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Sally N. Cummings. Understanding Central Asia: Politics And Contested Transformations. New York: Routledge, 2012., Emilian Kavalski Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Peter J. Katzenstein, (Ed.) Sinicization And The Rise Of China: Civilizational Processes Beyond East And West. New York: Routledge, 2012., Christa Adams

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Mingjiang Li. Mao’S China And The Sino-Soviet Split: Ideological Dilemma. New York: Routledge, 2012., Barry Mccarron

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Antonio Giustozzi. The Art Of Coercion: The Primitive Accumulation And Management Of Coercive Power. New York: Columbia University Press, 2011., Dale Walton Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Elisabeth Croll. Feminism And Socialism In China. London, Henley, And Boston: New York: Routledge, 2011., Lin Jiao

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Robert Boyer, Hiroyasu Uemura, And Akinori Isogai (Eds.) Diversity And Transformations Of Asian Capitalisms. London And New York: Routledge. 2012., Kate Barclay Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Morgan, J.W. & Wu, B. Higher Education Reform In China: Beyond The Expansion. New York: Routledge Press, 2011., Ryan Guffey Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Global Carbon-And-Conservation Models, Global Eco-States? Ecuador’S Yasuní-Itt Initiative And Governance Implications, Conny Davidsen Ph.D., Laura Kiff

Journal of International and Global Studies

The “global carbon age” marks a structural change far beyond the economic realms of implementing carbon trade, affecting the fabric of global environmental governance and its actors. Carbon trade and conservation in the Global South have taken on various forms, and climate change mitigation efforts in light of continued rainforest deforestation are scrambling to establish effective approaches. Ecuador’s Yasuní-ITT Initiative proposes a new global carbon-and-conservation model in the Ecuadorian Amazon that leaves oil reserves of the Yasuní Ishpingo Tambococha Tiputini (ITT) oil fields underground, in exchange for international compensation payments that would be based on voluntary contributions of governments and …

Astri Suhrke. When More Is Less: The International Project In Afghanistan. New York: Columbia University Press, 2011., Saroj Kumar Rath Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Francis L. F. Lee And Joseph M. Chan. Media, Social Mobilization, And Mass Protests In Postcolonial Hong Kong: The Power Of A Critical Event. New York: Routledge. 2011., Wai-Chi Chee Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Livelihood Security Among Refugees In Uganda: Opportunities, Obstacles, And Physical Security Implications, Karen J. Norris

Student Publications

This research project was designed to investigate the challenges refugees face in securing a livelihood, to understand the extent to which the United Nations, the government of Uganda, and various aid groups are able to assist refugees in achieving self-reliance, and the capacity that refugees have to empower themselves. It also endeavors to expose any disparities between nationality groups, and the impact of these differences. Furthermore, this project aims to explore the impact of refugee livelihood security on regional physical security and community stability.

The study found that despite international and national policies, and efforts by both non-governmental organizations and …

Hidup Adalah Perjuangan: Strategi Pemuda Yogyakarta Dalam Transisi Dari Dunia Pendidikan Ke Dunia Kerja, Oki Rahadianto Sutopo

Masyarakat: Jurnal Sosiologi

This article shows the experiences of six young people from Yogyakarta who struggle in the process of school to work transition. These young people creatively implemented long term strategy both inside and outside the field of education They accumulate various kind of capitals so that it can be converted in the future. All of the informants are from middle class background. The result shows they still get benefits from strategies and capital that they had previously created. As a young people from middle class background, they are optimist that they can reach their dream jobs in the future as long …

Kelekatan Kelembagaan: Industri Distro Fesyen Di Bandung, Rochman Achwan

Masyarakat: Jurnal Sosiologi

This paper tries to enrich three perspectives for the study of creative industry, cultural entrepreneurship, social contract, and contextual knowledge, by employing an institutional approach and argues that institutional embbededness plays a vital role in promoting creative fashion distro (distribution store) in Bandung that historically well-known city of fashion. Qualitative method has been used to collect data from various informants. This study reveals that disembeddedness between state and creative fashion business and within society of fashion become a mayor feature of the business. As a consequence, creativity of fashion entrepreneurs unable to prosper and internal business organisation is difficult to …

Menggantung Ke “Atas”: Perkumpulan Sosial Perdesaan Di Era Desentralisasi, Anggoro Yudo Mahendro

Masyarakat: Jurnal Sosiologi

In democracy, the government at the national and local level strives to create an active community, which manifests in a variety of community associations. Desa Rintis shows the active role of local government in supporting the establishment of community associations at the village level. We can understand this because the local government has the structural strength through its regulations to influence the society. Besides, the local government also provides cultural as well as economic capital that is included in the relational process between the state and social associations. This condition causes initiative of some members of the community to form …

Revivalisme Kekuatan Familisme Dalam Demokrasi: Dinasti Politik Di Aras Lokal, Wasisto Rahajo Djati

