwarfed in large part the domestic idiosyncrasies of nations. Now, however, nations often define national interest in terms of particularistic domestic motivations and imperatives--a change that calls for systemic study of the effect of societal culture on foreign policy. This collection introduces the reader to the evolution of thinking about culturue and foreign policy. The authors also assess the current state of the field, clarify theoretical concepts and frameworks, and investigate approproate and innovative methodologies for empirical study

"Higher education institutions must urgently overcome the difficulty of negotiating the complex web of international accreditation standards in a rapidly globalized world. Academic researchers, teachers, and administrators struggle with the intricacy of making sure their programs adhere to strict standards while still attempting to maintain their competitiveness on a global level. These organizations run the risk of stagnation and missing out on possibilities for advancement and recognition if there is no clear path forward.Evaluating Global Accreditation Standards for Higher Education, is a comprehensive guide for overcoming the modern accreditation conundrum. This invaluable resource equips academic scholars and professionals with the tools and knowledge they need to successfully navigate the accreditation process at both local and international levels. From program criteria and curriculum development to faculty professional development and alumni engagement, this book offers a roadmap to excellence. By following the expert guidance within these pages, institutions can unlock their potential, achieve accreditation, and gain the recognition they deserve."--