{"id":7076,"date":"2014-09-11T22:46:53","date_gmt":"2014-09-11T18:46:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dominicana-online.org\/?p=7076"},"modified":"2018-05-15T18:12:42","modified_gmt":"2018-05-15T18:12:42","slug":"publicaciones","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dominicanaonline.org\/en\/publicaciones\/","title":{"rendered":"Book and Publications"},"content":{"rendered":"

FUNGLODE\/GFDD has a large catalog of publications:<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Leonel Fern\u00e1ndez Books<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
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Years of Learning, Cutting Edge Political Writings<\/span><\/a>
\nby Leonel Fern\u00e1ndez<\/span><\/p>\n

An excellent mosaic that captures the spirit of the 1970s from the perspective of a restless and radical young man who, with unusual maturity and intellectual curiosity, steps into a world undergoing profound change.
\nOrder it here on Amazon><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"El<\/a><\/td>\n\n

The Crime of Public Opinion: Censorship, Ideology and Freedom of Expression <\/span><\/a>
\nby Leonel Fern\u00e1ndez<\/span><\/p>\n

Although not expressly classified as one of the so-called press offenses, the crime of public opinion is a reality in the legal world as well as in political and social life.
\nOrder it here on Amazon><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Books<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Desarrollo
\nLook inside<\/span><\/td>\n		\n

Desarrollo Sostenible y la Econom\u00eda Verde en la Rep\u00fablica Dominicana<\/strong>
\nby GFDD<\/span><\/h2>\n

Description:The book Hacia el Desarrollo Sostenible y la Econom\u00eda Verde en la Rep\u00fablica Dominicana,<\/em><\/strong> is a publication of Global Foundation for Democracy and Development (GFDD) that promotes hands-on daily tips to green our everyday lives and businesses while showing international best practices and lessons learned on sustainability.<\/p>\n

Buy it: Print $15<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information regarding the new publication Hacia el desarrollo sostenible y la econom\u00eda verde en la Rep\u00fablica Dominicana, please write to mabreu@globalfoundationdd.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Buy >><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"El
\nLook inside<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n		El Metro and the Impacts of Transportation System Integration in Santo Domingo<\/a><\/strong>
\nby Carl Allen<\/span><\/p>\n

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Description: Santo Domingo’s rapid growth and largely informal public transportation system have left the city with inadequate capacity, substantial congestion, pollution and safety problems. The city’s system inefficiencies and limited accessibility to job and population centers are typical in developing countries.<\/p>\n

Buy it: Print $10 – Digital $2.99<\/strong>
\nIf you wish to buy the book, place your order by phone to 212-751-5000 or send an email to: Kenia Hernandez kenia@globalfoundationdd.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Now available in audio book f<\/span><\/p>\n

Look inside the book (PDF)<\/a> | Buy on Amazon.com<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\nNew Perspectives: Dominican Republic<\/span><\/strong><\/a>
\nby Natasha Despotovic (Author) and Anne Casale (Photographer)<\/span>Dominican Republic: New Perspectives, comprised of 400 aerial images is divided in 9 chapters, Reflections of Light, Coasts, Heights, Plains, History, City, People, Tourism and Work. Buy now ><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Nuevas<\/a><\/td>\n\n

