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International Volunteer Tourism
by Katherine Borland Abigail E. AdamsDesigned to promote reflection and better practices among the prospective volunteers and organizers of travel-for-service experiences,International Volunteer Tourism provides a collection of narratives on short-term international volunteering in Central America written by North American organizers, student participants, and Central American partners. The authors explore lessons learned from specific international service interventions in Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Honduras, with some attention to Costa Rica and Guatemala. The collection provides a nuanced, contextualized, historically evolving portrait of the increasingly popular practice of "voluntourism" with an eye toward pushing that practice toward meaningful social change.
International Water Treaties: Negotiation and Cooperation Along Transboundary Rivers (Routledge Studies in the Modern World Economy)
by Shlomi DinarAs demand for fresh water rises, together with population, water scarcity already features on the national security agenda of many countries. In this book, Dinardevelops a theory to explain solutions to property rights conflicts over shared rivers. Through systematic analysis of available treaty texts, corresponding side-payment and cost-sharing patterns are gleaned. Geographic and economic variables are used to explain recurring property rights outcomes. Rather than focusing on a specific river or particular geographic region, the book analyzes numerous rivers, dictated by the large number of treaty observations, and is able to test several hypotheses, devising general conclusions about the manner in which states resolve their water disputes. Policy implications are thereby also gained. While the book simultaneously considers conflict and cooperation along international rivers, it is the focus on negotiated agreements, and their embodied side-payment and cost-sharing regimes, that justifies the use of particular independent variables.
International Women’s Rights Law and Gender Equality: Making the Law Work for Women (Routledge Studies in Gender and Global Politics)
by Ramona VijeyarasaThe law is a well-known tool in fighting gender inequality, but which laws actually advance women’s rights? This book unpacks the complex nuances behind gender-responsive domestic legislation, from several of the world’s leading experts on gender equality. Drawing on domestic examples and international law, it provides a primer of theory alongside tangible and practical solutions to fulfil the promise of the law to deliver equality between men and women. Part I outlines what progress has been made to date on eradicating gender inequality, and insights into the law’s potential as one lever in the global struggle for equality. Parts II and III go on to explore concrete areas of law, with case studies from multiple jurisdictions that examine how well domestic legislation is working for women. The authors bring their critical lens to areas of law often considered from a gender perspective – gender-based violence, women’s reproductive health, labour and gender equality quotas – while bringing much-needed analysis to issues often ignored in gender debates, such as taxation, environmental justice and good governance. Part IV seeks to move from a theoretical goal of greater accountability to a practical one. It explores both accountability for international women’s rights norms at the domestic level and the potential of feminist approaches to legislation to deliver laws that work for women. Written for students, academics, legislators and policymakers engaged in international women’s rights law, gender equality, government accountability and feminist legal theory, this book has tremendous transformative potential to drive forward legal change towards the eradication of gender inequality.
International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy 2018 (International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy #2018)
by Harald Ginzky Irene L. Heuser Tianbao Qin Elizabeth Dooley Emmanuel Kasimbazi Till MarkusThis book presents an important discussion on urbanization and sustainable soil management from a range of perspectives, addressing key topics such as sustainable cities, soil sealing, rehabilitation of contaminated soils, property rights and liability issues, as well as trading systems with regard to land take.This third volume of the International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy is divided into four parts, the first of which explores several aspects of the topic “urbanization and sustainable management of soils.” The second part then covers recent international developments, while the third part presents regional and national reports, and the fourth discusses cross-cutting issues. Given the range of key topics covered, the book offers an indispensible tool for all academics, legislators and policymakers working in this field. The “International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy” series discusses central questions in law and politics with regard to the protection and sustainable management of soil and land – at the international, national and regional level.