Masyarakat: Jurnal Sosiologi

The article aims to elaborate political dynasty that developed in local politics arena. The emergence of political dynasty is indicated by several points. First of all, the failure of function from local political party to conducts political regeneration. Secondly, high cost democracy which impeding public to participate in public office succession. Third, political power from local elite was uneven, thus resulting power centralization in few strong local elite that transforming dynasty. Patrimonialism is not always becoming main perspective to analyzing political dynasty. There are many alternative political perspectives to analyze this case. This paper used familism political culture to elaborate …

Modal Budaya Dan Modal Sosial Dalam Industri Seni Kerajinan Keramik, Antonius Purwanto

Masyarakat: Jurnal Sosiologi

Cultural and social capital is important in the development of industrial cluster of ceramic art craft. This paper describes and explains the role of cultural and social capital in the development of industrial cluster of ceramic art craft in Kasongan. This paper also describes and explains the dynamics of domination and resistance among entrepreneurs in the cluster. By using qualitative research methods show that cultural capital is important for the change of the cluster from the one which produce traditional-functional ceramic to the one which produce artistic ceramic. It is also important for upward social mobility among entrepreneurs. Social capital …

Dead White Men And Other Important People: Sociology’S Big Ideas, Fitrah Munir

Masyarakat: Jurnal Sosiologi

No abstract provided.

Anti-Masyarakat Sipil, Redaksi Jurnal Masyarakat

Masyarakat: Jurnal Sosiologi

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The Emergence Of The Brics – Implications For Global Governance, Sotiris Petropoulos Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

The global financial crisis of 2008, with its detrimental effects on the global economy, was the starting point of a transformation of the global governance landscape. This fluid political and economic global environment seems to be leading to the enhancement of the position of regional powers, especially within the developing world. Hence, the importance of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and, to some extent, South Africa, within the global governance structure has increased. This rise of importance is derived from the enhancement of the economic capabilities of these powers and the fact that economic interdependence has rendered the world more sensitive …

Iberian Globalization And The Rise Of Catholic Theology Of Religions In The Xvi Century, Enrico Beltramini Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

This article provides a synthetic view of the historical and theological components that explain how Catholicism came to understand the great religious systems in Asia as doctrinally inferior during the sixteenth century in response to the discovery/invasion of the “New Worlds” by Iberian Europeans.2 A strong emphasis on the universal salvific will of God led Catholic theologians to elaborate a doctrine that ultimately altered Catholicism’s understanding of non-Christian religions. 3 The article suggests that the predominant Catholic view of non-Christian religions has been shaped by a specific theological vision that was raised in sixteenth century Southern Europe. In order to …

Felix B. Chang And Sunnie T. Rucker-Chang (Eds.) Chinese Migrants In Russia, Central Asia And Eastern Europe. London And New York: Routledge. 2012., Henryk Szadziewski

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Shiro Armstrong (Ed.) The Politics And The Economics Of Integration In Asia And The Pacific. Abingdon: Routledge, 2011., Sebastian Maslow

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

A.N. Brady (Ed.) China’S Thought Management. Oxon And New York: Routledge. 2012., Elisa Nesossi Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Ori Goldberg. Shi’I Theology In Iran: The Challenge Of Religious Experience. New York: Routledge. 2012., Imranali Panjwani

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Rorden Wilkinson And David Hulme (Eds.) The Millennium Development Goals And Beyond: Global Development After 2015. New York, Ny: Routledge. 2012., Lydia J. Hou

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Richard Wile And Livia Barbosa. Rice And Beans: A Unique Dish In A Hundred Places. London, New York: Berg. 2012., Meredith Marsh Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Mary Crawford. Sex Trafficking In South Asia: Telling Maya’S Story. London And New York: Routledge. 2010, Vinod Janardhanan

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Deprivation And Resistance: Environmental Crisis, Political Action, And Conflict Resolution In The Niger Delta Since The 1980s, David Aworawo Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

The interlocking relationship between environmental degradation, poverty, and violent conflict has been a prominent theme contained within the literature on sustainable development and conflict resolution since the mid-twentieth century. While some analysts have argued that violence has not been limited to the poor and deprived, many have concluded from various studies that the devastation of the environment, poverty, and conflict are inextricably intertwined. This article examines this theme by analyzing the pattern of violence and nature of conflict resolution in the oil-producing enclave of the Niger Delta in the past three decades. A report of the United Nations Environment Programme …

Esther Bloch, Marianne Keppens, And Rajaram Hedge. Rethinking Religion In India: The Colonial Construction Of Hinduism. London And New York: Routledge, 2010., Lavanya Vemsani Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.

Frederik Holst. Ethnicization And Identity Construction In Malaysia. Routledge Malaysian Studies Series. New York: Routledge. 2012., Joseph Stimpfl Ph.D.

Journal of International and Global Studies

Book review.