Dominican Encyclopedic Dictionary of the Environment<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The book contains 712 terms, 19 thematic areas, 58 tables, 123 figures and 700 photographs, of which 200 are of the Dominican Republic. \u00a0Buy now ><\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"Local
\nLook inside<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n		Local Capacity Development: The Key to Benefiting from Globalization and Reducing Unemployment in the Dominican Republic<\/a><\/strong>
\nby Jos\u00e9 G. Caraballo-Cueto<\/span>Description: Interestingly enough, in 1950, the Dominican Republic (DR) had a larger GDP per capita than many of the so-called \u201cAsian Tigers\u201d, including South Korea (henceforth Korea) and Taiwan2. But, as shown in Figure 1, in 2008, GDP per capita in Korea was four times larger than that of the DR. Similarly, in 2008, Taiwan had a GDP per capita quadruple the amount in the DR.Buy it: Print $15 – Digital $2.99<\/strong>
\nIf you wish to buy the book, place your order by phone to 212-751-5000 or send an email to: Kenia Hernandez kenia@globalfoundationdd.org<\/a>Look inside the book (PDF)<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Mental
\nLook inside<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n		Mental Health Development within the Dominican Republic<\/a><\/strong>
\nby Yosmayra E. Reyes<\/span>Description: The Dominican Republic is a country on the brink of change both socially and economically. It is marked by a complex system whose aims have fallen short in distributing adequate health services to its indigent populations. Solutions in resource allocations are difficult as little research has been done with the intent of monitoring which subgroups and regions require additional servicing.Buy it: Print $15 – Digital $2.99<\/strong>
\nIf you wish to buy the book, place your order by phone to 212-751-5000 or send an email to: Kenia Hernandez kenia@globalfoundationdd.org<\/a>Look inside the book (PDF)<\/a> | Buy on Amazon.com<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Empowerment
\nLook inside<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n		Empowerment of Women in Democracies of Developing Countries: The Experience of the Dominican Republic<\/a><\/strong>
\nby Rosa Rita \u00c1lvarez<\/span>Description: Since the last century, Dominican women have struggled long and hard to overcome the factors that determine the social, economic, cultural and political inequalities that affect them. These struggles were strengthened after the establishment of our democratic system. Since then, several constitutions have been proclaimed that incorporated legal enhancements favoring gender equity and the advancement of women.Buy it: Print $5 – Digital $1.99<\/strong>
\nIf you wish to buy the book, place your order by phone to 212-751-5000 or send an email to: Kenia Hernandez kenia@globalfoundationdd.org<\/a>Look inside the book (PDF)<\/a> | Buy on Amazon.com<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"The
\nLook inside<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n		The Presence of Africa in the Caribbean, the Antilles and the United States<\/a><\/strong> Description: Colonial slavery from the 16th century establishes an obligatory context for understanding the history and culture of Santo Domingo. It is also provides an indispensable key to comprehend the early and universal history that emerged from the relationship between Europe, Africa and America.Buy it: Print $15 – Digital $2.99<\/strong>
\nIf you wish to buy the book, place your order by phone to 212-751-5000 or send an email to: Kenia Hernandez kenia@globalfoundationdd.org<\/a>Look inside the book (PDF)<\/a> | Buy on Amazon.com<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Nuevas<\/a><\/td>\n\n

Retos de la educaci\u00f3n a distancia<\/em> by Heitor Gurgulino de Souza<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Description: the author cites groundbreaking initiatives being spearheaded in the area of distance education innovation around the globe, by institutions such as: Virtual Educa; the Universidade Aberta do Brasil (Open University of Brazil); the National Science Foundation in the US; Next Generation Learning Challenges in the US, funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation; Abu Dhabi University; the Bunyad Foundation in Pakistan endorsed by UNESCO; the African Virtual University, funded by the World Bank, with headquarters in Kenya and operations in more than thirty countries in Africa; and the TED-Ed Brain Trust in the U.S.<\/p>\n

Buy it Print<\/a>: $1<\/strong>
\nDownload for free<\/strong><\/a> >><\/strong><\/p>\n

Related article:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"School<\/a><\/td>\nSchool Garden Manual (in Spanish)<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Description: The program for Community Gardens has become a real national movement. GFDD\/FUNGLODE are glad to share this experience through this practical guide.<\/p>\n

Download your Guide HERE<\/a> or email us at miguia@dreff.org<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Magazines<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\"Revista<\/a><\/td>\nGlobal Magazine – Articles <\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
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  • A global overview of decentralization<\/li>\n
  • Civil society: five uses of the concept<\/li>\n
  • Company social responsibility: Profitability versus general prosperity?<\/li>\n
  • Caribbean Art: center and periphery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"Claves<\/a><\/td>\n\n
\"Libros\"<\/a><\/td>\nBooks<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
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  • Building a Strategic Alliance for Development: Dominican Republic \u2013 State of New York<\/li>\n
  • Dominican Literature in the United States<\/li>\n
  • Foreign Free Trade Zone in the 21st Century: Strategic Options to compete globally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Student Dictionary<\/strong><\/a>
\n“With the Student dictionary project, The Royal Spanish Academy is proposing to cover an area not always covered by traditional school dictionaries, and is dedicating itself to a section of users, Spanish as well as Latin Americans, covering students from ages 12 to 18\u201d<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

In addition, to find out about new publications that are available in the Dominican Republic, we offer links to the main national bookshops: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\"Librer\u00eda<\/a><\/td>\n\n