Today's complex social and economic problems leave many people in the affluent world feeling either overwhelmed or ambivalent. Even the small percentage of us who have examined the ethics behind our financial decisions and overcome the often-deterring factors of self-interest rarely know what to do to make any difference. By providing tools for examination and concrete actions for individuals; communities; and society at large; Justice in a Global Economy guides its readers through many of today's complex societal issues; including land use; immigration; corporate accountability; and environmental and economic justice. Beginning with a basic introduction to the impact of economic globalization; the book provides both critical assessments of the current political-economic structures and examples of people and communities who are actively working to transform society. Each chapter concludes with questions for discussion and reflection.
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Review
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. The best for beginnersBy Joao Miguel OliveiraAncient Greek Religion by Jon D. Mikalson is the best book I have found for people just beginning their journey in Greek Religion studies. Its language is very simple and conveys subjects in a very interesting way; you'll want to read what comes next; which is something that many books on Greek Religion seem to miss.It covers sanctuaries and their primary components; come cults and a few myths as well as religious practices (ideas and interpretations are left aside) at both state; family and individual levels.It focus primarily in Athens; except for the cult of Dionysus at Thebes; Apollo at Delphi and Zeus at Olympia; and sometimes the author doesn't make it clear that he is referring to Athens; which may give people just beginning the wrong idea (for instance; in the family chapter he doesn't say that he is describing Athenian families and their practices and that; for example; at Sparta both family organization and practice was quite different).This is however a minor problem for an introductory book; which obviously focus on what is most widely known and discussed.It is also interesting that it has a chapter on religion in the Hellenistic period; something lacking from most books. However it fails to provide information on the Archaic; Dark and Bronze Age; which means it gives no clue to origin.However; since this is an introductory book; with a simple and understandable language; good structuring and; in my opinion; a good though not perfect selection of subjects; I think you should start by this. And if you are not starting; it still is an interesting reading and helps us getting back to the basics and organize information a lot better. Good for both scholars; people interested in the subject and modern practitioners of Hellenismos. Five stars!6 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Good StudyBy Ian A. MooneyA good textbook; well formatted and well researched.It is extremely approachable with a wide knowledge based.I highly suggest this book.My only regrets were that it didn't go as "in-depth" as I would have liked; and it seemed to be lacking in appendicies and idexes.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. An Excellent Source!By Dylan M. NashAn excellent scholarly source on the Ancient Greek Religion.As a practitioner of Hellenismos; I found this book to be very interesting. Mr. Mikalson is a highly engaging writer; even with such a dense topic; the way he writes will certainly keep you reading. This book is on par with Burkert's "Greek Religion;" though it is better written; so that even someone who is just beginning to delve into the topic can understand it all.
