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Extremism and Counter-Extremism Narratives in Pakistan - An Analysis of Narrative Building (Hardcover): Sadia Nasir Extremism and Counter-Extremism Narratives in Pakistan - An Analysis of Narrative Building (Hardcover)
Sadia Nasir
R4,479 Discovery Miles 44 790 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The book provides an extensive analysis of extremism, extremist narratives and counter-narratives and their role in consolidating exclusive religious, cultural and social identities in Pakistan. Focusing on the construction and institutionalization of extremist tendencies, the book studies the process of the adoption of the narrow interpretation of religion and society, which subsequently was equated with national identity. It looks at the efforts of counter-extremism narratives, which tend to focus on violent extremism while overlooking non-violent manifestations. The author highlights that the main issue with counter-narratives is the difficulty in presenting extremism and its narratives as a threat since they have been normalized with the state being part of facilitating and building them. A valuable and much-required contribution to the existing literature on extremism and narrative building in Pakistan, this book would help students, academics and policymakers in identifying the limitations of counter-narratives in Pakistan, while providing them with a detailed overview of extremism and extremist narratives. It will also be of interest to researchers studying Security Studies and Asian Politics, especially in the context of South Asia.

Give a Little Love - The Zayn Adam Story (Hardcover): Llewellin Rg Jegels Give a Little Love - The Zayn Adam Story (Hardcover)
Llewellin Rg Jegels
R4,470 Discovery Miles 44 700 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This is the true story of a standout artist in the field of pop and sentimental song; a star entertainer who rose to fame in Cape Town, South Africa. The world reflected in this book has several genealogical strands reaching back to other histories – to the nineteenth century theatre, to the rise of racism in South Africa, and the ways people were forced to negotiate the contradictions of being human against impossible odds. We encounter a biographer with a subject which is close to him, and which he has meticulously researched over a course of time. The book offers insights into the musical world of the phonograph, of the global popular culture after the Second World War and how this was absorbed into Cape Town’s popular culture.

Small Island, Large Ocean - Mauritius and the Indian Ocean World (Hardcover): Burkhard Schnepel Small Island, Large Ocean - Mauritius and the Indian Ocean World (Hardcover)
Burkhard Schnepel
R4,481 Discovery Miles 44 810 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is about a ‘Small Island’, namely Mauritius in the southwestern Indian Ocean. It is also about a ‘Large Ocean’, the Indian Ocean world—its peoples, histories and cultures. It casts light on the life of an island through what is known not only about the island itself, but also through what is known about the wider Indian Ocean world. It is also about the Indian Ocean world in that it focuses on an island, which, in many senses and dimensions, is not only a model of, but in some respects also a model for wider developments and features of relevance to the Indian Ocean world as a whole.

A History of Rwanda - From the Monarchy to Post-genocidal Justice (Hardcover): Klaus Bachmann A History of Rwanda - From the Monarchy to Post-genocidal Justice (Hardcover)
Klaus Bachmann
R4,350 Discovery Miles 43 500 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A History of Rwanda: From the Monarchy to Post-genocidal Justice provides a complete history of Rwanda, from the precolonial abanyiginya kingdom, through the German and Belgian colonial periods and subsequent independence, and then the devastating 1994 genocide and reconstruction, right up to the modern day. Based on extensive archival research, this book provides new insights and corrects many popular stereotypes about Rwanda, aiming to go beyond the polarized and heated debates focused on the genocide and the events that followed. Readers will get a clear and broad picture of Rwanda's history and the social and political contexts that have defined the county from the pre-colonial period onwards. Embedding Rwanda's history in the regional context, this book avoids simple moral judgements and instead shows where and when Rwanda differed from its neighbours and how the country's history fits into larger debates about colonialism, genocide, ethnicity, race and development. Offering a full and balanced exploration of Rwanda's rich and paradoxical history, this book will be an important read for researchers and students of African history, genocide studies, transitional justice, colonialism, and political and social anthropology.

