Patriotism to the Earth
In another soon-to-be-classic, Richard Falk provides a hopeful call to action to avert sleepwalking toward a collective species death wish, and to reimagine allegiance to the nation state instead as a humane patriotism for sustainability and ecological viability.
Should the World Fear China?
For Washington, China is a strategic competitor: the only country with both the will to reshape the world order and, increasingly, the means to do so. For Europe, the People's Republic is a "partner for cooperation, an economic competitor and a systemic rival". For NATO, it is a "decisive enabler" of Russia's war against Ukraine. Yet Beijing's image is far more positive in the Global South, of which the PRC considers itself a part. Zhou Bo's essays unpack China's own view of its role today. The PRC is operating not only in a world becoming less Western, but--more importantly--a West becoming less Western; and the key to its outlook lies in Africa, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific as much as in Europe and the White House. Are Moscow and Beijing really so closely aligned? Where are Sino-Indian relations headed? Is China a new Cold-War foe for the West? Or will economic ties inevitably bring the two powers closer together?
The Different Faces of Politics in Literature and Music
This book highlights the links between politics and governance and the arts. The essays in the volume show how literature and music have challenged those in power risking political censure. In addition, they also try to delineate how patronage has been used for propaganda, or to stir up national fervour. They focus on the tension and symbiosis between the politician and the artist foregrounding how they have always tried to influence, challenge, and, in some cases, undermine one another.This volume will serve as an indispensable source for researchers and academics in political science, the humanities and performing arts.
Powers Of The President During Crises
Uncover the hidden powers of the presidency in times of crisis with "Powers of the President during Crises" by J. Malcolm Smith and Cornelius P. Cotter. This timeless classic, out of print for decades, has been meticulously restored and republished by Alpha Editions, making it a must-have collector's item and a cultural treasure for today's and future generations. Dive into the heart of American governance as Smith and Cotter expertly unravel the intricate balance of authority and responsibility that defines the presidency during pivotal moments in history. This book offers a unique and invaluable perspective on the constitutional and political dynamics that shape the nation's leadership in times of turmoil. Whether you're a casual reader with a passion for history or a collector of classic literature, this edition promises to captivate and enlighten. With its engaging narrative and profound insights, "Powers of the President during Crises" is more than just a reprint it's a beautifully restored masterpiece that invites you to explore the enduring legacy of presidential power. Don't miss the chance to own this essential piece of literary and historical heritage.
The Negro Workers
Uncover a powerful voice from the past with "The Negro Workers" by Eugene V. Debs, a timeless address that resonates with today's quest for equality and justice. Out of print for decades, this compelling work has been lovingly restored and republished by Alpha Editions, ensuring its message endures for future generations. In this passionate address delivered in 1923, Debs, a renowned socialist and labor leader, champions the rights and dignity of African American workers, urging unity and solidarity in the face of oppression. His words, both fiery and compassionate, offer a unique glimpse into the struggles and hopes of a pivotal era in American history. This edition is more than a reprint; it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure, meticulously restored to preserve its historical significance. Whether you're a casual reader or a collector of classic literature, "The Negro Workers" is an inspiring testament to the enduring fight for justice and equality. Dive into this beautifully restored classic and let Debs' eloquence and vision ignite your passion for change.
Planning in a Failing State
This topical, edited collection analyses the state of the planning system in England and offers a robust, evidence-based review of over a decade of change since the Conservative-led coalition government came to power. With a critique of ongoing planning reforms by the UK government, the book argues that the planning system is often blamed for a range of issues caused by ineffective policy making by government. Including chapters on housing, localism, design, zoning and the consequences of Brexit for environmental planning, the contributors unpick a complicated set of recent reforms and counter the claims of the think-tank-led assault on democratic planning.
Street-Level Bureaucracy in Weak State Institutions
In this book, street-level bureaucracy scholars from South Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America analyse the conditions that shape frontline work and citizens織 everyday experience of the state. Institutional factors such as political clientelism, resource scarcity, social inequality, job insecurity, and systemic corruption affect the way street-level bureaucrats enforce rules and implement policies. Inadvertently, they end up implementing inequities in citizens' access to rights and services -- despite efforts to repair organisational deficiencies and broker relations between vulnerable citizens and a distant state. This book illuminates these realities and challenges and provides unique insights into critical themes such as resource scarcities, bureaucratic corruption, control practices, and the complexities of dealing with vulnerable population groups.
The Balancing Act of Working Mothers and Caring Fathers
This Open-Access-book explores how egalitarian parental leave policies can support a more balanced division of paid work and caregiving. Introducing a novel analysis grid and a unique dataset, Meret L羹tolf examines parental leave policies in five countries - United States, Switzerland, Germany, Finland, and Sweden - revealing how fully paid, non-transferable leave can promote gender-neutral caregiving roles.Key findings highlight the connection between longer paternal leave and a more equal distribution of unpaid work, along with fathers' willingness to reduce paid work hours in favor of caregiving. By combining multiple research methods, the study links policy intentions with real-life outcomes and identifies feasible reforms, including full wage replacement, that can enhance egalitarianism without raising policy costs.Offering valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and advocates, this book demonstrates how parental leave policies can contribute to more equal family dynamics and address broader gender inequalities in society.
