scholarly journals A First Line of Defence? Vigilant surveillance, participatory policing and the reporting of ‘suspicious’ activity

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-107 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sebastian Larsson
Keyword(s):  
Everyday Life ◽  
Political Campaigns ◽  
The State ◽  
First Line ◽  
Current Role ◽  
Security Practices ◽  
Terrorist Acts ◽  
Suspicious Activity ◽  
As If

What is at stake when citizens are encouraged to deploy vigilant surveillance and report what they consider to be unusual and “suspicious” activity? This article explores the current role of vigilance in contemporary Western security practices aimed at battling terrorist acts and major crime. It does so by critically analysing official constructions of suspiciousness, the responsibilisation process of participatory policing, and the assignments of prejudiced amateur detectives. It concludes, firstly, that the agency offered by political campaigns such as “If You See Something, Say Something” is highly illusive since the act of reporting simply demarcates where participation ends, and where fear and paranoia are turned into legitimate intelligence, enabling the state to exercise authoritative action and preemptive violence. Secondly, these kinds of vigilance initiatives also nurture a normalisation of suspicion towards strangers since the encouragements to be aware of anything-and-anyone deemed “out of the ordinary”, as well as the tools for reporting such suspicions, increasingly creep into the mundane realms of everyday life.

A Standard Fit for Neoliberalism

2012 ◽  
Vol 54 (2) ◽  
pp. 275-307 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Gibbon ◽  
Lasse Folke Henriksen
Keyword(s):  
Everyday Life ◽  
Business Communication ◽  
The State ◽  
The Other ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Social Provision

Social scientists and historians writing on techniques of contemporary rule, particularly those influenced by post-Marxist paradigms such as governmentality, have become increasingly preoccupied by the expanding role of standardization and the subjection of an ever-expanding array of spheres of activity to inspection (or self-inspection), audit, and certification. In the course of their investigations, the elements of a common narrative are emerging. This links standardization, audit, and certification with neoliberalism and contraction of the state, on one hand, with a reconfiguration of everyday life in business, communication, and social provision on the other (see Power 1997; Brunsson and Jakobsen 2000; Strathern 2000; and Higgins and Larner 2010).

scholarly journals Civil law and the role of the State

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Attila Harmathy
Keyword(s):  
Everyday Life ◽  
Legal System ◽  
Civil Law ◽  
Present Situation ◽  
Public Law ◽  
The State ◽  
Role Of The State

Abstract The profound changes in both everyday life and the legal system over the last hundred years have transformed civil law as well. While the notion that civil law concerns relationships of private persons still prevails, the traditional public law–civil law division now seems questionable. This paper points out some of the key changes in civil law within the framework of the transformation of the legal system as a whole, and seeks to outline a different approach that may help better to understand the present situation.

scholarly journals Food in African Brazilian Candomblé

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 ◽  
pp. 264-80 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Souza
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Everyday Life ◽  
World View ◽  
Belief System ◽  
The State ◽  
Ritual Language ◽  
Historical Trajectory ◽  
Food Offerings

The aim of this article is to highlight the importance of food in the rituals of African Brazilian Candomblé, as well as in its cosmovision (world view). A brief description of Candomblé’s historical trajectory is provided in order to show how food offerings became part of its rituals and how specific ingredients became symbolically significant in this belief system. According to the theories applied, it is possible that food has at least two functions in Candomblé: to materialize principles and also to work as a ritual language. To show the role of food in Candomblé the state of Bahia was taken as a case study – firstly because Candomblé started there and secondly because, as this article shows, the sacred foods of Candomblé are also consumed in everyday life, outside of religious situations, but just as importantly constituting a part of Bahian cultural identity. The dishes that feature in the ritualised meals and at the same time in Bahians’ everyday eating are described at the conclusion of the article, with a mention of their ingredients and to whom they are offered. The research sources included publications by Candomblé believers and scholars of religion, as well as cooks and journalists specialising in Bahian cuisine.

scholarly journals Pendidikan Akhlak Anak Dalam Perspektif Abdulah Nasih Ulwan dan Relevansinya dengan kondisi saat ini

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 93
Author(s):  
Erfa Ernawati
Keyword(s):  
Moral Education ◽  
The State ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
National Education ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Third ◽  
The Right ◽  
As If

