The Politics of Central American Integration

The Politics of Central American Integration
Author: Rafael A. Sánchez Sánchez
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 467
Release: 2010-12-20
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1135843449

Since its inception in the 1960s to the regional negotiations in the 1990s and onwards, Central American integration has been a process characterized by both dramatic advances and setbacks. This book provides a theoretical explanation of this ebb and flow, examining different stages including the military conflicts of the 1980s, the subsequent Esquipulas peace process, and the relaunch of integration during the 1990s under the System of Central American Integration (SICA). Sánchez Sánchez's analysis focuses on the policies and preferences of the larger states of the region, Costa Rica, El Salvador and Guatemala, and argues that integration relies on intergovernmental bargaining. Interviews, historical and comparative data are presented in a format invaluable for students and teachers concerned with comparative regional integration, as well as for those seeking a greater understanding of contemporary Central American regional and international politics and development.

Democracy against Neoliberalism in Argentina and Brazil

Democracy against Neoliberalism in Argentina and Brazil
Author: J. Ferrero
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 396
Release: 2014-11-05
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1137395028

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the emergence of left-wing politics in two of the largest South American nations: Argentina and Brazil. It looks in particular at the transformation of democracy seen as "point of arrival" into democracy seen as an unending struggle for greater equality.

The Politics of Contemporary Spain

The Politics of Contemporary Spain
Author: Sebastian Balfour
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2005-07-08
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1134249799

While Spain is now a well-established democracy closely integrated into the European Union, it has suffered from a number of severe internal problems such as corruption, discord between state and regional nationalism, and separatist terrorism. The Politics of Contemporary Spain charts the trajectory of Spanish politics from the transition to democracy through to the present day, including the aftermath of the Madrid bombings of March 2004 and the elections that followed three days later. It offers new insights on the main political parties and the political system, on the monarchy, corruption, terrorism, regional and conservative nationalism, and on Spain's policies in the Mediterranean and the EU. It challenges many existing assumptions about politics in Spain, reaching beyond systems and practices to look at identities, political cultures and mentalities. It brings to bear on the analysis the latest empirical data and theoretical perspectives.

El Bien ComÚN, en la PolicÍa, la Justicia y la Gobernabilidad

El Bien ComÚN, en la PolicÍa, la Justicia y la Gobernabilidad
Author: Jose Luis Ruiz
Publisher: Palibrio
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2012-08
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1463337906

EL BIEN COMÚN EN LA POLICÍA, LA JUSTICIA Y LA GOBERNABILIDAD: UNA APROXIMACIÓN DESDE EL PENSAMIENTO DE SANTO TOMAS DE AQUINO. El bien común en las policías, la acción de la justicia y la gobernabilidad, es una constante que se debe tener magnificada siempre, pues el bien común, es una forma de hacerle justicia a la propia humanidad. Dignificar su vida, su persona y la interacción con el mundo socio-cultural de cada uno de los seres humanos que hacemos posible la humanidad, es la columna central de la aplicación del bien común. En este libro, abordo el bien común desde una perspectiva del Santo Padre Tomás de Aquino. Rescato algunas premisas importantes del bien común tomista, y las trato de aplicar a la realidad jurídico-política de México. Sin embargo, dichas premisas, son pragmáticas, en su generalidad, a toda la humanidad. Con la lectura de este libro, estoy seguro que estaremos de acuerdo que la aplicación del bien común en la función pública, nos permitirá entendernos mejor como seres humanos que sienten, piensan y buscan su felicidad.

CJLACS

CJLACS
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 508
Release: 2005
Genre: Caribbean Area
ISBN:

The Construction of Muslim Identities in Contemporary Brazil

The Construction of Muslim Identities in Contemporary Brazil
Author: Cristina Maria de Castro
Publisher: Lexington Books
Total Pages: 184
Release: 2013-04-25
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0739149857

This book represents a contribution to the studies of Muslim minorities, and can be compared and contrasted to the analysis of Islam in Europe and in the USA. Besides presenting data about the largest Muslim community in Latin America, an area of the globe that is still ignored by those who study the “Muslim diaspora”, this book contributes to the understanding of religious dynamics in minority contexts, as well as issues involving integration of immigrants.

Democracy and invisible codes

Democracy and invisible codes
Author: Sergio Amadeu da Silveira
Publisher: Edições Sesc SP
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2019-08-27
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 8594931824

The series features in this fifth title the work of the professor and sociologist Sergio Amadeu da Silveira on the social implications of the technological development of algorithms. The author discusses the relationship between the advance of digital systems based on algorithms and the democratic debate. In an effort to understand how digital networks organize our daily lives, Amadeu looks into the role of algorithms in mediating and modulating public opinion. Citing key authors and practical examples, the book is organized into chapters such as "Democratic theory and the information society," "Freedom of speech and freedom of viewing," and "Can algorithms serve democracy?" The Digital Democracy series is published in Portuguese and English exclusively in digital format.

Reflexões Sobre a Paz Vol. II paz e tolerância

Reflexões Sobre a Paz Vol. II paz e tolerância
Author: Rafael Salatini
Publisher: Editora Oficina Universitária
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2018-09-26
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 8579839874

A presente obra conta com contribuições dos(as) pesquisadores(as) de diversas instituições de ensino superior que participaram do “III Encontro de Reflexões sobre a Paz – Paz e Tolerância”, além de autores(as) especialmente convidados(as) para escrever sobre os temas da “paz” e da “tolerância”. Os(As) profissionais envolvidos(as) na obra são todos(as) pesquisadores(as) acadêmico-científicos(as) dos temas da “paz” e da “tolerância”, distribuídos(as) em áreas distintas de formação e atuação acadêmica, como a Ciência Política, a Antropologia, a Sociologia, a Filosofia, a História, o Direito e as Relações Internacionais, conformando uma obra de reflexão verdadeiramente multidisciplinar sobre os temas em questão.