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A narrative account of Jim Crow as people experienced it.

A new memoir from renowned political activist and author of Street Fighting Years: An Autobiography of the Sixties

Magisterial lectures on the major figures of French theory from 'America’s leading Marxist critic'

Late Hirschman: Theoretical exercises in "Self-Subversion" draws from the Colorni-Hirschman intellectual tradition the author has developed with close colleagues: recalls and rationalizes personal memoires that come from the long collaboration of the author with Albert Hirschman; learns ¿ once again ¿ in depth from his work; desires, if possible, to make progress on some vexed questions; and breaks away from all forms of ritualism. Hirschman, homme libre, did not like orthodoxies or intellectual boundaries and the like. He certainly would not have liked to be now pigeon-holed by a part of the Academia. Gradually exploring alternative directions, Meldolesi proposes, therefore, in this book a group of exercises. They have been suggested by the late Hirschman¿s self-subverting phase of intellectual elaboration that, starting from the "interpretive social science" point of view elaborated in the late ¿70s of last century together with Clifford Geertz and other leading intellectuals at the Institute for Advanced Study (Princeton N.J.), touched later on numerous aspects of the long experience of Hirschman developed in three continents, and mirrored cautiously in his extraordinary work. The ambition of these exercises lies in helping the "triggering off" the cultural, economic and political potential that might be stemmed from late Hirschman: for understanding some key aspects of the past, exploring hand in glove the world we live in, and acting accordingly.

This two-volume textbook teaches about the uniqueness and the difficulty of the European unification project. It describes, as clearly as possible, what Robert Schuman declared in 1950, that "... Europe will not be made all at once¿". Navigating the nexus of four academic fields - political science, institutional analysis, economics, and history - the book serves as a reference work for accurate, exhaustive, and well-researched information on the creation and functioning of the European Union. Supported by numerous photographs, diagrams, maps, and sources, volume 1 sets out in a concise and readable way the European historical origins, the important steps in the creation of the European Union, and the treaties and historical events that have marked its course so far. Providing a comprehensive picture of the unification process and the functioning of this sui generis edifice of a united Europe, the book will serve as an essential textbook for undergraduate and graduate students studying the subject of European integration, as well as a useful resource for a broader audience interested in the European integration process.

Sandra Plümer untersucht ¿kongruentes Policy-Lernen¿ (congruent policy learning) als lernbedingten Policy-Wandel und fragt nach dem Koordinierungsmechanismus innerhalb von Regierungsformationen, der die Übersetzung von Policy-Lernen in Policy-Wandel sicherstellt. Den Analyserahmen für die ¿Mikropolitische Policy-Lernen-Analyse¿ bildet eine Theorienverbindung des Advocacy Coalition Framework mit der Strategischen Organisationsanalyse. Als Fallbeispiel fungiert die Rückkehr zum Abitur nach neun Jahren (G9) an Gymnasien in Nordrhein-Westfalen. Die qualitativ-interpretative Fallstudie verdeutlicht den regierungsinternen Koordinierungsmechanismus als multidimensionalen Interaktionsprozess bestehend aus Normen, Ressourcen und Deutungsschemata. Dieser ist trotz eines gesamtgesellschaftlichen Lernprozesses notwendig, um zum Lernprozess kongruente Reformen zu beschließen. Damit erfasst die Autorin die bisher wenig erforschte Schnittstelle von kognitivem Überzeugungswandel und handlungsbasierter Durchsetzungsfähigkeit.

