{"product_id":"world-on-fire","title":"World on Fire by Amy Chua (RARE BOOKS)","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"4grtb4\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"113\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003eBook Summary: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"130\"\u003eWorld on Fire\u003c\/em\u003e examines the unintended consequences of promoting free-market capitalism and democracy in developing and transitional societies. Amy Chua argues that in many countries, a small ethnic minority often controls a disproportionate share of wealth and economic power, while the majority population remains relatively poor. She refers to these groups as \"market-dominant minorities.\" Through case studies from countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Eastern Europe, Chua explores how economic liberalization and democratic reforms can intensify ethnic tensions when wealth remains concentrated in the hands of minority groups. The book discusses how these conditions may lead to resentment, political instability, discrimination, violence, and nationalist movements. Chua contends that policymakers should better understand local ethnic and economic dynamics before implementing democratic and market reforms. The book offers a controversial but influential perspective on globalization, ethnicity, economic inequality, and international policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"5ufj0k\" data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"2015\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAmy Chua\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an American lawyer, legal scholar, professor, and bestselling author. She serves as a professor at \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eYale Law School\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and is known for her work on globalization, ethnic conflict, cultural success, and international law. Born to Chinese-Filipino parents, Chua graduated from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHarvard College\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and later earned her law degree from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHarvard Law School\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. In addition to \u003cem data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1677\"\u003eWorld on Fire\u003c\/em\u003e, she is the author of several notable books, including \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBattle Hymn of the Tiger Mother\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Triple Package\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Her writings have sparked significant debate and discussion on culture, achievement, immigration, and global politics, making her one of the most widely recognized public intellectuals in these fields.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44276620525825,"sku":"2NYDFWTMP-Used","price":399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/9633_d5f38681-8ecd-45f9-9aee-d980a1e8b4a9.jpg?v=1640432332","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/world-on-fire","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}