Citizenship and Rights in Multicultural Societies

Citizenship and Rights in Multicultural Societies
Author: Dunne Michael Dunne
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2019-07-29
Genre: POLITICAL SCIENCE
ISBN: 1474467911

This topical book examines the debates around contemporary conflicts between liberal democracies and increasingly vociferous special interest groups within society. It analyses the way a new sense of difference and the growth of multi-culturalism are straining modern notions of citizenship and rights, looking in particular at how ethnic conflicts in Eastern Europe have escalated to international tragedies, while in the US and Canada, race, ethnicity and radical feminism are at the heart of a social conflict which challenges national identity and the unity of the state.

Mass Culture and Modernism in Egypt

Mass Culture and Modernism in Egypt
Author: Walter Armbrust
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 296
Release: 1996-07-28
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780521484923

A study of popular culture and the representation of modern life in Egypt.

Science, Technology and Modernity

Science, Technology and Modernity
Author: Kavita S. Jerath
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2021-10-26
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 3030804658

This book provides a full scale description and discussion of science, technology, society, cross-cultural communication and modernity and is presented at a level that makes it accessible to the interested academic. Starting with the historical overview, the text outlines the relevance of technology today and in the future. Then follows an introduction to the discovery and invention by agricultural, feudal, capitalist and socialist systems, and conversely the ways in which science and technology has altered economic, social, and political beliefs and practices during industrial revolutions and have transformed the whole nature of human society. Tracing the relationship between science and technology from dawn to civilization to the twenty first century, the book argues that technology is applied science and vice versa and this phenomenon emerged relatively recently, as industry and governments began funding scientific research that would lead to new technologies. The book goes beyond technology by also describing the path from modernity to post modernity and discussing the theories of modernity. Further the internet and social media receive increased attention as well. Finally, the discussion turns to the future structure of society and gender equality, expected to have a more distributed future generation, thereby addressing the synergies between education system, globalization and cross-cultural communication. This book is designed as the primary general textbook for Engineers at the undergraduate level in any university. This course is a multidisciplinary elective course from emerging areas in the 4- year institution and is a required course in most universities.

Modern Freedom

Modern Freedom
Author: Adriaan T Peperzak
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 712
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 9401008566

This book, the result of 40 years of Hegel research, gives an integral interpretation of G.W.F. Hegel's mature practical philosophy as contained in his textbook, Grundlinien der Philosophie des Rechts, published in 1820, and the courses he gave on the same subject between 1817 and 1830.

How is Global Dialogue Possible?

How is Global Dialogue Possible?
Author: Johanna Seibt
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Total Pages: 610
Release: 2014-12-11
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 311034078X

Intercultural dialogue is often invoked in vague reference to a method that can build cross-cultural understanding and facilitate global policy-making. This book clarifies the theoretical foundations of intercultural dialogue and demonstrates the practical significance of intercultural value inquiry, combining the perspectives of philosophy, conflict research, religious studies, and education.

Mission in Context

Mission in Context
Author: John Corrie
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2016-07-22
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1317095502

Stimulated by Andrew Kirk's mission theology, this book brings fresh theological reflection to a wide range of mission issues. A formidable group of international missiologists are drawn together to explore current reflections on a wide range of issues including: poverty and injustice, environmentalism, secularism, the place of scripture in a pluralist culture, science and faith, liberation theology, oppression and reconciliation, and much more. Kirk's influence and reputation is international, and extends to South America, USA, Eastern Europe, Africa and SE Asia. Latin American mission has been especially enriched by Kirk's innovative thinking on revolutionary politics, contextualisation and holistic mission. This is an indispensable resource of up-to-date missiological reflections for all involved in mission at every level.