International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy 2020/2021 (International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy #2020)
by Harald Ginzky Irene L. Heuser Oliver C. Ruppel Elizabeth Dooley Till Markus Robert Kibugi Patricia Kameri-MboteThis book presents an important discussion on land tenure rights for the effective implementation of sustainable soil management provisions. It investigates a variety of aspects, such as the clash of modern and traditional tenure concepts, forms of illegal or illegitimate land acquisition, and the preconditions for legal and legitimate investments. In addition, the book analyses the challenges to ensuring secure land tenure rights in Africa and in Germany. Lastly, it provides information on the role of women in this context.This fifth volume of the International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy is divided into four parts, the first of which deals with various aspects of the theme “Land Tenure Rights and Sustainable Soil Management”. The second part covers recent international developments, the third part presents regional and national reports, and the fourth discusses overarching issues. Given the range of key topics covered, the book offers an indispensable tool for all academics, legislators and policymakers working in this field.The “International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy” series discusses central questions in law and politics with regard to the protection and sustainable management of soil and land – at the international, national, and regional level.
International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy 2022 (International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy #2022)
by Harald Ginzky Irene L. Heuser Oliver C. Ruppel Elizabeth Dooley Robert Kibugi Patricia Kameri-Mbote Fabiano De Andrade CorrêaThis open access book presents an important discussion on the interface between sustainable soil management and climate mitigation and adaptation. It investigates a variety of aspects in this context, such as the political and societal consequences for countries in the Global South, an assessment of the outcomes of the UNFCCC Conference of Parties held in Glasgow, appropriate legal instruments to promote desealing, regulatory concepts for negative emissions in soil and land use, the debate in Europe on carbon uptake in soils and the climate-related policy of the Convention on Biological Diversity. Lastly, it provides information on recent court rulings on climate mitigation in Germany and Australia and their relevance for sustainable soil management.This sixth volume of the International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy is divided into four parts, the first of which deals with various aspects of the theme “Climate Mitigation and Adaptation and Sustainable Soil Management.”The second part covers recent international developments, the third presents regional and national reports, and the fourth discusses overarching issues. Given the range of key topics covered, the book offers an indispensable tool for all academics, legislators and policymakers working in this field. The “International Yearbook of Soil Law and Policy” series discusses central questions in law and politics with regard to the protection and sustainable management of soil and land – at the international, national, and regional level.
International and Cross-Cultural Management Studies
by Gavin Jack Robert WestwoodDrawing on postcolonial theory this text offers a critique of international management. It argues that such disciplines are Western discourses and exhibit historical and current resonances with the vicissitudes of the so called 'colonial project'. The book explores alternative approaches to the question of the 'other' in late global capitalism.
International and European Disability Law and Policy: Text, Cases and Materials (Law in Context)
by Delia Ferri Andrea BroderickIn this first textbook on international and European disability law and policy, Broderick and Ferri analyse the interaction between different legal systems and sources. Guided by the global legal standards of the CRPD, students are equipped with the necessary background on disability, and are given a comprehensive overview of the legal and policy frameworks on disability. The narrative maintains the balance between theory and practice, focusing on the legal framework and challenges in the realm of policy-making, and ensuring that students are aware of current legal debates and controversial issues in the field. Accommodating different learning styles, the book employs a range of accessible features which include learning outcomes for each chapter, problem questions, group activities, extracts from legal debates and more. Including case studies and examples from around the world, this book has a truly global perspective, suitable for introductory and advanced modules in law departments, as well as interdisciplinary courses.
International and Local Actors in Disaster Response: Responding to the Beirut Explosion (Innovations in International Affairs)
by Tania N. HaddadInternational and Local Actors in Disaster Response uses the Beirut explosion in August 2020 to explore disaster prevention and response in developing states. Disasters, whether man-made or natural, have always tested governments and their bureaucracies. Despite numerous research efforts, existing empirical literature does not provide conclusive evidence on how multiple aspects of social infrastructure can simultaneously affect disaster preparedness and recovery, and what role the international community can have. This book analyzes the role of international and local organizations in responding to the disaster in Beirut and assesses the interorganizational collaboration between the public and private sectors following the explosion. The author develops a conceptual framework of government/non-profit relations in post-disaster management and examines the long-term disaster response and intervention of both international and local communities in a developing world context. This book will be of interest to students, scholars, and researchers of disaster management and response, public administration, international relations, and the non-profit sector.
