Social Networking In South Eastern Europe

Author : Maria Baramova,Grigor Boykov,Ivan Parvev
Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9783643908667

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Social Networking in South-Eastern Europe by Maria Baramova,Grigor Boykov,Ivan Parvev Pdf

“Social Networking” in South-Eastern Europe in the 15th–19th centuries exhibits specific characteristics: the Ottomans and the Habsburgs, for example, each have their pattern of building and using social networks, with the “Third South-Eastern Europe”, i.e., the vassal principalities in the Balkans and the re-created national states, staying closer in the Ottoman pattern. It seems that the Muslim-Oriental social traditions established in the Balkans during Ottoman rule had a clear impact on the building of networks and the exercising of social influence. The specific regional practices, once established, were very hard to overcome or to replace by other patterns of social networking. These practices, however, could easily interact in border areas with one other, giving the inhabitants on both sides of the frontier the possibility of living a socially amphibious life, at least in terms of Social Networking.

Author : LIT Verlag
Publisher : LIT Verlag
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2017-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783643958662

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Social Networking in South-Eastern Europe by LIT Verlag Pdf

“Social Networking” in South-Eastern Europe in the 15th–19th centuries exhibits specific characteristics: the Ottomans and the Habsburgs, for example, each have their pattern of building and using social networks, with the “Third South-Eastern Europe”, i.e., the vassal principalities in the Balkans and the re-created national states, staying closer in the Ottoman pattern. It seems that the Muslim-Oriental social traditions established in the Balkans during Ottoman rule had a clear impact on the building of networks and the exercising of social influence. The specific regional practices, once established, were very hard to overcome or to replace by other patterns of social networking. These practices, however, could easily interact in border areas with one other, giving the inhabitants on both sides of the frontier the possibility of living a socially amphibious life, at least in terms of Social Networking. Ivan Parvev is Professor for Modern Balkan History at Sofia University St, Kliment Ohridski, Bulgaria. Maria Baramova is associate Professor for Early Modern Balkan History at Sofia University St, Kliment Ohridski, Bulgaria. Grigor Boykov is at the Faculty of History at Sofia University St, Kliment Ohridski, Bulgaria.

Author : T. Morris,M. Hadji-Janev
Publisher : IOS Press
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781614997368

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Countering Terrorism in South Eastern Europe by T. Morris,M. Hadji-Janev Pdf

In common with many other parts of the world, the region of South Eastern Europe (SEE) faces a significant terrorist threat. Countering this threat represents a major security challenge for government agencies in the region and their partners, and although important counterterrorism advances have been made by NATO nations over the past decade, the complex history, geography, culture, socio-economic and political dynamics of the area mean that these advances need to be contextualized and modified to suit the regional situation. This book presents the contributions to the NATO Advanced Training Course (ATC) 'Countering Terrorism in South Eastern Europe' held over five days at Lake Ohrid, Macedonia, in February 2016. The conference hosted presenters from 15 different countries, and government representatives from the nations of the Balkan region, including Macedonia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, and Kosovo. The course consisted of five central priorities: contemporary global terrorist practices, radicalization processes and recruitment techniques; terrorist use of cyberspace; legal aspects of countering terrorism; building resilient societies; with the final priority concentrating on SEE counterterrorism. Presenters discussed a wide range of topics, including radicalization and cyberterrorism, all aimed at countering the real and evolving threat of terrorism in the region.

Author : D. Sternad,T. Döring
Publisher : Springer
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2011-11-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780230314146

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Handbook of Doing Business in South East Europe by D. Sternad,T. Döring Pdf

A comprehensive insight into a region which is characterized by rapid economic and social changes with a significant rise in foreign direct investments and privatization. Analysis covers political, legal, economic and social trends, and topics such as the influence of informal networks and corruption, as well as cultural diversity.

