The Advantage Of Disadvantage

Author : LaGina Gause
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02-24
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781009075756

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The Advantage of Disadvantage by LaGina Gause Pdf

Does protest influence political representation? If so, which groups are most likely to benefit from collective action? The Advantage of Disadvantage makes a provocative claim: protests are most effective for disadvantaged groups. According to author LaGina Gause, legislators are more responsive to protesters than non-protesters, and after protesting, racial and ethnic minorities, people with low incomes, and other low-resource groups are more likely than white and affluent protesters to gain representation. Gause also demonstrates that online protests are less effective than in-person protests. Drawing on literature from across the social sciences as well as formal theory, a survey of policymakers, quantitative data, and vivid examples of protests throughout U.S. history, The Advantage of Disadvantage provides invaluable insights for scholars and activists seeking to understand how groups gain representation through protesting.

Author : Hartley Dean,Lucinda Platt
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780191056864

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Social Advantage and Disadvantage by Hartley Dean,Lucinda Platt Pdf

Social advantage and disadvantage are potent catch-all terms. They have no established definition but, considered in relation to one another, they can embrace a wide variety of more specific concepts that address the ways in which human society causes, exacerbates or fails to prevent social divisions or injustices. This book captures the sense in which any conceptualisation of disadvantage is concerned with the consequences of processes by which relative advantage has been selectively conferred or attained. It considers how inequalities and social divisions are created as much by the concentration of advantage among the best-off as by the systematic disadvantage of the worst-off. The book critically discusses - from a global and a UK perspective - a spectrum of conceptual frameworks and ideas relating to poverty, social exclusion, capability deprivation, rights violations, social immobility, and human or social capital deficiency. It addresses advantage and disadvantage from a life course perspective through discussions of family and childhood, education, work, old age, and the dynamics of income and wealth. It considers cross-cutting divides that are implicated in the social construction and maintenance of advantage and disadvantage, including divisions premised on gender, 'race', ethnicity, migration and religion, neighbourhood and the experience of crime.

Author : Allen Webster
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1933808128

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The Advantage of Disadvantage by Allen Webster Pdf

Author : Jonathan Wolff,Avner de-Shalit
Publisher : Oxford University Press on Demand
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2007-04-26
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780199278268

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Disadvantage by Jonathan Wolff,Avner de-Shalit Pdf

The authors combine a philosophical analysis of the idea of disadvantage with proposals for moving society in the discretion of equality, by 'declustering disadvantage'. The book will help political philosophers, social policy theorists, and practitioners involved in the design and delivery of actual social policy.

Author : Lesley J. Rogers,Gisela Kaplan
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781441989130

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Comparative Vertebrate Cognition by Lesley J. Rogers,Gisela Kaplan Pdf

This book explores afresh the long-standing interest, and emphasis on, the `special' capacities of primates. Some of the recent discoveries of the higher cognitive abilities of other mammals and also birds challenge the concept that primates are special and even the view that the cognitive ability of apes is more advanced than that of nonprimate mammals and birds. It is therefore timely to ask whether primates are, in fact, special and to do so from a broad range of perspectives. Divided into five sections this book deals with topics about higher cognition and how it is manifested in different species, and also considers aspects of brain structure that might be associated with complex behavior.

Author : Roger Th.A.J. Leenders,Shaul M. Gabbay
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 559 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781461550273

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Corporate Social Capital and Liability by Roger Th.A.J. Leenders,Shaul M. Gabbay Pdf

In studies of inter-organizational relations (lOR's), there is a tendency to look at dyads of flrms, and to consider networks as aggregates of such dyads. But there are several roles for a third party; a go-between. This chapter looks at a go-between not in the sense of a middleman who intermediates in existing production or trade, such as an agent, wholesaler, retailer, and not in the sense of an entrepreneur who intermediates in the realization of new potential in connecting supply and demand. It looks at a go between in the sense of a relationship counsellor for the development and maintenance of social capital; providing support in setting up, adapting and ending cooperative relations between others. Or, in yet different terms: to help in the embedding of relati ons, in Granovetter's (1985) sense (Uzzi 1997a). Such roles may be performed by middlemen or entrepreneurs, but also by specialized agents who do not playa direct role in linking stages in a chain of production and distribution, as middlemen and entrepreneurs typically do. Indeed, some of the roles require an independence that is served by not having a direct stake in the relations that need to be developed. I propose that the analysis yields a perspective for looking at the roles of trade and industry associations in European business systems, and of banks and trading houses in Japanese enterprise groups (Kigyo Shudan).

Author : Hartley Dean,Lucinda Platt
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780198737070

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Social Advantage and Disadvantage by Hartley Dean,Lucinda Platt Pdf

Social advantage and disadvantage are potent catch-all terms. They have no established definition but, considered in relation to one another, they can embrace a wide variety of more specific concepts that address the ways in which human society causes, exacerbates or fails to prevent social divisions or injustices. This book captures the sense in which any conceptualisation of disadvantage is concerned with the consequences of processes by which relative advantage has been selectively conferred or attained. It considers how inequalities and social divisions are created as much by the concentration of advantage among the best-off as by the systematic disadvantage of the worst-off. The book critically discusses - from a global and a UK perspective - a spectrum of conceptual frameworks and ideas relating to poverty, social exclusion, capability deprivation, rights violations, social immobility, and human or social capital deficiency. It addresses advantage and disadvantage from a life course perspective through discussions of family and childhood, education, work, old age, and the dynamics of income and wealth. It considers cross-cutting divides that are implicated in the social construction and maintenance of advantage and disadvantage, including divisions premised on gender, 'race', ethnicity, migration and religion, neighbourhood and the experience of crime.

