The Citizen Machine

Author : Anna McCarthy
Publisher : NYU Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781479881345

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This is the untold political history of television's formative era. The author, an historian, goes behind the scenes of early television programming, revealing that producers, sponsors, and scriptwriters had far more in mind than simply entertaining (and selling products). Long before the age of PBS, leaders from business, philanthropy, and social reform movements as well as public intellectuals were all obsessively concerned with TV's potential to mold the right kind of citizen. After World War II, inspired by the perceived threats of Soviet communism, class war, and racial violence, members of what was then known as "the Establishment" were drawn together by a shared conviction that television broadcasting could be a useful tool for governing. The men of Du Pont, the AFL-CIO, the Advertising Council, the Ford Foundation, the Fund for the Republic, and other organizations interested in shaping (according to American philosopher Mortimer Adler) "the ideas that should be in every citizen's mind," turned to TV as a tool for reaching those people they thought of as the masses. Based on years of archival work, this work sheds new light on the place of television in the postwar American political landscape. At a time when TV broadcasting is in a state of crisis, and when a new political movement for media reform has ascended the political stage, here is a new history of the ideas and assumptions that have profoundly shaped not only television, but our political culture itself.

Author : Katrin Vohland,Anne Land-zandstra,Luigi Ceccaroni,Rob Lemmens,Josep Perelló,Marisa Ponti,Roeland Samson,Katherin Wagenknecht
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Communication
ISBN : 9783030582784

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The Science of Citizen Science by Katrin Vohland,Anne Land-zandstra,Luigi Ceccaroni,Rob Lemmens,Josep Perelló,Marisa Ponti,Roeland Samson,Katherin Wagenknecht Pdf

This open access book discusses how the involvement of citizens into scientific endeavors is expected to contribute to solve the big challenges of our time, such as climate change and the loss of biodiversity, growing inequalities within and between societies, and the sustainability turn. The field of citizen science has been growing in recent decades. Many different stakeholders from scientists to citizens and from policy makers to environmental organisations have been involved in its practice. In addition, many scientists also study citizen science as a research approach and as a way for science and society to interact and collaborate. This book provides a representation of the practices as well as scientific and societal outcomes in different disciplines. It reflects the contribution of citizen science to societal development, education, or innovation and provides and overview of the field of actors as well as on tools and guidelines. It serves as an introduction for anyone who wants to get involved in and learn more about the science of citizen science.

Author : Warren Montag
Publisher : Edinburgh University Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2017-02-03
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781474404228

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Balibar and the Citizen Subject by Warren Montag Pdf

Explores the core of Balibars work since 1980This collection explores Balibars rethinking of the connections between subjection and subjectivity by tracing the genealogies of these concepts in their discursive history. The 12 essays provide an overview of Balibars work after his collaboration with Althusser. They explain and expand his framework; in particular, by restoring Arabic and Islamic thought to the conversation on the citizen subject. The collection includes two previously untranslated essays by Balibar himself on Carl Schmitt and Thomas Hobbes. Key FeaturesThe first English-language edited collection to focus on BalibarPresents and explains Balibars key contributions to political theory and the history of political philosophyIncludes two essays by Balibar himself on Carl Schmitt and Thomas Hobbes: 'Schmitts Hobbes, Hobbess Schmitt' and 'The Mortal God and his Faithful Subjects: Hobbes, Schmitt and the Antinomies of Secularism'Contributors include Atienne Balibar, Nancy Armstrong, Giorgos Fourtounis, Mohamed Moulfi

Author : Klaus Boehm,Brian Morris
Publisher : Springer
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1979-06-17
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781349030071

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Who Decides What: The Citizen’s Handbook by Klaus Boehm,Brian Morris Pdf

Author : Simeon Nichter
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2018-11-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781108428361

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Votes for Survival by Simeon Nichter Pdf

Explores the critical role citizens play in sustaining clientelism, despite threats of structural changes, institutional reforms, legal enforcement and partisan strategies.

Author : Thomas C. Scanlan
Publisher : Surplus Record
Page : 724 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2023-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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January 2023 - Surplus Record Machinery & Equipment Directory by Thomas C. Scanlan Pdf

SURPLUS RECORD, is the leading independent business directory of new and used capital equipment, machine tools, machinery, and industrial equipment, listing over 110,000 industrial assets; including metalworking and fabricating machine tools, chemical and process equipment, cranes, air compressors, pumps, motors, circuit breakers, generators, transformers, turbines, and more. Over 1,100 businesses list with the SURPLUS RECORD. March 2022 issue. Vol. 100, No. 1

Author : Harry C. Boyte
Publisher : Minnesota Historical Society
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2008-10-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780873516624

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The Citizen Solution by Harry C. Boyte Pdf

