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(Auto)Biography And Social Theory: A Perspective On The Life And Work Of Ben Agger (1953-2015), Lukas Szrot

Fast Capitalism

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Between The Topoi And Hope: On Ben Agger, Social Ontology, And Disciplinary Sociology, Mark P. Worrell

Fast Capitalism

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To Family, Friends, And Colleagues Of The Late Dr. Ben Agger, Jason E. Shelton

Fast Capitalism

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Short Tribute To Ben Agger, Elisabeth Chaves

Fast Capitalism

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Introduction To Fast Capitalism 14.1, Timothy W. Luke

Fast Capitalism

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About The Authors, Fast Capitalism Editorial Team

Fast Capitalism

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Front Matter, Fast Capitalism Editorial Team

Fast Capitalism

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Full Issue, Fast Capitalism Editorial Team

Fast Capitalism

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Abject Futures: The (Re)Negotiation Of Nafta And The Canadian Power Elite, Dean Ray

Fast Capitalism

This paper draws upon the critical political economy tradition in Canada to examine the renegotiation of NAFTA and the class interests at work in the final agreement. It draws on a range of ethnographic and media sources in its argumentation. The paper provides a comprehensive review of Canadian Political Economy before it turns to the negotiation and the actions of Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland. It is argued that Freeland was adept at appearance management and manipulating media presentations of herself to make the negotiation seem more laboured then it was. In the end, the agreement protected Canada's crown jewel, …

Neoliberalism, Nafta, And Dehumanization: The Case Of Femicides In Ciudad Juárez, Denisa Krasna, Sagar Deva

Fast Capitalism

The overarching focus of this paper is on the way in which the neoliberalism inherent in the international institutional order produces dehumanisation in the third world and the way in which this dehumanisation manifests itself in direct loss of human life through exploitation and even murder. This paper is split into two main parts, the first of which gives a theoretical and general overview of how neoliberalism has both dominated and dehumanised the international institutional order and the second part of the paper gives a more in-depth case study of this phenomena, focusing on how NAFTA has engendered femicides in …

Twenty-Five Years And Still Recovering: A Brief Reflection On Nafta's Impact On Southside, Virginia, Sandra Via

Fast Capitalism

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has had a detrimental effect on Southside, Virginia. Southside, Virginia, particularly Martinsville, VA and Henry County, VA served as a hub for the furniture and textile industries, such as Bassett Furniture and Bassett-Walker Apparel, in the United States. After NAFTA's implementation, these companies eliminated jobs and moved manufacturing overseas to China or across the border to Mexico where they could exploit low wage workers. Neglecting the social responsibility that these corporations had to the workers that had built their companies and made their products world renown, manufacturers closed their doors leaving workers without …

Introduction: The Contradictions Of Opposition To Free Trade, David M. Arditi

Fast Capitalism

Author Biography

David M. Arditi, University of Texas Arlington

David Arditi is an Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of the Center for Theory at the University of Texas at Arlington. He holds a PhD in Cultural Studies from George Mason University. His research addresses the impact of digital technology on society and culture with a specific focus on music. Arditi is author of iTake-Over: The Recording Industry in the digital era. Arditi serves as Editor of Fast Capitalism. In 2016, he developed MusicDetour, a local music archive available for everyone to stream free music.

Neoliberal Fascism As The Endpoint Of Casino Capitalism, Henry Giroux

Fast Capitalism

This article explores neoliberal fascism as a distinctive political formation within the current historical moment. In doing so, it first analyzes neoliberalism as a project that has since the 1970s destroyed all the commanding institutions of democracy while consolidating power in the hands of a financial elite. In addition, it analyzes neoliberalism as a movement, that produces and legitimates massive economic inequality and suffering, privatizes public goods, dismantles essential government agencies, and individualizes all social problems. Under such circumstances, neoliberalism creates the conditions for right wing extremists to mobilize the anger of white disenfranchised working class populations by both appealing …

Front Matter, Fast Capitalism Editorial Team

Fast Capitalism

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Full Issue, Fast Capitalism Editorial Team

Fast Capitalism

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Drug Discovery: The Search For The 'Magic Molecules', Khalijah Awang

Archival Material (Undated)

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Effectiveness Of A Health Literacy Program For Enhancing Self-Care Behavior And Diabetes Prevention Among Pre-Diabetic Buddhist Monks In Upper Northeastern Thailand, Supattra Noo-In, Thidarat Somdee, Chitkamon Srichomphoo, Jirarat Ruetrakul, Chaloemporn Namyota, Le Ke Nghiep, Santisith Khiewkhern

Journal of Health Research

Background: Buddhist monks in Thailand experience distinctive lifestyle constraints—such as dependence on alms-based diets and restrictions on strenuous physical activity—that heighten their vulnerability to type 2 diabetes. This study examined the effectiveness of a structured health literacy program in improving diabetes-preventive self-care behaviors among pre-diabetic Buddhist monks in upper northeastern Thailand.