Embark on a Journey Through America's Strategic DividesIn a nation where "E Pluribus Unum" stands as a historic motto, the tremors of division have never seemed more palpable. Divided We Stand: The American Conquest Strategy is a piercing exploration of the meticulously designed carved lines that have shaped the United States, influencing the global stage. Through the riveting pages of this bold narrative, delve into America's very blueprint of division, which has propelled it onto its tumultuous pedestal.Commencing with the historical precursors dwelling in the roots of American history, the journey unfurls the intricate colonial strategies that set the stage for centuries of division. The narrative swiftly transitions into the power of ideological wedges, investigating the role of media and the mastery of public opinion that have molded societal divides into an art form.Witness the strategic political ruptures created by election mechanics and the notorious practices of gerrymandering that have shaped the American political battleground. You'll be ushered into an in-depth discourse on the stark economic divides, examining the widening wealth gap feeding into the nation's polarization.By shedding light on the profound social fragmentation through the lenses of race, ethnicity, and the heated immigration debate, the book weaves a complex tapestry of America's internal struggles. Yet, it also casts a glance beyond borders, revealing how these same tactics echo across the globe, with the U.S. influencing foreign divisions.In an era where unity seems more like an elusive dream than an attainable reality, Divided We Stand offers a glimmer of hope, presenting potential pathways to reconciliation and unity. The final chapter is an inspiring manifesto for those who envision a future where the nation emerges from its fragmented cocoon, transformed and united.Learn the strategies that have divided a country-and discover the potential for reunion. Let this book be your guide through the labyrinth of the American conquest strategy, and emerge with a newfound understanding of what it means to stand united, even amidst division.

Visual Rhetorics of Communist Romania: Life under the Totalitarian Gaze offers personal accounts and theoretical insight into the Cold War era when little information about life beyond the Iron Curtain could transpire to the West. Adriana Cordali develops a unique visual rhetorical theory for analyzing communist totalitarian propaganda and the resistance to it, and reveals the deliberate, strategic in/visibilities the rhetoric of power engaged in. Building upon the local history, ideology, and politics of the regime imposed after WWII, she identifies propagandäs rhetorical features, visual tropes, and symbols and examines striking photographs and print materials from Ceau¿escu¿s regime (1966-1989) and the time of regime change (1989-1990), as well as an award-winning Romanian film that depicts women¿s life at the time. Converging visual rhetoric and culture with history and politics, Visual Rhetorics of Communist Romania is a first book of this kind and will interestreaders of rhetoric and communication, visual rhetoric, and political discourse in the region.

Looking back at the "War on Terror" and its policies, actions, and the violence that followed, this book analyzes the resulting changes in international power structures and the relationship between citizens and their representatives. It defines our shortcomings in opposing this type of violence by demonstrating how the notion of legitimate violence has been broadened. The impact of the "War on Terror" on the public view of Liberalism is explored, as well as its effects on the role of state authorities in our lives. Thus, this book names the lessons we ought to learn from the actions taken against terrorist organizations.

Angesichts der unfassbaren Pogrome, die die Terrororganisation Hamas, beginnend mit dem 7. Oktober 2023, in Israel verübte, und angesichts der Welle des globalen Antisemitismus und der antijüdischen Gewalt, die seither über die Welt hereingebrochen ist, ist eine empirisch orientierte Analyse von Antisemitismus, Terrorismus und politischem Islam von absoluter Wichtigkeit. Die Beiträge in diesem Buch versuchen, basierend auf Meinungsumfragen, einen aktuellen und empirisch abgesicherten Beitrag über das Verhältnis von Antisemitismus, Terrorismus und politischem Islam zu präsentieren, der dem internationalen Forschungsstand entspricht. Alles deutet darauf hin, dass der Antisemitismus der sogenannten "gemäßigten Islamisten" die Verbreitung der Ideologie des brutalen Terrorismus erst ermöglicht und sogar in Mode gebracht hat.

To Live and to Die in History, engages with what we call the spectral returns of history and furthermore how these incessantly overwhelm our lived present by each time exceeding the possibility of a measured historical consciousness. By critically questioning Heidegger's history of the truth of Being and pursuing Derrida's deconstructive question, we attempt here to rethink a novel paradigm for a renewed philosophy of history oriented by a hyperbolical responsibility and an irreducible idea of justice for the singularity of both the past and the future dying and living in history.

