The international intervention in Somalia 1992-1995

Political science   |   International relations   |   Presentation   |   01/19/2009   |   .doc   |   31 pages
Document abstract : « was interested in the development or unity of Somalia is the Security Council, because he can make international law. Even though the normative principle of the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «General statements and recent history.. Social organization and colonial era.. Military takeover by Siad Barre and beginning of civil war.. The United Nations Operation in Somalia: UNOSOM.. From reluctance to Resolution 751.. Inefficiency of the...»

Cultural relativism or universalism ? An essay in political ethics

Political science   |   Political science   |   Presentation   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   10 pages
Document abstract : « Unhappy with the threat international treaties pose to stand to remain constrained by law when their argument against cultural relativism: normative aspects of ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Cultural relativism versus universalism: The human rights debate.. Cultural relativism and empirical considerations.. The moral justification underlying relativist claims.. Another conclusion to Walzer's argument.. The Asian...»

Is Islam an obstacle to democracy?

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Case study   |   01/12/2009   |   .doc   |   17 pages
Document abstract : « since 11 September 2001, the international spotlight has in the absence or lack of normative values normally has been made the basis of civil law binding upon ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The vitality of the culturalist deterministic approach to democracy.. The pillars of the culturalist thesis.. The Protestant connection to democracy: Protestantism as a prerequisite to democracy.. Empirical arguments in favour of the...»

The Many Faces of Michel Foucault: An Analysis of the Evolution of his Conception of Identity Formation in the Modern World Through his Life and Works

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   02/18/2008   |   .doc   |   20 pages
Document abstract : « the identity one was granted by normative forces the individual by means of civil law or religious Foucault s interest in international affairs and his entrance ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Paul Rabinow's model for viewing the shift in Foucault's work. The influence of Nietzsche's Genealogy of Morals Foucault. Foucault's move through Discipline and Punish. His assessment of punishment. Jeremy Bentham's Panopticon and...»

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