International and Regional Security: The Causes of War and Peace (Routledge Global Security Studies)
by Benjamin MillerThis volume is a collection of the best essays of Professor Benjamin Miller on the subjects of international and regional security. The book analyses the interrelationships between international politics and regional and national security, with a special focus on the sources of international conflict and collaboration and the causes of war and peace. More specifically, it explains the sources of intended and unintended great-power conflict and collaboration. The book also accounts for the sources of regional war and peace by developing the concept of the state-to-nation balance. Thus the volume is able to explain the variations in the outcomes of great power interventions and the differences in the level and type of war and peace in different eras and various parts of the world. For example, the book’s model can account for recent outcomes such as the effects of the 2003 American intervention in Iraq, the post-2011 Arab Spring and the conflicts between Russia and Ukraine. The book also provides a model for explaining the changes in American grand strategy with a special focus on accounting for the causes of the invasion of Iraq in 2003. Finally, the book addresses the debate on the future of war and peace in the 21st century. This book will be essential reading for students of international security, regional security, Middle Eastern politics, foreign policy and IR.
International peacebuilding and local resistance
by Roger Mac GintyInternational Peacebuilding and Local Resistance adds to the active debates and critiques of internationally-supported peace interventions. Using the case studies of Afghanistan, Iraq, Bosnia, Lebanon and Northern Ireland, Roger Mac Ginty dissects peace interventions along the themes of security, statebuilding and civil society as well as economic and constitutional reform. He proposes using the concepts of hybridity and hybridization to understand the dynamics in societies undergoing transition. Particular attention is paid to the ability of local communities to resist, subvert and exploit international actors. This book is part of a developing and radical critique of aspects of international peacebuilding. It argues that peace should not be discussed timidly, and that local, traditional or indigenous approaches to peacemaking should not be romanticised.
International: Towards a New Conceptualisation (Routledge Research in International and Comparative Education)
by Aneta Hayes Sihui WangThis book presents new narratives about international students undertaking transnational education (TNE) in East and Southeast Asia.With contributions from leading experts in international higher education, each chapter provides important critical arguments about the outdatedness of traditional labels that we tend to use when describing international students and their experiences. The book disrupts these narrow labels with voices and authors from Japan, Laos, China, and Vietnam to show that the categories through which we see international students overshadow the complexities of the students themselves and how their TNE experiences shape them. The book examines the traditional label of an ‘international student’ and invites readers to explore and use the alternative phrase ‘internationalised student.’This book will appeal to scholars, upper-level students, and researchers interested in international and comparative education, transnational education, migration studies, and higher education administration.
