scholarly journals THE PROBLEM OF SOVEREIGNTY IN THE MACROHISTORICAL POLITICAL PERSPECTIVE

2019 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
System Analysis ◽  
World System ◽  
The State ◽  
Special Role ◽  
Historical Process ◽  
State Institutions ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Political Theories ◽  
Modern Era

The article analyzes the macrohistorical perspective of the study of sovereignty in the framework of political theory represented by a world-system analysis, the war-taxation theory of the state and political Marxism. The relevance of the approach proposed by macro-political theories for studying the current state of sovereignty is considered. The theoretical prerequisites for the formation of these theories are investigated, which were caused by the search for fundamentally new approaches in the 1970s. in analysis of modern political and state institutions, attention is focused on the influence of the creative heritage of M. Weber in the process of conceptualization of macrohistorical political theories. The basic theoretical approaches of world-system analysis (I. Wallerstein, J. Arrigi), the war-taxation theory of the state (Ch. Tilly, W. McNeill, M. Mann) and political Marxism (R. Brenner, P. Anderson, B. Teschke) to the process of formation and development of states during the Modern era are analyzed. In this article the problem of sovereignty is examined through an analysis of the prerequisites for the formation of basic state institutions in a historical perspective, which is the main approach of macrohistorical political theories. It is revealed that, despite the differences in approaches, the world-system analysis and the war-taxation theory of the state can be compared as the external and internal contours of the sovereignty problems in the historical process of the formation and development of European states during the Modern era, special attention is paid to the role of economically determined social transformations of Modern era in the framework of the theoretical approach that is offered by political Marxism. The similarities are noted in the approaches of the analyzed theories to the process of formation of modern type of states, which are specified in the following positions: modern type of states as a unique phenomenon in Western Europe, the special role of capitalism in the process of socio-political and economic transformations of Modern era, a successful configuration of factors in the historical process that led to the emergence nation state, achieving a balance between the interests of diverse groups, structural socio-political and economic changes as a response to external and internal challenges, the interdisciplinary nature of theories.

scholarly journals The Role of Kuzbass in the New Strategy of Socio-Economic Development of Russia in the Fourth System Cycle of Capitalist Accumulation: the World-System Analysis

2018 ◽  
Vol 41 ◽  
pp. 04032 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalya Osokina
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
System Integration ◽  
Capital Accumulation ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
World System ◽  
The World ◽  
Socio Economic Development ◽  
Conceptual Foundations

The aim of the research is to develop the conceptual foundations of the strategy of socio-economic development for mining region (on the example of Kuzbass) under the conditions of the fourth systemic cycle of capitalist accumulation. The relevance of the issue is determined by the need to eliminate the growing lag of Russia behind the world economy leaders, which is impossible without a new vision of the role of resourceproducing regions in the national economic system. Integration of Russia into the capitalist world-system on the basis of the Washington Consensus has formed in it a raw-materials export model in which its natural resources serve the accelerated economic growth of the competing countries. The accumulation of individual capitals dominates the social capital accumulation, which leads to a reduction in Russia's share in world GDP and population. This article presents the conceptual foundations of the Kuzbass development strategy in accordance with the new conditions for the Russian economy performance in the fourth systemic cycle of capitalist accumulation.

scholarly journals Beyond Celebrity Politics: Celebrity as Governmentality in China

SAGE Open ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 215824402094186
Author(s):  
Zhongxuan Lin ◽  
Yupei Zhao
Keyword(s):  
The State ◽  
Chinese History ◽  
Political Dimension ◽  
Chinese Context ◽  
Role Of The State ◽  
Chinese Characteristics ◽  
Political Theories ◽  
History Of ◽  
Celebrity Politics

This article investigates the crucial political dimension of celebrity. Specifically, it examines celebrities’ great potential for governmentality in the Chinese context by tracing the history of celebrities in Confucian, Maoist, and post-Maoist governmentalities. It concludes that this type of governmentality, namely, celebrity as governmentality, displays uniquely Chinese characteristics in that it is a set of knowledge, discourses, and techniques used primarily by those who govern. It also highlights the central role of the state as the concrete terrain for the application of this mode of governmentality throughout Chinese history. Finally, it notes the always evolving nature of governmentality, as observed in the phenomena of governing from afar and resistance from below. These findings help us rethink the contingent and diversified nature of the phenomena of celebrity and governmentality and challenge Western norms and political theories that covertly employ them.

