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Power-Sharing, Stability And The May 8th Devolution Day, Christopher A, Walker
Power-Sharing, Stability And The May 8th Devolution Day, Christopher A, Walker
Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection
May 8th, 2007; a day which will be a monumental moment in history. It will be seen as an end of an era of fighting and lost lives. For others it is going to be a moment of relief and progress. And still others will feel dazed and confused. Yet no matter where one might stand on the spectrum, this day will forever remain a historic one. One which will be referred to in the history books and stories will be told of what lead to this extraordinary moment. May 8th 2007 will be the day which Nationalists and Unionists …
Roger Scruton: The West And The Rest Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson
Roger Scruton: The West And The Rest Study Guide, Steven Alan Samson
Faculty Publications and Presentations
In The West and the Rest, Scruton examines the clash between two civilizations: Islam and the West. He contrasts the dynamic, highly institutionalized, but increasingly decadent secular legal tradition of the West, which promotes such ideas as citizenship, corporate personality, and territorial jurisdiction, with the backward-looking but unified vision of a universal community associated with the Koran. One thing that troubles the relationship of these two civilizations today is a crisis of confidence in the West, which has produced a nihilistic, self-condemning “culture of repudiation.” This countercultural solvent has been infiltrating the flood of cultural byproducts of the West that …
Th Politics Of Hate: Ultranationalist And Fundamentalist Tactics And Goals, Joan Davison
Th Politics Of Hate: Ultranationalist And Fundamentalist Tactics And Goals, Joan Davison
Faculty Publications
Ultranationalist and religious fundamentalist movements frequently use hate to mobilize people. These groups possess a sophisticated understanding of the importance of appealing to the emotions. Leaders often employ xenophobic language intended to inspire fear and justify a defensive reaction. The movements also rely heavily upon symbols, myths, and public events to simplify and communicate the "truths" of their ideologies. The leaders convey messages with tremendous affective appeal. Yet, measures exist to counter and contain the politics of hate. The development of civil society, group rights, a free media, and integrated institutions can contribute to a durable solution in cases of …