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Author: Nancy Fraser File Type: pdf Is Habermass concept of the public sphere still relevant in an age of globalization, when the transnational flows of people and information have become increasingly intensive and when the nation-state can no longer be taken granted as the natural frame for social and political debate? This is the question posed with characteristic acuity by Nancy Fraser in her influential article Transnationalizing the Public Sphere? Challenging careless uses of the term global public sphere, Fraser raises the debate about the nature and role of the public sphere in a global age to a new level. While drawing on the richness of Habermass conception and remaining faithful to the spirit of critical theory, Fraser thoroughly reconstructs the concepts of inclusion, legitimacy and efficacy for our globalizing times. This book includes Frasers original article as well as specially commissioned contributions that raise searching questions about the theoretical assumptions and empirical grounds of Frasers argument. They are concerned with the fundamental premises of Habermass development of the concept of the public sphere as a normative ideal in complex societies the significance of the fact that the public sphere emerged in modern states that were also imperial whether scaling up to a global public sphere means giving up on local and national publics the role of counterpublics in developing alternative globalization and what inclusion might possibly mean for a global public. Fraser responds to these questions in detail in an extended reply to her critics. An invaluable resource for students and scholars concerned with the role of the public sphere beyond the nation-state, this book will also be welcomed by anyone interested in globalization and democracy today.

Author: Alex Moore File Type: mobi FIDEL CASTRO August 13, 1926 November 26, 2016. A revolution is a struggle between the future and the past. --Fidel Castro From revolutionary and symbol of strength to Cold War adversary, Fidel Castro was one of the worlds most controversial leaders, and perhaps its most enduring. As Cubas towering and charismatic president for nearly fifty years, Castros influential leadership captivated allies and enemies alike. By virtue of passionate oration and committed sense of purposegood or badCastro kept the Cuban people devoted and the world enthralled. From his earliest years as a student rebel to his role in Cubas social reform to The Cuban Missile Crisis, his life is covered in extensive detail within this book. The transfer of power to Raul Castro is explored as well as the changes to CubanAmerican diplomatic relations, including Obamas view of Americas relationship with Cuba. Castros death is covered as well as the worlds the reaction to it, including the views of American and Cuban people and the differing reactions of Obama and Trump. A comprehensive look into each stage of Castros life and leadership More than a dozen color photos spanning the Cuban leaders life Comes complete with Castros most resonating speeches Fidel Castro In His Own Words is not only a reflection of Castros life, triumphs, and misdeeds, but it is a look at the people and places affected by his politics before, during, and after the age of Cuban embargo. Regardless of readers political preference, there is no doubt that this captivating leaders influence on the Cuban people, The United States, and the world will continue to echo through time. **ReviewOn the passing of Fidel Castro To many, Fidel Castro was a self-obsessed zealot whose belief in his own destiny was unshakable, a chameleon whose economic and political colors were determined more by pragmatism than by doctrine. But in his chest beat the heart of a true rebel. . . . The power of his personality remains inescapable, for better or worse. New York Times Some will say he freed the Cuban people from the chains of capitalism. Some will say he was a tyrant. . . . One of the most iconic personalities of modern global history and one of the key players of the Cold War era. Huffington Post We know that this moment fills Cubansin Cuba and in the United Stateswith powerful emotions, recalling the countless ways in which Fidel Castro altered the course of individual lives, families, and of the Cuban nation. History will record and judge the enormous impact of this singular figure on the people and world around him. President Barack Obama The world marks the passing of a brutal dictator who oppressed his own people for nearly six decades. . . . Fidel Castros legacy is one of firing squads, theft, unimaginable suffering, poverty and the denial of fundamental human rights. President-Elect Donald Trump A wise and strong person . . . an inspiring example for all countries and peoples . . . a sincere and reliable friend of Russia. Russian President Vladmir Putin A dear comrade and true friend. Chinese President Xi Jinping About the AuthorAlex Moore is an experienced editor of numerous biographies of historical figures and celebrities, and has written dozens of books on famous people of all kinds, from Hollywood celebrities to notable public figures. Neil Hellegers is a narrator, actor, and educator who lives in Brooklyn, New York. His voice work can be heard during various commercials, sundry video games, and in numerous audiobooks. Neil has appeared in films, TV shows, and commercials, and has performed and taught Shakespeare to students of all ages.

Author: Nyambura Wambugu File Type: pdf Just eight years after the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agreement (CPA) and two years after gaining independence, the worlds newest nation state descended once more into violence and civil war. Why have policies of liberal peacebuilding failed to bring lasting stability to the region? And what now for South Sudan? Nyambura Wambugu, an academic with more than ten years practical advisory and policymaking experience, adopts a holistic and multi-thematic approach to answer these crucial questions. Rooting her analysis as deeply as the initial militarisation of Sudan in the 1950s, Wambugu considers the complex and overlapping issues that have afflicted the region since 2005. In the process, Wambugu demonstrates the failure of the billions of dollars spent on liberal peacebuilding and elucidates the possibility of demilitarisation as a lasting and sustainable alternative. Such issues are common in post-conflict states, and the book therefore acts as a case study for better understanding the deeply entrenched causes of instability and identifying the most sustainable paths to peace. This meticulously researched account is essential reading for all students, researchers and policymakers working on post-conflict societies.About the Author Nyambura Wambugu is an associate professor at the University of Juba, South Sudan. She received her PhD from the University of Leeds and worked there briefly as a post-doctoral researcher. Aside from her work in academia, she was the BBC correspondent for both Sudan and South Sudan and works as a technical advisor on related FCO, UN and US projects.