Where results make sense

About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   PR   |   Contact us

Topic: Diversity (politics)

    Note: these results are not from the primary (high quality) database.

Newfolk NDiF: Cultural Diversity, Alternative medicine, & Folk Medicine Diversity in healing, as in other areas of culture, from art to politics to religion to science, can be either good or bad in the particular instance: there is bad politics and there is bad science, and the world is not better for that. However, the wor ld is better for the circumstances that make bad politics and bad science, bad art or bad religion possible--free speech, tolerance, the right to be wrong--all the things that John Stuart Mill cited in his classic argument for the value of free spe ech. In an essay entitled "Culture and Clinical Care" in JAMA (March 2, 1994), pediatrician Lee Pachter discussed the clinical importance of cultural differences in beliefs about health and disease, using the folk medical beliefs of Latinos to illustrate the point. www.temple.edu /isllc/newfolk/medicine.html   (2063 words)

Slashdot Open Source Journalism Open source politics, open source activism, open source journalism -- the aggregation of thousands on behalf of a common cause." Relatedly, egoff writes "You might have seen some coverage of Jeff Gannon, a conservative reporter who lobbed softball questions during White House press briefings. Open Source and Blogging both approach the same point, the same goal: diversity, whether diversity of software usage or diversity of viewpoints. It seems like the phrase "open source" is being confused with the similar, but different, "free to use", "free speech" or "freedom of expression." We hear about open source journalism, open source biology, open source research and even open source beer. slashdot.org /articles/05/02/11/2049220.shtml?tid=149   (2063 words)

World Politics Some NGOs have sought to maintain a strict and complete neutrality, while others have responded with overtly political commitments, complex emergencies, in Terry's view, are scarcely more complex than in the past: rather, it is the reaction of humanitarian actors that is complicated, because of the diversity of their agendas and objectives. The diversity of the challenges posed by state disruption is emphasized by Frederick M. By symmetric contrast, in Africa, where the informal political and economic map differs substantially from the formal boundaries, the internal and external dimensions of crises are often linked. www.wordtrade.com /society/politics/worldpoliticsR.htm   (3516 words)

OUP: Nationalism and Hybridity in Mongolia: Bulag He calls into question the idea of Mongolia as a homogeneous place and people, and urges that unity should be sought through acknowledgement of diversity. Bulag draws on an abundance of illuminating research findings to argue that Mongols are facing a choice between a purist, racialized nationalism, inherited from Soviet discourses of nationalism, and a more open, adaptive nationalism which accepts diversity, hybridity, and multiculturalism. This Halh-centrism excites and exploits fears that Mongolia will be swallowed by China; it stands in opposition to pan-Mongolism, the view that links between Mongols of all kinds should be strengthened. www.oup.co.uk /isbn/0-19-823357-4   (410 words)

SPPD - Research: Publications: Publications by Type Caiden, Gerald with Naomi Caiden, "The Experience of the United States and the United Kingdom in the Area of Diversity"; Politics, Administration and Change, 35:1-19; 2001 Cooper, Terry L., "Ethics and Local Community Politics: The US Experience"; in Noel Preston and Patrick Bishop, eds. Newland, Chester A., "Politics of Transition from the Administrative to a Facilitative State"; in James P. Pfiffner and Douglas A. Brooks, eds., The Future of Merit, Washington: The Woodrow Wilson Center Press, and Baltimore: The Johns Hopkins University Press; 2000 www.usc.edu /schools/sppd/research/publications/pub_by_type.html   (410 words)

Diversity - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "Diversity" is a confusing term in American politics since no single ethnic group can claim majority status in the United States. Business diversity consultants and diversity trainers often treat the social consequences of diversity as secondary; their primary focus is to enable the company to function in a heterogeneous or global economy. The "business case for diversity", as it is often phrased, is that in a global and diverse marketplace, a company whose makeup mirrors the makeup of the marketplace it serves is better equipped to thrive in that marketplace than a company whose makeup is homogeneous. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Diversity   (1843 words)

