The Institutional Imperative

Author : Erik Kuhonta
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780804781794

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Why do some countries in the developing world achieve growth with equity, while others do not? If democracy is the supposed panacea for the developing world, why have Southeast Asian democracies had such uneven results? In exploring these questions, political scientist Erik Martinez Kuhonta argues that the realization of equitable development hinges heavily on strong institutions, particularly institutionalized political parties and cohesive interventionist states, and on moderate policy and ideology. The Institutional Imperative is framed as a structured and focused comparative-historical analysis of the politics of inequality in Malaysia and Thailand, but also includes comparisons with the Philippines and Vietnam. It shows how Malaysia and Vietnam have had the requisite institutional capacity and power to advance equitable development, while Thailand and the Philippines, because of weaker institutions, have not achieved the same levels of success. At its core, the book makes a forceful claim for the need for institutional power and institutional capacity to alleviate structural inequalities.

Author : Robert N. Kharasch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Associations, institutions, etc
ISBN : 0582281067

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Author : Robert N. Kharasch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Associations, institutions, etc
ISBN : UOM:39015002690678

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Author : Anton C. Zijderveld
Publisher : Leiden University Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9053564306

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The Institutional Imperative by Anton C. Zijderveld Pdf

Even though we, as moderns or post-moderns, think we can be free, original and authentic, our actions, thoughts, and emotions are cast in patterns which we share with other individuals, which we did not invent, and which we pass on to the next generation. After we die, people will continue to act, think, and feel within the context of institutions like marriage, family, church, school, university, voluntary associations, et cetera. All these institutions together are what we mean by culture. This book argues that human beings cannot exist, cannot even develop their individuality, freedom, and creativity, without institutions. Under the impact of globalization, ICT, and flexibilization, however, the character of institutions has changed. Pre-modern 'thick' institutions have developed into modern, or perhaps post-modern, 'thin' institutions, which in many ways resemble networks. This book is not a defense of traditional conservatism, nor does it embrace a facile brand of post-modernism. It is instead a painstaking search for a responsible middle road.

Author : Robert G. Hagstrom
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2002-08-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 047122703X

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The Essential Buffett by Robert G. Hagstrom Pdf

Nach Veröffentlichung der beiden Titel "The Warren Buffett Way" und "The Warren Buffett Portfolio" stieg die Nachfrage nach einem Buch, das die Anwendung von Buffetts Methoden auf Aktien und Wachstumswerte genau erläutert. Dabei sollten auch seine bewährten und erprobten Investmentstrategien nicht zu kurz kommen. Buffetts Technik des Focus-Investing (Konzentration auf ausgesuchte Unternehmen) hat sich als außergewöhnlich erfolgreich erwiesen - bei konventionellen Werten. "The Essential Buffett" zeigt, wie diese Strategien auch auf Werte der New Economy angewendet werden können.

Author : Robert G. Hagstrom
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010-05-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470893555

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The Warren Buffett Way by Robert G. Hagstrom Pdf

Buffett is back . . . and better than before! A decade has passed since the book that introduced the world to Warren Buffett -- The Warren Buffett Way by Robert Hagstrom -- first appeared. That groundbreaking book spent 21 weeks on the New York Times Hardcover Nonfiction Bestseller list and sold over 1 million copies. Since then, Warren Buffett has solidified his reputation as the greatest investor of all time -- becoming even richer and more successful, despite the wild fluctuation of the markets. How does this value investing legend continue to do it? That's where Robert Hagstrom and the Second Edition of The Warren Buffet Way come in. This edition is a completely revised and updated look at the Oracle of Omaha -- comprising Buffett's numerous investments and accomplishments over the past ten years, as well as the timeless and highly successful investment strategies and techniques he has always used to come out a market winner. This edition is especially accessible as Buffett's basic tenets of investing are presented and illuminated with relevant and up to date examples. Order your copy today!

Author : Robert N. Kharasch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Author : Robert King Merton,Carlo Mongardini,Simonetta Tabboni
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 141283340X

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Robert K Merton & Contemp by Robert King Merton,Carlo Mongardini,Simonetta Tabboni Pdf

This volume offers scholars of sociology and allied areas the fruits of an international conference on the contributions of the eminent Robert K. Merton. The assessment, as good in content as well as in participants, took place in Amalfi. Italy, with the participation of Merton himself and under the auspices of the Italian Sociology Association.

