HO, BIANCA; DOYLE, KIERAN

From the document: "Pro-Palestine demonstrations involving students in the United States have nearly tripled from 1 to 26 April compared with all of March, ACLED [ [Armed Conflict Location and Event Data]] data show [...]. New York has been one of the main student protest battlegrounds since the Israel-Palestine conflict flared up in and around Gaza last October, and the arrest of more than 100 students at Columbia University in New York around 18 April heralded a new wave of campus demonstrations."

ARMED CONFLICT LOCATION & EVENT DATA PROJECT. 2 MAY, 2024. 5p.

By Carl Gutierrez-Jones

The beating of Rodney King, the killing of Amadou Diallo, and the LAPD Rampart Scandal: these events have been interpreted by the courts, the media and the public in dramatically conflicting ways. Critical Race Narratives examines what is at stake in these conflicts and, in so doing, rethinks racial strife in the United States as a highly-charged struggle over different methods of reading and writing. Focusing in particular on the practice and theorization of narrative strategies, Gutiérrez-Jones engages many of the most influential texts in the recent race debates including The Bell Curve, America in Black and White, The Alchemy of Race and Rights, and The Mismeasure of Man. In the process, Critical Race Narratives pursues key questions posed by the texts as they work within, or against, disciplinary expectations: can critical engagements with narrative enable a more democratic dialogue regarding race? what promise does such experimentation hold for working through the traumatic legacy of racism in the United States? Throughout, Critical Race Narratives initiates a timely dialogue between race-focused narrative experiment in scholarly writing and similar work in literary texts and popular culture.

New York; London: NYU Press, 2001.

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John Dewey

Psychology and social practice according to DEWEY are intricately intertwined, with each influencing and shaping the other. DEWEY believed that understanding human behavior and thought processes is crucial in creating meaningful societal change. By examining how individuals perceive and interact with their environment, psychologists can help identify and address social issues at their roots. DEWEY emphasized the importance of integrating psychological insights into social practices to promote collective well-being and societal progress. This holistic approach highlights the interconnectedness of human experiences and the significance of considering both individual and societal factors in addressing complex challenges.

Chicago, Chicago University. 1901. 22p.

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By Jacob Black-Michaud

In "COHESIVE FORCE: Feud in the Mediterranean and the Middle East," readers are taken on a gripping journey through the complex web of conflicts that have shaped the region for centuries. From ancient rivalries to modern power struggles, this book delves into the intricate dynamics at play in the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

With meticulous research and insightful analysis, the author unravels the historical, political, and cultural factors that have fueled the ongoing feud in this volatile region. Through compelling narratives and in-depth exploration, "COHESIVE FORCE" sheds light on the key players, events, and ideologies that continue to shape the destinies of nations and peoples in the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

A must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the turbulent forces at work in this crucial part of the world, "COHESIVE FORCE" offers a comprehensive and thought-provoking account that challenges conventional wisdom and offers fresh perspectives on one of the most contested territories on the global stage.

B. Blackwell Oxford, 1975, 270 pages

Edited by  Lia Kent, Joanne Wallis and Claire Cronin

"Over the last two decades, civil society has helped catalyse responses to the legacies of violent conflicts and oppressive political regimes in Asia and the Pacific. Civil society has advocated for the establishment of criminal trials and truth commissions, monitored their operations and pushed for take-up of their recommendations. It has also initiated community-based transitional justice responses. Yet, there has been little in-depth examination of the breadth and diversity of these roles. This book addresses this gap by analysing the heterogeneity of civil society transitional justice activity in Asia and the Pacific. Based upon empirically grounded case studies of Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar, Bougainville, Solomon Islands and Fiji, this book illustrates that civil society actors can have different – and sometimes competing – priorities, resources and approaches to transitional justice. Their work is also underpinned by diverse understandings of ‘justice’. By reflecting on the richness of this activity, this book advances contemporary debates about transitional justice and civil society. It will also be a valuable resource for scholars and practitioners working on Asia and the Pacific."

Canberra: ANU Press The Australian National University. 2019, 258pg