englischBuilding on the idea of ontological difference (being and existence and the mode of existential being as the mode of historical reality of life), the essay is reflecting about the epistemic difference of two truths (empirical correctness and ontological truth of form). Critical theory of [...]
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englischIn public administration, the culture of reason is divided into the rationality of ends and means and the rationality of subsumption. This dualism makes it possible to develop preferences for one form of rationality. By contrasting managerialist administration in the USA and legalist [...]
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englischAs a result of the terrorist attacks of 11th September 2001, the United States declared the fight against terror and the elimination of al-Qaeda in Afghanistan as its primary goals. After a quick victory over the Taliban, a sovereign democratic state was to be created in Afghanistan in [...]
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englischThe terms ‘civil war’ and ‘romanticism’ play a subordinate role in the memory of real socialism and Marxism-Leninism. Yet they were of outstanding importance for the self-images formed by Marx, Lenin and Stalin. This detailed study of Rudolf Bahro's early work and its intellectual and [...]
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englischBuilding on the idea of ontological difference (being and existence and the mode of existential being as the mode of historical reality of life), the essay is reflecting about the epistemic difference of two truths (empirical correctness and ontological truth of form). Critical theory of [...]
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englischTransnational practices and structures are ubiquitous and well documented. Yet there is no unified theory of transnationalism. This second revised and updated edition proposes to view transnationalism as an outcome of cross-border processes. Transnationalism does not resemble a structure, [...]
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englischUnder the influence of digitisation, work in the engine room of the ‘state ship’ is changing. At the same time, knowledge and skills are at risk of leaving the ship with the retiring Boomer generations. Using the Austrian federal administration as an example, this book identifies and [...]
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englischThis textbook provides a systematic, comprehensive and historically embedded introduction to the formation, functioning and development conditions of today’s non-democratic regimes. It disseminates the results of international autocracy research, familiarises readers with its concepts and [...]
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englischHow can society be involved in sustainability policy? France has tried to meet this challenge with participatory decision-making processes. This is remarkable as the country's political system is otherwise characterised by its strong focus on the political power of the president and his [...]
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englischLanguages play a special role in the history of Europe, as they have also played a significant role in the emergence of modern European states. In the political system of the EU, cultural and language policies are exclusive responsibilities of its member states. Therefore, the EU has little [...]
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