1 Toon Malaysia

Johnny Ong

2011    60 pages   

Call #: NC1729.O54 A4 2011    LCC: PN6790.M353

ISBN 13: 9789671048801    ISBN 10: 9671048803

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3 Generations, 2 Genders, 1 World

Sylvia H. Chant (Editor), Cathy McIlwaine (Editor)

1998    244 pages    (Zed Books, Limited)

Call #: HQ1075.5.C723 C48 1998    LCC: HQ1075.5.C723 C48

ISBN 13: 9781856496032    ISBN 10: 1856496031

This book is the result of a project researching changing lives around the world. It looks at changes in the values, attitudes, relationships and gender roles of three generations of men and women through in-depth interviews conducted by university students with members of their own families. The methodology used for the interviews was flexible and open-ended, taking an interpretive approach to social development. Individual narratives were collated over a period of time, and then compiled into [...]

This book is the result of a project researching changing lives around the world. It looks at changes in the values, attitudes, relationships and gender roles of three generations of men and women through in-depth interviews conducted by university students with members of their own families. The methodology used for the interviews was flexible and open-ended, taking an interpretive approach to social development. Individual narratives were collated over a period of time, and then compiled into country reports. [less]

10 Judgements That Changed India

Zia Mody

2013    256 pages    (Penguin)

Call #: KNS3466.M63 2013    LCC: KNS3466.M63

ISBN 13: 9780670086627    ISBN 10: 0670086622

Here are the Supreme Court s ten pivotal judgements that have transformed Indian democracy and redefined our daily lives. Exploring vital themes such as custodial deaths, reservations and environmental jurisprudence, this book contextualizes the judgements, explains key concepts and maps their impacts. Written by one of India s most respected lawyers, Ten Judgements That Changed India is an authoritative yet accessible read for anyone keen to understand India s legal system and the foundations [...]

Here are the Supreme Court s ten pivotal judgements that have transformed Indian democracy and redefined our daily lives. Exploring vital themes such as custodial deaths, reservations and environmental jurisprudence, this book contextualizes the judgements, explains key concepts and maps their impacts. Written by one of India s most respected lawyers, Ten Judgements That Changed India is an authoritative yet accessible read for anyone keen to understand India s legal system and the foundations of our democracy. [less]

20 Years Defending Human Rights

SUARAM

2009    139 pages    (SUARAM KOMMUNIKASI)

Call #: I SUARAM   

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50 Political Ideas You Really Need to Know (50 Ideas You Really Need to Know Series)

Ben Dupr

2011    208 pages    (Quercus Books)

Call #: JA66.D877 2011    LCC: JA66

ISBN 13: 9781849162548    ISBN 10: 1849162549

At a time of corrosive popular cynicism and profound international unease, the need for clarity over the fundamental concepts of politics has never been greater: the forces of Terrorism and Fundamentalism endanger our Security, while government responses to it pose a basic threat to Liberty, Democracy and Human rights. Corruption, Spin and a suspect Political culture arouse public indignation, which is further aggravated by an array of Pressure groups and the far-from-disinterested attentions of [...]

At a time of corrosive popular cynicism and profound international unease, the need for clarity over the fundamental concepts of politics has never been greater: the forces of Terrorism and Fundamentalism endanger our Security, while government responses to it pose a basic threat to Liberty, Democracy and Human rights. Corruption, Spin and a suspect Political culture arouse public indignation, which is further aggravated by an array of Pressure groups and the far-from-disinterested attentions of the Mass media. In 50 Political Ideas You Really Need to Know, Ben Dupre clears away the murk that obscures key concepts that we ignore at our peril. Justice, Liberty, Human rights, The social contract, Democracy, Tyranny, Federalism, Utopianism, Political violence, Revolution and change, Political culture, Monarchism, Republicanism, Secularism, Conservatism, Liberalism, Socialism, Communism, Fascism, Anarchism, Fundamentalism, Multiculturalism, Labour movement, Women's movement, Green politics, Pressure groups, Constitutions, Parliaments, Presidential systems, Elections, Parties, Civil service/bureaucracy, Intelligence agencies, Mass media, Spin and propaganda, Wealth and poverty, Crime and punishment, Security and defence, Terrorism, Welfare, Race, Corruption, Political correctness, Realists and idealists, War and peace, Nations and nationalism, Imperialism, Isolationism, United Nations, Globalization. [less]

60 tahun ekonomi pasaran sosial

2010    282 pages   

Call #: I Glossner   

ISBN 13: 9789838840941    ISBN 10: 9838840947

Essays on social market economy related to its implementation and experiences in Germany and in other European countries.

