Radical Thought among the Young: A Survey of French Lycée Students

Radical Thought among the Young: A Survey of French Lycée Students
Author:
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2020-08-25
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 9004432361

Resulting from a large survey of French Lycée students, this book provides the reader with substantive information and proposes an interpretation of the penetration of radical ideas, be they religious or political, among the young.

Youth on Edge

Youth on Edge
Author: Vincenzo Cicchelli
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2022-10-10
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 3031118251

This book explores disrupted youth cohesion in France within the context of multiple ongoing global economic, migratory, social, political, and security-related crises. While these trends can be observed in numerous Western societies, France provides a unique case study of various anti-cosmopolitan and anti-Enlightenment movements shaping youth conditions and reconfiguring relationships between the individual, the group, and society. The authors undertook in-depth interviews with French young people between the ages of 18 to 30 years old to inquire into how they experience "vivre ensemble" (living together) in a time of rising economic inequalities and multicultural tensions. Through these findings, they invite decision-makers, politicians, educators, and parents to propose a renewed narrative of social cohesion for youth who are not disillusioned, but deeply on edge.

The Oxford Handbook of Political Participation

The Oxford Handbook of Political Participation
Author: Marco Giugni
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 1182
Release: 2022-07-21
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0192605356

The Oxford Handbook of Political Participation provides the first comprehensive, up-to-date treatment of political participation in all its varied forms, investigates a wide range of topics in the field from both a theoretical and methodological perspective, and covers the most recent developments in the area. It brings together research traditions from political science and sociology, bridging the gap in particular between political sociology and social movement studies; contributions also draw on crucial work in psychology, economics, anthropology, and geography. Following a detailed introduction from the editors, the volume is divided into nine parts that explore political participation across disciplines; core theoretical perspectives; methodological approaches; modes of participation; contexts; determinants; processes; outcomes; and current trends and future directions. The book will be a valuable reference work for anyone interested in understanding political participation and related themes.

On the Crisis of Boko Haram Terrorism

On the Crisis of Boko Haram Terrorism
Author: Sogo Angel Olofinbiyi
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 174
Release: 2023-10-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1000914054

The book provides a pentapartite theoretical analysis of socio-economic factors as the grand basis for the evolution of Boko Haram terrorism in Nigeria. It describes the terrorism as a by-product of unresolved conflict emanating from unequal hegemonic power exchange with respect to the non-fulfillment of socio-economic goals between the political state and the citizenry. Rather than follow the popular notion of religion as the root causes of Boko Haram crisis, the book widens its scope to cover terrorism as a whole with a view to laying a more viable foundation for its readers to understand the concept of terrorism, provoking causes and perspectives, as well as influential factors that may interplay to sustain extremist terrorism in contemporary global society. Using Boko Haram as a potentially useful model, the book contends that the discursive framework of terrorism cannot be isolated from its socio-economic perspectives. In view of the foregoing, the simplistic response to resolving terrorism crisis in Nigeria still lies at the heart of ameliorating the socio-economic conditions of the citizens via the political state. The book will be appropriate for individuals whose interests are vested on terrorism and homeland security, terrorism and counterterrorism studies, criminal justice and organized crime, terrorism and political violence, African politics, peace and conflict resolution as well as security and conflict management. Counter-terrorism experts, policy makers, academic scholars, intelligence and security operatives will also find this book resourceful. Ultimately, as interest in terrorism studies continues to grow exponentially among Sociologists, Anthropologists and Criminologists, it is my utmost quest to provide the most invaluable themes and updated theories in terrorism research for use by independent researchers, students and academics seeking to advance empirically and theoretically driven research in the fields of terrorism, homeland security and related crimes.

