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Philosophical Practice Following Foucault
Get PDFThis paper develops a heuristic of different modes of philosophical engagement with Michel Foucault’s work with the aim to aid self-reflection about contemporary uses of Foucault. Drawing on debates in the history of philosophy, I describe contextualism, appropriationism, and methodologism as three strands of Foucault scholarship. I then examine queer and feminist philosophical engagements with Foucault to explicate and illustrate the aims and strengths of each strand. I conclude by spelling out the larger implications for different uses of Foucault for philosophical practice and make the case for a methodological pluralism that draws on all available modes of inquiry
Citizenship in the United States: A Historical Assessment of a Present-Day Contretemps
Get PDFIn late 2015, debate among many US Republican presidential candidates focused on immigration policy, with one candidate who was hostile to America’s immigration policy, opining that the 14th Amendment’s definition of citizenship may be unconstitutional. This was the view of the GOP candidate who eventually won the Presidency. The question of citizenship, and the linked issue of rights, was contested in the early republic. Much of the quarrel revolved around the issue of slavery. At least three competing notions of citizenship and rights gained traction by the first half of the 19th century: one argued for citizenship and rights only for whites; another urged that “popular sovereignty” should determine rights and citizenship. A third insisted on an inclusive definition of citizenship. By 1868, the 14th Amendment underscored the latter view. But, as current affairs in America show, the bickering persists, often using arguments similar to those found in the early republic’s squabbles. This essay explores the debate among the viewpoints articulated during the first half of the 19th century and seeks to draw out counsel for our own time
Mark Shackleton's (Ed.) International Adoption in North American Literature and Culture: Transnational, Transracial, and Transcultural Narratives
Get PDFDesigning for Diverse User Groups: Case Study of a Language Archive
Get PDFThis article explores the challenges of designing large-scale computing systems for multiple, diverse user groups. Such computing systems house large, complex datasets, and often provide analytic tools to interpret the data. They are increasingly central to activities in industry, science, and government agencies, and are often associated with “big data,” data warehousing, and/or scientific “cyberinfrastructure”. A key characteristic of these systems is the diversity and multiplicity of their intended user groups, which may range from various scientific disciplines, to assorted business functions, to government officials and citizen groups. These user groups occupy structurally different positions in local and global political economies, and bring different forms of expertise to the data housed in the computing system. We argue that design anthropologists can contribute to the usefulness of such systems by engaging in collaborative ethnographic research with the targeted user groups, and communicating findings to the designers and developers creating these systems.
Field Report: Implementing a Social Science Capability in a Marine Corps Organization
Get PDFIn 2010 the Marine Corps started a small, experimental capability, the Translational Research Group (TRG), to help the organization more effectively integrate social science and scientists into decision-making. In contrast to other recent military social science programs, TRG focuses inward, on Marines and Marine Corps organizations. The group houses fieldwork-focused social scientists within a military organization so they can understand the problem-framing context and implementation processes, but provides significantly greater academic freedom and protection from over-tasking than is the norm in military research settings. Researchers conduct independently designed projects, support curriculum development, and provide social science advice to a broad scope of military organizations. Although leadership support for the group has been strong, there have been significant impediments to fully institutionalizing the capability. This field report provides an outline of the background and design of the group and examines some of the key challenges encountered during implementation.
”Dem der siger, at det ikke kan lade sig gøre, skal lade vær’ med at afbryde os, der allerede er i gang”
Get PDFI denne artikel peger forfatterne på, hvorfor samskabelse mellem borgere og systemer (f.eks. kommuner) er vanskeligt, både når initiativet til samskabelsen kommer fra borgerne og fra systemet. Forfatterne beskriver i artiklen et eksempel på en innovation på handicapområdet, hvor to ansatte var nødt til at forlade deres ansættelse i kommunen for – sammen med borgerne - at gennemføre de udviklingshæmmedes drøm om et meningsfuldt arbejdsliv. Det initiativ førte megen læring med sig for alle involverede. Læring, der kan overføres til andre områder, hvor samskabelse mellem borger og system er i fokus. I artiklen beskrives den værdi, initiativet medførte på mange forskellige niveauer; hvilke barrierer der skulle overvindes undervejs, og hvilken læring initiativet afstedkom. Artiklen sluttes af med nogle anbefalinger til, hvordan den nødvendige samskabelsesdagsorden kan blive reel og værdiskabende for alle parter