Diversity - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia "Diversity" is a confusing term in American politics since no single ethnic group can claim majority status in the United States. Business diversity consultants and diversity trainers often treat the social consequences of diversity as secondary; their primary focus is to enable the company to function in a heterogeneous or global economy. The "business case for diversity", as it is often phrased, is that in a global and diverse marketplace, a company whose makeup mirrors the makeup of the marketplace it serves is better equipped to thrive in that marketplace than a company whose makeup is homogenous. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Diversity   (1852 words)

demarchy (pamphlet) With a diversity of autonomous communities with different political and economic arrangements, people would be able to choose to live under a political system that is to their liking. Electoral politics is built on politicians and vast numbers of government bureaucrats. Political machines would not be able to groom loyal candidates for office because, with random selection, no one knows who will be chosen. www.uow.edu.au /arts/sts/bmartin/pubs/89demarchy.html   (3490 words)

World Politics Now thoroughly updated, this edition covers contemporary events in inter­national politics, including the founding of new states, the emergence of new politi­cal leaders, and the most recent warfare and civil strife in countries such as Rwanda, Bosnia, and Haiti. The Facts on File World Political Almanac : From 1945 to the Present by Chris Cook (Facts on File) already established as an invaluable resource for reference libraries, brings together a wealth of information about post-World War 11 international politics. The diversity of the challenges posed by state disruption is emphasized by Frederick M. www.sirreadalot.org /politics/politics/worldpoliticsR.htm   (3490 words)

Thomas Sowell Speech Cultural Diversity: A World View Diversity is invoked in discussions of everything from employment policy to curriculum reform and from entertainment to politics. Cultural diversity, viewed internationally and historically, is not a static picture of differentness but a dynamic picture of competition in which what serves human purposes more effectively survives while what does not tends to decline or disappear. This approach raises questions as to what the purpose of culture is. If what is important about cultures is that they are emotionally symbolic, and if differentness is cherished for the sake of differentness, then this particular version of cultural "diversity" might make some sense. www.tsowell.com /spcultur.html   (4908 words)

AP: Comparative Government & Politics Despite diversity, certain topics are usually covered in all comparative politics courses. Comparative government and politics courses vary widely at the college level in terms of approach, countries covered, and theoretical issues raised. The course should encompass the study of both specific countries and their governments and general concepts used to interpret the political relationships and institutions found in virtually all national politics. www.collegeboard.com /student/testing/ap/sub_compgov.html?compgovpol   (212 words)

TAP: Vol 12, Iss. 17. Politics of Identity. Wendy Kaminer. That may sound obvious, but it challenges a fundamental premise of left-wing crusades for diversity: the belief that heterosexual women, lesbians and gays, and racial minorities are united by their respective histories of subordination, resulting in reliably liberal group-think (so long as they are true to themselves). Voluntarism, the formation of political associations, can be divorced from identity politics. Identity need not be immutable for individuals or groups; political orientation will not be predictable so long as freedom to associate--and disassociate--is respected. www.prospect.org /print/V12/17/kaminer-w.html   (1156 words)

descS2004.doc This course introduces political questions, including the nature of political authority and political rights, the relationship between power and values, variation in the role and quality of government, origins of political institutions, and dynamics of international politics. PSCI-236-001 STATE POLITICS & AMERICAN FEDERAL SYSTEM MADDOX TR 10:30-12:00 With recent efforts in the courts and Congress to shift policy responsibilities to the states, federalism and state politics have taken on renewed importance in the American political system. The course also examines the diversity of state political institutions (legislatures, gubernatorial offices, constitutions) and policy preferences. www.ssc.upenn.edu /polisci/courses/descrip/descS2004.doc   (1156 words)

SSA Publications:kurzman.html This new understanding of politics and social responsibility in urban planning may have brought boundary interaction between planners and other professions, such as social work, or caused a split within the planning profession, in accordance with Abbott's conceptions of boundaries. In addition to acknowledging the political and representational aspects of urban planning, the Guidelines address education and diversity within the profession. Plans are in reality political programs…In the broad sense they represent political philosophies, ways of implementing different conceptions of the good life." In urban planning's new political awareness, representation became a social responsibility issue. www.ssa.uchicago.edu /publications/advforum/v6n1/Kurzman.html   (2954 words)

