The role of the state in contemporary liberal democracies
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The term 'government'. Pluralist theories of the state. Paying particular attention to the inputs from citizens . Conventional pluralism . The concept of neo pluralism . Marxist explanations of the state. The enduring conflict between...»
The alleged 'crisis of the welfare state' and the failure of the traditional defenders of the welfare state to respond to the New Right's critique
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. This 'blueprint' for state welfare.. The expansion of state welfare during the post-war years.. The idea of the Beveridge Revolution.. Beveridge: Economic growth and full employment.. A 'growing measure of agreement on...»
Justice depends on the identification of the individuals with their community
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Value judgment.. Justice, society and religion.. Reasoning and understanding of justice.. Rawl's interpretation.. Justification of rights.. Communitarianism tension.. Community identity.. Conclusi...»
Nationalism and communism in North-East Asia: History, application and perspectives
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Divergence of the political history in North-East Asia from the trend of the Western world. Asian communisms and Marxism-Leninism and nationalism. Issues about the coherence of the systems. Nationalism within the North Korean...»
Citizenship status, racism, gender and violence: Aboriginal women in Canada, international sex trade - finding the links and associations
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The discussion on rights and violence against women. The way that citizenship laws are framed in Canada. That Native women experiencing higher levels of violence . Neo-colonialism or trans-national capital globalization . Forms of...»
How has the political economy of French capitalism evolved in the face of increasing global economic pressures?
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The implementation of the French social model. The establishment of a welfare state . The interference of the interventionist state in economic business. The rise of a prosperous economic system . The growing international trade and...»
"The postnational constellation" by J. Habermas
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Theoretical explanation of the dilemmas and ambiguities of social modernization. Nationalism to constitutional patriotism. The question national identity. Constitutional patriotism. From the nation-state to the postnational...»
Globalisation and peace in the twenty-first century: a structuralist approach
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The potentially disruptive trends of globalisation.. The issue of trade.. Trade and war: The lessons of history.. The liberal view of free trade as a factor of peace.. The alternative view of free trade as a threat to international...»
United States versus democracy
Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The term democracy today.. A more accurate approach to defining democracy.. The principle of popular control.. The principle of political equality.. Democracy Matters: Winning the Fight Against Imperialism by Cornel West.. Purpose and...»
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