Internationale Beziehungen Grundlegende Konzepte und globale Fragen: Ein Handbuch
by Shahid Hussain RajaDies ist eine Sammlung von 20 langen Essays zu verschiedenen globalen Themen, die für diejenigen geschrieben wurden, die gerne wissen möchten, welche großen Themen und Ideen die Weltpolitik prägen, aber nicht die Zeit haben, im Internet nach einem umfassenden Verständnis zu suchen. Von der Globalisierung und der Syrienkrise auf der einen Seite bis hin zu Clash of Civilisation und dem Ende der Geschichte auf der anderen Seite behandeln diese Essays Themen, über die fast jeder nur rudimentär Bescheid weiß, aber nicht in der Lage ist, sie zu erklären. Terrorismus, Privatisierung, Korruption, Agrarreformen usw. sind einige der Themen, über die jeder spricht, aber nicht in der Lage ist, sie systematisch zu diskutieren. Wir haben versucht, ihm/ihr in diesen Aufsätzen genügend Material zur Verfügung zu stellen, damit er/sie dies tun kann. Einstein hat einmal gesagt: "Wenn man es einem 6-Jährigen nicht erklären kann, weiß man es selbst nicht". Nun, diese Aufsätze sind nicht für 6-Jährige gedacht, sondern für alle, die sich für globale Themen interessieren und sie aus der richtigen Perspektive betrachten wollen. Diese Aufsätze sind das Ergebnis gründlicher Recherchen und stellen in laienverständlicher Sprache die Grundlagen jedes Themas dar, wobei das Triviale beiseite gelassen wird. Angesichts der Fülle an Material, das im Internet oder in gedruckter Form verfügbar ist, stellt sich die logische Frage: "Was ist neu an diesem Buch?". Nun, nur zwei Dinge - ein leichteres Verständnis der komplexen globalen Themen und ein leichtes Einprägen der wichtigsten Punkte für die Beantwortung der Fragen in der Prüfung oder während einer Diskussion. Obwohl wir keinen Anspruch auf Originalität des Materials erheben, werden Sie doch unsere Beiträge zur Literatur zu verschiedenen behandelten Themen bemerken Übersetzt mit www.DeepL.com/Translator (kostenlose Version)
Internationale Beziehungen für Dummies (Für Dummies)
by Johannes VarwickInternationale Verflechtungen durchblicken Internationale Politik hat heutzutage einen zentralen Stellenwert und beeinflusst aktiv den Alltag der Menschen – gleichzeitig ist sie sehr komplex und teilweise widersprüchlich. Johannes Varwick erklärt Ihnen, wie internationale Beziehungen zu verstehen sind und wer diese gestaltet. Sie erhalten einen ??berblick über die zentralen Konzepte, Perspektiven und Themen des Fachs Internationale Beziehungen sowie über die aktuellen Spannungsfelder – von der Globalisierung über Menschenrechte und Wirtschaftsbeziehungen bis hin zu Umweltproblemen und Kriegen. Sie erfahren Welchen Regeln internationale Politik folgt Wer internationale Beziehungen gestaltet Welchen Einfluss internationale Angelegenheiten auf nationale Politik haben Wie Weltprobleme effizient gelöst werden können
Internationale Drogenpolitik: Herausforderungen und Reformdebatten (essentials)
by Robert LessmannRobert Lessmann umrei#65533;t in diesem essential nach einer Darstellung der juristischen und politischen Grundlagen der internationalen Drogenkontrolle ihre Erfolge und Defizite - eine Sondergeneralversammlung der Vereinten Nationen (UNGASS) zum Thema Drogen vom April 2016 beispielsweise wird vom Reformlager als Entt#65533;uschung gewertet. Der Autor zeigt mittels der Diskussionen vor und bei der UNGASS-Konferenz, in welche Richtung und mit welchen Perspektiven die Debatte weitergehen k#65533;nnte. Der g#65533;ltige Rechtsrahmen der UN-Drogenkonventionen st#65533;#65533;t angesichts neuer Herausforderungen an Grenzen. Begleitprobleme wie die Finanzierung der Internationalen Organisierten Kriminalit#65533;t, bewaffneter Aufst#65533;ndischer, Terrorgruppen und ,,Neuer Kriege" r#65533;cken zunehmend in den Fokus der Aufmerksamkeit.
