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Este libro tiene por objetivo presentar propuestas de política institucional, migratoria y de convergencia del intercambio comercial para la reactivación de la integración multidimensional latinoamericana, en estudios de regionalismo comparado de experiencias de Europa, de Asia, de África y de América Latina. Estas propuestas permiten avanzar hacia nuevas acciones prioritarias en la integración regional latinoamericana, mediante políticas:...
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This landmark volume brings together some of the titans of social movement theory in a grand reassessment of its status. For some time, the field has been divided between a dominant structural approach and a cultural or constructivist tradition. The gaps and misunderstandings between the two sides-as well as the efforts to bridge them-closely parallel those in the discipline of sociology at large. This book aims to further the dialogue between these...
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We are dealing with a new political form of society whose specificity comes from the articulation between two different traditions. On one side we have the liberal tradition constituted by the rule of law, the defence of human rights and the respect of individual liberty; on the other the democratic tradition whose main ideas are those of equa identity between governing and governed and popular sovereignty. There is no necessary relation between those...
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TRUE NATIONALIST PUBLISHING COMPANY
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2024
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This is a Project Gutenberg edition released in 2006.Preface:
The present volume I have prepared with care. My attention being attracted about eight years ago to the direct legislation of Switzerland, I then set about collecting what notes in regard to that institution I could glean from periodicals and other publications. But at that time very little of value had been printed in English. Later, as exchange editor of a social reform weekly journal,...
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Routledge
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2024
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This book unveils the significant impact of the European integration process on the political thinking of European citizens. With close attention to the interrelation between social and political divisions, it shows that an integrated Europe promotes consensus but also propagates growing dissent among its citizens, with both objective inequalities and the subjective perception of these inequalities fuelling political dissent. Based on original data...
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transcript Verlag
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2024
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Gender impact assessment has been both celebrated as a beacon of hope for the cause of gender equality and criticised as being ineffectual. More than 20 years of gender mainstreaming have demonstrated that equality governance with and through impact assessment is an intersectional and still evolving process. Arn T. Sauer's study examines the instruments of gendered policy analysis and the conditions under which they are being used by the Canadian...
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From Contention to Democracy addresses a crucial aspect of contemporary societies: the role of social movements for political and social change. The volume gathers together essays written by prominent social theorists who have been asked to reflect on the relationship between movements and processes of social, political and cultural change. Three broad types of movement-change nexus are distinguished and discussed: incorporation, transformation, and...
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Since the attacks of September 11, 2001, the tension between civil rights and public safety has dominated public discourse. On issues ranging from racial profiling to military tribunals, Americans have had to ask whether it is possible for the United States to defend itself against terrorism without violating the values and principles that lie at the heart of its democratic order. In Rights vs. Public Safety after 9/11, some of the nation's leading...
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Extraordinario balance político del periodo más complejo de la España democrática, escrito por uno de los analistas políticos más prestigiosos de nuestro país.
Pacto y furia aparecen en el título de este libro como síntesis de lo que ha sido el largo y convulso periodo que va desde los atentados del 11-M a la legislatura de la amnistía. En España se pacta y se combate con furia. Se pactó una reforma muy rápida de la Constitución para...
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"Sustainable Happiness: Bhutan's Development and Pursuit of Gross National Happiness" provides a fascinating exploration into Bhutan's unique and visionary approach to development. Unlike most nations that measure progress through Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Bhutan has famously prioritized Gross National Happiness (GNH) as its principal developmental metric, making happiness and well-being the cornerstones of its national policy.This insightful...
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A new president and a new Administration are always going to change the face of American politics and have an impact on American life. After watching Donald Trump take on the title of Commander and Chief of the USA and leader of the Free World, I had to comment on his incompetence for the job.Unfortunately, he is not the type of president who should be in power in the 21st Century. He is much more like a king who lived in 17th Century Europe.
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"The Dollar's Decline" delves into the intricate relationship between the U.S. dollar, global oil transactions, and the broader health of the American economy. For decades, the dollar's status as the world's reserve currency, especially in oil trade, has been a cornerstone of its global economic influence. This comprehensive exploration examines the ramifications of a shift away from the dollar in oil transactions and what it portends for the future...
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"Navigating Threats: Understanding Israel's Foreign Policies Since Birth" offers an in-depth analysis of the evolution of Israel's foreign policies from its inception in 1948 to the present day. This comprehensive work delves into the complex tapestry of diplomatic, military, and economic strategies that have defined Israel's approach to international relations and security.The book begins with an exploration of Israel's precarious position in the...
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LONGSimilar to previous submissions the new book offering ie PLASTIC SPOON has been written with the idea! That if the masses are made aware of what's actually going on around the world, then perhaps more people will take up the gauntlet and make some noise. On many a subject matter, people will no doubt disagree with what's been written, which is their prerogative. The motivation for writing this book is not to dictate or indeed influence the reader....
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If America falters and states secede, what kind of constitution would they use?My belief is that people will want to create a new constitution that attempts to solve all of our problems. That is what I have done. I completely started from scratch. I wrote it from an idealistic perspective that believed anything is possible.I have attempted to create a society that is as close to being perfect as possible. It's my attempt at perfection. So what is...
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"Unearthing the Truth: Genocides and Their Impact on Humanity" is a profound and heart-wrenching exploration of one of the darkest aspects of human history. This comprehensive work delves into the horrifying reality of genocides across different eras and continents, revealing the deep scars they have left on humanity.The book begins by defining genocide, tracing its legal and conceptual evolution, and setting the stage for a deeper understanding of...
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Sison Reader Series Book 19, Imperialism in Various Global Regions consists of Jose Maria Sison's writings (articles, speeches, statements, interviews and messages) from 1976 to 2022 on the workings of imperialism led by the United States and the resistance of peoples, nations and countries against various forms of impositions by imperialists. It details how imperialist impositions are carried out through the instrumentality of the International Monetary...
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This study examines the differences between five inaugural addresses delivered by three US Presidents. The purpose of this study is both to gain insight into the speeches and to document a technique for analyzing such speeches.The themes identified in this study are accusation, challenge, gratitude, hope, ideals, information, opinion, promise, and warning. The stages of inclusivity examined are self, friends, people like us, citizens, multinational,...
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In the world of politics, it's hard to separate the truth from the lies. In this strongly argued but nonpartisan book, Major Garrett and Timothy J. Penny draw on their combined decades of experience watching government work to illuminate the deceptions and delusions to which we as citizens are subjected every election season. Here are some of the lies:
Tax Cuts Are Good
Social Security Is a Sacred Government Trust
Medicare Works
Money Buys...
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