Author : Robert K. Merton
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 639 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780226520926

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The Sociology of Science by Robert K. Merton Pdf

"The exploration of the social conditions that facilitate or retard the search for scientific knowledge has been the major theme of Robert K. Merton's work for forty years. This collection of papers [is] a fascinating overview of this sustained inquiry. . . . There are very few other books in sociology . . . with such meticulous scholarship, or so elegant a style. This collection of papers is, and is likely to remain for a long time, one of the most important books in sociology."—Joseph Ben-David, New York Times Book Review "The novelty of the approach, the erudition and elegance, and the unusual breadth of vision make this volume one of the most important contributions to sociology in general and to the sociology of science in particular. . . . Merton's Sociology of Science is a magisterial summary of the field."—Yehuda Elkana, American Journal of Sociology "Merton's work provides a rich feast for any scientist concerned for a genuine understanding of his own professional self. And Merton's industry, integrity, and humility are permanent witnesses to that ethos which he has done so much to define and support."—J. R. Ravetz, American Scientist "The essays not only exhibit a diverse and penetrating analysis and a deal of historical and contemporary examples, with concrete numerical data, but also make genuinely good reading because of the wit, the liveliness and the rich learning with which Merton writes."—Philip Morrison, Scientific American "Merton's impact on sociology as a whole has been large, and his impact on the sociology of science has been so momentous that the title of the book is apt, because Merton's writings represent modern sociology of science more than any other single writer."—Richard McClintock, Contemporary Sociology

Author : Barry Dalal-Clayton,Barry Sadler
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 853 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781136483905

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Sustainability Appraisal by Barry Dalal-Clayton,Barry Sadler Pdf

Sustainability Appraisal is a sourcebook of the state-of-the-art of this rapidly emerging and diversifying area. It draws on a wealth of international experiences and approaches to illustrate the status and scope of Sustainability Appraisal/Assessment (SA) This comprehensive guide highlights how SA can be used to analyse and integrate the key environmental, social and economic pillars of sustainability into decision-making at all levels, from policy to project to investment, by government, business and industry, or international organizations. Distilling both published and unpublished materials, and with contributions from a range of leading experts, organizations and agencies, this book will be of significant value to professionals everywhere who are in need of a solid, reference guide to what constitutes SA practice and, more importantly, how and when it can be applied.

Author : Burton B. Callicott,David Scherer,Andrew Wesolek
Publisher : Purdue University Press
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-11-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781612494234

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Making Institutional Repositories Work by Burton B. Callicott,David Scherer,Andrew Wesolek Pdf

Quickly following what many expected to be a wholesale revolution in library practices, institutional repositories encountered unforeseen problems and a surprising lack of impact. Clunky or cumbersome interfaces, lack of perceived value and use by scholars, fear of copyright infringement, and the like tended to dampen excitement and adoption.This collection of essays, arranged in five thematic sections, is intended to take the pulse of institutional repositories-to see how they have matured and what can be expected from them, as well as introduce what may be the future role of the institutional repository. Making Institutional Repositories Work takes novices as well as seasoned practitioners through the practical and conceptual steps necessary to develop a functioning institutional repository, customized to the needs and culture of the home institution. The first section covers all aspects of system platforms, including hosted and open-source options, big data capabilities and integration, and issues related to discoverability. The second section addresses policy issues, from the basics to open-source and deposit mandates. The third section focuses on recruiting and even creating content. Authors in this section will address the ways that different disciplines tend to have different motivations for deposit, as well as the various ways that institutional repositories can serve as publishing platforms. The fourth section covers assessment and success measures for all involved-librarians, deans, and administrators. The theory and practice of traditional metrics, alt metrics, and peer review receive chapter-length treatment. The fifth section provides case studies that include a boots-on-the-ground perspective of issues raised in the first four sections. By noting trends and potentialities, this final section, authored by Executive Director of SPARC Heather Joseph, makes future predictions and helps managers position institutional repositories to be responsive change and even shape the evolution of scholarly communication.

