Political Construction Sites
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Political Construction Sites
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Author : Pal Kolsto
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-02-19
Political Construction Sites written by Pal Kolsto and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-19 with Political Science categories.
The dissolution of the Soviet Union has provided scholars with tremendously rich material for the study of comparative nation building. Not since the decolonization of Africa in the 1960s have so many new states been established in one stroke in one region. The post-Soviet states, moreover, have all the necessary prerequisites for fruitful comparison: a number of similarities, but also significant differences in terms of size, culture, and recent history. In order to survive in the long run, modern states normally must have a population that possesses some sense of unity. Its citizens must adhere to some common values and common allegiance towards the same state institutions and symbols. This does not means that all inhabitants must necessarily share the same culture, but they should at least regard themselves as members of the same nation. Strategies to foster this kind of common nationhood in a population are usually referred to as 'nation building'. After a decade of post-Soviet nation building certain patterns are emerging, and not always the most obvious ones. Some states seem to manage well against high odds, while others appear to be disintegrating or sinking slowly into oblivion. To a remarkable degree the former Soviet republics have chosen different models for their nation building. This book examines the preconditions for these endeavors, the goals the state leaders are aiming at, and the means they employ to reach them. }
Construction In Cities
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Author : Patricia J. Lancaster
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2000-12-21
Construction In Cities written by Patricia J. Lancaster and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-12-21 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Today's construction environment is more complex than any previous era. The possible impediments to a project's successful completion include not only "bricks and mortar" issues like material availability or curtain wall testing, but a broad array of concerns involving the economic, political, social, environmental, archeological, community, and hi
Japan Under Construction
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Author : Brian Woodall
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
Japan Under Construction written by Brian Woodall and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with History categories.
"I would like to commend Professor Woodall for his in-depth look at the corrupt "dango" system that has plagued the public works market in Japan. Having spent the last ten years trying to pry open the closed Japanese public works market, I believe that this book lays out clearly the structural problems that block access for U.S. firms. I hope that this illuminating look at how the Japanese system operates will lead to further changes in Japan's public procurement system."--Senator Frank L. Murkowski "Woodall has done a wonderful job of getting behind the scenes to look at the preeminent sector where money flows to politicians. This is the richest and most subtle analysis of this industry to appear in English."--Ezra F. Vogel, author of "Japan as Number One" "An important contribution to our knowledge of Japan. Brian Woodall has dug up quite a bit of new factual information on this understudied industry."--Frances Rosenbluth, author of "Financial Politics in Contemporary Japan" and coauthor of "Japan's Political Marketplace"
The Political Construction Of Business Interests
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Author : Cathie Jo Martin
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2012-03-30
The Political Construction Of Business Interests written by Cathie Jo Martin and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-30 with Business & Economics categories.
The Political Construction of Business Interests recounts employers' struggles to define their collective social identities at turning points in capitalist development.
Global Projects
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Author : W. Richard Scott
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-05-14
Global Projects written by W. Richard Scott and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-14 with Economic development projects categories.
As the world's population continues to grow, there is an ever increasing need for huge investment in basic infrastructure: water and sewage, energy production and distribution, transportation and telecommunication. At the same time, infrastructure systems in developed countries are deteriorating and in need of renewal. Today, many of the engineering and economic problems surrounding infrastructure construction projects have been solved, but the threat of social misalignments and political conflicts renders the development and management of such projects more challenging than ever before. This book presents a new theoretical framework that allows us to analyze the institutional and social movement processes, both negative and positive, that surround global infrastructure projects as they confront cross-national and cross-sectoral (such as private-public partnerships) institutional differences. The value of this framework is illustrated through a series of studies on a wide range of infrastructure projects, including roads, railroads, ports, airports, water supply and energy pipelines.
Construction In Cities
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Author : Patricia J. Lancaster
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2000-12-21
Construction In Cities written by Patricia J. Lancaster and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-12-21 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Today's construction environment is more complex than any previous era. The possible impediments to a project's successful completion include not only "bricks and mortar" issues like material availability or curtain wall testing, but a broad array of concerns involving the economic, political, social, environmental, archeological, community, and historic preservation aspects of the project. Costly delays are common; regulatory processes can be prohibitive; stakeholders have more say. All of the people involved in an urban construction project must be knowledgeable about, and conversant with these conditions. Bringing together over 500 years of combined professional experience, Construction in Cities: Social, Environmental, Political, and Economic Concerns provides you with a compendium of knowledge with which to solve problems and propel your projects. Beginning with an overview of the regulations governing construction in cities, the book continues with concrete, practical advice for below-ground work such as tunnels, roadways and foundations. It follows with an examination of five actual projects to explore ways to complete elaborate urban buildings. Finally, the book takes you deep into the murky waters of issues that often halt construction projects. Since the unexpected always happens in construction, you need a book on your shelf to reach for when it does - a source that delineates clean and concise recipes for successfully dealing with such diverse conditions as unexpected archeological finds, dying trees, and toxic air. If you play a role in ensuring the delivery of capital projects in an urban environment, Construction in Cities serves as a handy reference of actions and methods for overriding these barriers.
Political Communications In Greater China
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Author : Gary D. Rawnsley
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2003-12-08
Political Communications In Greater China written by Gary D. Rawnsley and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-12-08 with Education categories.
The authors examine the role played by political communications in a variety of media in defining and shaping identity in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and amongst overseas Chinese.
Power And Architecture
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Author : Michael Minkenberg
language : en
Publisher: Berghahn Books
Release Date : 2014-06-01
Power And Architecture written by Michael Minkenberg and has been published by Berghahn Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-01 with Architecture categories.
Capital cities have been the seat of political power and central stage for their state’s political conflicts and rituals throughout the ages. In the modern era, they provide symbols for and confer meaning to the state, thereby contributing to the “invention” of the nation. Capitals capture the imagination of natives, visitors and outsiders alike, yet also express the outcomes of power struggles within the political systems in which they operate. This volume addresses the reciprocal relationships between identity, regime formation, urban planning, and public architecture in the Western world. It examines the role of urban design and architecture in expressing (or hiding) ideological beliefs and political agenda. Case studies include “old” capitals such as Rome, Vienna, Berlin and Warsaw; “new” ones such as Washington DC, Ottawa, Canberra, Ankara, Bonn, and Brasília; and the “European” capital Brussels. Each case reflects the authors’ different disciplinary backgrounds in architecture, history, political science, and urban studies, demonstrating the value of an interdisciplinary approach to studying cities.
Construction Construed And Constitutions Vindicated 1820
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Author : John Taylor
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008-06-01
Construction Construed And Constitutions Vindicated 1820 written by John Taylor and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-06-01 with categories.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Knowing Governance
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Author : Jan-Peter Voß
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-01-26
Knowing Governance written by Jan-Peter Voß and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-26 with Political Science categories.
Knowing Governance sets out to understand governance through the design and making of its models and instruments. What kinds of knowledge do they require and reproduce? How are new understandings of governance produced in practice, by scientists and policy makers and by the publics with whom they engage?