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Racial Discrimination on Airbnb: The Role of Platform Design
The case emphasizes the vital role played by trust among guests and hosts in the platform's success. Airbnb's co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky is quoted explaining, "Access is built on trust, and trust is built on transparency. When you remove anonymity, it brings out the best in people. We believe a... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2020 -
Racial Discrimination on Airbnb
Facing mounting criticism and evidence of widespread racial discrimination on the platform, apartment rental platform Airbnb needed to decide a path forward. For years, Airbnb had given hosts extensive discretion about whether to reject a guest after seeing little more than a name and a picture, bel... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2020 -
Spymaster's Prism: The Fight against Russian Aggression
by Jack DevineIn Spymaster&’s Prism the legendary former spymaster Jack Devine details the unending struggle with Russia and its intelligence agencies as it works against our national security. Devine tells this story through the unique perspective of a seasoned CIA professional who served more than three decades... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2021 -
The Princeton Encyclopedia of Islamic Political Thought
by David Cook • Robert W. Hefner • Muhammad Qasim Zaman • Khaled Fahmy • Devin J. Stewart • Bernard Haykel • Timur Kuran • Frank Griffel • Jane Mcauliffe • Roxanne L. Euben • Patricia Crone • Gerhard Bowering • Wadad Kadi • Richard Bulliet • Ebrahim Moosa • Mahan MirzaThe first encyclopedia of Islamic political thought from the birth of Islam to today, this comprehensive, authoritative, and accessible reference provides the context needed for understanding contemporary politics in the Islamic world and beyond. With more than 400 alphabetically arranged entries wr... More
Language: ENGCopyright: 2013