scholarly journals HIGHER EDUCATION FUNDING MODEL: CONCEPTS AND PRACTICAL RESULTS OF IMPLEMENTATION IN UKRAINE

2021 ◽  
pp. 17-32
Author(s):  
Liudmyla Yurchyshena ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Public Funding ◽  
The State ◽  
Distribution Data ◽  
Student Body ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Funding Model ◽  
Theoretical Approaches

The problem of financing higher education is becoming increasingly important in both domestic and international practice. Changing approaches to financing models and simultaneous reduction of public funding depends on several factors, mainly due to the transformation process related to the changes in technology, the wave of innovations, the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, financial and economic crises causing the review of the role and priorities of the institution of the state, public finance potential on the financing of higher education. The aim of the article is to study theoretical approaches to understanding the concept of the «financing model», assess the results of the introduction of the formula for the allocation of the state budget expenditures between higher education institutions of Ukraine to identify the most impactful components of the model and trends. In the process of our research, we used such methods as: analysis, synthesis, comparison, system analysis, statistical methods (regressions, means, grouping, data distribution), data visualization method and others. Based on a synthesis of approaches of foreign and domestic scholars to the concept of «the funding model», the author proposes to consider it at two levels: macro (public funding, which is a tool for allocating budget funds between the state and higher education institutions under pre-defined conditions, agreements, parameters, indicators) and micro (formed at the level of a separate university, and includes budget and additional funding in certain proportions). The article examines the macro approach to the results of the introduction of the funding formula in 2020–2021, assesses the level of funding for the HEIs, determines the interdependence of the integrated performance indicator and the estimated student body of the HEIs, assesses the strength of relationship, distribution criteria and obtained values (estimated body, scale of activity, regional support, scientific activity, international recognition, employment of graduates). The positive effects of the introduction of the formula model of financing are the implementation of the state educational policy, strategic positioning of universities, the introduction of innovative approaches to management, conducting educational and scientific activities, improving quality indicators. The disadvantage is the dependence on student body studying at the request of the state, limited resources (material, human, financial, etc.) to achieve efficiency (as a result – underfunding), so powerful, innovative universities able to respond to stakeholder requests, produce quality services and effectively promote them in the market of educational services have advantages.

scholarly journals Political Patronage and Political Values: The Developmental Role of Political Patronage and its Impact on Shaping Political Values in Rural Uganda

Afrika Focus ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 19 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 43-67
Author(s):  
Kristof Titeca
Keyword(s):  
The State ◽  
Informal Logic ◽  
Political Values ◽  
State Institutions ◽  
The People ◽  
Role Of The State ◽  
Political Patronage ◽  
Developmental Role ◽  
Western Uganda

Political patronage and political values: The developmental role of political patronage and its impact on shaping political values in rural Uganda. This article points out the importance of neo-patrimonial theories in understanding local socio-political dynamics. Through the analysis of a case study in Western Uganda, it is firstly shown how within 'formal' state institutions, there is an 'informal' logic of competing political camps. These political camps, and their subsidiary networks of political patronage, have adverse effects for development. Secondly, this system has a profound impact on how people perceive the service-delivery functions of the state: people on the ground do not expect the state to be there for everyone, but only for the people of their 'political camp' or network. Also the role of the state is seen as strongly personalised, as the 'big men' are perceived to have taken over the service provision activities of the state.

Western Asia

2020 ◽  
pp. 513-539
Author(s):  
Carolyn Routledge
Keyword(s):  
Case Studies ◽  
Ancient Egypt ◽  
The State ◽  
Academic Disciplines ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Western Asia ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
History Of ◽  
Selection Of

Since Flinders Petrie, the importance of Western Asia to the history and development of culture in ancient Egypt has been recognized by scholars and has also been a significant driver in shaping Egyptological methodology and theoretical approaches. The study of relations between Western Asia and Egypt encompasses a wide range of specialisms given the broad range of evidence, the geographical breadth, and the academic disciplines involved. This chapter reviews the history of the study of relations between Western Asia and Egypt pointing to a selection of challenges scholars face in undertaking their research, and examines two case studies: theories concerning the role of Western Asia in the rise of the state, and the assessment of Egypt’s New Kingdom Empire in Canaan to illustrate the ways in which scholarly challenges are met and the resulting historical conclusions.