Greed Versus Grievance

Greed Versus Grievance
Author: Fouad Sabry
Publisher: One Billion Knowledgeable
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2024-09-30
Genre: Political Science
ISBN:

Discover the core dynamics of conflict through "Greed Versus Grievance," a pivotal book in the "Political Science" series. This work delves into how material incentives and ideological motivations drive conflict. It is essential reading for those looking to understand political violence and insurgency, offering an analysis of competing theories on the root causes of conflict within political systems. Chapter Overviews: 1. Greed vs. Grievance – Introduces economic and ideological conflict drivers. 2. Civil War – Examines how greed and grievance ignite civil wars. 3. Insurgency – Analyzes insurgent movements' material and ideological motives. 4. Insurgency in Balochistan – Case study of local grievances and economic conflict. 5. Opium in Afghanistan – Links the opium economy to ongoing conflict. 6. Sri Lankan Civil War Origins – Focuses on ethnic tensions and economic disparities. 7. Afghan Reconstruction – Highlights the influence of greed and grievance post-conflict. 8. History of the Taliban – Shows ideological zeal paired with economic interests. 9. Political Violence – Discusses forms of political violence tied to greed and grievance. 10. Afghan Peace Process – Studies peace efforts influenced by economic and ideological forces. 11. LTTE – Examines the rebellion's motivations and economic conditions. 12. Warlord – Explores personal greed and local grievances. 13. Taliban Regime (1996–2001) – Studies the blend of ideological goals and economic control. 14. Rebellion – Highlights ideological and economic drivers behind rebellions. 15. Afghanistan–Iran Relations – Analyzes their relationship through greed and grievance. 16. Paul Collier – Insight into Collier’s work on conflict economics. 17. Protracted Social Conflict – Explores long-lasting conflicts driven by grievances. 18. Sri Lanka’s History (1948–present) – Emphasizes greed and grievance in Sri Lankan conflict. 19. Afghanistan in 2011 – Reviews major events and conflict dynamics in 2011. 20. Anti-Pashtun Sentiment – Examines ethnic tensions and economic underpinnings. 21. Anke Hoeffler – Highlights her contributions to conflict economics. This book offers valuable insights for professionals, students, and enthusiasts. It deepens your understanding of how economic and ideological causes interplay in conflicts, making it a must-read addition to your collection.

Reconsidering Israel-Diaspora Relations

Reconsidering Israel-Diaspora Relations
Author: Eliezer Ben-Rafael
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 501
Release: 2014-06-19
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9004277072

In this era of globalization, Jewish diversity is marked more than ever by transnational expansion of competing movements and local influences on specific conditions. One factor that still makes Jewish communities one is the common reference to Israel. Today, however, differentiations and discrepancies in identification and behavior generate plurality and ambiguities about Israel-Diaspora relationships. Moreover the Judeophobia now rife in Europe and beyond as well as the spread of the Palestinian cause as a civil religion make Israel the world’s "Jew among nations.” This weighs heavily on community relations - despite Israel’s active presence in the diaspora. In this context, the contributions to this volume focus on Jewish peoplehood, religiosity and ethnicity, gender and generation, Israelophobia and world Jewry, and debate the perspectives that are most pertinent to confront the question: how far is the Jewish Commonwealth (Klal Yisrael) still an important code of Jewry today?

The Army and the Radical Left in Turkey

The Army and the Radical Left in Turkey
Author: Özgür Mutlu Ulus
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2010-12-08
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 0857718800

In 1960s Turkey, the armed forces and the radical leftist movement provided two very dynamic, but very different, political forces. However, somewhat surprisingly, the majority of radical leftists believed in the revolutionary potential of the armed forces in overthrowing the current regime and replacing it with a quasi-socialist one. This book considers the changing perspectives of the radical leftist movement towards the political role of the military in Turkey. Using a textual analysis of different leftist groups, including the Communist Party of Turkey, Ozgur Mutlu Ulus describes the development of the leftist movement in Turkey after the 1960 coup and explains why most leftists chose to encourage a military revolution, which they hoped would bring about the triumph of socialism in Turkey.