Culture War Casualties: Polarization in US politics Reflects the Huge Rift that has Emerged over Individual Lifestyle and Moral Values Welcome to the culture wars - the daily indicators that the polarization in US politics has both spawned and is being fed by a huge cultural rift that extends from the airwaves to the altar and from the bookshelves to the bedroom. For the most part, this is America's strength - to contain and harness the diversity this brings - but at certain points, such as the civil war or the civil rights era, it can exert a great strain. Such a fractured and uneven cultural landscape makes for unpredictable politics, where deep-seated prejudice is weighed up against other strongly held allegiances. www.commondreams.org /views04/0405-12.htm   (1284 words)

Palgrave Macmillan: Politics On the politics of diversity see the official sites for the Equal Opportunities Commission www.eoc.org.uk and for the Commission for Racial Equality www.cre.gov.uk. The Political Studies Association has a much fuller website www.psa.ac.uk, which includes useful web links under various heading, although membership is necessary to visit its various journals on line. Newspapers have their own political bias, which should be taken into account when checking out material on their websites. www.palgrave.com /politics/coxall/internet.htm   (936 words)

Base yet to unify behind Kerry - The Washington Times: Nation/Politics - June 01, 2004 "If the past is indeed prologue, this message has been lost on Senator John Kerry's campaign, which has failed to understand how to navigate one of the most important issues in American politics: race relations and diversity," she said. Democrats say they are more unified than ever in their determination to beat President Bush, but there have been desertions in the party's ranks by antiwar activists who back independent candidate Ralph Nader and grumblings from blacks and Hispanics who say Sen. John Kerry has taken them for granted. It still isn't clear what personnel changes Kerry advisers have made in response to her criticisms, but her sharply worded remarks raised questions about party unity just as the senator was putting together his national campaign organization. washingtontimes.com /national/20040601-122123-6646r.htm   (936 words)

Politics - Los Angeles Times Even as the ethnic group marks the milestone of a majority on the City Council, it struggles with internal diversity and a changing community. Groups opposed to CAFTA are targeting House members who helped pass the measure despite resistance in their district or party. The city Ethics Commission voted Tuesday to impose a $5,000 fine on City Councilman Eric Garcetti and his 2001 campaign for failing to properly file 10 political mailers with the panel. www.latimes.com /news/politics   (936 words)

Respect diversity - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The prerogative to respect diversity, often said to "begin with biodiversity " of non-human life, is basic to some 20th century studies such as cultural ecology, Queer studies, and anthropological linguistics. To others, diversity means the mixing and reunification of races and cultures back into one, as per the melting pot idea. However, some believe "diversity" is a meaningless buzzword used by those who espouse political correctness, as many counter-productive examples exist. www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Respect_for_diversity   (936 words)

Books The purpose is to facilitate teaching and research in the field of Asian American politics by providing an overview of published books and journal articles that may represent the diversity and complexity in approaching the subject matter. The entire volume is on APA mainstream electoral and grassroots community politics. Closing the Gate: Race, Politics, and the Chinese Exclusion Act. www.apa-politics.org /books.html   (936 words)

Australian Politics and Government of Australia from Nugget Australians are becoming increasingly disillusioned with the way Australia is overgoverned, as evidenced by the diversity of political opinions expressed in their web sites. Palmers Oz Politics once said to provide a comprehensive introduction to Australian government, actually contains a bewildering mass of trivia whilst avoiding what are arguably the most important issues. Australian Politics and Government of Australia from Nugget www.dkd.net /mag/politics.html   (936 words)

Annotated Links: History & Politics This site by the Ministry of the Environment provides a comprehensive overview of the status of the environment in Norway, including topics such as biological diversity, outdoor life, air and water pollution, polar areas, international agreements, and more. The web site for Eidsvoll 1814 - Seat of Norwegian National Politics. The Directorate for Nature Management (DN), a national body that reports to the Ministry of the Environment, has the scientific responsibility for managing the Norwegian wildlife and natural environment. norwords.com /topics/politics.html   (936 words)

Africa Update Archives Cameroon is characterized by an extraordinary geographical, cultural, and linguistic diversity. The first and second waves of democratic politics in Cameroon were different in at least three respects. For some political parties, their awarenessof the role of the political party in the democratic process seems quite high, and for these the prospects seem good that they will contribute enormously to the sustenance of not only multipartism, but also of the democratic process. www.ccsu.edu /AFSTUDY/fall96.html   (4576 words)