Human Rights Without Illusions
In Human Rights Without Illusions, leading human rights advocate Aaron Rhodes traces the political and religious traditions that have led to prioritizing consensus among diverse nations as a prerequisite for upholding universal principles. The modern, global human rights regime sits on the foundation of Hellenistic stoicism and medieval Christendom, where natural law morally unified all of humanity. Drawing upon subsequent efforts to implement a secularized law of nations as promulgated natural law, and inspired by political progressivism, the international human rights system initiated in 1948 envisions a process of moral transformation on the basis of bureaucratic cooperation with institutions of the United Nations. By contrast, the natural rights tradition reflects a different form of universalism, one that focuses on a common understanding of human nature rather than intergovernmental consensus. The philosophy of natural rights, as crystallized in the Enlightenment, is skeptical of international formations, holding that interactions between governments occur in a state of nature without any overarching authority. Therefore, protecting human rights is possible only in nation-states, where the rules of civil society are legally enforceable. That does not render futile a campaign for improving respect for human rights around the world, however. Rhodes considers defending human rights and freedoms to be a moral duty, but human rights advocacy needs to free itself from the inevitable corruption of institutionalized universalism. Rhodes argues instead for a "human rights without illusions" consistent with the classical liberal principles that inspired America's Founding Fathers and shaped their belief that basic freedoms are realized in a bottom-up process, not a top-down one. Progress toward a spontaneous order of global human rights can be made if liberal societies project inherent freedom as a compelling moral principle, rather than subjecting it to legalistic rationalization and compromise in inclusive global institutions.
Steelworkers in Struggle
Using oral histories gathered from trade unionists, this book explores the national steelworkers strike of 1980 and asserts its significance as a key turning point in modern British history. The strike was nominally a response to a 2% pay offer made by British Steel Corporation (BSC), at a time when inflation was 17%, but was generated by the widespread works closures that characterised the British steel industry at this time. The outcome of the strike was a much higher pay increase but no change to the deindustrialisation strategy of BSC and the government. The book explores the strike from the perspective of those who fought it and reveals the short and longer-term consequences it had on the industry, the unions and the workers themselves.
Politics, Inequality and the Australian Welfare State After Liberalisation
Deadly Force
A groundbreaking study of when, where, and whom police shoot in America's largest cities Police shootings in America spark outrage and protest and raise questions about police use of lethal force. Yet despite the attention given to high-profile shootings, it is extremely difficult to draw wider conclusions about the frequency and outcomes of police gunfire because there is no systematic and centralized source of information on these incidents. This pioneering book draws on original data, compiled by the authors, to examine police shootings, both fatal and non-fatal, in hundreds of American cities. It documents racial disparities in shooting incidents and shows that the media spotlight on the most shocking fatal shootings tell only part of the story of police gunfire in our cities. The authors find that there are patterns in when, where, and whom the police shoot, and they present strong evidence of unjustifiable disparities. It's not just that young, unarmed Black men are disproportionately subjected to gunfire during encounters with police officers; there is also a disproportionate concentration of shootings in the places where most Black and Hispanic urbanites live, even accounting for violent crime rates and other factors. As a consequence, Black and Hispanic residents of large cities are disproportionately exposed to police gunfire, even when they are not themselves the targets of it. The authors offer other insights as well, exploring the connection between police department funding and rates of shootings, and considering the influence of a city's political leadership on police use of gunfire. It is only through a deeper understanding of police shootings, the authors argue, that we can reduce their incidence and make effective reform possible.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights @ 75 In a Globalized World
The Divided State of American Healthcare
In this book, authors Kant Patel and Mark Rushefsky analyze how political polarization at the state level has impacted state health policymaking, policy outputs, and policy outcomes and led red and blue states to create vastly different healthcare and health policies.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights @ 75 In a Globalized World
The Present work brings together a diverse range of scholarly contributions presented at the international conference marking the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights organized by Law School, Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies-Technical Campus in collaboration with Asian-African Legal Consultative Organisation, Indian Society of International Law, India International University of Legal Education and Research, Goa and Maharashtra National Law University, Nagpur. Beginning with powerful speeches delivered by distinguished speakers, the volume transitions into perceptive chapters submitted by participants, offering critical reflections on the progress, challenges, and future of human rights in the context of UDHR.The contributions address a diverse array of critical issues, like workplace discrimination, maternity protections, corporate accountability for human rights violations, privacy concerns in the digital age and the intersection of international human rights law with national legal frameworks. From a re-examination of the Tokyo War Crimes Tribunal to discussions on refugee rights, and the global impact of anti-trans legislation, this book offers fresh insights into the ongoing struggles for justice, dignity, and equality. It not only celebrates the enduring legacy of the UDHR but also fosters a renewed commitment to upholding human dignity in an ever-changing world.Human rights are the foundation of modern civilization. Therefore, we must uphold the dignity of every individual. All dedicated to the fight for justice and the advocacy of human rights in the modern world, will find this collection to be an invaluable resource.
