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Peter Nolan

    Peter Nolan llegó a Chicago a finales de los turbulentos años 60. Trabajó en las noticias de televisión como escritor, reportero y comentarista, ganando tres premios Emmy y varios premios de periodismo. Su primer libro, Campaign!: The 1983 Election That Rocked Chicago, refleja su amplia experiencia.

    China in the Asian Financial Crisis
    China at the Crossroads
    Possums and Bird Dogs: Australian Army Aviation's 161 Reconnaissance Flight in South Vietnam
    Understanding China
    Campaign!: The Election that Rocked Chicago
    ¿Está China comprando el mundo?
    • Durante los últimos años los medios de comunicación occidentales han agitado el espectro de una colosal capacidad de las empresas chinas, de comprar una parte importante del tejido empresarial de los países ricos. De acuerdo con esta descrip - ción, tanto el Estado como las empresas chinas se hallarían embarcados en una ambiciosa operación de adquisición selectiva de activos para debilitar o controlar la estructura empresarial global. A contrapelo de tales hipótesis, este libro evalúa tales a rmaciones mediante un riguroso análisis de las corporaciones globales de las economías desarrolladas, así como de la realidad de las grandes empresas chinas. Analiza la interrelación y competencia de las gran des corporaciones occidentales y chinas en el mercado mundial y la capacidad de estas últimas, para adquirir activos empresariales a gran escala de los países de altos ingresos de forma que pudieran debilitar el poder económico de estos últimos. De acuerdo con el autor, las empresas occidentales concentran un formidable poder económico, tecnológico y logístico que en los sectores más sensibles de la economía global resulta realmente difícil de desa ar por parte de las empresas de las economías en vías de desarrollo en general y de China en particular. Por otro lado, la penetración de la economía china por parte de las grandes empresas globales ha sido muy intensa, al igual que la interpenetra - ción de las empresas de las economías desarrolladas entre sí. En el mercado mundial, las empresas globales reproducen las asimetrías generadas por décadas de predominio de los países ricos sobre los países pobres y en vías de desarrollo. A unque el esfue r z o r ealizado por China ha sido extrao r dinario en los ámbitos tecnológico, organizacional, nanciero y empresarial, todavía la hegemonía económica de los países de altos ing r esos está ejos de haber sido de nitivamente desa ada para construir una economía global más justa, incluyente y equitativa

      ¿Está China comprando el mundo?
    • SPECIAL EDITION CELEBRATING THE ONE HUNDREDTH BIRTHDAY OF MAYOR HAROLD WASHINGTONCover photography by Marc PoKempnerPart of The Special Collections and Preservation Division at the Harold Washington Library Center, Chicago Public LibraryMike Leonard, NBC News correspondent: “This is storytelling at its best. With insight, compassion and humor Peter Nolan turns a semi-forgotten big city mayoral battle into a riveting and timeless tale of human behavior…the good and the bad.”From the Foreword by F. Richard Ciccone, Author of Daley: Power and Presidential Politics and Mike Royko: A Life in Print; former Managing Editor of the Chicago Tribune: “In Campaign!, veteran newsman Peter Nolan, who covered all the players in the 1983 contest, has written a first-hand account of not only the key participants, the candidates and their top supporters, but also of relatively unknown election workers who invested their time and passions in a way not seen since in Chicago politics. Nolan does not shy from inserting himself into the story where it warrants. His tale of being recruited by Epton as potential City Hall press secretary is only one of the anecdotes that reflects on how unusual the campaign seemed…This is a book that every Chicago politician ought to keep under his pillow…There is never enough history, and this is a nice slice of it.”

      Campaign!: The Election that Rocked Chicago
    • Understanding China

      The Silk Road and the Communist Manifesto

      • 174 páginas
      • 7 horas de lectura

      The book explores China's transformation from a minor player in the 1970s to a significant global force, highlighting its ongoing development challenges despite its size. It delves into the Communist Party of China's policy dilemmas, particularly regarding its influence in the Asia-Pacific region and the ideological implications of Marxism. Through research and debate, the CPC is navigating these complex issues, offering valuable insights into the evolution of China's political economy and its future trajectory on the world stage.

      Understanding China
    • The narrative focuses on the 161 Reconnaissance Flight, an Australian Army Aviation unit active in Vietnam from 1965 to 1972. It captures the experiences of the unit through a rich tapestry of unit and personal records, pilot and aircraft logbooks, and firsthand accounts from veterans. The book offers an intimate glimpse into the challenges and triumphs faced by those involved in this significant military operation, highlighting both the operational history and the personal stories of bravery and sacrifice.

      Possums and Bird Dogs: Australian Army Aviation's 161 Reconnaissance Flight in South Vietnam
    • China at the Crossroads

      • 224 páginas
      • 8 horas de lectura

      This concise and timely book, written by one of the worlda s leading authorities on China, argues that the country is at a crossroads in its development and explores the challenges that lie ahead.

      China at the Crossroads
    • China in the Asian Financial Crisis

      • 340 páginas
      • 12 horas de lectura

      The book examines the critical policy challenges faced by China's leaders during the financial crisis in Guangdong's institutions. It highlights how this crisis served as a precursor to the broader difficulties that arose as China increasingly integrated into the global financial system. Through this analysis, the author sheds light on the complexities and implications of China's evolving economic landscape.

      China in the Asian Financial Crisis
    • News Stories

      A Memoir

      • 260 páginas
      • 10 horas de lectura

      The memoir offers a vivid account of a broadcast newsman's career spanning from Niagara Falls to Chicago during the latter half of the twentieth century. It features gripping stories such as a former Federal Judge and Governor's release from prison, a policeman's trial for attempting to drown his son, and an alderman's embezzlement of federal funds. Significant historical events like the death of President John F. Kennedy and the disappearance of Rosemary Kennedy are also recounted, alongside personal anecdotes, including a rivalry with Geraldo Rivera.

      News Stories
    • America's Cold War against China

      Destined to Fail

      • 176 páginas
      • 7 horas de lectura

      The narrative explores the escalating tensions between the United States and China, framing it as a New Cold War. It delves into the political, economic, and military strategies employed by the U.S. in response to China's rising influence. The book examines the implications of this rivalry on global stability, trade relations, and international alliances, providing a critical analysis of the ideological clash and its potential consequences for both nations and the world at large.

      America's Cold War against China
    • Transforming China

      Globalization, Transition and Development

      • 344 páginas
      • 13 horas de lectura

      The book offers a comprehensive examination of China's remarkable economic transformation, highlighting the unprecedented changes that have reshaped the nation. It delves into the factors driving this boom and the implications for both China and the global economy, providing insights into the complexities and challenges of such rapid development. Through detailed analysis, it reveals how these shifts have influenced various sectors and the lives of the Chinese people.

      Transforming China
    • China and the West

      Crossroads of Civilisation

      • 268 páginas
      • 10 horas de lectura

      Focusing on China's historical approach to market regulation, this book delves into how policies have been shaped to benefit the general populace. It examines the interplay between state control and economic development, highlighting key moments and decisions that reflect the government's commitment to social welfare. Through this lens, readers gain insight into the complexities of China's economic strategies and their implications for the population.

      China and the West