The Antarctic Politics of Brazil

The Antarctic Politics of Brazil
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Publisher : Springer Nature
Total Pages : 271
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ISBN-10 : 9783030801618
ISBN-13 : 3030801616
Rating : 4/5 (18 Downloads)

Synopsis The Antarctic Politics of Brazil by : Ignacio Javier Cardone

This book focuses on the connection between Brazil and Antarctica, two regions that can be seen as distant and contrasting, but are physically, culturally and politically associated. Relying on archival material and previous literature, the book offers a thorough account of Brazil’s involvement with one of the most significant regions in the global environment. The author explores the place of Antarctica in geopolitical works and in the first initiatives involving Brazil and the continent, from the rise of geopolitical thought in Brazil in the 1930s up to the present day. He argues that the connection between Brazil and Antarctica is not without its difficulties, but it has been structured in many enduring ways. The book covers causes for the delay and eventual adoption of a now active foreign policy regarding the region, the policy’s early performance in Antarctica, its evolution as a consequence of domestic and international changes, the increasing interest in the environment, and further recent developments.

Decadent Developmentalism

Decadent Developmentalism
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Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Total Pages : 385
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ISBN-10 : 9781108842280
ISBN-13 : 1108842283
Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

Synopsis Decadent Developmentalism by : Matthew M. Taylor

Complementarities between political and economic institutions have kept Brazil in a low-level economic equilibrium since 1985.

Handbook on the Politics of Antarctica

Handbook on the Politics of Antarctica
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Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Total Pages : 631
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ISBN-10 : 9781784717681
ISBN-13 : 1784717681
Rating : 4/5 (81 Downloads)

Synopsis Handbook on the Politics of Antarctica by : Klaus Dodds

The Antarctic and Southern Ocean are hotspots for contemporary endeavours to oversee 'the last frontier' of the Earth. The Handbook on the Politics of Antarctica offers a wide-ranging and comprehensive overview of the governance, geopolitics, international law, cultural studies and history of the region. Four thematic sections take readers from the earliest human encounters to contemporary resource exploitation and climate change. Written by leading experts, the Handbook brings together the very best interdisciplinary social science and humanities scholarship on the Antarctic and Southern Ocean.

The International Politics of Antarctica (Routledge Revivals)

The International Politics of Antarctica (Routledge Revivals)
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 347
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ISBN-10 : 9781317700968
ISBN-13 : 1317700961
Rating : 4/5 (68 Downloads)

Synopsis The International Politics of Antarctica (Routledge Revivals) by : Peter J. Beck

First published in 1986, this book considers the nature of international interest in Antarctica and the positions of those involved. It looks at the significance of the historical dimension, the development of the treaty system, the management of marine and mineral resources, the role of the United Nations and the impact of such non-governmental organisations as Greenpeace International. The Antarctic implications of the Falklands War of 1982 are also discussed, as well as the underlying relationship between America and the Soviet Union during the 1980s. With a truly international scope, this reissue will be of particular relevance to students with an interest in the political, legal, economic and environmental concerns surrounding the Antarctic region, both in the present and historically.

Encyclopedia of the Antarctic

Encyclopedia of the Antarctic
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Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Total Pages : 1274
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ISBN-10 : 9780415970242
ISBN-13 : 0415970245
Rating : 4/5 (42 Downloads)

Synopsis Encyclopedia of the Antarctic by : Beau Riffenburgh

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Paths of Inequality in Brazil

Paths of Inequality in Brazil
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 371
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ISBN-10 : 9783319781846
ISBN-13 : 3319781847
Rating : 4/5 (46 Downloads)

Synopsis Paths of Inequality in Brazil by : Marta Arretche

This book presents multidisciplinary analyses of the historical trajectories of social and economic inequalities in Brazil over the last 50 years. As one of the most unequal countries in the world, Brazil has always been an important case study for scholars interested in inequality research, but in the last few decades has brought a new phenomenon to renew researchers’ interest in the country. While the majority of democracies in the developed world have witnessed an increase in income inequality from the 1970s on, Brazil has followed the opposite path, registering a significant reduction of income inequality over the last 30 years. Bringing together studies carried out by experts from different areas, such as economists, sociologists, demographers and political scientists, this volume presents insights based on rigorous analyses of statistical data in an effort to explain the long term changes in social and economic inequalities in Brazil. The book adopts a multidisciplinary approach, analyzing the relations between income inequality and different dimensions of social life, such as education, health, political participation, public policies, demographics and labor market. All of this makes Paths of Inequality in Brazil – A Half-Century of Change a very valuable resource for social scientists interested in inequality research in general, and especially for sociologists, political scientists and economists interested in the social and economic changes that Brazil went through over the last two decades.