Internationale Institutionen: Typen, Theorien und Themenfelder (Grundwissen Politik)
by Susanne Lütz Anja MenzelInstitutionen spielen eine zentrale Rolle bei der Kooperation und Konfliktregelung in der internationalen Politik. Sie beschränken oder ermöglichen bestimmte Verhaltensweisen und tragen dadurch zur Bearbeitung grenzüberschreitender Probleme bei. Dieses Lehrbuch führt in die theoriegeleitete Analyse der Entstehung und Funktionsweise verschiedener institutioneller Arrangements ein, in denen Staaten teils miteinander, teils mit privaten Akteuren grenzüberschreitend kooperieren. Behandelt werden Verhandlungen, Regime, Regimekomplexe und Formen transnationalen Regierens. Studierende der Politikwissenschaft erhalten einen analytischen und theoretischen Handwerkskasten für die Institutionenanalyse. Fallstudien aus den Politikfeldern Sicherheit, Wirtschaft, Handel, Finanzen, Umwelt und Wohlfahrt veranschaulichen die theoriegeleitete Analyse von Institutionen und vermitteln Studierenden Kompetenzen für die Durchführung eigener Studien.
Internationale Organisationen: Konzepte, Theorien und Fallbeispiele (Grundwissen Politik)
by Susanne Lütz Anja MenzelInternationale Organisationen sind zentraler Bestandteil internationalen Regierens. Dieses Buch führt in die theoriegeleitete Analyse der Entstehung, Struktur und Funktionsweise internationaler Organisationen ein. Studierende der Politikwissenschaft erhalten einen analytischen und theoretischen Handwerkskasten für Organisationsanalysen. Fallstudien aus den Politikfeldern Sicherheit, Wirtschaft, Handel, Finanzen und Umwelt veranschaulichen theoriegeleitete empirische Analyse in der Anwendung und vermitteln Studierenden Kompetenzen für die Durchführung eigener Studien.
Internationale Politik und Governance in der Arktis: Eine Einführung
by Golo M. Bartsch Sebastian Knecht Kathrin StephenErstmalig in einem deutschsprachigen Lehrbuch werden Geschichte, Akteure, Institutionen und Prozesse der internationalen Arktispolitik vor dem Hintergrund verschiedener Politikfelder sowie Theorien der internationalen Beziehungen anschaulich und verständlich analysiert. Fragen wie „Was macht die Arktis als Region in den internationalen Beziehungen aus?“, „Welche Akteure und Institutionen spielen eine Rolle in der Arktispolitik?“, „Welche Bedeutung kommt den Ressourcen und Schifffahrtswegen in einer zugänglich werdenden Arktis zu?“ und „Welche umwelt- und sicherheitspolitischen Bedenken gehen mit einer wärmeren Arktis einher?“ stehen im Zentrum aktueller wissenschaftlicher wie politischer Debatten, welchen sich dieses Buch annimmt. Es bietet damit für Einsteiger ebenso wie für fortgeschrittene Arktiskundige eine Orientierung zwischen den Extremen der historischen Romantisierung der Nordpolarregion als Niemandsland und ihrer aktuellen Charakterisierung als drohendem Konfliktraum.Das Buch beleuchtet verschiedene Konzepte und Theorieansätze aus den internationalen Beziehungen, dem internationalen Recht und der politischen Geografie und unterzieht sie einem Eignungstest für die Erklärung arktispolitischer Vorgänge in den Bereichen Ressourcen-, Umwelt- und Sicherheitspolitik. Damit liefert es akademische wie praxisrelevante Orientierung für jeden, der politische Prozesse in der Arktis anhand konkreter theoretischer Annahmen zu verstehen sucht, und gibt Anregungen und Impulse für zukünftige Forschungsarbeit.
