In this paper using causal layered analysis, the underlying stories of the global financial crisis (gfc) are explored. The seven narratives presented are the GFC as: 1) a mortgage crisis, 2) a global banking crisis, 3) as part of the natural creative destruction cycle of the capitalist system,...

In this paper using causal layered analysis, the underlying stories of the global financial crisis (gfc) are explored. The seven narratives presented are the GFC as: 1) a mortgage crisis, 2) a global banking crisis, 3) as part of the natural creative destruction cycle of the capitalist system,...

Sohail Inayatullah argues that the events of September 11th point to the reality that it is strategy and power that define higher culture, not the rule of law. He sees the world as seeking a higher order legal framework in order to resolve the violence. Development (2002) 45, 58–64....

Planetary futures are explored in the context of two scenarios. The Artificial Society led by dramatic developments in information and genetic technologies and the Multicultural Society driven by concerns for inclusiveness and equity. These scenarios are explored in context of structures of...