Nationally known community organizer and activist Harry C. Boyte incites readers to join today's "citizen movement," offering practical tools for how we can change the face of America by focusing on issues close to home. Targeting useful techniques for individuals to raise public consciousness and effectively motivate community-based groups, Boyte grounds his arguments in the country's tradition of "populism," demonstrating how mobilized citizens can be far more powerful than our frequently paralyzed politicians. He then offers practical tips on identifying potential citizen leaders and working through cultural differences without sacrificing identities. Each point is illustrated by inspiring real-life examples of Minnesotans who have promoted change: A cluster of suburban neighborhoods that came together to take back Sundays from overzealous youth-sports organizations. An immigrant community that created a cultural wellness center. An organization of multiracial, multifaith congregations that is tackling tough social problems. For readers doubting their ability to make a significant difference in our world, this how-to book will show the way. Harry C. Boyte is an activist, the author of several books, and a senior fellow at the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. He cofounded the institute's nonpartisan Center for Democracy and Citizenship. Don Shelby, WCCO-TV, has won the nation's top journalism honors, and two Peabody awards.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1068 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Law reports, digests, etc
ISBN : HARVARD:32044103149506

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The Southeastern Reporter by Anonim Pdf

Author : Surplus Record
Publisher : Surplus Record
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2022-05-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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May 2022 - Surplus Record Machinery & Equipment Directory by Surplus Record Pdf

SURPLUS RECORD, is the leading independent business directory of new and used capital equipment, machine tools, machinery, and industrial equipment, listing over 95,000 industrial assets; including metalworking and fabricating machine tools, chemical and process equipment, cranes, air compressors, pumps, motors, circuit breakers, generators, transformers, turbines, and more. Over 1,100 businesses list with the SURPLUS RECORD. May 2022 issue. Vol. 99, No. 5

Author : North Carolina. Supreme Court
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1512 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1896
Category : Law reports, digests, etc
ISBN : HARVARD:32044078623089

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North Carolina Reports by North Carolina. Supreme Court Pdf

Cases argued and determined in the Supreme Court of North Carolina.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Citizens and Shareholders Rights and Remedies
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Government liability
ISBN : UOM:39015078639880

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The Citizen's Right to Standing in Federal Courts Act of 1978 by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on Citizens and Shareholders Rights and Remedies Pdf

Author : James Biser Whisker,John R. Coe
Publisher : Universal-Publishers
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781627343541

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The Citizen-Soldier in War and Peace by James Biser Whisker,John R. Coe Pdf

The Citizen Soldier in War and Peace is a is a short historical look at the use of firearms in America and throughout the world this book appeals to anybody who believes in the Second Amendment or who is interested in the historical use of firearms. It begins with the use of guns for hunting and self-protection ad well as personal property and of course national defense early in our country‘s early history . It also analyzes the philosophical standpoint of the idea of the armed citizen and its relationship to freedom. A freeman with a gun, an armed citizenry means a free country The book also does a thorough job of examining other countries and other philosophical aspects of arming the citizenry. This book clearly defines the Militias in other countries. It touches on China and the Soviet Union and their philosophy as well. The book is extremely readable and would be advised reading for anyone from high school to grad school. Those interested in history political science or current events will find this book a must for their personal library.

Author : Richard Hofstadter
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2011-12-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780307809643

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The Age of Reform by Richard Hofstadter Pdf

Winner of the Pulitzer Prize in Non-Fiction. This book is a landmark in American political thought. Preeminent Richard Hofstadter examines the passion for progress and reform that colored the entire period from 1890 to 1940 with startling and stimulating results. The Age of Reform searches out the moral and emotional motives of the reformers the myths and dreams in which they believed, and the realities with which they had to compromise.

Author : John Zerilli
Publisher : MIT Press
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-23
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780262044813

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A Citizen's Guide to Artificial Intelligence by John Zerilli Pdf

A concise but informative overview of AI ethics and policy. Artificial intelligence, or AI for short, has generated a staggering amount of hype in the past several years. Is it the game-changer it's been cracked up to be? If so, how is it changing the game? How is it likely to affect us as customers, tenants, aspiring home-owners, students, educators, patients, clients, prison inmates, members of ethnic and sexual minorities, voters in liberal democracies? This book offers a concise overview of moral, political, legal and economic implications of AI. It covers the basics of AI's latest permutation, machine learning, and considers issues including transparency, bias, liability, privacy, and regulation.

Author : Jiménez-Gómez, Carlos E.,Gascó-Hernández, Mila
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2016-08-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781522507185

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Achieving Open Justice through Citizen Participation and Transparency by Jiménez-Gómez, Carlos E.,Gascó-Hernández, Mila Pdf

Open government initiatives have become a defining goal for public administrators around the world. However, progress is still necessary outside of the executive and legislative sectors. Achieving Open Justice through Citizen Participation and Transparency is a pivotal reference source for the latest scholarly research on the implementation of open government within the judiciary field, emphasizing the effectiveness and accountability achieved through these actions. Highlighting the application of open government concepts in a global context, this book is ideally designed for public officials, researchers, professionals, and practitioners interested in the improvement of governance and democracy.