Essays on social market economy related to its implementation and experiences in Germany and in other European countries. [less]

60 Years of Social Market Economy

Christian L Glossner, David Gregosz

276 pages    (KAS)

Call #: I KAS   

ISBN 13: 9783941904606   

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445 Days Under the ISA - Operation Lalang 1987-89

Kua Kia Soong

2010    213 pages    (SUARAM KOMMUNIKASI)

Call #: I SOONG   

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1963 Operation Coldstore in Singapore, The

Soo Kai Poh, Guofang Chen, Lysa Hong

2013    542 pages   

Call #: I Poh    LCC: DS610.6

ISBN 13: 9789670630106    ISBN 10: 967063010X

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2009-10 and 2011-12 Oklahoma Almanacs

Connie Armstrong (Editor)

2009    (Oklahoma Department of Libraries)

Call #: JK7192.A36 2003   

ISBN 13: 9781880438138    ISBN 10: 1880438135

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Abiding Times, An insight into the minds of Malaysia's thinking youth

Tunki Zain Al-'Abidin Muhriz

2011    316 pages    (Marshall Cavendish Editions)

Call #: DS5972.2Z338 2011   

ISBN 13: 9789673035526   

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Abiding Times Two

Zain al-'Abidin Muhriz (Tunku.)

2012    293 pages   

Call #: JQ1062.A58    LCC: JQ1062.A58

ISBN 13: 9789814382397    ISBN 10: 9814382396

Collection of the author's news paper columns contributed to the Sun and various other newspapers.

Collection of the author's news paper columns contributed to the Sun and various other newspapers. [less]

Abolition of the Death Penalty in International Law, The

William A. Schabas

1997    445 pages    (Cambridge University Press)

Call #: K5104.533 1997    LCC: K5104.S33

ISBN 13: 9780521588874    ISBN 10: 0521588871

This is the second edition of William Schabas's highly-praised study of the abolition of the death penalty in international law. Extensively revised to take account of developments in the field since its original publication in 1993, the book details the progress of the international community away from the use of capital punishment, discussing in detail the institution of the death penalty in international humanitarian law, European human rights law, and inter-American human rights law. An [...]

This is the second edition of William Schabas's highly-praised study of the abolition of the death penalty in international law. Extensively revised to take account of developments in the field since its original publication in 1993, the book details the progress of the international community away from the use of capital punishment, discussing in detail the institution of the death penalty in international humanitarian law, European human rights law, and inter-American human rights law. An extensive list of appendices contains many of the essential documents for the study of capital punishment in international law. The Abolition of the Death Penalty in International Law is introduced by Judge Gilbert Guillaume, from the International Court of Justice. [less]

Accounting Principles for Lawyers

Peter Holgate

2006    226 pages    (Cambridge University Press)

Call #: HF5616.G7 H65 2006   

ISBN 13: 9780521607223    ISBN 10: 0521607221

Many lawyers, especially those dealing with commercial matters, need to understand accounting yet feel on shaky ground in the area. This book is written specifically for them. It breaks down and makes clear basic concepts (such as the difference between profit and cash flow), the accounting profession and the legal and regulatory framework within which accounting operates. The relevant provisions of the Companies Act 1985 are discussed at some length. Holgate explains generally accepted [...]

