englischThis collection provides the history and background necessary to understand authoritarianism in countries ranging from Russia to eSwatini and from Brazil to the Philippines, as well as conceptual lenses for understanding authoritarianism and resistance to it, specific practical experiences [...]
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englischThe impeachment of South Korean President Park Geunhye in 2017 and the protest movement preceding it, which attracted international attention due to its duration, size and largely non-violent nature, prompted many to take a new look at South Korean democracy 30 years after its establishment.
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englischThe volume ‘Democracy and Sustainability’ brings together current perspectives on a complex relationship: How can democracy become an instrument in the fight against the global environmental and climate crisis instead of standing in the way of necessary changes? Can democratic [...]
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englischThe impeachment of South Korean President Park Geunhye in 2017 and the protest movement preceding it, which attracted international attention due to its duration, size and largely non-violent nature, prompted many to take a new look at South Korean democracy 30 years after its establishment.
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englischThe volume ‘Democracy and Sustainability’ brings together current perspectives on a complex relationship: How can democracy become an instrument in the fight against the global environmental and climate crisis instead of standing in the way of necessary changes? Can democratic [...]
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englischThe fifth, comprehensively revised edition of this introduction to political science covers the most important concepts, methods and research findings of this academic discipline. The first part deals with the research process, from theory development to empirical analysis. The second part [...]
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englischNot only do terrorist actors interact with supporters loyal to their cause, but there is also interaction between such actors. Although relationships between terrorist actors can have serious consequences, they are rarely the subject of research. This work aims at filling that gap. Based on [...]
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englischThis book analyses National Action Plans on Business and Human Rights as a significant step in the development of corporate human rights responsibilities. Guided by discursive institutionalism and framed by an interpretation of the policy field as a competition of distinct ideas, this study [...]
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englischFor some decades, waste prevention has been Germany’s top priority when it comes to waste management. However, this has not resulted in significantly smaller amounts of waste. Therefore, this comparative study of Munich and Cologne asks whether new European policies have been able to [...]
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englischFor some decades, waste prevention has been Germany’s top priority when it comes to waste management. However, this has not resulted in significantly smaller amounts of waste. Therefore, this comparative study of Munich and Cologne asks whether new European policies have been able to [...]
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