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A Community In Transition: The Biharis In Bangladesh, Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali, Et Al
A Community In Transition: The Biharis In Bangladesh, Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali, Et Al
Abu Noman Mohammad Atahar Ali
Contributed articles; with reference to political and social history of Bihari (South Asian people) of Bangladesh
Functional Democracy: Responding To Failures Of Accountability, Molly K. Land
Functional Democracy: Responding To Failures Of Accountability, Molly K. Land
Molly K. Land
No abstract provided.
A Crisis Of Caring: A Catholic Critique Of American Welfare Reform, Vincent D. Rougeau
A Crisis Of Caring: A Catholic Critique Of American Welfare Reform, Vincent D. Rougeau
Vincent D. Rougeau
The current deterioration of the American economy is bringing new attention to the problem of poverty in the United States. After falling over the last few years, the number of Americans living in poverty has begun to rise once again. Notwithstanding the achievements of recent "welfare reforms," the American poor continue to be numerous by any measure. Unfortunately, decades of affluence have exacerbated American tendencies to view liberal concepts such as freedom, autonomy, tolerance, and choice in ways that accentuate personal autonomy over community integration. These liberal values have been increasingly unhinged from strong countervailing principles like duty and responsibility, …
Justice And Peace: The Importance Of Choosing Accountability Over Realpolitik, M. Bassiouni
Justice And Peace: The Importance Of Choosing Accountability Over Realpolitik, M. Bassiouni
M. Cherif Bassiouni
No abstract provided.
Democratic Governance: An Emerging Customary Norm?, Jackson N. Maogoto
Democratic Governance: An Emerging Customary Norm?, Jackson N. Maogoto
Jackson Nyamuya Maogoto
Democratic entitlement as a universal human right is a complex and multifaceted issue. The Article has as its modest aim a general reflection on the enshrinement of democracy as a universal entitlement and the movement of international law in a pro-democratic direction The Article will seek to highlight the general uncertainties that continue to plague the democratic entitlement. The Article deliberately focuses on the United Nations system with reference also being given to regional efforts. The Article does not discuss the legal justifications and nature of measures to address undemocratic regimes. While such measures are significant in pro-democratic discourse, it …
Reconciling State Sovereignty And Protections For The Internally Displaced, Bartram Brown
Reconciling State Sovereignty And Protections For The Internally Displaced, Bartram Brown
Bartram Brown
No abstract provided.
"Unlawful Combatants' In The United States: Drawing The Fine Line Between Law And War, Daniel Kanstroom
"Unlawful Combatants' In The United States: Drawing The Fine Line Between Law And War, Daniel Kanstroom
Daniel Kanstroom
No abstract provided.
Family Unity And Refugee Protection, Kate Jastram
Family Unity, Kate Jastram