On the Role of Statistic Characteristics of the Profit Rate in the Government Regulation of the Economy

2006 ◽  
pp. 63-74
Author(s):  
I. Ulyanov
Keyword(s):  
Government Regulation ◽  
The State ◽  
Profit Rate ◽  
Approaches To Studying ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
The Government

The article analyzes the main theoretical approaches to studying profitability, taking into account the interests of the state and firms. This analysis involves the problem of the balanced taxation of wages and profits. The author pays special attention to the differences between the said approaches in analyzing the statistic characteristics of the profit rate.

Reforming Natural Monopolies: Theory and Practice

2006 ◽  
pp. 102-121 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Deryabina
Keyword(s):  
Transition Economies ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
The State ◽  
Natural Monopoly ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Role Of The State

The article deals with the new theoretical approaches to natural monopoly. It describes essential features of the appropriate branches of economy. The role of the state in the regulation of natural monopolies in the developed and transition economies is also analyzed. The author compares the advantages and shortcomings of various institutional alternatives of organization of natural monopolies functioning as well as the perspectives of public-private partnership in this sphere. Special attention is paid to the analysis of Russian natural monopolies reforms.

scholarly journals Non-classical models of social dynamics in social cognition of the 20th — early 21 centuries: results and development prospects

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 18-29
Author(s):  
Valery Nekhamkin ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transitions ◽  
Social Cognition ◽  
Social Dynamics ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
World System ◽  
Self Organization ◽  
Zone Model ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
The World ◽  
Classical Models

Introduction The article is focused on theoretical and methodological analysis of a number of social dynamics models that appeared on the basis of non-classical science. They are “challenge — response”, self-organization, a cycle of phase transitions “birth — life — death”, and “zone model”. The author reveals heuristic potential of each model, its strengths and weaknesses in the methodological aspect. The aim of the study is to consider the models of social dynamics that appeared on the basis of non-classical science in social cognition, identify their methodological foundations; compare these theoretical constructs with each other, and to improve these structures in theoretical and methodological aspects. Methods The following general scientific methods were used in the study: modeling, structural-functional, systemic and comparative analysis. The scientific novelty of the study. The author traces evolution of how the models under consideration have been forming in the framework of social cognition, and points out the epistemological foundations of their occurrence. In the “challenge-response” model, the author identifies its basic ideas and classifies the sources that generate historical “challenges” and the entities that form “answers” to them. The author specifies that the model of self-organization appeared long before the 20th century, but only thanks to the systematic approach and synergetics it acquires the necessary theoretical level. The author also points out positive aspects and limitations of the self-organization model in relation to social cognition. The author specifies the full structure of the “zone model” in social cognition, which includes the following elements: the center, the middle part, the intermediate space, and the periphery. Modifications of this model are shown in the framework of the world-system approach and other social theories. Results. The study demonstrates that in relation to each model, empirical material was first accumulated, and only then it was theoretically generalized on the basis of non-classical science. It is shown that the main merit of the world-system analysis is creating a “zone” model of social dynamics. The author recognizes that the zone model to the maximum extent includes other theoretical constructions: “challenge - answer”, self-organization, the cycle of phase transitions “birth - life - death”. It is assumed that in the future, theoretical approaches in the humanities are more likely to include new methodological tools. Conclusions. The author reveals continuity of intellectual instruments among various non-classical models of social dynamics, shows separate stages of the models evolution. It is stated that in the framework of the non-classical methodology of social cognition, there is a place for the approaches generated by classical science (for example, the assumption of linearity as a way of developing society).

scholarly journals POLICE SUPERVISION OF RELEASES FROM PRISON

2019 ◽  
pp. 55-58
Author(s):  
Ch. Yarmaki ◽  
V. Yarmaki
Keyword(s):  
The State ◽  
Police Agency ◽  
State Institutions ◽  
Administrative Supervision ◽  
Police Supervision ◽  
State Oversight ◽  
The Law ◽  
Laws And Policies

It is provided the concept and features of police supervision; its correlation with administrative supervision is considered; the supervision of the behavior of previously convicted persons and legal acts regulating its implementation are analyzed. Given the central role of supervision in shaping police agency outcomes, the purpose of this paper is to understand ratings of supervisor performance overall and on several distinct dimensions. The description of the police as the strong arm of the State oversight reflects their authorization to enforce laws and policies defined by State institutions. It is concluded that there is a necessity to amend the Law of Ukraine "On the Administrative Supervision of Releases from Prison", other legal acts regulating the issue of supervision and probation.

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