Humanomics: Volume 19 Issue 1
Table of contents
The Third Option: Linking Top‐Down and Bottom‐Up Efforts in Community‐Based Development
Gertrude Anne MacIntyreThe World Bank claims that its main mission is, “To fight poverty with professionalism for lasting results.” Many of the mega projects supported by bank funds have made life more…
No Shame or Guilt: The Crisis of Governance and Accountability in Asian Economies
Sivakumar VelayuthamThe economic crisis that hit many Asian countries in 1997 has changed the face of Asian politics and business. It contributed to the downfall of many political leaders e.g…
ARE THESE PEOPLE CRAZY, OR WHAT? A Rational Choice Interpretation of Cults and Charisma
Loretta S. Wilson, Susan KwileckIn the wake of numerous late twentieth century cult disasters, and most recently, the September 11 tragedy, this paper considers the question, why do people obey outrageous…
Globalization and Sustainability of Small States
Ozay Mehmet, M. TahirogluGlobalization is rapidly integrating markets, universalizing Western materialism, and weakening the capacity of national states to safeguard local values and institutions. While…