Author : Shigeru Akita
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2023-12-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781350413825

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Oil Crises of the 1970s and the Transformation of International Order by Shigeru Akita Pdf

The 1970s are widely seen as a turning point for the world economy and a transformative decade for the international order. This volume explores the role played by the oil crises in this transformation, focusing particularly on their impact in previously little-studied regions such as Asia and Africa. Examining the intersection between the oil crises and the Third World project, their impact on Asian economic development and the contrasting responses of two African countries, this collection covers new ground on the global and regional effects of the crises, and ties them into the key transformations of the international economy and the Cold War order. Arguing that they were instrumental in reshaping the Asian economies, helping to instigate the boom known as the 'East Asian Miracle', it also demonstrates how the individual responses of countries reflected their own specific circumstances. With chapters from leading scholars such as David Painter and Dane Kennedy, this book shows how the origins, course and consequences of the oil crises of the 1970s are crucial to understanding the transformation of the international order in the late twentieth century.

Author : Abdillah Noh,Nadia H Yashaiya
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2022-03-23
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789811237201

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Issues In Public Policy And Administration In Malaysia: An Institutional Analysis by Abdillah Noh,Nadia H Yashaiya Pdf

This book argues that there is nothing inherently stable, persistent or enduring about institutions. By examining the various issues facing the Malaysian bureaucracy and adopting an institutional analysis, this book brings the point that institutions are disposed to change because they are fraught with tension due to the quality of institutions. Using various examples, it explains that such tension and change dynamics can come from institutional resources, the manner in which resources are distributed to different actors, the varying power configurations among institutional actors and the larger political, economic and social environment that institutions operate in.Accordingly, in examining the various concerns of the Malaysian bureaucracy, this book highlights the typologies of institutional change and the inherent tension over resources that exist among actors that makes reform attempts, at times, potentially problematic but not impossible. New concerns in public policy and governance that are yet to be discussed widely in the Malaysian public administration literature are raised, including issues on collaborative governance, public service motivation and representative bureaucracy.

Author : Catherine Charrett
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2019-08-08
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351611794

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The EU, Hamas and the 2006 Palestinian Elections by Catherine Charrett Pdf

This book addresses how institutional and diplomatic rituals shaped the European Union’s sanction of Hamas after the latter’s success in the 2006 Palestinian legislative elections. Through a lens of performance and performativity it explains how socialisation and the duress of performative rituals shapes agency and prevents the possibility of being creative with policy initiatives when confronted with difficult decisions. Interviews with senior Hamas representatives, EU bureaucrats, members of the European External Action Service, and electoral observers from Palestine and Europe, in addition to ethnographic research in Gaza and in Brussels, recreate the details of the failed diplomacy between Hamas and the EU. The book explores the social and visual cultures and discourses that shape the recognition of contemporary subjects, and it presents Hamas’s response to being treated as a terrorist movement. It advances queer and postcolonial understandings of European-Palestinian political encounter by interrogating the bureaucratic and professional pressures that shape the political agency of EU civil servants and the recognition of Palestinian politics. This is a performative and interdisciplinary text; it juxtaposes empirical investigation, with critical theory, performance art and everyday experiences. It will appeal to students of International Relations, Interdisciplinary Studies, Middle-East Area Studies, Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Analysis and Gender Studies.

Author : Irving Louis Horowitz
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-07-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781351528337

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Civil Society and Class Politics by Irving Louis Horowitz Pdf

Seymour Martin Lipset's work throughout a long and distinguished career has been stamped by several features: a powerful linkage of research data and social theory, innovative views of historical events, and a realization that politics is an activity native to all human beings, voters and non-voters, democratic and non-democratic systems, and advanced and developing economies. He has earned the right to be called a genuine pioneer in the field now recognized as political sociology. In this special collection of professional comment and personal tribute, some of Lipset's closest colleagues have gathered to review his life work in political sociology. This volume includes essays on sociology and socialism, the collapse of class politics, political leadership, the perpetuation of inequality across generations, political extremism, religion as a source of polarization, working-class authoritarianism, and an examination of civil life in the United States across the century. Among the contributors are Nathan Glazer, Terry Nichols Clark, Richard J. Samuels, Sidney Verba, Nancy Burns, Kay Lehman Schlozman, Robert B. Smith, William Schneider, Dick Houtman, and Marcella Ridlen Ray. The volume is further graced by two special features: an academic memoir entitled "Steady Work" written by Lipset, and a full-scale bibliography of his books, monographs and pamphlets. In short, this is a specialist volume for social scientists that can be easily enjoyed by readers outside the field. This volume was initially presented as a double issue of The American Sociologist. Horowitz was commissioned by the editor of the journal to serve as special editor for the volume. In turn, the contributions originated at a series of invited panels at the Eastern Sociological Society meetings in 2002.