313 research outputs found
Rory O\u27More
No full textCourtship of Rory O\u27More and Kathleen Bawnhttps://egrove.olemiss.edu/kgbsides_uk/1961/thumbnail.jp
Stephen Partridge & Erik Kwakkel (eds.). Author, Reader, Book: Medieval Authorship in Theory and Practice
No full textEuropeanisation without democratisation: a critique of the international community peacebuilding strategy in Bosnia and Herzegovina
No full textThe academic debate over the role of the International Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) centres preponderantly on the legitimacy of intervention, as exemplified by the High Representative's 'Bonn powers'. By contrast, international officials and policy makers often place emphasis on the effectiveness of engagement. The author makes the case in this article that this implied trade-off between democracy and efficacy is predicated on a stable constitutional settlement. With no such agreement yet in place, the reforms championed by the International Community risk re-opening at every turn conflicting notions about the territorial integrity and powers of the BiH state. Reducing the risk of institution-building and promoting domestic political and economic renewal requires a shift in strategy towards support for constitutional reform
Public support for European integration in eight member states: a battle for the hearts as well as the minds of Europe's citizens
No full textDefence date: 22 November 2002Examining Board: Prof. Richard Breen, FBA, MRIA (Supervisor); Prof. Anthony Heath, FBA; Prof. Michael Keating, European University Institute; Prof. Richard Sinnot, University College DublinFirst made available online on 16 April 2018In this thesis the author aims to make a contribution to our understanding o f mass attitudes towards European integration. The initial theoretical backdrop is the field of regional integration, where mass attitudes are generally specified to play a minimal role in integrative developments. I criticise this viewpoint, and in particular the Permissive Consensus approach of Lindberg and Scheingold (1970), from an empirical and theoretical stance, arguing instead that public support for European integration is capable o f fulfilling an important legitimising function. Amongst other researchers that view public opinion as worthy of study, the consensus is that mass support for integration is largely a function o f utilitarian calculations. My starting points are the large, unexplained differences in support by country that remain in many utilitarian studies. I hypothesise that explanations o f mass support for integration are complemented by the inclusion o f variables that account for so-called ‘affective* attitudes. Specifically, I construct variables measuring national pride, European identity, nationalism and racism for European Union respondents surveyed in the International Social Survey Programme 1995 National Identity dataset. Here, as elsewhere in the thesis, I use commonly applied social sciences methodologies to test my hypotheses both at aggregate and country level. Essentially, I show that higher levels of pride and European identity are positively related to support, while nationalism and racism are negatively related. A second empirical section to the thesis addresses how the four affective concepts interrelate with one another in the data. Although I do not formulate specific hypotheses in this case, I am, however, informed by the socio-psychological literature concerning social identity. In a final empirical section, I use Eurobarometer data to attempt an explanation o f non-attitudes towards European integration, shown to be ubiquitous in both surveys. Here, the explanatory focus is on education, knowledge and interest in politics rather than affective variables
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No full textHere are proven tactics, based on author Rory T. Weiler's 30 years of experience, for handling the common issues and complex problems that you encounter in your divorce practice
Open Educational Resources
No full textThe production, licensing, use and re-use of learning objects accessible through open access distribution will be the focus of this presentation. Noted author and scholar Dr. Rory McGreal will share his knowledge of the increasing opportunities and challenges associated with the open access publication of learning materials
Early Shakespeare, 1588-1594
No full textEarly Shakespeare, 1588–1594 draws together leading scholars of text, performance, and theatre history to offer a rigorous re-appraisal of Shakespeare's early career. The contributors offer rich new critical insights into the theatrical and poetic context in which Shakespeare first wrote and his emergence as an author of note, while challenging traditional readings of his beginnings in the burgeoning theatre industry. Shakespeare's earliest works are treated on their own merit and in their own time without looking forward to Shakespeare's later achievements; contributors situate Shakespeare, in his twenties, in a very specific time, place, and cultural moment. The volume features essays about Shakespeare's early style, characterisation, and dramaturgy, together with analysis of his early co-authors, rivals, and influences (including Lyly, Spenser and Marlowe). This collection provides essential entry points to, and original readings of, the poet-dramatist's earliest extant writings and shines new light on his first activities as a professional author
Political and Social Attitudes in Serbia 2002
No full textAttitudes toward political parties, political and cultural identity. Topics: Satisfaction with democracy; democracy vs. dictatorship; political systems; speed of reform process; trust in institutions; information about the work of the National Assembly of Serbia; information source; Code of Conduct in the National Assembly; characterising the elected representatives in the National Assembly; interest in politics; information sources; left-right self placement; affinity to political parties; voting in 2000 General Election; most important problems to solve by the government; democratic control over military; funding political parties; attitudes toward foreigners and people of another nationality; nationality; national pride; proud to be a European; affinity to town, region, country, Europe; level of autonomy given to the region; trust in people from other countries; status of Kosovo and Metohija; status of the Republic of Srpska; independence of Serbia; expectations for the year 2003; satisfaction with life; attention to the news in various fields; cooperation with other countries; EU membership; NATO membership; women in politics; equal rights of men and women; women's movement; leaving the country; social class self placement; religion; equipment of the household.Einstellung zu politischen Parteien, politische und kulturelle Identität. Themen: Zufriedenheit mit dem politischen System; Demokratie vs. Diktatur; Voranschreiten des Reformprozesses; Vertrauen in Institutionen; Einschätzung der Arbeit des Parlaments; Informationsquellen; Verhaltenskodex der Parlamentsmitglieder; Einschätzung der Abgeordneten; Politikinteresse; Links-Rechts-Selbsteinstufung; Parteienpräferenz; Parlamentswahlen 2000; die für die Regierung größten zu lösenden Probleme; demokratische Kontrolle über das Militär; Parteifinanzierung; Einstellung gegenüber Ausländern; Nationalstolz; Stolz auf Europa; geographische Identität; Unabhängigkeit der Region; Vertrauen in andere europäische Völker; Status des Kosovo und der Serbischen Republik; Unabhängigkeit Serbiens; Erwartungen an das Jahr 2003; Zufriedenheit mit dem Leben; Wahrnehmung von Nachrichtensendungen verschiedener Bereiche; Zusammenarbeit mit anderen Ländern; Meinung zur EU- und NATO-Mitgliedschaft; Meinung zu Frauen in der Politik, zur Gleichberechtigung der Geschlechter, zur Frauenbewegung; Weggang aus Serbien; soziale Selbsteinstufung; Religion; Haushaltsausstattun
Explaining Public Support for European Integration in Eight Member States: the Role of National Pride, European Identity, Nationalism and Xenophobia
No full textAn empirical examination of national pride, identity, nationalism and racism using ISSP data
No full textDigitised version produced by the EUI Library and made available online in 2020
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