The China Wave: Rise of a Civilizational State:...
The J Curve: A New Way to Understand Why Nations...
For the New Year, I recommend these two books. The authors present very contrasting views about the kind of situation that a country like Nigeria currently faces. The Chine Wave argues that countries like Nigeria that adopt western economic and politicals models while they are poor end up with a more divided society, increased corruption and declining economy (any Nigerian can identify with these). On the other hand, the J Curve argues that countries that adopt western democracy (openness) always start by experiencing declining fortunes before eventually picking up (thus the sign of the J alphabet).
Whichever view you take, it is worth reading both books objectively. Cognitive Dissonace (the ability to hold to opposing views in your head) is a sign of the superior mind.
hispy99
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