Internationale Wirtschaftsbeziehungen I: Internationaler Handel zwischen Freihandel und Protektionismus
by Eckart KochDie internationalen Wirtschaftsbeziehungen entwickeln sich dynamisch, sie reagieren auf weltpolitische Ereignisse und nationale Entscheidungen und prägen diese mit. Dieses Buch macht die faszinierende Thematik der internationalen Handelsbeziehungen für Studierende der Volkswirtschaftslehre und Politikwissenschaften sowie für alle Interessierten überschaubarer, verständlicher und damit auch interessanter. Es zeigt Strukturen und Zusammenhänge auf und macht die vielfältigen wirtschaftlichen Verflechtungen transparent. Welthandelsbezogene Entwicklungen werden analysiert, Bedeutungszusammenhänge und Akteure sichtbar gemacht sowie aktuelle Daten und Informationen sinnvoll zugeordnet. Auch die Rolle der Entwicklungsländer in der Weltwirtschaft wird eingehend thematisiert.Auf modelltheoretische Erklärungen wird zugunsten einer eher exemplarischen Darstellungsweise verzichtet. Auf diese Weise ergänzt und erweitert das Buch den theoretischen Lehrstoff einschlägiger Standardlehrbücher zur Außenwirtschaftstheorie und -politik durch praxisbezogene Überlegungen und Beispiele. Damit eignet sich das Buch nicht nur als erste Orientierung und Einführung in das komplexe Themengebiet, sondern auch als Handbuch und Nachschlagewerk.
Internationale Wirtschaftsbeziehungen klipp & klar (WiWi klipp & klar)
by Robert RichertMit fortschreitender Globalisierung nimmt die Bedeutung internationaler Wirtschaftsbeziehungen zu. In diesem Buch werden deren Grundlagen in vier größeren Themenblöcken vorgestellt. In der Außenhandelstheorie wird gezeigt, inwiefern Freihandel für ein ganzes Land von Vorteil sein kann, und zwar auch für ein unproduktives. Da Handel jedoch die Einkommensverteilung eines Landes beeinflusst, werden zur Durchsetzung von Partikularinteressen oft protektionistische Instrumente bemüht. Inzidenzanalysen legen das außenhandelspolitische Paradoxon offen, dass diejenigen, die in der Regel Protektionismus fordern, diejenigen sind, die am stärksten darunter leiden: inländische Konsumenten. In der Zahlungsbilanz wird das Ausmaß der internationalen Wirtschaftsbeziehungen quantitativ erfasst. Die Mär angeblich zu vermeidender Außenhandelsbilanzdefizite wird ebenso ausgeräumt wie der Glaube, durch Wechselkurspolitik die Leistungsbilanz eines Landes nachhaltig beeinflussen zu können. Zum Abschluss wird die Wirksamkeit geld- und fiskalpolitischer Maßnahmen in offenen Volkswirtschaften untersucht. Die Resultate zeigen, dass der Erfolg stabilisierungspolitischer Maßnahmen insbesondere von den Preiselastizitäten, vom Wechselkursregime und vom Grad der Kapitalmobilität abhängt.Dieses Buch richtet sich in erster Linie an Studenten wirtschaftswissenschaftlicher Studiengänge an Universitäten, Hochschulen angewandter Wissenschaften sowie an dualen Hochschulen. Es ist jedoch auch zum Selbststudium geeignet. Am Ende jedes Kapitels sorgen Zusammenfassungen für Prägnanz, Wiederholungsfragen, Aufgaben und Lösungsvorschläge für die Festigung der Inhalte.
Internationalisation in Vietnamese Higher Education (Higher Education Dynamics #51)
by Simon Marginson Ly Thi TranThis book focuses on models, strengths, opportunities, constraints and tensions in internationalisation in Vietnamese higher education. It reflects on key concepts from contemporary theories and models of internationalisation and discusses the implications for innovation, flexibility and responsiveness to local needs in Vietnam. Based on empirical research, theoretical knowledge and the experiences of researchers from Vietnam and overseas, the book draws out the distinctiveness and complexity of internationalisation practices and charts a way forward. It examines the key drivers and dimensions of internationalising Vietnamese higher education, and compares internationalisation in Vietnam to that in other countries. It clarifies and discusses tensions related to the appropriation of ‘Western’ internationalisation practice and models, and neo-liberal ideologies, to the local context of Vietnam. It provides readers with insights into government policy, quality assurance and benchmarking strategies, curriculum, the impact of international organisations on higher education, international student mobility, transnational education, employability, brain drain and brain gain and brain circulation.