Culture, Diversity, and Criminal Justice - Towards Culturally Safe Criminal Justice Systems (Hardcover): Alex Workman, Ranya... Culture, Diversity, and Criminal Justice - Towards Culturally Safe Criminal Justice Systems (Hardcover)
Alex Workman, Ranya Kaddour, Patricia M. Griffin
R4,202 Discovery Miles 42 020 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This ground-breaking textbook engages readers in conversation about responding to the effects of diversity within formal criminal justice systems in Westernized nation-states. Moving past a binary concept of diversity that involves only race and gender, this book elaborates upon a wide variety of other forms of diversity, including sexuality, disability, mental health, gendered identity, refugees, the young and the ageing, and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) peoples, with an awareness of how intersecting identities make some people more vulnerable than others. With reported statistics providing only a snapshot of the incongruent experiences of diverse minorities in contact with criminal justice systems, there is a clear need for nuanced training and accessible information regarding diversity in criminal justice. The book examines diversity in terms of both criminal justice agents and justice-involved individuals such as people in prison, those convicted of crimes, the victimized, and the community. This volume brings together a group of international scholars to articulate on each of the identified populations, examining the effect of culture and diversity on criminal justice outcomes and outlining how those diverse perspectives can improve criminal justice service delivery overall. Incorporating case studies, reflections, and activity questions, this book is a valuable resource for courses in criminology, criminal justice, corrections, and law enforcement, and is ideal for any program focusing on multiculturalism and diversity in criminal justice. Scholars, researchers, and professionals will also benefit from the analysis.

The Official History of the Cabinet Secretaries (Paperback): Ian Beesley The Official History of the Cabinet Secretaries (Paperback)
Ian Beesley
R1,483 Discovery Miles 14 830 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This book is the official history of British Cabinet Secretaries, the most senior civil servants in UK government, from the post-war period up to 2002. In December 1916 Maurice Hankey sat at the Cabinet table to take the first official record of Cabinet decisions. Prior to this there had been no formal Cabinet agenda and no record of Cabinet decisions. Using authoritative government papers, some of which have not yet been released for public scrutiny, this book tells the story of Hankey's post-war successors as they advised British Prime Ministers and recorded Cabinet's crucial decisions as the country struggled through the exhaustion that followed World War II, grappled with a weak economy that could not support its world ambitions, saw the end of the post-war economic and social consensus and faced the 9/11 attack on the Twin Towers symbol of Western dominance. It looks at events through the eyes of politically neutral senior civil servants, the mandarins of Britain. It shows how the dramatic foreshortening of timescales and global news have complicated the working lives of those who daily face the deluge of potentially destabilising events - the skills required to see dangers and opportunities around corners, when to calm things down and when to accelerate action; why secrecy is endemic when government comes close to losing control or when political ambition threatens self-destruction. This book will be of great interest to students of British politics, British history and British government.

The Angkorian World (Hardcover): Mitch Hendrickson, Miriam T. Stark, Damian Evans The Angkorian World (Hardcover)
Mitch Hendrickson, Miriam T. Stark, Damian Evans
R6,645 Discovery Miles 66 450 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Comprehensive and accessible, this book will be an indispensable resource for anyone studying premodern Asia. The volume’s first of six sections provide historical and environmental contexts, discusses data sources, and the nature of knowledge production. The next three sections examine the anthropogenic landscapes of Angkor (agrarian, urban, and hydraulic), the state institutions that shaped the Angkorian state, and the economic foundations on which Angkor operated. Part V explores Angkorian ideologies and realities, from religion and nation to identity. The volume’s last part reviews political and aesthetic Angkorian legacies in an effort to explain why the idea of Angkor remains central to its Cambodian descendants. Maps, graphics and photographs guide readers through the content of each chapter. Chapters in this volume synthesize more than a century of work at Angkor and in the regions it influenced. The Angkorian World will satisfy students, researchers, academics, and the knowledgeable layperson who seeks to understand how this great Angkorian Empire arose and functioned in the premodern world.

Strategic Pharmaceutical Marketing Management in Growth Markets (Hardcover): Mithun Nandy Strategic Pharmaceutical Marketing Management in Growth Markets (Hardcover)
Mithun Nandy
R4,201 Discovery Miles 42 010 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

India is the largest provider of generic drugs globally. The Indian pharmaceutical sector supplies over 50 per cent of the global demand for various vaccines, and as a result, holds an important position in the global pharmaceutical sector. This book is a comprehensive study of pharmaceutical marketing management in the Indian context and similar growth markets. The book introduces the fast-paced and multi-faceted discipline of pharmaceutical marketing management through an in-depth discussion on the genesis and evolution of its marketing concept. Combining theory and practice, it offers a strategic approach to pharmaceutical marketing from an organisational and business perspective and explicates the practical applications of it. Richly supported by case studies, the book brings together fresh perspectives and approaches equally useful for students and professionals. This book will be of interest to academicians, advanced students, and practitioners of pharmaceutical marketing and pharmaceutical management. It will also be beneficial to those interested in business strategy, decision making, and international marketing.