While the surge of populism in the West has attracted considerable public attention, countries often considered to be on Europe's 'periphery' have largely escaped both scholarly and general interest. Political developments in Armenia, Albania, Bosnia, Georgia, Northern Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia are poorly understood politically and often opaque to non-specialists. Yet the societies, economies, politics and the aspirations of the people in these countries remain closely intertwined with the rest of Europe and its development. From the perspectives of scholars from the region, this book offers an informed assessment of the role, causes and political consequences of populism in areas that are important but often ignored parts of the European political landscape.With contributions byAshot Aleksanyan | Nane Aleksanyan | Aneta Cekikj | Simon Clarke | Ruben Elamiryan | Reinhard Heinisch | Despot Kovacevic | Klaudia Koxha | David Matsaberidze | SlaviSa Orlovic | Maja Savic-Bojanic | Avdi Smajljaj | Daniel Smilov | Ruzha Smilova | Nemanja Stankov

With the "Thyssen Lectures" the Fritz Thyssen Foundation is continuing a tradition that is initiated beginning in Germany in 1979 and followed by venues at a series of universitites in the Czech Republic, Israel, the Russian Republic and, most recently, in Turkey.The series in Greece is being organised for a period of four years under the leadership of Prof. Vassilios Skouris, former President of the European Court of Justice and current Director of the Centre of International and European Economic Law (CIELL), and is dedicated to the framework topic of "the EU as a community of European law and values".THE CRISIS OF THE STATE GOVERNED BY THE RULE OF LAW - WHAT TO DO?In a liberal constitutional state, rule of law and democracy are two sides of the same coin. In a democracy as well, freedom requires state power to be constrained by law and action by the state to be subject to checks and controls by autonomous and impartial courts of law. In some EU Member States, the rule of law is being undermined, with governing elites citing the democratically legitimised rule of the majority as pretext. In the process, state institutions empowered with exercising checks and controls, such as courts of law, law enforcement agencies, police and intelligence services, are forced to tow the line, while key positions are filled with their own cronies. The EU has taken a number of steps to counteract this development. These include, in particular, case law handed down by the ECJ laying down requirements governing the independence of Member State courts. Although these measures are now having an impact, the crisis afflicting rule of law and democracy can ultimately only be resolved politically. Above all, the political will of the remaining Member States and a commitment on the part of their respective civil society are needed to preserve the EU as a community of law and values.

Mit dem Fokus »Tötungssinn« rücken die Beiträge des neuen Heftes die rahmenden, ermöglichenden oder reflexiven Sinnhorizonte kollektiver, vernichtender Gewalt in das Zentrum der Analysen. Dabei werden unter anderem Aspekte der ideologischweltanschaulichen Selbstermächtigung und Mobilisierung, Aspekte der zeitgenössischen wie historischen Deutung von Ereignissen kollektiver Gewalt oder Aspekte der Perpetuierung und Fortsetzung von systematischen Massentötungen unter den Bedingungen der Systemerosion und der sogenannten »Endphase« des Dritten Reichs in den Blick genommen. Ebenso wird die Bedeutung von Egodokumenten und autobiographischen Zeugnissen für die Erzeugung eines Wissens über Völkermorde oder die Reflexion von Holocaust und Genoziden in der politischen Bildung, der Toleranz- und der Menschenrechtserziehung diskutiert.Beiträge:Medardus Brehl: Die Welt-Anschauer. Politische Ästhetik und Selbstermächtigung in NS-Autonarrativen der >Kampfzeit

This proceedings book addresses the main issues of contemporary political geography and international relations, providing a platform for discussion and collaboration of experts in the fields of Political Geography, Geopolitics, International Relations, etc. Participants from all over the world consider the controversies and challenges posed by globalization, focusing, in particular, on the ideologies of globalization and regionalism, migration crises, prevention of ethnic conflicts, and measures to promote sustainable development. The content of the book may be interesting to expert community, academics and popular audience.

This volume examines the growing presence of populism, partisanship, and polarization and analyzes what this means for scandalization processes. While politics appears to have entered a mode of perpetual crisis and growing dysfunctionality, the rapid succession of scandals may be a symptom of this crisis and its catalyst at the same time. The book provides a better definition of political scandals and discusses from an interdisciplinary and critical scientific perspective how such scandals are relevant to political developments and how they impact public discourse and media practices. International experts from various subfields of communication studies, political communication research as well as related disciplines contribute to the volume with conceptual, empirical, and methodological approaches which reflect on political scandals and the role of media and/or communication. Presenting a unique perspective and providing a first in-depth insight into the relationship between polarization, partisanship, populist communication, and scandalization, the book will appeal to students, researchers, and scholars from different disciplines, as well as practitioners and policy-makers interested in a better understanding of political scandals, their impact on public discourse and political developments, and their catalyzation through media and communication.

