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Weapons As Weapons: Another Northern Ireland Impasse, Ibpp Editor
Weapons As Weapons: Another Northern Ireland Impasse, Ibpp Editor
International Bulletin of Political Psychology
This article explores the psychology of weapons possession in the context of political conflict in Northern Ireland.
The Shahnameh Of Ferdowsi: An Icon To National Identity, Laina Farhat-Holzman
The Shahnameh Of Ferdowsi: An Icon To National Identity, Laina Farhat-Holzman
Comparative Civilizations Review
No abstract provided.
Richard L. Burger. Chavin And The Origins Of Andean Civilizations, Laina Farhat-Holzman
Richard L. Burger. Chavin And The Origins Of Andean Civilizations, Laina Farhat-Holzman
Comparative Civilizations Review
No abstract provided.
Ashok Kumar Malbora Transcreation Of The Bhagavad Gita., Michael Andregg
Ashok Kumar Malbora Transcreation Of The Bhagavad Gita., Michael Andregg
Comparative Civilizations Review
No abstract provided.
Trends. The Idolatry Of Ignorance And Iconoclasm: Notes On The Taliban, Ibpp Editor
Trends. The Idolatry Of Ignorance And Iconoclasm: Notes On The Taliban, Ibpp Editor
International Bulletin of Political Psychology
The New York Times has reported that at least some Taliban authorities have directed that all statues in Afghanistan--including those commonly viewed as priceless exemplars of cultural (largely Buddhist) heritage and as treasures--be destroyed. The Taliban's rationale--that these statues have been used as idols and deities by non-Islamic believers and may be turned into idols in the future--is largely discussed in the context of leading to a global cultural catastrophe, as an unacceptable decision, as gratuitous vandalism, as exemplifying a rigid ignorance deserving unique contempt and disgust.
Universality By Consensus: The Evolution Of Universality In The Drafting Of The Udhr, Amy Eckert
Universality By Consensus: The Evolution Of Universality In The Drafting Of The Udhr, Amy Eckert
Human Rights & Human Welfare
A review of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Drafting, Origins & Intent by Johannes Morsink. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press (Pennsylvania Studies in Human Rights), 2000. 400pp.
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) has helped to define human rights standards and bring them to the forefront of global concern. Yet the UDHR continues to suffer from charges of cultural imperialism. While many scholars have answered these charges with philosophical justification for universal human rights, Johannes Morsink takes another approach to the question of cultural relativism in The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Origins, Drafting & Intent.
Emma Goldman And Birth Control: Honest Goals Or Ulterior Motives?, Nathan Moon
Emma Goldman And Birth Control: Honest Goals Or Ulterior Motives?, Nathan Moon
The Corinthian
Emma Goldman proved herself to be a powerful force on American society during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. For many years, the activist had the uncanny ability to seize the mass consciousness of America and never let go. Though she was often criticized, even reviled during her career as an anarchist, her reputation became rehabilitated over the years. Today, few people recall the "Red Emma" of long ago, a persona that many Americans scoffed at. Instead, she has become an icon and folk hero for many people, perhaps because the American public has finally seen and understood her …
The Deconstruction Of Refugees And The Reconstruction Of History, Peter W. Van Arsdale
The Deconstruction Of Refugees And The Reconstruction Of History, Peter W. Van Arsdale
Human Rights & Human Welfare
A review of States and Strangers: Refugees and Displacements of Statecraft, by Nevzat Soguk. Minneapolis: University of Minnesota Press (Borderlines Series, No. 11) 1999. 328 pp.
I would characterize Nevzat Soguk as either a neo-liberal operating in the guise of a postmodern deconstructionist, or a post-modern deconstructionist operating in the guise of a neoliberal. This is not a trivial distinction, nor an attempt to play semantic games, but my attempt to classify a brilliant theorist (known for his work in political science) whose book has a great deal of merit—but whose writing at times seems aimed more at discursive analysis …