Brazil in the Geopolitics of Amazonia and Antarctica

Brazil in the Geopolitics of Amazonia and Antarctica
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Publisher : Lexington Books
Total Pages : 251
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ISBN-10 : 9781666902693
ISBN-13 : 1666902691
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Synopsis Brazil in the Geopolitics of Amazonia and Antarctica by : Fábio Albergaria de Queiroz

From a pioneering perspective, the book contributes to the state-of-the-art contemporary Geopolitics by bringing together Amazonia and Antarctica in a single interdisciplinary volume. Three key issues are 1) the interconnectedness between these vital regions, 2) non-linearity, because they may lead to unpredictable effects on the Earth system, and; 3) emergence, which means the varied interactions between Amazonia and Antarctica may lead to unique results.

The End of Representative Politics

The End of Representative Politics
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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages : 182
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ISBN-10 : 9780745690513
ISBN-13 : 0745690513
Rating : 4/5 (13 Downloads)

Synopsis The End of Representative Politics by : Simon Tormey

Representative politics is in crisis. Trust in politicians is at an all-time low. Fewer people are voting or joining political parties, and our interest in parliamentary politics is declining fast. Even oppositional and radical parties that should be benefitting from public disenchantment with politics are suffering. But different forms of political activity are emerging to replace representative politics: instant politics, direct action, insurgent politics. We are leaving behind traditional representation, and moving towards a politics without representatives. In this provocative new book, Simon Tormey explores the changes that are underway, drawing on a rich range of examples from the Arab Spring to the Indignados uprising in Spain, street protests in Brazil and Turkey to the emergence of new initiatives such as Anonymous and Occupy. Tormey argues that the easy assumptions that informed our thinking about the nature and role of parties, and ‘party based democracy’ have to be rethought. We are entering a period of fast politics, evanescent politics, a politics of the street, of the squares, of micro-parties, pop-up parties, and demonstrations. This may well be the end of representative politics as we know it, but an exciting new era of political engagement is just beginning.

Brazil In The International System

Brazil In The International System
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 247
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ISBN-10 : 9780429728471
ISBN-13 : 0429728476
Rating : 4/5 (71 Downloads)

Synopsis Brazil In The International System by : Wayne A. Selcher

In recent years, Brazil has grown greatly in international status, and all indications are that it will continue to do so. The authors of this book evaluate Brazil from a "Brazil in the world" viewpoint, placing the country in the current international system in relation to its capabilities, effects, and interest positions. On the basis of their co

Political Demography

Political Demography
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Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages : 344
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ISBN-10 : 9780199945962
ISBN-13 : 0199945969
Rating : 4/5 (62 Downloads)

Synopsis Political Demography by : Jack A. Goldstone

The field of political demography - the politics of population change - is dramatically underrepresented in political science. At a time when demographic changes - aging in the rich world, youth bulges in the developing world, ethnic and religious shifts, migration, and urbanization - are waxing as never before, this neglect is especially glaring and starkly contrasts with the enormous interest coming from policymakers and the media. "Ten years ago, [demography] was hardly on the radar screen," remarks Richard Jackson and Neil Howe of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, two contributors to this volume. "Today," they continue, "it dominates almost any discussion of America's long-term fiscal, economic, or foreign-policy direction." Demography is the most predictable of the social sciences: children born in the last five years will be the new workers, voters, soldiers, and potential insurgents of 2025 and the political elites of the 2050s. Whether in the West or the developing world, political scientists urgently need to understand the tectonics of demography in order to grasp the full context of today's political developments. This book begins to fill the gap from a global and historical perspective and with the hope that scholars and policymakers will take its insights on board to develop enlightened policies for our collective future.