The purpose of national education is to develop the potential of learners to become human beings who believe and cautious to God Almighty, have noble character, healthy, knowledgeable, capable, creative, independent, and become citizens of a democratic and responsible. In fact, although the number of educated people is increasing, there is still a lot of criminality, immorality, violation of law and other issues as if eliminating the identity of a nation that berpencasila. This is where the importance of morals, the role of morals in life is often beyond the role of science, for science without morality encourages people to the kebiadapan ". So it becomes a necessity for all educators, the public as well as the state to focus on matters of morality, by realizing that children's time is the right time to instill morals. An effective method is needed to instill morals to the children, and in this case we are referring to Abdullah Nasih Ulwan who has made the formula for the education of morals for children in accordance with the rules of the current education. Departing from the background mentioned above, In order for research to have direction, base and meaning, it is necessary writer to formulate the purpose of this research, namely: first, to know urgency of moral education in children according to Abdullah Nasih Ulwan, second to know the method and application of moral education on according to Abdullah Nasih Ulwan, the third to know its relevance to the current conditions.

scholarly journals Media as a Transmitter of Information Provided by Armed Forces, the State and Terrorist Organisations in Armed Conflicts and Terrorist Attacks

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Tomasz Bąk
Keyword(s):  
Media Coverage ◽  
Armed Conflict ◽  
Terrorist Attack ◽  
Television News ◽  
Armed Forces ◽  
The State ◽  
Armed Conflicts ◽  
The Media ◽  
Terrorist Acts

Abstract The article deals with issues related to the media as a relay of information provided by the armed forces, the state and terrorist organizations, in armed conflicts and terrorist acts. It contains two main subchapters, namely: the first on the role of the media in armed conflicts and terrorist acts, and the second describing the use of media by terrorists. There is no doubt that almost every ongoing armed conflict or terrorist attack can count on a broad media coverage. It is an event that neither news agencies, broadcasters of television news services, nor print media publishers can miss. The text mentions the basic models of behavior of state authorities in this matter of informing the public about events such as warfare or terrorist attack. Forms of providing information from conflict regions or terrorist activities by contemporary journalism have also been described. There was also information about the role of the Internet in the process of reporting the course of the war. An important part of the article is to describe the media strategy in relation to this type of event. The summary concludes on the role of mass media in contemporary armed conflict and the terrorist attack.

scholarly journals Pemberian Hak Remisi Bagi Narapidana Narkotika Berstatus Justice Collaborator

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-99
Author(s):  
Jupri Jupri
Keyword(s):  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Research Method ◽  
The State ◽  
Correctional Institutions ◽  
Class Iii ◽  
Legal Research ◽  
Golden Triangle ◽  
As If

Indonesia as a paradise for narcotics distribution in Southeast Asia is inseparable from the influence of the Golden Triangle Syndicate, which is a narcotics distribution syndicate in accordance with the golden triangle line that covers three countries, Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. All in various narcotics cases revealed by the National Narcotics Agency or the Police as if the state was made helpless, some convicts who can be behind bars with Correctional Institutions (Lapas) are able to connect narcotics distribution in Indonesia. Therefore, it is necessary to uncover strategies through the role of Justice Collaborator but they are not easy to implement. This study discusses how to request remission rights for narcotics prisoners with Juctice Collaborator status in Lapas Class III Pohuwato. The research method used in this study is the normative-empirical legal research method. The results of the study show that remission is a right for inmates so that it cannot be eliminated, but it can be limited by the additional requirements that must be fulfilled, namely becoming a Justice Collaborator. From 28 narcotics prisoners, only 8 people get remission. As for prisoners who have not received remission, they are constrained in a letter of justice collaborator from investigators / prosecutors.

Bauen für das wirkliche Leben

Architectura ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 32-54
Author(s):  
Felix Rösch ◽  
Andreas Buss
Keyword(s):  
Everyday Life ◽  
Interdisciplinary Team ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
The State ◽  
World Heritage Site ◽  
Historical Events ◽  
Unesco World Heritage ◽  
Heritage Site ◽  
Unesco World Heritage Site ◽  
As If

Abstract In Summer 1930 the tenement houses with galley access, the so-called Laubenganghäuser, were completed in Dessau-Törten. The project reflects the radical rationalism of Bauhaus director Hannes Meyer as well as his sensitivity to the needs of everyday life. The buildings can be considered like organisms with their own specific metabolism. Appreciated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, they have recently been examined in highest detail by an interdisciplinary team ranging from architects to archaeologists. By excavations and the review of rediscovered archival sources, it became possible to reconstruct the state at which the Laubenganghäuser were created. Furthermore, conclusions about the lives of the first residents could be drawn. Aspects of everyday life in a Bauhaus building as well as historical events appear as if under a magnifying glass.