Many lawyers, especially those dealing with commercial matters, need to understand accounting yet feel on shaky ground in the area. This book is written specifically for them. It breaks down and makes clear basic concepts (such as the difference between profit and cash flow), the accounting profession and the legal and regulatory framework within which accounting operates. The relevant provisions of the Companies Act 1985 are discussed at some length. Holgate explains generally accepted accounting principles in the UK (GAAP), the trend towards global harmonisation and the role of international accounting standards. He then deals with specific areas such as group accounts, acquisitions, tax, leases, pensions, financial instruments, and realised profits, focusing in each case on those aspects that are likely to confront lawyers in their work. This book will appeal to the general practitioner as well as to lawyers working in corporate, commercial, and tax law. [less]

Accounting Principles for Non-Executive Directors

Peter A. Holgate, Elizabeth Buckley

2009    276 pages    (Cambridge University Press)

Call #: HF5616.G7 H652 2009    LCC: HF5616.G7 H652

ISBN 13: 9780521509787    ISBN 10: 0521509785

Good quality non-executive directors are essential to good corporate governance. They bring a wealth of experience to the boardroom, and together with their fellow board members they are responsible for the company's annual report and accounts. However, very few are trained accountants. This volume explains the key elements of a listed company's annual report and accounts. Part I explains the difference between profit and cash flows, the accounting profession, the international harmonisation of [...]

Good quality non-executive directors are essential to good corporate governance. They bring a wealth of experience to the boardroom, and together with their fellow board members they are responsible for the company's annual report and accounts. However, very few are trained accountants. This volume explains the key elements of a listed company's annual report and accounts. Part I explains the difference between profit and cash flows, the accounting profession, the international harmonisation of accounting rules, the origins of the rules governing the preparation of accounts, the regulation of financial reporting and the overarching principles behind accounting rules. Part II discusses issues relevant to listed companies: mergers and acquisitions; earnings per share; realised and distributable profits; financial instruments; and other key topics. An appendix sets out 50 questions, linked to the chapters, which non-executive directors might like to ask at meetings of the board and audit committee. [less]

Action Against Sexual Harassment at Work in Asia and the Pacific

Nelien Haspels, Zaitun Mohamed Kasim, Thomas Constance, Deirdre McCann

2001    226 pages    (International Labour Organisation (ILO))

Call #: HF5549.5.S45 A28 2001    LCC: HF5549.5.S45

ISBN 13: 9789221128243    ISBN 10: 9221128245

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Activating Malaysians: The D-I-Y Toolkit

MCCHR

2012    99 pages    (LoyarBurok Publications)

Call #: JF799.M 2012   

ISBN 13: 9789834098964   

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Activist's Handbook, The

Aidan Ricketts

2012    288 pages    (Zed Books, Limited)

Call #: JF799.R54 2012    LCC: JF799.R54

ISBN 13: 9781848135932    ISBN 10: 1848135939

'The Activists' Handbook' is a powerful guide to grassroots activism. A priceless resource for everyone ready to make a difference, environmental activist Aidan Ricketts offers a step-by-step handbook for citizens eager to start or get involved in grass-roots movements and beyond. Providing all essential practical tools, methods and strategies needed for a successful campaign and extensively discussing legal and ethical issues, this book empowers its readers to effectively promote their cause. [...]

'The Activists' Handbook' is a powerful guide to grassroots activism. A priceless resource for everyone ready to make a difference, environmental activist Aidan Ricketts offers a step-by-step handbook for citizens eager to start or get involved in grass-roots movements and beyond. Providing all essential practical tools, methods and strategies needed for a successful campaign and extensively discussing legal and ethical issues, this book empowers its readers to effectively promote their cause. Lots of ready-to-use documents and comprehensive information on digital activism and group strategy make this book an essential companion for any campaign. Including case studies from the US, UK, Canada and Australia, this is the ultimate guidebook to participatory democracy. [less]

Ad Nauseam

Dean Johns

2006    193 pages   

Call #: DS597.2 J65 2006   

ISBN 13: 9789834325800    ISBN 10: 9834325800

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Adam Smith—A Primer (IEA Occasional Papers)

Eamonn Butler

2007    136 pages    (Institute of Economic Affairs)

Call #: HB103.S6    LCC: HB103.S6

ISBN 13: 9780255366083    ISBN 10: 0255366086

Despite his fame, there is still widespread ignorance about the breadth of Adam Smith's contributions to economics, politics and philosophy. In Adam Smith: A Primer, Eamonn Butler provides an authoritative introduction to the life and work of this founder of economics. The author examines not only The Wealth of Nations, with its insights on trade and the division of labor, but also Smith's less well-known works, such as The Theory of Moral Sentiments, his lectures, and his writings on the [...]