Author : Paweł Surowiec,Václav Štětka
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-05
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781317328032

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Social Media and Politics in Central and Eastern Europe by Paweł Surowiec,Václav Štětka Pdf

Social media are increasingly revolutionising the ways in which political communication works, and their importance for engaging citizens in politics and public affairs is well understood by political actors. This book surveys current developments in social media and politics in a range of Central and Eastern European countries, including Ukraine and Russia. It explores the process of adoption of social media by politicians, journalists and civic activists, examines the impact of the different social and cultural backgrounds of the countries studied, and discusses specific political situations, such as the 2012 protests in Moscow and the 2014 EuroMaidan events in Ukraine, where social media played an important role. The book concludes by addressing how the relationship between social media and politics is likely to develop and how it might affect the still relatively new democracies in the region.

Author : Andrew Geddes,Charles Lees,Andrew Taylor
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781136281563

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The European Union and South East Europe by Andrew Geddes,Charles Lees,Andrew Taylor Pdf

This book explores the interaction of the EU in Greece, Slovenia, Croatia, and Macedonia in three key policy sectors – cohesion, border managements and the environment – and assesses the degree to which the European Union’s engagement with the democracies of South East Europe has promoted Europeanization and Multi-Level Governance. Although there is a tendency to view the Balkans as peripheral, this book argues that South East European states are central to what the EU is and aspires to become, and goes to the heart of many of the key issues confronting the EU. It compares changing modes of governance in the three policy areas selected because they are contentious issues in domestic politics and have trans-boundary policy consequences, in which there is significant EU involvement. The book draws on over 100 interviews conducted to explore actor motivation, preferences and perceptions in the face of pressure to adapt from the EU and uses Social Network Analysis. Timely and informative, this book considers broader dilemmas of integration and enlargement at a time when the EU’s effectiveness is under close scrutiny. The European Union and South East Europe will be of interest to students and scholars of European politics, public policy, and European Union governance and integration.

Author : S. Cross,S. Kentera,R. Vukadinovic,R. Nation
Publisher : Springer
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-07
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137010209

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Shaping South East Europe's Security Community for the Twenty-First Century by S. Cross,S. Kentera,R. Vukadinovic,R. Nation Pdf

In this book, leading academics and policy practitioners develop approaches for managing critical contemporary and emerging security challenges for South East Europe. They attempt to conceptualize and realize security as a cooperative endeavour for collective good, in contrast to security narratives driven by power and national egotism.

Author : LIT Verlag
Publisher : LIT Verlag
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2023-06-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783643964397

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Regional Networks in Context by LIT Verlag Pdf

The 'Balkan space' in the 19th century fell into a zone of limited modernization, which led to an unbalanced economic development. Therefore, the complexity of the circumstances requires research into the process by putting it into a European-wide and Balkan-regional context. International scholars have seen the 19th-century Bulgarian economy as a local phenomenon resulting in very few extensive and detailed works. Accordingly, the editors hope the present study volume will contribute to filling that gap. The case study of the broad and diverse network of people and ventures of the brothers Evlogi and Hristo Georgievi took the 'central stage' of the book as an illustration of the evolution of the Bulgarian society and elite in the 19th century.

Author : Zvezdan Vukanović
Publisher : Springer
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2016-07-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783319305127

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Foreign Direct Investment Inflows Into the South East European Media Market by Zvezdan Vukanović Pdf

This book offers a strategic analysis of current and future perspectives of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows into the South East European media market. The author develops a hybrid FDI business model strategy to guide media companies wishing to more effectively position and leverage their media infrastructure within the increasingly globalized and expanding media market. By conducting sixteen comparative and exploratory case studies of the South East European media market, the author explores how specific microeconomic factors influence spillover effects, absorption capacities and investment incentives between local and foreign firms through FDI inflows. The book is directed towards researchers and students, as well as practitioners/professionals involved with media organizations.

Author : W. Bartlett,J. Bozikov,B. Rechel
Publisher : Springer
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781137264770

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Health Reforms in South-East Europe by W. Bartlett,J. Bozikov,B. Rechel Pdf

Over the last two decades the countries of South East Europe have engaged in far-reaching reforms of their health systems. However, overviews of reform efforts in this part of Europe have been sorely lacking. This book addresses this shortage through the analysis of key aspects of health reforms and health workforce mobility in South East Europe.