Methods: A quasi-experimental study was conducted with 72 pre-diabetic monks, evenly allocated to intervention and comparison groups. The intervention group completed a 24-week structured health literacy program. Health literacy and self-care behaviors were assessed using validated questionnaires before and after the intervention, and the data were analyzed using descriptive …

Applying Theory To Develop And Validate The Universal Health Coverage Literacy Scale: A New Measurement For The Thai Context, Saowanee Thongnopakun, Sawitree Visanuyothin, Natsariya Chaksomsak, Pongpaka Puntaluck, Saneewan Saneeyut, Aimutcha Wattanaburanon, Yuvadee Rodjarkpai, Tanunchai Boonnuk

Journal of Health Research

Background: Universal health coverage (UHC) literacy is vital for promoting equitable access to healthcare. However, Thailand lacks a validated tool specifically designed to measure UHC literacy within its cultural context. This study aimed to develop and validate such a tool, named the Universal Health Coverage Literacy Scale for the Thai Context (UHCL:TH).

Methods: A two-phase cross-sectional study design was employed. Phase 1 involved a literature review and identification of the tool’s key components through a two-round Modified Delphi Method process conducted with 19 multidisciplinary experts. Phase 2 focused on tool development and validation. Reliability was tested with 60 participants. Exploratory …

“The Monster That Ate Jurisprudence”: The Misfire Of Civil Rico In Third-Party Payor Recovery, Jillian Rae Bloom

University of Miami Business Law Review

A law created to dismantle organized crime is now being misused to target pharmaceutical companies. The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), originally intended to combat criminal enterprises, has since expanded far beyond its intended purpose. Third-party payors (TTPs), such as health insurers, have increasingly relied on RICO to sue pharmaceutical companies for deceptive marketing practices that allegedly cause significant financial harm. While it is important to hold pharmaceutical companies accountable for their fraudulent conduct, applying RICO in these cases represents a troublesome overreach. The link between the alleged fraud and TPPs alleged harm is too attenuated to meet …

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University of Miami Business Law Review

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Gujapatri: The Symphony Orchestra, Claire E. Condron

Stimulus: A Medical Humanities Journal

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United In Grief, Riley R. Matthews

Stimulus: A Medical Humanities Journal

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Barriers To Healthcare For Spanish-Speaking Populations In The United States: Challenges And Solutions For Equitable Care, Joshua Rahmon

Stimulus: A Medical Humanities Journal

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In Another Universe, Jenny Hoang

Stimulus: A Medical Humanities Journal

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Creator Biographies, The Stimulus Team

Stimulus: A Medical Humanities Journal

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Knowing Heart, Lisa Phan

Stimulus: A Medical Humanities Journal

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On Neurosurgery, Ogan Gurel Md, Arinze Awagu

Stimulus: A Medical Humanities Journal

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Instrument Of Nutriment, Jessica Nwankwo

Stimulus: A Medical Humanities Journal

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Promoting Yourself As A Scholar And Researcher, Matthew Farber

Bear GRADS

This session provides strategies for effectively promoting yourself as a scholar and researcher, with a focus on building visibility, credibility, and impact. Participants will explore practical approaches, including crafting an academic identity, leveraging digital platforms, and communicating research effectively to various audiences, as well as how to intentionally self-present to enhance professional opportunities and scholarly recognition.

Land Use And Sovereignty Along The Catawba River, Thomas C. Brugh, Lucile C. Rencher

Student Scholarship

This document-based case study explains how land-use change along the Catawba River Corridor (Lancaster and York Counties, South Carolina) has been produced through the interaction of property rights (dominium) and rule-setting authority (imperium), showing why sovereignty continues to shape development even after land disputes appear “settled.” Through analyzing legal records (Treaty of Nation Ford, the 1959 Catawba Division of Assets Act, the 1986 Supreme Court timing decision, and the 1993 Settlement Act), planning documents, parcel records, and field observations, we trace how shifting jurisdiction and title certainty structured what kinds of land uses were possible and when. We argue that …