Masters or slaves of their time

Article Abstract:

An examination of the extent to which personality and individuals affect politics. An attempt is made to understand the extent to which an individual, such as a Napoleon or a Lenin, can create the environment and the society they are in and the extent to which the individual is a product of the society and is merely serving to gently steer it in one direction or another.

History, Analysis, Political aspects, Society, Personality, Personality (Psychology)

---

Irreverent approach pays off

Article Abstract:

Freakonomics is an orginal take on economics by University of Chicago professor Steven Levitt and journalist Stephen Dubner. Both argue that economics is far from a 'dismal science', it can both entertain and illuminate issues beyond the usual remit.

Economics, Influence, Study and teaching, Books, Freakonomics (Book)

---

'I have to be an optimist'

Article Abstract:

Orange Prize-shortlisted writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie talks about her family and academic life in Nigeria

Nigeria, Education, Achievements and awards, Interview, Africans, Educational aspects, Adichie, Chimamanda Ngozi

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Let universities throw off shackles of the state. A reason to play to strengths. ...believe Lambert is out of touch with modern industry
• Abstracts: Lives on the rocks. We must deny bullies a pulpit. Bullying rife across campus
• Abstracts: Vintage brews get the Midas touch. It's a blessing to be born in the Garden of Eden. There's still life in these old bones..
• Abstracts: Dark tales from the border. At what point to weight the odds? What Europe can do with its feminine virtue
• Abstracts: Intellects forged at the family hearth. Rumpled and ready to rumble

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.