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della Porta, Donatella – International Social Science Journal, 1996
Argues that the development of political corruption brings about important changes in the political system and in the characteristics of the political class. Describes the emergence and activities of a group of "business politicians" in Italy who have transformed political parties into socializing agencies for illicit activities. (MJP)
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Civics, Conflict of Interest, Crime
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Rose-Ackerman, Susan – International Social Science Journal, 1996
Defines "grand" corruption as that occurring at the higher levels of a political system and involving large sums of money. Discusses the impact and incentives for this level of corruption as well as various government responses. Identifies multinational corporations as the major malefactors. (MJP)
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Business Responsibility, Civics, Conflict of Interest
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Giglioli, Pier Paolo – International Social Science Journal, 1996
Examines the role of the media in the social construction of the Tangentopoli affair. Originally perceived as a minor scandal involving kickbacks on a cleaning contract, Tangentopoli became a rallying cry for reform, and seriously affected the 1994 Italian elections. Includes graphical analysis of media coverage. (MJP)
Descriptors: Antisocial Behavior, Crime, Democracy, Democratic Values
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Merrett, Christopher D. – Journal of Geography, 1997
Argues that neoclassical conceptions of political geography separate economic from political processes and therefore ignore the consequences of economic policies. Uses discourse theory to show how the pretensions of objectivity embedded in neoclassical trade theory obscure these consequences. Briefly reviews trade theory from Adam Smith to the…
Descriptors: Capitalism, Discourse Analysis, Economic Factors, Economics
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Wallace, Priscilla – Action in Teacher Education, 1994
A teacher educator gives a personal account of how her experience in trying to create an egalitarian, communitarian spirit in a graduate education course challenged her feminist notions of power, empowerment, and authority and provided insights into the practical aspects of developing instructor-student collaboration. (IAH)
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Education Courses, Educational Philosophy, Elementary School Teachers
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Noonan, Donna; Thomas, Ian – Australian Journal of Environmental Education, 2004
The greening of universities has been on the international agenda for at least a decade. While there has been considerable activity at some universities overseas, progress in Australian universities has been less easily identifiable. Also, the term "greening" has often been taken to apply to the operations of a university, whereas the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Curriculum Development, Sustainable Development
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Johnson, Julia R.; Bhatt, Archana J. – Communication Education, 2003
Challenging the Cartesian dualisms that essentialize difference, this essay offers strategies for building transracial, feminist alliances through pedagogy. The authors argue that resistive classroom spaces should be created in which students and teachers challenge the discourses of domination that structure our understandings of identity and…
Descriptors: Intercultural Communication, Role of Education, Disadvantaged, Power Structure
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Lee, Kyung Soon; Carrasquillo, Angela – College Student Journal, 2006
The purpose of this study was to identify the perceptions of professors and students on the cultural/learning and linguistic characteristics contributing to the academic difficulties of Korean college students in the United States. The participants in this study consisted of 25 college professors and 19 Korean college students from a liberal arts…
Descriptors: Speech Communication, Linguistics, College Students, Teaching Styles
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Ingraham, Bruce Douglas; Ingraham, Shirley May – E-Learning, 2006
This article has two objectives: to explore the changing power relationships within the quality management practices of United Kingdom higher education with specific reference to online learning and the role of learning technologists; and to explore some of the issues surrounding the potential to represent academic discourse through media other…
Descriptors: Electronic Learning, Academic Discourse, Online Courses, Power Structure
Kincheloe, Joe L., Ed.; Horn, Raymond A., Jr., Ed. – Praeger, 2007
Cognition, mind, counseling psychology, lesson plans, learning styles, and Vygotsky are just a few of the many subjects discussed in this exciting work. Educators, students, counselors, parents, and others will find new understanding as they read and browse. How does the immigrant experience affect student outcomes? What are the effects of poverty…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Educational Environment, Standardized Tests, School Psychology
Miller, Michael T.; Miller, Gary – 1996
The purpose of this study, conducted as part of the National Data Base on Faculty Involvement in Governance Project, was to examine the perceptions of full-time faculty at a private professional graduate school of their involvement in governance in relation to an ideal system of shared authority and involvement. Data were collected using a survey…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, College Faculty, College Governing Councils, Decision Making
MacTaggart, Terrence J., Ed. – 1996
This book presents nine papers about changing the way public higher education is governed. After providing an overview of the recent history of governance restructuring or renewal in public higher education in the United States, the book focuses on restructuring in five states: North Dakota, Massachusetts, Alaska, Maryland, and Minnesota. Part 1…
Descriptors: Administrative Organization, Case Studies, Change Strategies, College Governing Councils
Foote, Allison; And Others – 1993
This teacher resource packet encourages exploration of history and culture through art images. The packet consists of three units: "Daily Life around the World," which explores the rituals of daily life in ancient Egypt, China, and Greece, as well as colonial and turn-of-the-century America. "Images of Power," examines the…
Descriptors: Ancient History, Art, Art Activities, Art Criticism
Turner, Anne M. – 1997
In order to meet today's financial challenges, libraries must be ready, willing, and able to enter the arena of politics and compete for scarce public funding. This book offers librarians, library workers, trustees, and friends' organizations practical advice, case studies, and step-by-step guidance for evaluating the existing local political…
Descriptors: Advocacy, Case Studies, Community Action, Fund Raising
Carbone, Michael, Ed. – 1989
The 13 papers contained in this document represent a selection of presentations from a national forum on teacher education which addressed empowerment and professionalization of teachers. The papers are: (1) "Imagining Preservice Teachers" (Alison Brennan, M. Serra Goethals, Rose Howard); (2) "Corsini 4R Schools Empower…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Decision Making, Educational Change, Educational Philosophy
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