While the rating tells you how good a book is according to our two core criteria, it says nothing about its particular defining features. Therefore, we use a set of 20 qualities to characterize each book by its strengths:
Applicable – You’ll get advice that can be directly applied in the workplace or in everyday situations.
Analytical – You’ll understand the inner workings of the subject matter.
Background – You’ll get contextual knowledge as a frame for informed action or analysis.
Bold – You’ll find arguments that may break with predominant views.
Comprehensive – You’ll find every aspect of the subject matter covered.
Concrete Examples – You’ll get practical advice illustrated with examples of real-world applications or anecdotes.
Controversial – You’ll be confronted with strongly debated opinions.
Eloquent – You’ll enjoy a masterfully written or presented text.
Engaging – You’ll read or watch this all the way through the end.
Eye opening – You’ll be offered highly surprising insights.
For beginners – You’ll find this to be a good primer if you’re a learner with little or no prior experience/knowledge.
For experts – You’ll get the higher-level knowledge/instructions you need as an expert.
Hot Topic – You’ll find yourself in the middle of a highly debated issue.
Innovative – You can expect some truly fresh ideas and insights on brand-new products or trends.
Insider’s take – You’ll have the privilege of learning from someone who knows her or his topic inside-out.
Inspiring – You’ll want to put into practice what you’ve read immediately.
Overview – You’ll get a broad treatment of the subject matter, mentioning all its major aspects.
Scientific – You’ll get facts and figures grounded in scientific research.
Visionary – You’ll get a glimpse of the future and what it might mean for you.
Well structured – You’ll find this to be particularly well organized to support its reception or application.
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danke für die Möglichkeit des vertieften Lesens. Solch ein guter Anfang, als Buch, gehört in ein permanentes Expertenremium, geht es doch um mehr als 10 Jahre, um das 21. Jahrhundert. Wie stehen wir zu Asiens Aufstieg, in dem China der Kultursetter ist, mehr aber auch nicht. Was können wir aus internationalen Verwaltungs- und Politikerfahrungen, auch aus Asien - Singapur et. al. lernen? Wie steht es mit einer frühzeitig beginnenden, aufeinander aufbauenden Prävention? Hier ist ,zumindest in der Innovation, Europa stark!
Ich werde mit Frau Schön u.a. Kontakt aufnehmen. Es gibt viel zu tun, damit meine Enkel es in diesem entscheidenden Jahrhundert gut haben.
Mit herzlichen Grüßen
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Michael M. Breitschwerdt
Präventionsexperte
Sachkundiger zu Ostasien