Rh085: Fertility control-induced politics of India In India the fertility control programme is at the heart of the politics of an commensely diverse, federal and democratic polity diversity brings in its wake the enormously difficult problem of identity which in turn seeks to perpetuate itself through the federal and democratic polity of India. India can take legitimate pride that it was one of the earliest nations to introduce a population policy, yet fertility control remains a most contentious problem of electoral politics of India in the 1990s. In 1978, the Registrar General of India conducted a fertility study in regard to religious groups and found that while the rural crude birth rate for Hindus was 32.6 percent it was 34.9 for Muslims 25.7 for Christians and 29.6 for Sikhs (India, Registrar General 1979). www.hsph.harvard.edu /organizations/healthnet/SAsia/suchana/0702/panandiker_etc.html   (6729 words)

Washington Voter: Home It includes sidebars about people and historical events, reflects the ethnic and geographic diversity of our state, and is the only book that describes current and traditional tribal governance and its relationship with state and local government. Enter your email address here to receive emails about the latest Washington State government news. The League of Women Voters of Washington Education Fund has recently launched a major Civic Education Project to show people how they can participate in making and keeping effective government. www.washingtonvoter.org   (6729 words)

DePauw U: Welcome to DePauw It is, in fact, a curiously stable place, because Senegal exhibits factors often associated with conflict (e.g., deep poverty and a grave maldistribution of resources in a context of complex ethnic diversity, etc.). Senegal remains, however, an island of stability in otherwise quite uncertain seas of political, economic and ethnic strife. Though Senegal has its share of the health concerns associated with poverty and underdevelopment, it is a wholly safe place to travel. www.depauw.edu /admin/winterterm/senegal   (627 words)

God's Politics: A Better Option, Sojourners Magazine/February 2005 Prophetic politics finds its center in fundamental "moral issues" such as children, diversity, family, community, citizenship, and ethics (others could be added such as nonviolence, tolerance, fairness, etc.) and tries to construct national directions to which many people across the political spectrum could agree. Prophetic politics wouldn’t assign all the answers to the government, the market, or the churches and charities; but rather patiently and creatively forge new civic partnerships where everyone does their share and everybody does what they do best. Perhaps most important, prophetic politics won’t be led just by elected officials, lawyers, and their financial backers. www.sojo.net /index.cfm?action=magazine.article&issue=soj0502&article=050210   (3481 words)

Australian Democrats The Australian Democrats stand for a fair society that values justice, democracy, individual freedom and diversity. Politically Motivated Ads A Waste Of Taxpayers Money www.democrats.org.au   (3481 words)

Europe-Asia Studies: The rise of contested politics in Central Asia: elections in Kyrgyzstan, 1989-90 Politics in Kyrgyzstan bears the imprint of the republic's ethnic diversity and its economic backwardness and dependency. As late as spring 1990, the republic's political leadership was extolling the virtues of traditional Soviet politics and assuring its constituents in Kyrgyzstan and Moscow that the republic would remain an outpost of ethnic harmony and political unity. The complex ethnic tapestry of Kyrgyzstan is a reminder that each Soviet republic was not a national but a multinational political system.(8) This multinationalism influenced politics within Kyrgyzstan, between Kyrgyzstan and neighbouring republics, and between Kyrgyzstan and Moscow. www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m3955/is_n5_v47/ai_18255216   (883 words)

South Africa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia South Africa is often referred to as The Rainbow Nation - a term coined by Archbishop Desmond Tutu and later elaborated upon by then-President Nelson Mandela as a metaphor to describe the country's newly-developing multicultural diversity in the wake of separatist Apartheidist ideology. Current South African politics is dominated by the African National Congress (ANC), which received 69.7% of the vote during the 2004 general election. South Africa is a middle-income country with an abundant supply of resources, well-developed financial, legal, communications, energy, and transport sectors, a stock exchange (the JSE Securities Exchange), that ranks among the 10 largest in the world, and a modern infrastructure supporting an efficient distribution of goods to major urban centres throughout the region. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/South_Africa   (5677 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)

About us   |   Why use us?   |   Reviews   |   Press   |   Contact us   Copyright © 2005-2007 www.factbites.com Usage implies agreement with terms.