Dowry and Daughters - The Social, Religious and Legal Dilemma of Denying Dowry (Hardcover): Anwesha Arya-Bhattacharya Dowry and Daughters - The Social, Religious and Legal Dilemma of Denying Dowry (Hardcover)
Anwesha Arya-Bhattacharya
R4,200 Discovery Miles 42 000 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book studies the relevance of dowry as a customary practice in Indian marriages. It examines the historical articulation between traditional cultural texts and modern statutory law to understand how daughters are valued, and how dowry as a custom defines this value. The author creates a conceptual link between modern, medieval, and ancient marriage rites that formulate and embed dowry behaviour and practice within Indian society. The book also provides a critique of the cultural textual tradition of India and South Asia. It asserts for the first time, that Vedic materialism is at the core of an adequate understanding of how dowry as wealth comes to occupy such a central position in the field of marriage. An important study into the custom and tradition of South Asia, this book will be indispensable for students and researchers of cultural studies, women’s studies, gender studies, religion, history, law, and South Asian studies.

Inclusion and Sexuality in Catholic Higher Education - Possibilities for Institutional Change (Hardcover): Mark A. Levand Inclusion and Sexuality in Catholic Higher Education - Possibilities for Institutional Change (Hardcover)
Mark A. Levand
R4,200 Discovery Miles 42 000 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Drawing on research conducted at 17 Catholic universities in the US, making it the largest study of its kind, this volume explores effective practice in improving institutional policy relating to issues of sexuality. The text calls attention to campus cultures of fear, shame, or denial around sexuality and highlights possible points of institutional resistance to changes in policy. Discussing topics such as sexual identity, sexuality education in the curriculum, Title IX, employee termination and morality clauses, the book shows how staff and faculty are crucial in effecting change across Catholic campuses, providing valuable insight into the "unspoken rules" around sexuality within the shadow culture at Catholic institutions. Moreover, the text illustrates how institutions can maintain fidelity to Church teachings and even embrace notions of human dignity, solidarity, and the common good to achieve sexual inclusivity. A unique study demonstrating how Catholic teaching can help support inclusive change around issues of sexuality and gender in higher education, it ultimately puts forward a practical framework for effecting change and improving student and staff support structures in Catholic institutions. It will thus appeal to researchers and academics working in the fields of Higher Education Management, Gender and Sexuality in Education, Religion, Gender and Sexuality, and the Sociology of Religion.

Dance Movement Therapy and Psycho-social Rehabilitation - The Sampoornata Model (Hardcover): Sohini Chakraborty Dance Movement Therapy and Psycho-social Rehabilitation - The Sampoornata Model (Hardcover)
Sohini Chakraborty
R4,198 Discovery Miles 41 980 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

1. This book focuses on Dance Movement Therapy’s effect on social development with a specific focus on psycho-social rehabilitation and reintegration within India. 2. This model was developed to help survivors of gender based violence and trafficking, through focusing on their specific needs, and helping them to heal and thrive. It looks at their psycho-social rehabilitation and offers a new approach to the forefront of global DMT. 3. This book will be of interest to departments of Dance Movement Therapy, Creative Arts & Expressive Therapies, Arts & Play Therapy, as well as Gender and wellbeing across UK and USA.

Belarus in the Twenty-First Century - Between Dictatorship and Democracy (Hardcover): Elena Korosteleva, Irina Petrova,... Belarus in the Twenty-First Century - Between Dictatorship and Democracy (Hardcover)
Elena Korosteleva, Irina Petrova, Anastasiia Kudlenko
R4,481 Discovery Miles 44 810 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book presents a comprehensive overview of current developments in Belarus. It explores how there has been an upswelling of popular support for the idea that Belarus must change. It highlights how the old regime, aiming to retain the Soviet legacy, reluctant to reform, presiding over worsening economic conditions and refusing to take measures to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic, has been confronted by increasing bottom-up and horizontal social mobilisation which demands a transformation of state-society relations and a new sense of Belarusian peoplehood. The book outlines how the current situation has developed, considers how the present demands for change are deep-seated and long-brewing trends, and reveals much detail about many aspects of the growing societal mobilisation. Overall, the book demonstrates that, although the old regime remains in power, Belarusian society has changed fundamentally, thereby bringing great hope that change will eventually come about.