In 2014, India reposed high hopes in Prime Minister Modi - to deliver 'New India' of plentiful jobs, double-digit growth and corruption-free efficient governance. A decade later, those hopes stand belied. Instead, relentless and multi-pronged attacks are underway to bring 'transformative' changes to the very 'idea of India' - a modern liberal democracy which its founding fathers envisioned, strived to establish and which its Constitution embodies. The changes are aimed at installing a different idea of India- a Hindu majoritarian one which is exclusionary, discriminatory and hate-and-violence-filled. At one level, this book flags the myriad ways in which such attacks have been mounted, the elements and factors that are aiding it; at another, it gives a reality cheektooth long list of lofty claims, including ushering in the "Amrit Kaal". What is obvious is that none of these changes is making India better or brighter in anyway.

This edited collection develops a more balanced understanding of the dilemmas, challenges and opportunities associated with youth policy formulation and implementation in contemporary Saudi Arabia. It does so by considering the dilemmas, challenges and opportunities present in the contemporary Saudi sociopolitical, socioeconomic, and sociocultural spheres, as well as ways and means by which these can be addressed. Underpinning this is a comprehension of the necessity in understanding policies and processes as related to youth policy formulation and implementation. With regards to Saudi youth policy, decision makers want to be able to prioritize the most important issues. As such, policy and decision makers need ¿direction¿ in terms of policy formulation, policy recommendations and policy implementation - that is, they are often searching for viable policies that resonate with young Saudis. Furthermore, lessons can be learnt from previous youth policy initiatives by asking: Why was thispolicy successful? If this policy failed, what were the reasons? Did this policy resonate with young nationals? This edited book unpacks the ways in which comprehending policies and processes are important for youth policy development and implementation in Saudi Arabia. It is relevant to policymakers, as well as scholars in Gulf Studies, and Middle Eastern Studies more broadly, as well as those in youth studies, area studies, and social studies.

Some of Australia's best political writing: a dazzling chronicle from the editor of The Saturday PaperDrawn from the first ten years of The Saturday Paper, these editorials tell the story of a country in trouble. They are a penetrating account of the people who have led Australia, fusing character studies with political insights and unvarnished rage. Taken together, they form a sparkling portrait of a lost decade. This is writing that is witty, curious and sharp-eyed.'These editorials are my guiding light in these terrible times.' -Marcia Langton AO

Together for the first time, classic essays on how and when to disobey the government from two of the greatest thinkers in our literature As we grapple with how to respond to emerging threats against democracy, Library of America brings together for the first time two seminal essays about the duties of citizenship and the imperatives of conscience. In "Resistance to Civil Government" (1849), Henry David Thoreau recounts the story of a night he spent in jail for refusing to pay poll taxes, which he believed supported the Mexican American War and the expansion of slavery. His larger aim was to articulate a view of individual conscience as a force in American politics. No writer has made a more persuasive case for obedience to a "higher law." In "Civil Disobedience" (1970), Hannah Arendt offers a stern rebuttal to Thoreau. For Arendt, Thoreau stands in willful opposition to the public and collective spirit that defines civil disobedience. Only through positive collective action and the promises we make to each other in a civil society can meaningful change occur. This deluxe paperback features an introduction by Roger Berkowitz, Founder and Academic Director of the Hannah Arendt Center for Politics and Humanities and Professor of Politics, Philosophy, and Human Rights at Bard College, who reflects on the tradition of civil disobedience and the future of American politics.

This book examines the efforts of the French-speaking minority in Flanders, Belgium, to maintain a legal and social presence of the French language in Flemish public life. Chronologically, the study is bookended by two developments, almost exactly a century apart. In 1873, the first laws were passed which required the use of Dutch in some aspects of public administration in Flanders, challenging the de facto use of French among the Flemish ruling class. One hundred and one years later, the last French daily newspaper in Flanders collapsed, marking the end of a once-vibrant French-language public sphere in Flanders. The author contends that the methods and arguments by which French speakers defended the role of French in Flemish public life changed along with the social and political situation of this minority. As the Flemish movement grew over the course of the twentieth century, French speakers¿ appeals to the ¿free choice¿ of language lost traction, and they put forward claims that they represented an ethnolinguistic minority who deserved protection for their mother tongue. Providing new insights for scholars of European history, and in conversation with the literature on liberalism, national identity, and Francophonie, this book demonstrates how the debate over the role of French in Flanders was at the center of Belgium¿s ethnolinguistic conflict ¿ the repercussions of which continue to be felt to this day.