Despite his fame, there is still widespread ignorance about the breadth of Adam Smith's contributions to economics, politics and philosophy. In Adam Smith: A Primer, Eamonn Butler provides an authoritative introduction to the life and work of this founder of economics. The author examines not only The Wealth of Nations, with its insights on trade and the division of labor, but also Smith's less well-known works, such as The Theory of Moral Sentiments, his lectures, and his writings on the history of science. Butler therefore provides a comprehensive, but concise, overview of Adam Smith's intellectual achievements. While earlier writers may have studied economic matters, it is clear that the scope of Smith's enquiries was remarkable. In relating economic progress to human nature and institutional evolution he provided a completely new understanding of how human society works, and was very much a precursor of later writers such as Hayek and Popper. Indeed, with poor governance, protectionism and social engineering still commonplace, Smith's arguments are still highly relevant to policymakers today. [less]

Administrative Law and Governance in Asia

Tom Ginsburg (Editor), Albert H. Y. Chen (Editor)

2008    400 pages    (Routledge)

Call #: KNC620.A93 2009    LCC: KNC620.A93

ISBN 13: 9780415776837    ISBN 10: 041577683X

This book examines administrative law in Asia, exploring the profound changes in the legal regimes of many Asian states that have taken place in recent years. Political democratization in some countries, economic change more broadly and the forces of globalization have put pressure on the developmental state model, wherein bureaucrats governed in a kind of managed capitalism and public-private partnerships were central. In their stead, a more market-oriented regulatory state model seems to be [...]

This book examines administrative law in Asia, exploring the profound changes in the legal regimes of many Asian states that have taken place in recent years. Political democratization in some countries, economic change more broadly and the forces of globalization have put pressure on the developmental state model, wherein bureaucrats governed in a kind of managed capitalism and public-private partnerships were central. In their stead, a more market-oriented regulatory state model seems to be emerging in many jurisdictions, with emphases on transparency, publicity, and constrained discretion. This book analyses the causes and consequences of this shift from a socio-legal perspective, showing clearly how decisions about the scope of administrative law and judicial review have an important effect on the shape and style of government regulation. Taking a comparative approach, individual chapters trace the key developments in the legal regimes of major states across Asia, including China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. They demonstrate that, in many cases, Asian states have shifted away from traditional systems in which judges were limited in terms of their influence over social and economic policy, towards regulatory models of the state involving a greater role for judges and law-like processes. The book also considers whether judiciaries are capable of performing the tasks they are being given, and assesses the profound consequences the judicialization of governance is starting to have on state policy-making in Asia. [less]

Administrative Law of Malaysia and Singapore

Mahabhir Prashad Jain, Damien J. Cremean

1980    825 pages    (Malayan Law Journal Pte Ltd)

Call #: KPG2450.J35 1980    LCC: KPG2450

ISBN 13: 9789674000370    ISBN 10: 9674000372

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African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights, The

Malcolm Evans (Editor), Rachel Murray (Editor)

2008    536 pages    (Cambridge University Press)

Call #: JC599.A36 A36 2008    LCC: JC599.A36 A36

ISBN 13: 9780521883993    ISBN 10: 0521883997

The African Charter of Human and Peoples' Rights came into force in 1986, and is unique in that it lacks a precedent. However, little scholarship exists analysing it as an operational system in practice. The success of the first edition of this book led to this updated second edition. Contributors include experts who have been actively involved in the implementation of the Charter - commissioners, NGOs and academics. Offering a detailed evaluation of the Charter as a mechanism for the promotion [...]