Strategic Pharmaceutical Marketing Management in Growth Markets (Paperback): Mithun Nandy Strategic Pharmaceutical Marketing Management in Growth Markets (Paperback)
Mithun Nandy
R1,181 Discovery Miles 11 810 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

India is the largest provider of generic drugs globally. The Indian pharmaceutical sector supplies over 50 per cent of the global demand for various vaccines, and as a result, holds an important position in the global pharmaceutical sector. This book is a comprehensive study of pharmaceutical marketing management in the Indian context and similar growth markets. The book introduces the fast-paced and multi-faceted discipline of pharmaceutical marketing management through an in-depth discussion on the genesis and evolution of its marketing concept. Combining theory and practice, it offers a strategic approach to pharmaceutical marketing from an organisational and business perspective and explicates the practical applications of it. Richly supported by case studies, the book brings together fresh perspectives and approaches equally useful for students and professionals. This book will be of interest to academicians, advanced students, and practitioners of pharmaceutical marketing and pharmaceutical management. It will also be beneficial to those interested in business strategy, decision making, and international marketing.

Taxation and Inequality in Latin America - New Perspectives on Political Economy and Tax Regimes (Hardcover): Philip Fehling,... Taxation and Inequality in Latin America - New Perspectives on Political Economy and Tax Regimes (Hardcover)
Philip Fehling, Hans-Jürgen Burchardt
R4,491 Discovery Miles 44 910 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Taxation and Inequality in Latin America takes a heterodox political economy approach, focusing on Latin America, where current problems of taxation have existed for a century and great wealth contrasts with abject poverty. The book analyzes the relation of natural resource wealth, allocational politics and the limited role of taxation for redistribution, and progressive resource mobilization. By drawing on the political economy of tax regimes, the book considers the specific conditions of taxation in Latin America, which apply to a large part of the Global South and more than 100 countries specializing in the extraction and export of raw materials. This book will cover: taxation and the dominance of raw material export sectors; taxation and allocational politics; new perspectives on political economy and tax regimes. Scholars and advanced students of political economy, political science, development studies, and fiscal sociology will find several key issues in tax research from a novel angle. The book provides an analytical orientation that relates central questions of taxation to patterns of regional political economy, thereby opening up the debate with tax scholars from other world regions of the Global South.

Changing Patterns of Warfare between India and Pakistan - Navigating the Impact of New and Disruptive Technologies (Hardcover):... Changing Patterns of Warfare between India and Pakistan - Navigating the Impact of New and Disruptive Technologies (Hardcover)
Rizwana Abbasi, Muhammad Saeed Uzzaman
R4,196 Discovery Miles 41 960 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Analyses evolving doctrines and new and disruptive technologies (including nuclear deterrence), and how these impact the conflict dynamics between India and Pakistan. Evaluates the ways and means by which crisis and deterrence stability is achieved between India and Pakistan. Will help to predict future course of conflicts and offer a future policy framework for arms race / deterrence stability.

The International Relations of California and Texas with Mexico and the World - Cali-Tex-Mex (Hardcover): Rafael Fernandez de... The International Relations of California and Texas with Mexico and the World - Cali-Tex-Mex (Hardcover)
Rafael Fernandez de Castro, Jorge A. Schiavon
R4,214 Discovery Miles 42 140 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The first comparative, systematic and theoretically based analysis of the international relations of SSG in a bilateral relationship (U.S.-Mexico) and a comparative analysis of the international affairs of two U.S. states: California and Texas. Uses International Relations theories to explain the causes and consequences of the international actions of Mexican and U.S. SSG, with an emphasis on California and Texas.

Environmental Communication and Water Management in India - A Civil Society Perspective (Hardcover): Ram Awtar Yadav, Kanchan... Environmental Communication and Water Management in India - A Civil Society Perspective (Hardcover)
Ram Awtar Yadav, Kanchan K. Malik
R4,192 Discovery Miles 41 920 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book analyses the underlying communication strategies and approaches of grassroots water management practices in India through a case study-based ethnographic approach. Drawing from fieldwork experiences, this volume provides a detailed overview of Parmarth, a not-for-profit NGO, which is the case study for this research. It presents an in-depth theoretically informed analysis of data collected through multiple methods, which includes key informant interviews, focus group discussions, participant observation, and document reviews, among other approaches. The book examines Parmarth's strategies and processes to mobilise women as important stakeholders in the region's water conservation initiatives. It discusses communicative actions, tactics and campaigns in water interventions and the role of various stakeholders ranging from local community members to civil society. Accessibly written, this volume is a must-read for scholars and researchers of media and communication studies, environmental communication, ecology studies, development studies, public policy, sustainable development, water management, sociology, and political science.

