Steven landsberg (7 Ergebnisse)

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - A Barnes & Noble Top Elektronisches Buch &NOOK Indie FavoriteAlternating between the pivotal 1971 Ping-Pong Diplomacy - where a simple game of table tennis thawed the icy relations between the U.S. and China during the Cold War - and the present-day struggles of a family weighed down by legacy, Ping is a compelling tale of history, politics, and personal conflict.Jenny, a modern-day teen, wrestles with her grand-mother Miriam's larger-than-life legacy, rooted in Cold War tensions and the surprising intersection of ping pong, antisemitism, and global diplomacy. As Jenny uncovers Miriam's secret role in shaping history, she confronts her own place in a family bound by expectations and unspoken truths. Blending family drama with meticulously researched historical events, this gripping story explores the enduring impact of the past on the present.'Ping skillfully blends family drama with political and historical events, particularly through Jenny's modern-day struggles and Miriam's Cold War-era experiences. The use of Ping Pong as both a symbol and a plot device keeps the story engaging, exploring generational expectations and legacies . . . Ping effectively combines history, sports, and personal conflict, appealing to readers of both literary fiction and historical drama.'.…

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Zustand: New. The extensively revised and updated edition of Steven Landsburg s hugely popular book, The Armchair EconomistLandsburg looks at the details of daily life to reveal what the laws of economics tell us about ourselves.Steven E. Landsburg is a Professor.