“This wonderful book of conversations offers a rare glimpse into the lived experience of Cold War pacifism in Britain. There are lively accounts of the first direct action protests, the uptake and transformation of Gandhian ideals, and the battle against nuclear imperialism. Ban the Bomb! is highly recommended reading for anyone interested in the stakes […]
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Olexander Scherba, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Austria, looks back on 26 years of experience in the Ukrainian foreign service. In "Ukraine vs. Darkness" he presents his view of international affairs from a Ukrainian perspective with captivating essays. “If you really want to make sense of what is happening in Ukraine today, and how Europe views what […]
continue readingLeaders of hybrid regimes in pursuit of political domination and material gain instrumentalize both hidden forms of corruption and public anti-corruption policies. Corruption is pursued for different purposes including cooperation with strategic partners and exclusion of opponents. Presidents use anti-corruption policies to legitimize and institutionalize political domination. Corrupt practices and anti-corruption policies become two sides […]
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Spätestens seit dem Ausbruch der COVID-19-Pandemie wurde offenkundig, dass das, was gemeinhin unter Natur verstanden wird, als eine Akteurin im internationalen Kraft- und Wirtschaftsgefüge betrachtet und als solche nicht länger ignoriert werden kann. Dass ein Virus ganze Länder vor den Ruin zu stellen und die globale Wirtschaft in eine ihrer tiefsten Krisen zu stürzen vermag, […]
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“Allegory in Early Greek Philosophy” – written by Jennifer Lobo Meeks – examines the role that allegory plays in Greek thought, particularly in the transition from the mythic tradition of the archaic poets to the philosophical traditions of the Presocratics and Plato. Featured Review: ”At a time when philosophical writing is dominated by literal-mindedness, on […]
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The contributors to this collection explore the multidimensional transformation of independent Ukraine and deal with her politics, society, private sector, identity, arts, religions, media, and democracy. Each chapter reflects the up-to-date research in its sub-discipline, is styled for use in seminars, and includes a bibliography as well as a recommended reading list. These studies illustrate […]
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In his book "Popular Is Not Enough: The Political Voice Of Joan Baez" Markus Jaeger explores the coalescence of Joan Baez’s work as a singer and songwriter with her endeavors as a political activist throughout the last sixty years. He illustrates an American popular singer’s significance as a political activist—for her audiences and for her […]
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Über das Buch: „Die verlorene Insel“ erzählt die wahren Geschichten und Tragödien der Menschen und ihrer Lebensumstände, die sich seit 2014 grundlegend verändert haben. Seitdem leben die einen Bewohner der Krim unter Besatzung, die anderen schlicht in einem anderen Land. Doch wie sieht ihre Lebenswirklichkeit aus? Unternehmer und Rentner, Krimtataren, Studenten und Aktivisten, Menschenrechtler und […]
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In "To See or Not to See – My Recovery from Blindness" she describes the moving, fascinating and true story of her recovery and how she mastered learning to see. About the book: Eyesight seems to be completely effortless for us, but for persons blind since birth these processes of adaptation are overwhelmingly demanding. For […]
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This book is part of an initiative in cooperation with renowned Chinese publishers to make fundamental, formative, and influential Chinese thinkers available to a western readership, providing absorbing insights into Chinese reflections of late, and offering a chance to grasp today’s China. In their influential book Handbook of the History of Religions in China, Zhongjian […]
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