The African Charter of Human and Peoples' Rights came into force in 1986, and is unique in that it lacks a precedent. However, little scholarship exists analysing it as an operational system in practice. The success of the first edition of this book led to this updated second edition. Contributors include experts who have been actively involved in the implementation of the Charter - commissioners, NGOs and academics. Offering a detailed evaluation of the Charter as a mechanism for the promotion and protection of human rights in Africa, the contributions cover the Charter's reporting system, the interpretation of different rights by the Commission, the prospects for the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights and the role of NGOs. This authoritative and comprehensive volume will interest lawyers acting for government and non-governmental organisations, as well as academics and postgraduates. [less]

Age of the Warrior: Selected Writings, The

Robert Fisk

2009    (HarperPerennial)

Call #: PN4873.F57 A374 2008    LCC: PN4873.F57

ISBN 13: 9780007270873    ISBN 10: 0007270879

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Algebra of Infinite Justice

Arundhati Roy

2002    351 pages    (Penguin)

Call #: DS480.853.R68 2002    LCC: U264.5.I4

ISBN 13: 9780143029076    ISBN 10: 014302907X

First published in 2001, this book brings together all of Arundhati Roy's political writings so far. This revised paperback edition includes two new essays, written in early 2002: 'Democracy: Who's She When She's Not at Home', which examines the horrific communal violence in Gujarat, and 'War Talk: Summer Games with Nuclear Bombs', about the threat of nuclear war in the Subcontinent.

First published in 2001, this book brings together all of Arundhati Roy's political writings so far. This revised paperback edition includes two new essays, written in early 2002: 'Democracy: Who's She When She's Not at Home', which examines the horrific communal violence in Gujarat, and 'War Talk: Summer Games with Nuclear Bombs', about the threat of nuclear war in the Subcontinent. [less]

'Allah' Controversy and Other Essays on Malaysian Hypermodernity, The

Azly Rahman

2013    304 pages    (Strategic Information and Research Development Centre)

Call #: DS595.A95 2013    LCC: DS597.2

ISBN 13: 9789675832802    ISBN 10: 9675832800

Dr. Azly Rahman is one of Malaysia’s intellectual hopes for the future. Although he currently resides in the United States his heart and mind is still very much in Malaysia, as this volume testifies to. In this collection, he is able to delve deeply into Malaysian consciousness and skilfully peel away each cultural layer to uncover the Malaysian psyche in a way never understood before, exposing our accepted national narratives for what they really are. A true patriot with hope and optimism [...]

Dr. Azly Rahman is one of Malaysia’s intellectual hopes for the future. Although he currently resides in the United States his heart and mind is still very much in Malaysia, as this volume testifies to. In this collection, he is able to delve deeply into Malaysian consciousness and skilfully peel away each cultural layer to uncover the Malaysian psyche in a way never understood before, exposing our accepted national narratives for what they really are. A true patriot with hope and optimism about the future, Dr. Azly offers a framework for looking at some of the most pressing problems facing Malaysian society today. This volume will help every Malaysian think about what kind of Malaysia they all want for their children. — Murray Hunter — International Advisor to The 4th Media, Beijing, China International Advisor to Diplomatic Insight, Islamabad, Pakistan Associate Professor University Malaysia Perlis “From faraway in the USA Azly Rahman has made close observations on many issues besetting his beloved homeland. This book is very timely. It deals with current issues, some of which may be relevant to the thirteenth general elections. There are articles on the controversy over the 'Allah issue,' and there are also discussions on other topics that are hotly debated as we approach Malaysia’s most intense elections. Azly is a very versatile writer as evident in this collection and is academically qualified to analyse the various subjects he has dwelt on. His writings are sometimes very challenging to read, but they are compensated by his depth of analysis. This volume is a must-read for those wishing to understand our society at a more complex level.” — Syed Husin Ali — [less]

Altered States

Valerie Sperling

2009    396 pages    (Cambridge University Press)

Call #: JZ1318.S667 2009    LCC: JZ1318

ISBN 13: 9780521834001    ISBN 10: 0521834007

Is globalization good for democracy? Or has it made our governing institutions less accountable to citizens? Located at the intersection of international relations and comparative politics, this book explores the effects of globalization on national governance. Under what circumstances do the transnational forces that embody globalization encourage or discourage political accountability? Among the transnational forces discussed in the book are the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, [...]

