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Many contemporary social movements observe, copy, learn from,
coordinate and cooperate with other movements abroad, and some
mobilise to influence processes of global governance. Can these
transnational dimensions of mobilization transform the territorial
scale of political debate on issues of common concern in public
spheres? In contrast to many existing studies, which focus on the
media as carriers of public sphere transnationalisation, this book
presents a theoretical and empirical exploration of the role of
social movements in such processes. As 'arenas' or subaltern
counterpublics in themselves, social movements may provide a
setting in which activists come to frame claims in a comparative
manner, interact with activists from other countries, frame
problems as matters of transnational concerns or consider
themselves members of transnational communities. As 'actors' social
movements may contribute to the transnational transformation of
public spheres by directing claims to political authorities beyond
the state, claiming to represent transnational constituencies, and
focus on similar issues and use similar frames of reference as
movements abroad. The book's case studies addressing efforts to
build transnational social movements and transnational dimensions
of anti-austerity and prodemocracy movements in Spain, Portugal,
Greece, Turkey and Ireland provide contemporary empirical
illustrations of such processes at work. The chapters were
originally published in a special issue of the Journal of Civil
Society.
This book examines how democratic communities resolve dilemmas
posed by anti-system parties or, more specifically, the question of
why democracies take the grave decision to ban political parties.
On the one hand, party bans may 'protect' democracies, usually from
groups deemed to undermine the democratic system or its core
values, territorial integrity or state security. At the same time,
banning parties challenges foundational democratic commitments to
political pluralism, tolerance and rights to free speech and
association. The book probes the deliberative processes, discursive
strategies and power politics employed when democratic communities
negotiate this dilemma. It examines discourses of securitization
and desecuritization, preferences of veto-players, anti-system
party orientations to violence, electoral systems and the cordon
sanitaire as alternatives to party bans, and incentives for
mainstream parties to cooperate, rather than ban, parties to
achieve office and policy goals. It does so with reference to case
studies of party bans, legalizations and failed ban cases in Spain
(Herri Batasuna and successors), the United Kingdom (Sinn Fein and
Republican Clubs) and Germany (Socialist Reich Party and National
Democratic Party of Germany).
This book examines how democratic communities resolve dilemmas
posed by anti-system parties or, more specifically, the question of
why democracies take the grave decision to ban political parties.
On the one hand, party bans may 'protect' democracies, usually from
groups deemed to undermine the democratic system or its core
values, territorial integrity or state security. At the same time,
banning parties challenges foundational democratic commitments to
political pluralism, tolerance and rights to free speech and
association. The book probes the deliberative processes, discursive
strategies and power politics employed when democratic communities
negotiate this dilemma. It examines discourses of securitization
and desecuritization, preferences of veto-players, anti-system
party orientations to violence, electoral systems and the cordon
sanitaire as alternatives to party bans, and incentives for
mainstream parties to cooperate, rather than ban, parties to
achieve office and policy goals. It does so with reference to case
studies of party bans, legalizations and failed ban cases in Spain
(Herri Batasuna and successors), the United Kingdom (Sinn Fein and
Republican Clubs) and Germany (Socialist Reich Party and National
Democratic Party of Germany).
Winner of the 2017 IDEC Book Award, 2017 EDRA Great Places Award
(Book Category), 2017 American Society of Interior Designers Joel
Polsky Prize and the 2016 International Interior Design Association
TXOK Research Award Designing for Autism Spectrum Disorders
explains the influence of the natural and man-made environment on
individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other forms of
intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD). Drawing on the
latest research in the fields of environmental psychology and
education, the authors show you how architecture and interior
spaces can positively influence individuals with neurodiversities
by modifying factors such as color, lighting, space organization,
textures, acoustics, and ventilation. Now you can design homes,
therapeutic environments, work environments, and outdoor spaces to
encourage growth and learning for the projected 500,000 children
with ASD (in the United States alone) who are expected to reach
adulthood by 2024. Topics discussed include: -Environmental design
theories -Symptoms of ASD -Sensory processing deficits -Design
needs of individuals on the spectrum at all ages -Design methods
and solutions for spaces, including residential, learning, work,
and therapeutic environments encompassing a wide range of budgets
-Designing for self-actualization, well-being, and a high quality
of life for the duration of an individual's life -Avenues for
healthy living and aging in place -Biophilic design -Environmental
impact on well-being -Strategies to promote active living as an
integral part of the welfare focus.
Winner of the 2017 IDEC Book Award, 2017 EDRA Great Places Award
(Book Category), 2017 American Society of Interior Designers Joel
Polsky Prize and the 2016 International Interior Design Association
TXOK Research Award Designing for Autism Spectrum Disorders
explains the influence of the natural and man-made environment on
individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other forms of
intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD). Drawing on the
latest research in the fields of environmental psychology and
education, the authors show you how architecture and interior
spaces can positively influence individuals with neurodiversities
by modifying factors such as color, lighting, space organization,
textures, acoustics, and ventilation. Now you can design homes,
therapeutic environments, work environments, and outdoor spaces to
encourage growth and learning for the projected 500,000 children
with ASD (in the United States alone) who are expected to reach
adulthood by 2024. Topics discussed include: -Environmental design
theories -Symptoms of ASD -Sensory processing deficits -Design
needs of individuals on the spectrum at all ages -Design methods
and solutions for spaces, including residential, learning, work,
and therapeutic environments encompassing a wide range of budgets
-Designing for self-actualization, well-being, and a high quality
of life for the duration of an individual's life -Avenues for
healthy living and aging in place -Biophilic design -Environmental
impact on well-being -Strategies to promote active living as an
integral part of the welfare focus.
Many contemporary social movements observe, copy, learn from,
coordinate and cooperate with other movements abroad, and some
mobilise to influence processes of global governance. Can these
transnational dimensions of mobilization transform the territorial
scale of political debate on issues of common concern in public
spheres? In contrast to many existing studies, which focus on the
media as carriers of public sphere transnationalisation, this book
presents a theoretical and empirical exploration of the role of
social movements in such processes. As 'arenas' or subaltern
counterpublics in themselves, social movements may provide a
setting in which activists come to frame claims in a comparative
manner, interact with activists from other countries, frame
problems as matters of transnational concerns or consider
themselves members of transnational communities. As 'actors' social
movements may contribute to the transnational transformation of
public spheres by directing claims to political authorities beyond
the state, claiming to represent transnational constituencies, and
focus on similar issues and use similar frames of reference as
movements abroad. The book's case studies addressing efforts to
build transnational social movements and transnational dimensions
of anti-austerity and prodemocracy movements in Spain, Portugal,
Greece, Turkey and Ireland provide contemporary empirical
illustrations of such processes at work. The chapters were
originally published in a special issue of the Journal of Civil
Society.
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