Race in Sweden - Racism and Antiracism in the World’s First ‘Colourblind’ Nation (Hardcover): Tobias Hübinette, Catrin... Race in Sweden - Racism and Antiracism in the World’s First ‘Colourblind’ Nation (Hardcover)
Tobias Hübinette, Catrin Lundström, Peter Wikström
R4,477 Discovery Miles 44 770 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Race in Sweden is an introduction to, and a critical investigation of, the Swedish relationship to race in the post-war and contemporary eras. This relationship is fundamentally shaped by an ideology of colourblindness, with any kind of race talk being taboo in public discourse and everyday language use, and in practice forbidden in official and institutional language. A study of a country which was until recently strikingly white but has become extremely diverse, yet where the legacy of Swedish whiteness co-exists with a radical, colourblind, antiracist ideology, Race in Sweden will appeal to scholars across the social sciences and humanities with interests in race and ethnicity, whiteness and Nordic studies.

Sustainable Groundwater Development for Improved Livelihoods in Sub-Saharan Africa (Hardcover): Paul Pavelic, Karen G.... Sustainable Groundwater Development for Improved Livelihoods in Sub-Saharan Africa (Hardcover)
Paul Pavelic, Karen G. Villholth, Shilp Verma
R4,205 Discovery Miles 42 050 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the benefits and challenges of intensifying groundwater irrigation in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) for improving smallholder agrarian livelihoods. Only about 3% of the groundwater resources of Sub-Saharan Africa are used for irrigated agriculture despite the subcontinent’s relative abundance of groundwater. The majority of the region’s smallholders are highly dependent on seasonal dryland cropping, making them extremely vulnerable to uncertain weather patterns and droughts. Improved irrigation capabilities through sustainable groundwater development could unleash smallholder farming and make it a major driver of economic growth, poverty reduction, climate resilience, and improved food security. So, why is groundwater so underused? Tapping into groundwater requires a major shift in farming practices and it has its own challenges and requirements – smallholder access to land and finance for irrigation infrastructure and equipment, gendered and equitable adoption options. This whole list is framed in terms of what the smallholder farmers need. Hence, this should also be put in this context, supply chains, energy access, resource availability, and institutional support. The chapters in this book present a picture that is not only heterogeneous across the region, but also hold some common denominators. They serve to enrich the discourse and help better understand the barriers along the pathways toward the sustainable and transformative adoption of groundwater irrigation. The scientific information provided herein would be of interest to researchers, practitioners, decision makers and planners with interest in the region. This book was originally published as a Special Issue of Water International journal.

Social Governance and Political Order in Contemporary China (Hardcover): Shizheng Feng Social Governance and Political Order in Contemporary China (Hardcover)
Shizheng Feng
R4,206 Discovery Miles 42 060 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A systematic analysis on how social governance and political order are manipulated into a discourse system with close internal logical connections Covers China's market reform, petitioning system, unit changes, social stratification, development and construction Reveals the Chinese political mechanism.

The Role of the Military in the Arab Uprisings - The Cases of Tunisia and Libya (Hardcover): Ali Sarihan The Role of the Military in the Arab Uprisings - The Cases of Tunisia and Libya (Hardcover)
Ali Sarihan
R4,201 Discovery Miles 42 010 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Focused on the 2010-2011 Arab Uprisings, this book examines the role of the military in Tunisia and Libya, arguing that both armies contributed decisively to the outcome and form of the respective uprisings. The book begins by contextualizing the uprisings, with both countries plagued by anti-democratic politics and unequal social and economic structures in the 2000s. Alongside this, the book explores the key actors and factors leading up to, during, and after the uprisings. Employing a comparative case study methodology and drawing from approaches in rational choice theory and institutionalism, the author argues that the tripartite configuration of energy capacity, military structure, and strength of protest led to dichotomous outcomes in the countries. Tunisia, where the military defected, was marked by a lack of energy wealth, apolitical military structure, and high level of protest, enabling a nonviolent transfer of power. In contrast, in Libya, where parts of the military remained loyal to Gaddafi’s regime, protests evolved into violent civil conflict. Making use of expert and elite interviews obtained from fieldwork in Tunisia, as well as data from the research field, the book will appeal to specialists and students interested in international politics, military and security studies, and the MENA region.

