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After realising their theses' topics were all related to environmental and human sustainability, a group of young researchers from the Erasmus Mundus International Masters in Global Markets, Local Creativities decided they could take action by sharing their research findings in an easily-understandable, non-academic language, impacting communities outside the academic bubble by making knowledge accessible.This book is the result of the ambition of this group of researchers to critically discuss the main issues of our times: environmental emergency and social inequality. Through a collection of thought-provoking case studies, the reader is invited to reflect upon global issues, from the perspective of local initiatives, considering three main aspects of globalisation: space, global dynamics and social scene, and the role of institutions.

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This exciting compendium brings together, for the first time, some of the foremost scholars of René Girard's mimetic theory, with leading imitation researchers from the cognitive, developmental, and neuro sciences. These chapters explore some of the major discoveries and developments concerning the foundational, yet previously overlooked, role of imitation in human life, revealing the unique theoretical links that can now be made from the neural basis of social interaction to the structure and evolution of human culture and religion. Together, mimetic scholars and imitation researchers are on

Imitation. --- Mimicry --- Influence (Psychology) --- Social influence --- Imitation

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Published to coincide with the 30th anniversary of 'The Selfish Gene', this collection explores the impact of Richard Dawkins as scientist, rationalist, and one of the most important thinkers alive today.

Dawkins, Richard, --- Influence. --- Science.

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Les dernières décennies ont été marquées par la montée en puissance des médias de masse : hausse du nombre de chaînes de télévision et de la consommation de programmes, prospérité des instituts de sondage et des officines de marketing politique, développement d'Internet et des réseaux sociaux. Ces constats provoquent une profusion de réflexions inquiétantes : les médias ne seraient-ils pas devenus tout-puissants ? Ne rendraient-ils pas l'exercice de la démocratie impossible en y important des défauts rédhibitoires ? Ce livre apporte des réponses à ces interrogations. Dans cette nouvelle édition, Grégory Derville dresse un historique de la façon dont la sociologie a traité la question de l'influence des médias depuis les premiers travaux sur la « propagande politique ». La seconde partie, consacrée aux relations entre le pouvoir et les médias, évoque notamment la façon dont ceux-ci influencent la sélection, le discours et l'action des professionnels de la politique, mais aussi le travail militant (notamment numérique avec les nouvelles formes d'engagement sur Internet), la mise en œuvre de la notion de démocratie électronique, etc. Toutes ces thématiques sont illustrées par des travaux empiriques et par de nombreux exemples issus de l'actualité politique récente.

Mass media --- Influence.

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An insightful and passionately written book explaining why a return to Enlightenment ideals is good for the world   The greatest challenges facing humankind, according to Deirdre McCloskey, are poverty and tyranny, both of which hold people back. Arguing for a return to true liberal values, this engaging and accessible book develops, defends, and demonstrates how embracing the ideas first espoused by eighteenth-century philosophers like Locke, Smith, Voltaire, and Wollstonecraft is good for everyone.   With her trademark wit and deep understanding, McCloskey shows how the adoption of Enlightenment ideals of liberalism has propelled the freedom and prosperity that define the quality of a full life. In her view, liberalism leads to equality, but equality does not necessarily lead to liberalism. Liberalism is an optimistic philosophy that depends on the power of rhetoric rather than coercion, and on ethics, free speech, and facts in order to thrive.

Liberalism. --- Enlightenment --- Influence.