Is globalization good for democracy? Or has it made our governing institutions less accountable to citizens? Located at the intersection of international relations and comparative politics, this book explores the effects of globalization on national governance. Under what circumstances do the transnational forces that embody globalization encourage or discourage political accountability? Among the transnational forces discussed in the book are the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, multinational corporations, the United Nations, private military contractors, peacekeepers, the European Court of Human Rights, and several transnational social movements. Using in-depth case studies of situations in which these transnational institutions interact with national governments and citizens, Valerie Sperling traces the impact of economic, political, military, judicial, and civic globalization on state accountability and investigates the degree to which transnational institutions are themselves responsible to the people whose lives they alter. [less]

Amanat presiden: Dato' Onn Jaafar, 1946-1951

2009    104 pages   

Call #: DS596.A75 2009    LCC: JQ1062

ISBN 13: 9789679695977    ISBN 10: 9679695972

On political, economic, and sociocultural issues in Malaysia; collection of speeches delivered at UMNO's General Assembly from 1946 to 2009.

On political, economic, and sociocultural issues in Malaysia; collection of speeches delivered at UMNO's General Assembly from 1946 to 2009. [less]

Amanat presiden: Tun Abdul Razak Hussein, 1970-1975

2009    130 pages   

Call #: DS596.A75 2009   

ISBN 13: 9789679695939    ISBN 10: 967969593X

On political, economic, and sociocultural issues in Malaysia; collection of speeches delivered at UMNO's General Assembly from 1946 to 2009.

On political, economic, and sociocultural issues in Malaysia; collection of speeches delivered at UMNO's General Assembly from 1946 to 2009. [less]

Amanat presiden: Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, 2004-2009

2009    128 pages   

Call #: DS596.A75 2009    LCC: DS596

ISBN 13: 9789679695960    ISBN 10: 9679695964

On political, economic, and sociocultural issues in Malaysia; collection of speeches delivered at UMNO's General Assembly from 1946 to 2009.

On political, economic, and sociocultural issues in Malaysia; collection of speeches delivered at UMNO's General Assembly from 1946 to 2009. [less]

Amanat presiden: Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, 1981-2003

2009    604 pages   

Call #: DS596.A75 2009    LCC: DS596

ISBN 13: 9789679695953    ISBN 10: 9679695956

On political, economic, and sociocultural issues in Malaysia; collection of speeches delivered at UMNO's General Assembly from 1946 to 2009.

On political, economic, and sociocultural issues in Malaysia; collection of speeches delivered at UMNO's General Assembly from 1946 to 2009. [less]

Amanat presiden: Tun Hussein Onn, 1976-1981

2009    98 pages   

Call #: DS596.A75 2009    LCC: DS596

ISBN 13: 9789679695946    ISBN 10: 9679695948

On political, economic, and sociocultural issues in Malaysia; collection of speeches delivered at UMNO's General Assembly from 1946 to 2009.

On political, economic, and sociocultural issues in Malaysia; collection of speeches delivered at UMNO's General Assembly from 1946 to 2009. [less]

Amanat presiden: Tunku Abdul Rahman, 1951-1971

2009    396 pages   

Call #: DS596.A75 2009   

ISBN 13: 9789679695922    ISBN 10: 9679695921

On political, economic, and sociocultural issues in Malaysia; collection of speeches delivered at UMNO's General Assembly from 1946 to 2009.

On political, economic, and sociocultural issues in Malaysia; collection of speeches delivered at UMNO's General Assembly from 1946 to 2009. [less]

American Democracy: From Tocqueville to Town Halls to Twitter (Political Sociology)

Andrew J. Perrin

2014    248 pages    (Polity)

Call #: JK275.P47 2014    LCC: JK1726

ISBN 13: 9780745662336    ISBN 10: 0745662331

In this groundbreaking book, sociologist Andrew Perrin shows that rules and institutions, while important, are not the core of democracy. Instead, as Alexis de Tocqueville showed in the early years of the American republic, democracy is first and foremost a matter of culture: the shared ideas, practices, and technologies that help individuals combine into publics and achieve representation. Reinterpreting democracy as culture reveals the ways the media, public opinion polling, and changing [...]

