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#2024inReview | From tariff wars to torn-up trade agreements, in "Walking Out: America’s New Trade Policy in the Asia-Pacific and Beyond," APARC Visiting Scholar Michael Beeman, a former senior U.S. trade official, explores America's withdrawal from its long-held support of free, rules-based foreign trade and many of the principles it had championed to make trade fair, equitable, and mutually beneficial. Want to understand better what's next under Trump's second act? Get your copy of Beeman's book, published by APARC and distributed by Stanford University Press >> https://lnkd.in/gD24FynY #trade #ForeignTrade #TradePolicy #FreeTrade #TradeAgreements #TradeWars #tariffs #AsiaPacific #USChinaCompetition

In this article, Professors Antonius C.G.M. Robben (Utrecht University) and Alexander Hinton (Rutgers University - Newark) present their book "Perpetrators: Encountering Humanity’s Dark Side" (Stanford University Press). They explore the complexities of individuals who commit mass violence, examining their motivations and the contexts that enable such actions. The article delves into the challenges of studying perpetrators, highlighting the crucial role of empathy—both cognitive and affective—in understanding their perspectives without justifying their actions. It also addresses the ethical and emotional hurdles faced by researchers who engage with individuals responsible for atrocities. An essential read for those seeking a deeper understanding of the anthropology of violence and the psychological mechanisms behind mass atrocities. The article is available in open access in English, French, and Spanish. #PerpetratorStudies #AnthropologyOfViolence #MassAtrocities #EmpathyInResearch #HumanRights #PoliticsAndRightsReview https://lnkd.in/gPDshrsv

The #MESA2024 Nikki Keddie Book Award Co-Winner is Annika Scheding for “Sufi Civilities: Religious Authority and Political Change in Afghanistan” (Stanford University Press). Read More [https://lnkd.in/ejU7ckNF]

Books for Social Innovators! A literary gift guide from the Stanford Social Innovation Review. https://lnkd.in/gfirn385

Looking for a last-minute gift for the business enthusiast in your life? Look no further. The management department’s Mary Waller’s book, “Crisis-Ready Teams: Data-Driven Lessons from Aviation, Nuclear Power, Emergency Medicine, and Mine Rescue,” made it on this year’s The Wall Street Journal holiday book guide! The book explores how crisis teams react to urgent situations and gives readers insight into preparing how to manage crises ahead of time. https://lnkd.in/gQG8grn5 #BusinessForABetterWorld

What an immense pleasure to talk about my book "Fragile Hope" Stanford University Press with the brilliant Sanjukta Poddar Universiteit Leiden. A big thank you to the New Books Network for hosting our conversation: https://lnkd.in/ecx2dwia

So glad to announce that my first book "Foreign Aid and State Building in Interwar Romania: In Quest of an Ideal" is officially out! Immense gratitude to Stanford University Press for supporting this project and to everyone who contributed to its long production. More can be found here (including an Intro excerpt!): https://lnkd.in/df8Hx4Sz

President Yoon Suk Yeol's ill-conceived attempt to consolidate power through martial law has plunged South Korea into chaos. "While preparing for a new political leadership, Koreans can reflect on their conflict-ridden journey to democracy and turn this crisis into an opportunity for political reforms," says Stanford sociologist Gi-Wook Shin, APARC director and a senior fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies, writing for the Stanford University Press blog. Shin offers insights into the historical and sociopolitical contexts of the turmoil engulfing Korea and explains the reforms and cultural change needed for it to move forward. Read on >> https://lnkd.in/gpemyTjU #korea #southkorea #martiallaw #yoon #democracy #democraticdecline #politicalreforms

If Taylor Swift can write songs during the pandemic and release two albums, then perhaps one can also write a book about Filipino migrant workers and their immobilities at home 😅 Sorry Swifties! This is no Folklore or Evermore, but I'm happy it's now a real thing that will soon exist in the world. Announcing the upcoming release of my second book: Stuck at Home: Pandemic Immobilities in the Nation of Emigration (2025, Stanford University Press). Featuring the beautiful work of Filipino collage artist, Michael Lorenzana https://lnkd.in/d2afqCau

I am thrilled to announce my upcoming book, Predictable Winners: A Handbook for Developing, Forecasting, and Launching New Products and Services. I wrote this book with Ilya Trakhtenberg to provide professionals with a holistic, practical approach to manage risks and unlock the full potential of breakthrough innovation for their organizations. Stanford University Press will release the book on March 18th, 2025. Learn more about Predictable Winners here: https://lnkd.in/gXxBg6i3 and start reading the book right away. Then follow along with us at L.E.K. Consulting as we’ll be sharing much more in the run up to publication and beyond next year!