This book explores how New Zealand, a small country almost as far from Western Europe as it is possible to be, assumed political importance in Britain¿s accession to the European Community vastly out of proportion to its size, proximity and strategic position. At several points in accession negotiations, the issue of New Zealand¿s continued trade with Britain threatened to derail UK Government attempts to join the Community. This issue also interacted with the broader context of the Cold War, economic shocks and decolonisation, materially affecting the terms of entry into the European Community, and altering Britain¿s relations with its European partners and the British public¿s perceptions of British membership. After entry, New Zealand continued to resurface as a continued source of tension between Britain and an integrating Europe. The role that New Zealand played sheds light on Britain¿s attempts to retain global influence after the demise of its formal empire. Contributing to a growing body of research which challenges the traditional historical narratives of British ¿decline¿ and colonial ¿independence¿ in the second half of the twentieth century, this book fills an important gap in the historiography of Britain following the 1973 enlargement of the European Communities.

This book covers how Liberal institutions ¿ constitutional democracy, economic markets, liberal courts, free trade, international human rights ¿ around the world are under assault by the political right and we are witnessing the emergence of post-liberal institutions. These post-liberal institutions are founded on the core conviction that the actions of liberal institutions including the United States Supreme Court are patently unjust. This volume makes the case against post-liberal courts and justice by reconnecting to the principles of moral equality and dignified freedom for all. The intention is to show how there is great untapped potential in the work of Ronald Dworkin¿s work to demonstrate that it can help progressive liberals think through the great issues of the day and respond to the contemporary criticisms of the political right. The core themes are concretely illustrated by focusing on some of the most controversial recent post-liberal decisions of the Supreme Court, ranging from election funding to abortion to race-sensitive affirmative action, to economic inequality in an age of increasingly unequal opportunities.

Essays in International Relations I and II are two volumes that cover the following essays or books:Volume IFortifying the Borders: Effective Strategies for Home SecurityGeopolitics in the 21st Century: A Scholar's PerspectiveLessons from COVID-19: International Cooperation in Global PandemicsChina's Economic Miracle: The Rise of a Global PowerThe Humanitarian and Political Dimensions of the Refugee Crisis: A Scholarly AnalysisGlobal Cybersecurity in the Digital Age: International Threats and Responses for ScholarsClimate Diplomacy: Paving the Way t o a Sustainable Future for ScholarsNavigating the Future of NATO: Adapting to New Security Challenges in a Changing WorldRenewable Energy Diplomacy: Navigating Shifting Power in a World of Renewable EnergyDemocracy in Crisis: Global Trends and Challenges: A Scholar's PerspectiveFrom Division to Dominance: German Reunification and Europe's Economic PowerhouseCastro's Iron Fist: Understanding the Cuban DictatorshipVolume IIVoting in Times of Economic Change: How the Economy Shapes U.S. National ElectionsState Sponsors Unveiled: The Role of Governments in Supporting Hamas, Hezbollah, and ISISAfrica's Rising Power: Shaping Global Politics in the 21st CenturyPower Play: Diplomatic Maneuvering Amidst Major Powers in the South China Sea DisputesBeyond Borders: The New Space Race and International RelationsDiplomatic Solutions: Health Diplomacy and Global ChallengesTransnational Terrorism: Analyzing Threats and Effective Counterterrorism Strategies for ScholarsThe United Nations at 75: Challenges and Prospects for Global ScholarsArctic Diplomacy: Balancing Claims and Environmental ConcernsTrade Wars and Global Economics: The Impact on International RelationsChallenging Authoritarianism: Human Rights in the Digital AgeGeopolitical Chessboard: Unveiling the Influence of External Powers on Conflicts and Alliances in the Middle East