Bøger af Andres Oppenheimer

Con su habitual lucidez, Oppenheimer analiza la realidad actual y de los proximos anos en America Latina, a la luz del ejemplo de los llamados paises emergentes de los ultimos anos: China, Irlanda, Polonia, Republica Checa, entre otros. El autor busca descubrir quien presenta un panorama realista de los proximos veinte anos y quien esta contando cuentos chinos . Por un lado, los informes de la CNI (centro de estudios de la CIA a largo plazo) y de un aleman del Parlamento Europeo experto en A. Latina (Linkohr) que pintan un panorama desolador para la region; por el otro, los discursos optimistas de los gobernantes de estos paises (Chavez, Fox, Kirchner) y de instituciones como la CEPAL. Para ello, recorre los paises emergentes durante tres anos y entrevista a los actores mas relevantes del futuro latinoamericano (desde Rumsfeld y Roger Noriega hasta Evo Morales pasando por Fernando Henrique Cardoso y los presidentes de Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela y Chile, ademas de gente comun, como ascensoristas chinos o taxistas polacos). Sus conclusiones son reveladoras, ya que si bien los informes antes mencionados resultan acertados como diagnosticos del presente, el autor se muestra asombrado por la rapidez con que ciertos paises de caracteristicas previas muy similares a las nuestras pudieron pasar de la pobreza y la desesperanza a la riqueza y el dinamismo. Es, definitivamente, un libro para desactivar prejuicios."

"A wave of discontent is sweeping across the world, and fewer and fewer people feel truly happy. Surveys show a constant increase in dissatisfaction, stress, and depression worldwide. What is happening? Why is the level of unhappiness reaching worrisome numbers? What are the latest innovations from nations, corporations, schools, and scientists to reverse this tendency and increase happiness? Andrâes Oppenheimer explores this global phenomenon and offers new perspectives to get out of the well of discontent. From rigorous research undertaken in several countries, he concludes that economical growth--the parameter used to measure success--is necessary, but not enough to increase happiness. There are other factors that are fueling hopelessness, such as the loss of a sense of community, the lack of purpose, and the addiction to social media. However, the most interesting aspect of all is that straightforward and accessible solutions to enhance satisfaction in life are emerging. Through this insightful and entertaining work, readers submerge in the new "science of happiness," based on impact assessments supported by solid evidence. Oppenheimer expands the concept of progress and shares fresh strategies to fight unhappiness within countries, corporations, and schools. He tells us of the "schools of happiness" he visited in India, the "social prescribers" he interviewed in the United Kingdom, and the volunteer groups he talked to in Denmark, Finland, and Bhutan. This is an inspiring book that will change everything we always thought we knew about happiness."--Provided by publisher.