In this groundbreaking book, sociologist Andrew Perrin shows that rules and institutions, while important, are not the core of democracy. Instead, as Alexis de Tocqueville showed in the early years of the American republic, democracy is first and foremost a matter of culture: the shared ideas, practices, and technologies that help individuals combine into publics and achieve representation. Reinterpreting democracy as culture reveals the ways the media, public opinion polling, and changing technologies shape democracy and citizenship. As Perrin shows, the founders of the United States produced a social, cultural, and legal environment fertile for democratic development and in the two centuries since, citizens and publics use that environment and shared culture to re-imagine and extend that democracy. American Democracy provides a fresh, innovative approach to democracy that will change the way readers understand their roles as citizens and participants. Never will you enter a voting booth or answer a poll again without realizing what a truly social act it is. This will be necessary reading for scholars, students, and the public seeking to understand the challenges and opportunities for democratic citizenship from Toqueville to town halls to Twitter. [less]

American Influences on International Commercial Arbitration, The

Pedro J. Martinez-Fraga

2009    432 pages    (Cambridge University Press)

Call #: K2400.M37 2009    LCC: K2400.M37

ISBN 13: 9780521765886    ISBN 10: 0521765889

This text traces the contours of US doctrinal developments concerning international commercial arbitration. It explores international commercial arbitration as a bridge that creates symmetry between what the author perceives as an anomaly arising from the disparities between the monolithic framework arising from economic globalization and a fragmented global judicial counterpart. Specifically, American common law discovery precepts are analyzed through the prism of the fundamental precepts of [...]

This text traces the contours of US doctrinal developments concerning international commercial arbitration. It explores international commercial arbitration as a bridge that creates symmetry between what the author perceives as an anomaly arising from the disparities between the monolithic framework arising from economic globalization and a fragmented global judicial counterpart. Specifically, American common law discovery precepts are analyzed through the prism of the fundamental precepts of party-autonomy, predictability, uniformity, and transparency of spender, which the author contends to be the rudimentary tenets of both the American common law procedural rubric and the very principles that international commercial arbitration seeks not only to preserve but to enhance. Therefore, as the author asserts, the discovery process endemic to American common law comports more closely with international commercial arbitration both procedurally and theoretically than with those of the 'taking of evidence' methodology commonly used in international commercial arbitrations held under the auspices of arbitral institutional bodies. [less]

Ampun Tuanku: A Brief Guide to Constitutional Government

Zaid Ibrahim

2012    256 pages    (ZI Publications Sdn. Bhd.)

Call #: KPG1750.Z35 2012    LCC: KPG1750

ISBN 13: 9789675266263    ISBN 10: 9675266260

Malaysia is at a crossroads. Her discourse has never been so vibrant or so mature. Her people have never been more politically aware or involved. It is with this in mind that Zaid Ibrahim wades deep into uncharted waters and takes on the delicate subject matter that is the Malay Ruler and the role he plays in the formation of a constitutional government in Malaysia. In this brand new book, Zaid Ibrahim considers the unique nature of the Malaysian monarchic system and provides both a history and [...]

Malaysia is at a crossroads. Her discourse has never been so vibrant or so mature. Her people have never been more politically aware or involved. It is with this in mind that Zaid Ibrahim wades deep into uncharted waters and takes on the delicate subject matter that is the Malay Ruler and the role he plays in the formation of a constitutional government in Malaysia. In this brand new book, Zaid Ibrahim considers the unique nature of the Malaysian monarchic system and provides both a history and context to its being. He ponders on the purpose of such an institution in a modern democracy and tries to identify the characteristics that would make an ideal and relevant 21st-century monarch. He confronts what is probably the most pressing question of all: If long-running tensions between the monarchy and the political establishment are not resolved, what will the ramifications be if the next General Election demands a transfer of power to the Opposition? He asks this and more without ever straying from the conviction that the Malay Ruler still has a crucial role to play in today s society. These meditations are a must-read for all those invested in the future of Malaysia. [less]