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Title: Transnationalization and regulatory change in the EU's eastern neighbourhood : Ukraine between Brussels and Moscow Author(s): LANGBEIN, Julia Date: 2015 Type of Publication: Book Abstract: Regulatory reforms in the EU’s Eastern neighbourhood countries are not as sluggish as often perceived. Rule enforcement is happening despite the presence of domestic veto players who favour the status quo, the lack of EU ...
Title: Experiencing European integration : transnational lives and European identity Author(s): KUHN, Theresa Date: 2015 Type of Publication: Book Abstract: European integration has generated a wide array of economic, political, and social opportunities beyond the nation state. European citizens are free to obtain their academic degree in Germany, earn their money in London, ...
Title: Adult learning in modern societies : an international comparison from a life-course perspective Author(s): BLOSSFELD, Hans Peter; KILPI-JAKONEN, Elina; VONO DE VILHENA, Daniela; BUCHHOLZ, Sandra Date: 2014 Type of Publication: Book Abstract: As industrial societies increasingly evolve into knowledge-based economies, the importance of education as a lifelong process is greater than ever. This comprehensive book provides a state-of-the-art analysis of adult ...
Title: Protesting economics and culture in Western Europe : new cleavages in left and right politics Author(s): HUTTER, Swen Date: 2014 Type of Publication: Book Abstract: In this far-reaching work, Swen Hutter demonstrates the usefulness of studying both electoral politics and protest politics to better understand the impacts of globalization. Hutter integrates research on cleavage politics ...
Title: La politica inframondiale : le relazioni internazionali nell'era post-globale Author(s): FERRARA, Pasquale Date: 2014 Type of Publication: Book Abstract: Dinamiche e connessioni verso un nuovo progetto politico internazionale. Dalla caduta del Muro di Berlino (1989) ad oggi, passando per l’attacco alle Torri Gemelle (2001), lo scenario politico internazionale è cambiato ...
Title: The managerial sources of corporate social responsibility : the spread of global standards Author(s): THAUER, Christian R. Date: 2014 Type of Publication: Book Abstract: Why and under which conditions do companies voluntarily adopt high social and environmental standards? Christian Thauer looks inside the firm to illustrate the internal drivers of the social conduct of business. He argues ...
Title: Populism and crisis politics in Greece Author(s): PAPPAS, Takis S. Date: 2014 Type of Publication: Book Abstract: The 1970's witnessed the institution of political liberalism in Greece, which went hand in hand with significant social and economic advancement. Four decades later, the same country is a latter-day 'sick man of Europe'. ...
Title: En quête de l'Orient perdu : entretiens avec Jean-Louis Schlegel Author(s): ROY, Olivier Date: 2014 Type of Publication: Book Abstract: Olivier Roy s’est imposé comme un spécialiste mondial de l’islam politique. Mais l’acuité de son point de vue est-elle simplement due au savant travail d’un universitaire méditant les bouleversements géopolitiques dans la ...
Title: Nationality, citizenship and ethno-cultural belonging : preferential membership policies in Europe Author(s): DUMBRAVA, Costica Date: 2014 Type of Publication: Book Abstract: This book investigates the legal rules of acquisition and loss of citizenship in Europe. Challenging mainstream arguments about the de-ethnicization of citizenship in Europe, Dumbrava identifies and analyses citizenship ...
Title: Spreading protest : social movements in times of crisis Author(s): DELLA PORTA, Donatella; MATTONI, Alice Date: 2014 Type of Publication: Book Abstract: Which elements do the Arab Spring, the Indignados and Occupy Wall Street have in common? How do they differ? What do they share with social movements of the past? This book discusses the recent wave of global mobilisations ...
Title: The fight for ethical fashion : the origins and interactions of the clean clothes campaign Author(s): BALSIGER, Philip Date: 2014 Type of Publication: Book Series/Report no.: The mobilization series on social movements, protest, and culture Abstract: From consumer boycotts and buycotts to social movement campaigns, examples of individual and collective actors forging political struggles on markets are manifold. The clothing market has been a privileged site for such ...
Title: La pègre déchiffrée : signes et stratégies de la communication criminelle Author(s): GAMBETTA, Diego Date: 2014 Type of Publication: Book Abstract: Comment les criminels réussissent-ils à communiquer entre eux ? Pour monter un coup, ils ne peuvent pas ouvertement promouvoir leurs services. En cas de conflit, le recours aux tribunaux est exclu. Si les entreprises ...
Title: Elections in Europe in times of crisis : contributions from the 2013 EUDO dissemination conference Author(s): BARDI, Luciano; KRIESI, Hanspeter; TRECHSEL, Alexander H. Date: 2014 Type of Publication: Book Series/Report no.: EUDO Abstract: Elections in Europe in Times of Crisis is an edited volume based on selected contributions presented at the EUDO Conference on Elections in Europe in Times of Crisis (EUI, 28-29 November 2013) where the results of the ...
Title: Participatory democracy in Southern Europe : causes, characteristics and consequences Author(s): FONT, Joan; DELLA PORTA, Donatella; SINTOMER, Yves Date: 2014 Type of Publication: Book Abstract: Using a highly original multi-method approach, this book examines a wide range of innovative institutional participatory processes across Spain, Italy and France. Citizen participation is a central component of democratic ...
Title: The Internet and democracy in global perspective : voters, candidates, parties, and social movements Author(s): GROFMAN, Bernard; TRECHSEL, Alexander H.; FRANKLIN, Mark Date: 2014 Type of Publication: Book Abstract: This volume provides an important update to our current understanding of politics and the internet in a variety of new contexts, both geographically and institutionally. The subject of e-democracy has morphed over the years ...
Title: Krieg ohne Heimatfront? Author(s): SANGAR, Eric Date: 2014 Type of Publication: Book Abstract: „Der Krieg findet nicht statt“ – Baudrillards Diktum zum Ersten Irakkrieg im Jahr 1991 scheint eine durchaus zutreffende Charakterisierung westlicher Kriege nach dem Kalten Krieg zu sein. Militärische Konfrontationen, so ...
Title: The iron cage of liberalism : international politics and unarmed revolutions in the Middle East and North Africa Author(s): RITTER, Daniel P. Date: 2014 Type of Publication: Book Abstract: Revolutions no longer stand to be recognized. In contrast to the processes of political and social change spearheaded—and romanticized—by revolutionaries like Lenin and Mao, contemporary revolutions no longer require violent ...
Title: LGBT activism and the making of Europe : a rainbow Europe? Author(s): AYOUB, Phillip M.; PATERNOTTE, David Date: 2014 Type of Publication: Book Series/Report no.: [COSMOS] Abstract: Europe has long been regarded as a unique place for the promotion and furthering of LGBT rights. This important and compelling study investigates the alleged uniqueness and its ties to a relatively long history of LGBT and ...
Title: Quand la burqa passe à l'Ouest : enjeux éthiques, politiques et juridiques Author(s): KOUSSENS, David; ROY, Olivier Date: 2014 Type of Publication: Book Series/Report no.: [RELIGIOWEST] Abstract: Le voile intégral est un bout de tissu à double épaisseur - culturelle et religieuse - qui suscite l’émoi et interroge la capacité des démocraties libérales à trouver des solutions juridiques et politiques légitimes et ...
Title: On parties, party systems and democracy : selected writings of Peter Mair Author(s): MAIR, Peter Date: 2014 Type of Publication: Book Abstract: This collection brings together some of the most significant and influential work by leading comparativist Peter Mair (1951–2011). The selection ranges from considerations on the relevance of concept formation to the study ...