Author : Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
Publisher : Library of Alexandria
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781465515216

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Thoughts out of Season (Complete) by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche Pdf

Author : LaGina Gause
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2022-02-24
Category : History
ISBN : 9781316513576

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The Advantage of Disadvantage by LaGina Gause Pdf

The Advantage of Disadvantage provides insights for scholars and activists into how marginalized groups gain representation through protest. Drawing on formal theory, surveys, and quantitative data, the book presents an interdisciplinary analysis of representation, inequality, and digital activism.

Author : Tamara L. Stenn
Publisher : Springer
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781137331489

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The Cultural and Political Intersection of Fair Trade and Justice by Tamara L. Stenn Pdf

The Cultural and Political Intersection of Fair Trade and Justice is an ethnographic study of the effects of Fair Trade on indigenous women, as reported by the women themselves, and seeks to develop a deeper understanding of Fair Trade, globalization, culture, and policy in building justice.

Author : Mark J. Rozell,Clyde Wilcox
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2019-11-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780190900052

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Federalism by Mark J. Rozell,Clyde Wilcox Pdf

Early Americans were suspicious of centralized authority and executive power. Casting away the yoke of England and its king, the founding fathers shared in this distrust as they set out to pen the Constitution. Weighing a need for consolidated leadership with a demand for states' rights, they established a large federal republic with limited dominion over the states, leaving most of the governing responsibility with the former colonies. With this dual system of federalism, the national government held the powers of war, taxation, and commerce, and the ability to pass the laws necessary to uphold these functions. Although the federal role has grown substantially since then, states and local governments continue to perform most of the duties in civil and criminal law, business and professional licensing, the management of infrastructure and public services: roads, schools, libraries, sanitation, land use and development, and etc. Despite the critical roles of state and local governments, there is little awareness-or understanding-of the nature and operations of the federal system. This Very Short Introduction provides a concise overview of federalism, from its origins and evolution to the key events and constitutional decisions that have defined its framework. Although the primary focus is on the United States, other federal systems, including Brazil, Canada, India, Germany, Russia, South Africa, Switzerland, and the EU, are addressed.

Author : Ruben West,Patrick Artis,Jennifer Tuley,Monique Tucker,Gwen Cunningham,Cicone Prince,Lisa Martin,Nekeshia Doctor,Felicia Shaw,Shavara Lyons
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-26
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1533482543

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Live Your Best Life by Ruben West,Patrick Artis,Jennifer Tuley,Monique Tucker,Gwen Cunningham,Cicone Prince,Lisa Martin,Nekeshia Doctor,Felicia Shaw,Shavara Lyons Pdf

When you hear the phrase "the Advantage of Disadvantage" it almost seems like an oxymoron.How can being faced with a disadvantage be an advantage? But trust me, it is real. Life is going to throw challenges at us, but our response to those challenges is what gives our life more meaning. This book is filled with stories of people who faced challenges, but who then used them and the disadvantages that came with them, to get the most out of their lives.Think about it, do you recall ever hearing about a heavyweight boxing champion that grew up with a silver spoon in their mouth? I bet you do not. Most of them grew up in a very difficult environment, facing numerous challenges every day. However, despite the fact that they were placed in difficult situations, they decided that they must fight their way out of it to live the life they desired. They would use their disadvantages to their advantage. Life gives us setbacks and challenges to see how we will respond. We can give up and decide that there is no hope or we can decide to give it our all and create a way even when there doesn't seem to be one. The truth is, champions are known by their triumphs but they were developed by their trials.The co-authors within this book did a masterful job at articulating just how tough life can be. Like all of us, they faced difficult times, challenging situations, and unforeseen negative circumstances. There were times that they needed help and felt as though they had no one to assist them. That's when they realized that sometimes the only helping hand you're going to find is at the end of your own wrist.If you're looking for strategies to overcome life's difficult situations, they are in this book. If you know someone who is facing a difficult time and needs a glimmer of hope, give them this book. If surviving is just not enough and you want to learn steps and strategies to thrive, I urge you to use the ones listed in this book. If you have challenges in your life just know that they were not put there to stop you, they were put there to bring out the best in you. Join me along with these authors and learn how to use your disadvantages as your advantage.

Author : Anthony K. Jensen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107027329

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Nietzsche's Philosophy of History by Anthony K. Jensen Pdf

An exposition of the development of Nietzsche's philosophy of history in its historical context and of its relevance to contemporary theories.

Author : Ash Ali,Hasan Kubba
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2022-06-07
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781250280534

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The Unfair Advantage by Ash Ali,Hasan Kubba Pdf

The winner of the UK's Business Book of the Year Award for 2021, this is a groundbreaking exposé of the myths behind startup success and a blueprint for harnessing the things that really matter. What is the difference between a startup that makes it, and one that crashes and burns? Behind every story of success is an unfair advantage. But an Unfair Advantage is not just about your parents' wealth or who you know: anyone can have one. An Unfair Advantage is the element that gives you an edge over your competition. This groundbreaking book shows how to identify your own Unfair Advantages and apply them to any project. Drawing on over two decades of hands-on experience, Ash Ali and Hasan Kubba offer a unique framework for assessing your external circumstances in addition to your internal strengths. Hard work and grit aren't enough, so they explore the importance of money, intelligence, location, education, expertise, status, and luck in the journey to success. From starting your company, to gaining traction, raising funds, and growth hacking, The Unfair Advantage helps you look at yourself and find the ingredients you didn't realize you already had, to succeed in the cut-throat world of business.

Author : Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : OCLC:1012008418

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On the Advantage and Disadvantage of History for Life by Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche Pdf