Ethnic Politics and Democratic Transition in Rwanda By David E. Kiwuwa
2012 | 224 Pages | ISBN: 0415616085 | PDF | 5 MB
This book offers an examination of how a deeply divided post-conflict society embarks on democratic transition. Using Rwanda as the case study, it combines analysis of democratic transition and ethnopolitical debate, asking why deeply divided ethnic societies have a tendency to fail.Though marginalised in existing literature on democratic transition, this path-breaking book shows how ethnicity has a significant impact on the direction and success of democratic process. The initial failure of democratic transition in Rwanda shows that the current regime will need to be sensitive to ethnicity, ethnopolitical consciousness and mobility in order to be successful in its second transition attempt. Based on key informant interviews, participant observation and primary resources, this book develops beyond the case study of Rwanda to posit a new framework that integrates variables of unity, equality, trust and institutional engineering in an integrative model to study and evaluate democratic transition in divided or post-conflict society.Ethnic Politics and Democratic Transition in Rwanda will be of interest to students and scholars of democratization, democracy, and ethnic politics and conflict.

Ethnic Minorities of Central and Eastern Europe in the Internet Space: A Computer-Assisted Content Analysis By Olga Alekseeva, Hans-Georg Heinrich
2014 | 165 Pages | ISBN: 3631628471 | PDF | 2 MB
After the EU-accession of Eastern and Central European countries, the nations and ethnicities in this region face a re-definition of their cultural, social and political roles. Ethnic Minorities of Central and Eastern Europe in the Internet Space deals with the identity formation of twelve ethnic minorities in seven countries along the border of the European Union. Ethnicities in Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia as well as Belarus and Ukraine are considered. The project attempts a new methodological approach to the topic of ethnic identity through a qualitative and quantitative content analysis of the internet resources attributable to ethnic minorities. It consists of two larger parts: the methodology of data collection and the results of data analysis. The data bank of the internet resources provides an overview of the empirical basis of the study.

Philip Briggs, "Ethiopia"
English | 2015 | pages: 592 | ISBN: 1841629227 | PDF | 121,9 mb
Thebestselling guide to Ethiopia in recent years, this fully updatedseventh edition of Philip Briggs' acclaimed guide reveals an ancient countrythat continues to surpass all expectations: from the ancient Judaic cultures ofthe fertile highlands to the Animist people of the South Omo Valley, from theAfroalpine moorland of the Bale Mountains National Park to the thundering BlueNile Falls. This book also leads you further off the beaten track, sotravelers can see more of this expansive and beautiful land, believed to bethe cradle of humankind.

Dr U C Jha, "Ethics in the Indian Military"
English | ISBN: 9388161475 | 2019 | 146 pages | EPUB | 249 KB
In today's tempestuous environment, the issues of indiscipline, corruption and criminality in the armed forces reflect broader issues of military ethics, culture and leadership. A military leader has to motivate his followers to achieve maximum results with minimum friction within the group. The ability to motivate men stems largely from the ability to understand them. It is time for military leaders to do some soul-searching on the components of military ethics. The book argues that the existing legal and policy framework is inadequate to regulate behaviour in the barracks as well as in conflicts. It recommends reforms in the military legal system, incentives, practices and training. This book is for policy makers in the armed forces, military officers, military lawyers, academics, journalists, and those with an interest or professional involvement in the subject.

Donald C Menzel, "Ethics Management for Public and Nonprofit Managers: Leading and Building Organizations of Integrity Ed 3"
English | ISBN: 1138190160 | 2016 | 304 pages | EPUB | 767 KB
This practical book is dedicated to building ethical organizations. It has been written for college students preparing for careers in public service as well as for elected and appointed officials, administrators, and career public servants in the United States and elsewhere. Concise and comprehensive, Ethics Management for Public and Nonprofit Managers takes a managerial ethics approach to building and leading ethical public organizations. It includes:

Maya Sherman, "Ethical Governance of Artificial Intelligence in the Public Sector "
English | ISBN: 0367618087 | 2021 | 114 pages | EPUB | 250 KB
This book argues that ethical evaluation of AI should be an integral part of public service ethics and that an effective normative framework is needed to provide ethical principles and evaluation for decision-making in the public sphere, at both local and international levels.

Robert Z. Hopkins, Y. Robert Li, "Essentials of Antioxidant Biology and Medicine"
English | 2020 | pages: 252 | ISBN: 1680560093 | EPUB | 3,5 mb
Written in a highly accessible style and consistent format, "Essentials of Antioxidant Biology and Medicine" takes a unique approach to integrating the fundamental principles with high quality cutting-edge research discoveries, and the basic bioscience with clinical medicine so as to provide the reader a comprehensive picture of the field in a concise manner. The book (i) blends basic and clinical sciences needed to effectively demonstrate the importance of the field; (ii) includes full-color illustrations to facilitate the understanding of the essential concepts; (iii) cites references mostly from highly influential journals to ensure the top quality of the information; (iv) uses self-assessment questions and glossary to enhance the assimilation of the cutting-edge knowledge; and (v) serves as a valuable reference or textbook for students, faculty, and other professionals in the fields of biology, pharmaceutical science, biomedical science, and clinical medicine.

Giulio M. Gallarotti, "Essays on Evolutions in the Study of Political Power: An Anthology"
English | ISBN: 1032060883 | 2021 | 262 pages | EPUB | 1005 KB
This book deals with the most important developments in the study of political power over the last four decades. From the writings of the great Greek philosophers of antiquity to the present, the idea of power has been the major subject in the study of politics. Indeed, some would say it defines the very field of politics itself as a social science.

Arthur R. Day, "Escalation And Intervention: Multilateral Security And Its Alternatives"
English | ISBN: 036700884X | 2019 | 170 pages | EPUB | 485 KB
Since World War II, the international community has tried to insulate, limit, and resolve local conflicts. The generally poor success record has led some to conclude that multilateral organizations have failed in dealing with international conflicts, while others have argued that governments have not used these organizations effectively. Not enough thought, however, has been given to the contributions that can be made to conflict management and resolution through the use of diplomatic, political, military, and economic intervention by multilateral organizations, by unilateral action of national states, and by efforts of states acting in informal concert. This book evaluates the means that have been used to influence the course of six recent disputes, considering the costs and benefits in each case. In a broader context, it examines the relationship of local conflict to international security and considers the dilemma of providing security to small states without compromising their independence. Finally, it assesses the extent to which local wars tend to escalate and threaten the global security system.

Lincoln Allison, "Environmental Planning: A Political and Philosophical Analysis "
English | ISBN: 103212430X | 2021 | 130 pages | EPUB | 459 KB
Originally published in 1975, this was an entirely new approach to the study of environmental planning and problems. Planning had hitherto been generally described as a technical exercise, involving the solving of biological and economic problems. In Environmental Planning: A Political and Philosophical Analysis it is seen as an ideological activity and the development of planning in Britain and the nature of contemporary environment problems are analysed in terms of social and political theory.