Syncretic Shrines and Pilgrimages - Dynamics of Indian Nationalism (Hardcover): Karan Singh Syncretic Shrines and Pilgrimages - Dynamics of Indian Nationalism (Hardcover)
Karan Singh
R4,481 Discovery Miles 44 810 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book looks at various syncretic traditions in India, such as Bhakti, Nath Yogi, Sufi, Imam Shahi, Ismailis, Khojas, and others, and presents an elaborate picture of a redefined cultural space through them. It also investigates different syncretisms—Hindu–Muslim, Hindu– Muslim–Christian and Aboriginal-Ethnic—to understand diverse aspects of hybridity within the Indian nation space. It discusses how Indian nationalism was composed of different opinions from its inception, reflecting its rich diversity and pluralistic traditions. The book traces the emergence of multiple contours of Indian nationalism through the historical trajectory of religious diversity, lingering effects of colonialism, and experimentation with secularism. This volume caters to scholars and students interested in cultural studies, religion studies, pilgrimage studies, history, social anthropology, historical sociology, historical geography, religion, and art history. It will also be of interest to political theorists and general readers.

New Approaches to the Comparative Abolition in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans (Hardcover): Jesús Sanjurjo, Manuel Barcia New Approaches to the Comparative Abolition in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans (Hardcover)
Jesús Sanjurjo, Manuel Barcia
R4,195 Discovery Miles 41 950 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Taking the theme of 'abolition' as its point of departure, this book builds on the significant growth in scholarship on unfree labour in the Atlantic and Indian Ocean worlds during the past two decades. The essays included here revisit some of the persistent problems posed by the traditional comparative literature on slavery and indentured labour and identify new and exciting areas for future research. This book is intended for a broad audience, including scholars, students as well as for a general readership who have specific interests in the history of the slave trade, slavery and imperial history. It was originally published as a special issue of the journal, Atlantic Studies: Global Currents.

Upstream Oil and Gas in Ghana - Legal Frameworks and Emerging Practice (Hardcover): Thomas Kojo Stephens Upstream Oil and Gas in Ghana - Legal Frameworks and Emerging Practice (Hardcover)
Thomas Kojo Stephens
R4,493 Discovery Miles 44 930 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book explores the myriad issues that play out in the upstream petroleum industry of Ghana from a legal perspective. Focusing on Ghana as an emerging petroleum country, Thomas Kojo Stephens begins by examining whether the existing constitutional framework will be effective in governing the expanding oil and gas sector. Drawing on various approaches proffered by other experts in the field, Stephens looks at possible institutional structures that could be put in place and juxtaposes these ideas with the experience of Ghana to test the efficacy of these proposals. He also explores the types of contractual frameworks currently implemented in Ghana for comparison with other emerging petroleum economies, examining the barriers to effectiveness, novel provisions that must be incorporated and lessons learned from other regions. Finally, the book highlights how vital it is for the Ghanaian State to monitor the use of petroleum revenue and make ethical investment decisions that prioritise the interests of Ghanaian citizens. Upstream Oil and Gas in Ghana will be of great interest to students and scholars of energy law and policy, oil and gas management and African Studies more broadly, as well as those working in the upstream petroleum industry.

America and the Production of Islamic Truth in Uganda (Hardcover): Yahya Sseremba America and the Production of Islamic Truth in Uganda (Hardcover)
Yahya Sseremba
R4,198 Discovery Miles 41 980 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book investigates the ways in which the war on terror has transformed the postcolonial state in Africa. Taking American intervention in Islamic education in Uganda as the entry point, the book demonstrates how state control over Islamic truth production and everyday Muslim life has increased. During the colonial period, the Muslims in Uganda were governed in two ways: partly as lesser citizens within the Christian-dominated civil sphere and partly as members of a distinct Muslim domain. In this domain, a local system of Islamic education developed with a degree of autonomy that reflected the limits of the colonial state in shaping the Muslim subject. In the subsequent postcolonial period, systems of patronage and clientalistic networks dominated, and Muslim leaders were co-opted by the state, but without much real interference in the day-to-day lives of ordinary Muslims. However, as part of the war on terror, the US State Department seeks to bring the mechanisms of Islamic truth production, especially the madrasa, under direct state control and civil society scrutiny. This book argues that the "Muslim domain as a separate entity is coming to an end as it is being absorbed into the civil sphere, unifying the state’s domination of society." The book also analyzes local Ugandan Muslim initiatives to modernise and contextualize their own education and religion and how these initiatives are shaped by and transcend the dominant power. A thorough exploration of US foreign policy and Islamic education, this book will be of interest to students and scholars in the fields of Political Studies, African Studies and Religious Studies.

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