Data is fundamental to the modern world. From economic development to health care to education and public policy, we rely on numbers to allocate resources and make crucial decisions. But because so much data fails to take into account gender, because it treats men as the default and women as atypical, bias and discrimination are baked into our systems. And women pay tremendous costs for this…
The term "feminism" came into English usage around the 1890s, but women's conscious struggle to resist discrimination and sexist oppression goes back much further. Introducing Feminism surveys the major developments that have affected women's lives from the seventeenth century to the present day. "Readers who have forgotten the struggles of women who came generations—and centuries—before wi…
Apa itu korupsi? Buku ini adalah upaya melibati pertanyaan itu. Dengan melacak jauh ke masa silam, suatu horizon terbentang untuk memahami lintasan perkembangan arti korupsi hingga hari ini. Pengertian korupsi terjahit integral dengan cita-cita tatanan dan tata-kelola yang baik, tidak lekang oleh waktu, dan bukan monopoli tradisi kebudayaan atau peradaban tertentu. Korupsi berkembang menjadi ko…
A remarkable insight into the lives of children from all over the world.
Get set for a journey across the globe, visiting every country - from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe - to find out what makes each one unique. Along the way, you'll explore mountains, deserts, forests, and rivers, and spot some wildlife. You'll discover, too, what life is like for the many different peoples of the world and learn about their food, festivals, and flags.
Discover over 100 extraordinary children from across the world. Featuring an international selection of passionate young people, this collection highlights the stories of musical talents, environmental activists, engineers, artists and authors, as well as political voices, among others. Including entertainers such as Taylor Swift and Daniel Radcliffe, sporting heroes like Pele and Michelle Kwan…