Adam Tooze

Explore a new kind of history with this thought-provoking read. Discover how contemporary history differs from the modern era, and how recent events have shaped the world we live in today. This book challenges traditional perspectives and encourages a fresh take on the past, reminding us that our understanding of history depends on a broader global perspective.

"Central Banking and Financialization" explores the vulnerability of Eastern Europe's banking system and the pressures of financialization in money and currency markets. Using Romania as a case study, the book identifies central banks as key institutions in the reconstitution of formerly planned economies. It offers a conceptual approach to the political economy of central banking, making it essential reading for those interested in banking, monetary economics, political economy and development economics.

Exploring how knowledge about the earth's climate is gained through data models, "A Vast Machine" by Paul N. Edwards explains how everything we know about global warming is through simulations. Even observations from satellites need data models to become global. This book offers an intriguing history of how scientists measured, traced, and modeled the atmosphere to understand its past and predict its future.

Im Juli 1870 ziehen Hunderttausende in einen Krieg, der die Landkarte Europas verändern wird. Manche von ihnen erwarten ein Abenteuer, andere haben Sorge um ihr Leben oder die Zukunft ihrer Familie, doch die meisten Männer auf beiden Seiten tun einfach nur das, was sie für ihre Pflicht halten....

Explore the fascinating field of political ecology with this accessible and focused guide. The third edition covers a diversity of topics and arguments while simplifying the discussion to a few core questions. With references to recent work from around the world, it also raises critical questions about traditional environmental approaches. Written in straightforward language, this resource is perfect for academics and undergraduates alike. Discover the role of critical theory in conservation, development, and environmental management, and gain insight into how humans shape and are shaped by the world around us.

Oil Revolution delves into the complex world of anti-colonial oil elites during the age of decolonization. This community of elites spread across multiple countries and transformed the global oil industry through their work in United Nations, Arab League, and OPEC. Author Christopher R. W. Dietrich examines their ambitions and how access to oil played a key role in their success.