The Four Powers: Assessments of Democracy, Abuses of Centralized Power, and Blockchain-Based National Security (Technodemocracy) by Jason M. Hanania (4powers.com) (27 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

What is power? How does it become centralized or decentralized? These questions are at the heart of understanding how governments work. Humankind has barely scratched the surface of what it takes to provide for democracy, equality, and reduced social risk. History has taught us that centralizing power in one group member creates maximum power inequality and typically results in abuse of power. Whether done consciously or unconsciously, that group member will inevitably make decisions that serve personal rather than public interests. It's human nature. In The Four Powers, Hanania provides a fast-paced historical assessment of centralized power. From World War I to crypto, Hanania explains the emerging trend toward technodemocracy: a decentralized system of governance whereby power-centralized institutions (such as churches, banks, political parties, campaign donors, Amazon, and the CIA) become obsolete. ABOUT THE AUTHOR From the author of Architecture of a Technodemocracy ...

Genre: Science & Math

Across Mongolian Plains: A Naturalist's Account of China's 'Great Northwest' by Roy Chapman Andrews (48 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Roy Chapman Andrews' 'Across Mongolian Plains' is a pioneering work that explores his remarkable adventures and scientific discoveries in Mongolia during the early 20th century. Written in a vivid and engaging style, the book combines travelogue with scientific observations, providing valuable insights into the culture, geography, and wildlife of Mongolia. Andrews' descriptive language transports the reader across the vast plains and deserts, offering a firsthand account of his expeditions in search of fossil remains and dinosaur eggs. The narrative is enriched with fascinating details and anecdotes, making it a captivating read for both scholars and general readers interested in exploration and natural history. Roy Chapman Andrews, a renowned paleontologist and explorer, drew inspiration from his extensive fieldwork in Central Asia to write 'Across Mongolian Plains.' His background in zoology and geology equipped him with the expertise to document the flora and fauna of the Mongolian ...

Genre: Science & Math