{"product_id":"9788494289026","title":"The failure of the elites","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Failure of the Elites\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this incisive and necessary essay, Professor Manuel Sanchís analyzes the root causes of the great economic crisis that shook Spain and the Western world. Far from staying on the surface of financial data, the author examines the decisive role played by political, economic, and financial elites in the gestation and development of the disaster. The book not only offers an accurate diagnosis of what happened, but also draws essential practical lessons to prevent a similar catastrophe from recurring, making it essential reading for understanding our present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Failure of the Elites\u003c\/em\u003e is a rigorous and well-documented analysis of the responsibility of leadership groups in the 2008 crisis. Manuel Sanchís dissects how decisions made by the elites, driven by short-term interests and a lack of ethical vision, led to a systemic collapse. The book covers the management errors, the lack of regulation, excessive greed, and the disconnection from social reality that characterized those who held power. Through a multidisciplinary approach that combines history, economics, and sociology, the work invites reflection on the need for a new social pact and a regeneration of the ruling class to build a more stable and just future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eResponsibility of political and financial elites in the economic crisis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritical analysis of crisis management in Spain and the global context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePractical lessons for the prevention of future systemic crises.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship between power, ethics, and decision-making in the public sphere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eProposals for the regeneration and reform of the governance model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in recent economic history, political sociology, and the critical analysis of power. It is especially recommended for students and professionals in political science, economics, sociology, and law, as well as for any citizen who wishes to understand the structural causes of the crisis and reflect on the role of institutions and their leaders in today's society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep and documented understanding of the real causes of the economic crisis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical analysis of the behavior and responsibility of the ruling elites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePractical and applicable lessons to avoid repeating systemic errors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA multidisciplinary perspective that enriches the debate on democratic regeneration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Sanchis, Manuel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Editorial Pasado y Presente\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Literary essays, History, Society and culture: general, Sociology and anthropology, Social services and welfare, Criminology, Politics and government, Economics, Economic history, Finance and accounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Essay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: September 2014\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 280\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 504 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a reference work for those seeking a serious and well-founded analysis of one of the most turbulent periods of our recent history. Manuel Sanchís manages to combine academic rigor with accessible prose, offering interpretive keys that remain fully relevant today. It is, without a doubt, a book that invites critical reflection and informed debate, essential for any reader interested in the dynamics of power and their social consequences.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDITORIAL PASADO Y PRESENTE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407203131739,"sku":"9788494289026","price":24.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849428902.jpg?v=1781850229","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494289026","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}