Internationalisation of Social Sciences in Central and Eastern Europe: The ‘Catching Up’ -- A Myth or a Strategy? (Studies in European Sociology)
by Dagmar Kutsar Ilona Pálné KovácsInternationalisation of Social Sciences in Central and Eastern Europe explores the way in which social sciences, in comparison with other sciences in Europe, have been divided by the political orders of West and East. As part of the field of science policies in Europe, this book contributes to the creation of a new understanding of the European academic landscape of social sciences with particular focus on CEE countries. In its investigation of the emergence of social sciences in Central and Eastern Europe following the collapse of the totalitarian systems, this book discusses how the internationalisation of the social sciences and the convergence between Western and Eastern social scientific life is hindered by factors including funding, academic contacts, and curriculum development. The issues addressed within the text serve to prompt the realisation that coherence in European social sciences can be reached only if new academic traditions and cultures are developed, and science policies harmonised. This book is essential reading for undergraduate and graduate students of European Integration, CEE or Transitional Studies, and any courses related to science policies. It is also relevant to science administrators and policy makers at national and European level.
Internationalised Constitution Making and State Formation: Negotiating Peace and Statehood in South Sudan and Somaliland (Comparative Constitutional Change)
by Katrin SeidelThis book presents an in-depth and nuanced interdisciplinary and comparative analysis of (post-)conflict constitution-making in South Sudan and Somaliland, exploring the ways in which the two emerging states negotiate statehood in a globalised world. It critically examines the transfer of international constitution-making models as part of international rule of law promotion frameworks. Specific emphasis is placed on the socio-cultural translation dynamics of these models in conflict settings. The comparative study explores the tensions between state sovereignty and international interventions, examining whether international constitution-making involvement fosters the production of societal consensus or inadvertently impedes efforts to achieve stability and peace. By focusing on constitutional law-making, the book sheds light on how normative ideas are transformed in negotiations and opens up new analytical avenues for re-thinking conventional constitution-making practices. It critically reconsiders the assumption that every emerging state requires a written constitution, alongside the state-centred notion of sovereignty underpinning this paradigm. Additionally, the study addresses the power and knowledge hierarchies inherent in international interventions, providing empirical data from post-conflict African contexts. The book will be of interest to academics, researchers, and policy-makers working in the areas of comparative public law, constitutionalism, sociology of law, anthropology, legal geography, international relations, political science, and African studies.
Internationalising Learning in Higher Education: The Challenges of English as a Medium of Instruction
by María Luisa Carrió-PastorThis edited book examines the use of English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) in a variety of international higher education contexts. The internationalization of education – indicated by increasing mobility of students, staff and ideas, as well as by policies and programmes put in place to facilitate educational exchange - has led to increasing adoption of English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) for educational purposes. In this book, the authors present the results of empirical research into the implementation, assessment, development and use of EMI programmes in different settings, presenting the case for more structured training of teachers and staff. It will be of interest to second/foreign language teaching and administrative staff, as well as anyone else involved in teaching in English at higher education level.
Internationalism Toward Diplomatic Crisis: The Second International And French, German And Italian Socialists (Marx, Engels, And Marxisms Ser.)
by Elisa MarcobelliThis book analyzes how the Second International reacted to international diplomatic crises and what was the attitude of French, German and Italian socialists between 1889 and 1915, the year in which Italy entered the World War. This book shows that the Second International became over the years more and more involved in the fight against war and learnt to respond to situations of diplomatic crisis. An example of this is the fact that its last congress before the outbreak of the First World War, the Basel Congress of 1912, was nothing less than a great international socialist demonstration of opposition to war. However, the fact that France, Germany or Italy were involved in a diplomatic crisis hindered the International's ability to respond effectively to it. For all these factors, the attitude of the International is very different from one crisis to another.