Why are some nations rich and others poor? Why do the citizens of some countries lead a happy, prosperous life while others struggle in terrible want?
This book takes the reader through the eventful life journey of one of Singapore's best known economists and educators, Professor Lim Chong Yah. Born in Malacca, the author planted tapioca to feed himself and his family, caught fish in paddy fields and was thrown in jail as a 10-year-old during the war. He fought to win a Commonwealth scholarship to get a decent education, met the love of his life at a Chinese New Year party, became a Professor at two of the best universities in Asia, and went on to write one the most widely-used economics textbooks of the time, Elements of Economic Theory.
At 84, Lim Chong Yah is as feisty, indomitable and curious as when he was a small, cheeky boy catching fighting fish in those paddy fields. And he still asks the fundamental question of how each of us can make a difference.
Автор: Spohr Название: Louis Spohr`s Autobiography ISBN: 1108011721 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781108011723 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 8078.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The popular early Romantic composer, conductor and virtuoso violinist Louis Spohr (1784-1859) began writing his memoirs in 1847, and this English translation appeared in 1865. It is a lively (though occasionally inaccurate) account of Spohr`s experiences as a professional musician travelling widely in Europe, including several visits to England.
Автор: Berlioz Название: Autobiography of Hector Berlioz ISBN: 1108031935 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781108031936 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 5386.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Hector Berlioz (1803-69) was one of the most original and colourful composers of his generation. The autobiography reflects the man - exuberant, idealistic, opinionated and witty - and gives us a fascinating, first-hand, insight into his life. This first English translation from the original French was published in 1884.
Автор: Levine-Clark Название: Unemployment, Welfare, and Masculine Citizenship ISBN: 1137393203 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781137393203 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 11179.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book examines how, from the late nineteenth century through the 1920s, British policymakers, welfare providers, and working-class men struggled to accommodate men`s dependence on the state within understandings of masculine citizenship.
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