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1000 tulosta hakusanalla Neal Fortner
Small States in the International System addresses the little understood foreign policy choices of small states. It outlines a theoretical perspective of small states that starts from the assumption that small states are not just large states writ small. In essence, small states behave differently from larger and more powerful states. As such, this book compares three theories of foreign policy choice: realism (and its emphasis on structural factors), domestic factors, and social constructivism (emphasizing norms and identity) across seven focused case studies from around the world in the 20th Century. Through an examination of the foreign policy choices of Switzerland, Ireland, Finland, Norway, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ethiopia, Somalia, Vietnam, Bolivia and Paraguay, this book concludes that realist theories built on great power politics cannot adequately explain small state behavior in most instances. When small states are threatened by larger, belligerent states, the small state behaves along the predictions of social constructivist theory; when small states threaten each other, they behave along realist predictions.
Small States in the International System addresses the little understood foreign policy choices of small states. It outlines a theoretical perspective of small states that starts from the assumption that small states are not just large states writ small. In essence, small states behave differently from larger and more powerful states. As such, this book compares three theories of foreign policy choice: realism (and its emphasis on structural factors), domestic factors, and social constructivism (emphasizing norms and identity) across seven focused case studies from around the world in the 20th Century. Through an examination of the foreign policy choices of Switzerland, Ireland, Finland, Norway, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ethiopia, Somalia, Vietnam, Bolivia and Paraguay, this book concludes that realist theories built on great power politics cannot adequately explain small state behavior in most instances. When small states are threatened by larger, belligerent states, the small state behaves along the predictions of social constructivist theory; when small states threaten each other, they behave along realist predictions.
The foreign policy writings of John Rawls and Amartya Sen provide insight and clarity into some of the most difficult problems confronting humanity. What is the most effective strategy of national defense? Does an effective strategy of national defense involve the possession of nuclear weapons? Why must the right to vote—and the right to health care and the right to an education and the right to employment—center the foreign policy of a democracy? These are questions Rawls and Sen raise and answer in their writings. This book describes the foreign policy of Rawls and Sen while building up towards a policy recommendation. Human rights protect civilians from heads of state and their armies—and the foreign policy of a democracy must promote human rights. But the nature of this recommendation is very specific. By redirecting some military spending to development goals, the core needs of more civilians can be better met while simultaneously advancing human security. http://www.bu.edu/today/2013/pov-nuclear-armament-is-a-lose-lose/ http://www.bu.edu/today/2014/pov-to-stop-bad-guys-ratify-the-united-nations-arms-trade-treaty/
Transformative Experiences in College: Connections and Community explores the intersection of two concepts: transformative experience in college and the communities in which students learn. Emerging from a five-year longitudinal interview study tracking a panel of 75 students through four years at a selective liberal arts college, this book provides a rich depiction of how aspects of the college community (and the relationships developed within that community) create opportunities for transformative experiences that lead to personal and academic growth. Neal Christopherson argues that transformative experiences in college are primarily the results of interactions with other people and with a broader campus community, documenting the ways in which relationships with faculty, experiences in courses, interaction with peers, and the general institutional environment can generate these experiences. Christopherson also touches on extracurricular and co-curricular activities, the importance of a healthy environment for interacting with difference, and how students transition out of the institution. Scholars of education, sociology, and communication will find this book particularly useful.
Self Defense Solutions: How To Get Better Results From Your Combatives Training And Improve Your Self Defense
Neal Martin
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2014
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Master Essential Self Defense Skills and Establish Good Habits for a Lifetime- Discover how to make yourself a hard target for criminals- Uncover the RIGHT way to train on pads- Understand essential training practices- Learn the awesome power of intent- Instantly apply these techniques to accelerate your self defense trainingSelf Defense SolutionsAre you struggling to learn and advance in your self defense training?Would you like actionable information that you can use right now to accelerate your existing self defense training?Do you want to take confidence in knowing that you are using the right training methods?Do you want to bolster your existing self defense game plan with proven concepts and techniques that will serve you for a lifetime?Self Defense Solutions will teach you the little talked about self defense and combatives fundamentals that give you options that put you in full control of your personal safety.Here's what you get: - A comprehensive look at the right way to train on pads and advice on designing pad drills that get results- Proven techniques to help you take your striking skills to the next level. Mastering these techniques alone will give you the edge in 99% of physical confrontations- Understanding the power of intent and how to use to double the power and effectiveness of your self defense techniques- The three major flaws in most combatives training and how to fix them for accelerated results- The tricks to develop your innate fighting instincts- Bonus One: How "Reality dyslexia" can undermine your training efforts and how to avoid it- Bonus Two: The truth about self defense psychology and mental training...this WILL surprise you Are you Missing Part of the Puzzle?Most people who train self defense don't do it in a way that gets them the most out of their training, and few actually understand that it is quick and easy to make some fundamental changes that will bring MUCH greater results.Self Defense Solutions is not simply a shallow list of techniques, it is a book containing little talked about, but highly effective self defense concepts that will help take your training to the next level.From the fundamentals of becoming a hard target, right through to more advanced concepts like tapping into your innate aggression and using advanced body mechanics for superior striking, you will be guided in small, friendly steps.
The Codename: Carla Casebook
Neal Patterson
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2014
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Dark Acts: Short Tales from the Dark Reality Volume 1
Neal Amza
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2016
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Making Your Mark: Summit Family - Book One
Neal J. Pabitzky
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2014
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Mentoring Boys to Men: : Climbing Their Own Mountains
Neal C. Lemery J. D.
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2015
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As a judge in rural Tillamook County, Oregon, Neal C. Lemery watched for years as frustrated, hopeless young men cycled through his courtroom. Many of them ended up in Tillamook's local juvenile prison. Lemery came to understand the reasons behind their failure: poverty, illiteracy, abuse, and absentee fathers. Despite disapproval in his community, Lemery began visiting the prison and speaking with these young men. Many were hesitant at first, but slowly their stories began to emerge. Lemery was there to provide personal and legal advice-and often simply to listen. Most of them had never known a positive male role model. Eventually Lemery's patience and tenderness paid off. As walls came down, new portraits emerged of boys who wanted to be decent, caring, contributing men, but didn't know how. Mentoring Boys to Men is the story of how the simple gifts of time and a compassionate ear made the difference in the lives of these juvenile offenders. With his story, Lemery hopes to inspire you to reach out to the rejected and vulnerable. After reading this book, your soul will rejoice at the idea of making a unique kind of personal, profound, and positive connection in your newfound young friends' lives.
The Eternal Feud: Renaissance Perspectives on Ancients versus Moderns
Neal Ward Gilbert
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2015
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