Author : Massimo Ragnedda,Glenn W. Muschert
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 345 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-06-19
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781135088361

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The Digital Divide by Massimo Ragnedda,Glenn W. Muschert Pdf

This book provides an in-depth comparative analysis of inequality and the stratification of the digital sphere. Grounded in classical sociological theories of inequality, as well as empirical evidence, this book defines ‘the digital divide’ as the unequal access and utility of internet communications technologies and explores how it has the potential to replicate existing social inequalities, as well as create new forms of stratification. The Digital Divide examines how various demographic and socio-economic factors including income, education, age and gender, as well as infrastructure, products and services affect how the internet is used and accessed. Comprised of six parts, the first section examines theories of the digital divide, and then looks in turn at: Highly developed nations and regions (including the USA, the EU and Japan); Emerging large powers (Brazil, China, India, Russia); Eastern European countries (Estonia, Romania, Serbia); Arab and Middle Eastern nations (Egypt, Iran, Israel); Under-studied areas (East and Central Asia, Latin America, and sub-Saharan Africa). Providing an interwoven analysis of the international inequalities in internet usage and access, this important work offers a comprehensive approach to studying the digital divide around the globe. It is an important resource for academic and students in sociology, social policy, communication studies, media studies and all those interested in the questions and issues around social inequality.

Author : Network of Associations of Local Authorities of South-East Europe
Publisher : NALAS
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Toolkit for management of sustainable destinations of South East Europe by Network of Associations of Local Authorities of South-East Europe Pdf

Author : Johan Leman,Stef Janssens
Publisher : Springer
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2015-10-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781137543646

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Human Trafficking and Migrant Smuggling in Southeast Europe and Russia by Johan Leman,Stef Janssens Pdf

Through unprecedented access to over 100 court files and sentences, and interviews with police and security personnel in both origin and destination countries, this book provides the most comprehensive exploration to date of human trafficking and migrant smuggling in Eastern Europe and Russia.

Author : Zrinjka Peruško,Dina Vozab,Antonija Čuvalo
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781000177374

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Comparing Post-Socialist Media Systems by Zrinjka Peruško,Dina Vozab,Antonija Čuvalo Pdf

This book explains divergent media system trajectories in the countries in southeast Europe, and challenges the presumption that the common socialist experience critically influences a common outcome in media development after democratic transformations, by showing different remote and proximate configuration of conditions that influence their contemporary shape. Applying an innovative longitudinal set-theoretical methodological approach, the book contributes to the theory of media systems with a novel theoretical framework for the comparative analysis of post-socialist media systems. This theory builds on the theory of historical institutionalism and the notion of critical junctures and path dependency in searching for an explanation for similarities or differences among media systems in the Eastern European region. Extending the understanding of media systems beyond a political journalism focus, this book is a valuable contribution to the literature on comparative media systems in the areas of media systems studies, political science, Southeast and Central European studies, post-socialist studies and communication studies.

Author : Grigoris Kafkalas,Panayiotis Getimis
Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012-11-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781409487401

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Overcoming Fragmentation in Southeast Europe by Grigoris Kafkalas,Panayiotis Getimis Pdf

With the expansion of the European Union, the countries of Southeast Europe have finally been brought together within one socio-political entity. The restructuring of these economies following globalization and neoliberalization has meant that this region has become much more open to geopolitical shifts and trends. While the various countries have all entered into the slow process of European integration, the historic fragmentation of this region has led to various conflicts and contradictions in the restructuring and transition of national economies. This volume provides a theoretical and comparative overview which examines the prospects for spatial cohesion in this region. With the need to handle persisting problems and conflicts from the past while coping with new economic and political structures, Southeast Europe proves to be a challenging yet fruitful testing ground for how best to overcome fragmentation and establish a long-term process of social and economic integration.