The calcium antagonists: an important new group of drugs

1984 ◽  
Vol 22 (17) ◽  
pp. 65-68
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Cardiovascular System ◽  
Calcium Antagonists ◽  
First Line ◽  
Current Role ◽  
The Way

The calcium antagonists have many important effects in the cardiovascular system. Three calcium antagonists are available - verapamil (Cordilox, Securon) since 1967, nifedipine (Adalat) since 1977 and diltiazem (Tildiem), introduced this year. Many others are on the way. This article discusses the actions and current role of these drugs in cardiovascular disease; their use is likely to expand quite rapidly as knowledge of their actions grows. Our assessment of their place is limited by the paucity of clinical trials providing an adequate basis for comparison with accepted first-line treatments.

scholarly journals Current Role of Atezolizumab Plus Bevacizumab Therapy in the Sequential Treatment of Unresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shohei Komatsu ◽  
Yoshihiko Yano ◽  
Yoshimi Fujishima ◽  
Jun Ishida ◽  
Masahiro Kido ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Liver Function ◽  
Standard Treatment ◽  
Objective Response ◽  
Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Treatment Sequence ◽  
First Line ◽  
Current Role ◽  
Treatment Line

Abstract Background Atezolizumab plus bevacizumab therapy is the new standard treatment option for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The clinical details and sequential course after atezolizumab plus bevacizumab therapy remain to be determined. Methods From October 2020 to June 2021, 34 consecutive patients who received atezolizumab plus bevacizumab therapy were evaluated. Their clinical outcomes were assessed according to liver function classified by modified albumin-bilirubin (ALBI) grade 1 and 2a (1/2a) versus 2b and treatment line (first-line versus second- or later-line). Furthermore, the treatment sequence after atezolizumab plus bevacizumab therapy was also assessed. Results The objective response and disease control rates were 15.6% and 93.8%, respectively. The median proportions of ALBI scores at 1, 2, and 3 months relative to the baseline scores were 0.94, 0.97, and 0.93, respectively. The median proportions of α-fetoprotein (AFP) scores at 1, 2, and 3 months relative to the baseline scores were 0.98, 1.12, and 1.83, respectively. There were no significant differences in the changes in the proportions of AFP and ALBI scores according to both liver function and treatment line. Twelve patients were administered lenvatinib treatment after the failure of atezolizumab plus bevacizumab therapy. The proportions of AFP and ALBI scores at 1 month relative to the baseline scores were 0.55 and 0.81, respectively. Conclusions Atezolizumab plus bevacizumab therapy can be administered effectively for advanced HCC irrespective of patients’ liver function and treatment line. Lenvatinib administration after atezolizumab plus bevacizumab therapy can be effective, although special attention should be paid to the deterioration of liver function.

When the Medium Is the Message: The Ideological Role of Yoshino Sakuzô's Minponshugi in Mobilising the Japanese Public

2007 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 185-215
Author(s):  
Brett McCormick
Keyword(s):  
Political Parties ◽  
Japanese Society ◽  
Political Campaigns ◽  
The State ◽  
Social Structures ◽  
Social Mobilisation ◽  
Democratic Ideology ◽  
Imperial State ◽  
Individual Participation

AbstractDemocratic ideology functioned in Japanese society as part of the national political ethos from 1889 onward. Within the broader ideological discourse, it played a role in conditioning the state-subject relationships that in early Shôwa proved conducive to mass social mobilisation for war. Foremost among the proponents of this democratic ideology was Yoshino Sakuzô, whose democratic theories functioned in practice to promote a sociopolitical hegemony that allowed the imperial state to govern both by coercion and suasion. Yoshino's minponshugi theories constructed a liberalism strictly within a nationalist state-centered theoretical paradigm. Despite negligible functionality, individual participation in social structures like political parties, public political campaigns, and voting, had enduring ideological effect. If ideology within a state interpellates subjects as citizens, like a policeman's hail, 'Hey, you there!' might minponshugi have functioned like the hail from the loudspeaker of a campaign truck in early Shôwa Tokyo as, 'Hey, you there, constituent and voter'?

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document