Books matching: unique economic structures
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Save:'Empty Cradle: The Untimely Death of Corey Sanderson' by Emmy Jackson is a post-apocalyptic novel set in a dystopian future where a disease has made most women infertile. The book follows a group of characters navigating this new world, exploring the consequences of a collapsed society, new economies, and survival techniques. The writing style is described as captivating and engaging, focusing more on the journey rather than the destination, with intricate world-building and well-rounded characters that keep readers entranced.
Amsterdam: A History of the World's Most Liberal City by Russell Shorto is a well-written and enjoyable history guide that delves into the political and cultural contributions of Amsterdam to various fields such as medicine, trade, philosophy, and the arts. The book covers almost a millennium of history, showcasing the city's unique geography and its impact on the collective mentality towards community organization. Shorto weaves together anecdotes, interpretations, and historical facts to highlight Amsterdam's roots in liberalism and its pioneering qualities that inspired other parts of the world.
Shorto's book presents Amsterdam as a city that embodies both economic liberalism, with its laissez-faire capitalism, and social liberalism, valuing communal action and individual liberty. Through specific historical figures like Rembrandt van Rijn, Baruch Spinoza, Frieda Menco, Robert Jasper Grootveld, and Ayaan Hirsi Ali, the author explores different periods of Amsterdam's history, emphasizing the city's notable tolerance and its unique approach to law enforcement based on the concept of gedogen.
It was May 1971, and the sun was shining on the oily green surface of the Oudezijds Voorburgwal, one of the most ancient canals in Amsterdam’s medieval center. Kiki Amsberg, a thirty-two-year-old jour...- #3
Save:'The Story of My Teeth' by Valeria Luiselli is a quirky novel centered around Gustavo Sanchez Sanchez, also known as Highway, an expert auctioneer in Mexico City. Highway takes pride in his storytelling skills, even auctioning off his own teeth with claims that they belonged to Marilyn Monroe. The novel explores themes of art, storytelling, and subjectivity, all wrapped in Luiselli's beautiful and playful language. The industrial Mexican cityscape serves as a dazzling setting for Highway's adventures, making the reader question the value of art and the art of creating value through storytelling.
I’M THE BEST AUCTIONEER IN the world, but no one knows it because I’m a discreet sort of man. My name is Gustavo Sánchez Sánchez, though people call me Highway, I believe with affection. I can imitate...
