Facets Of Power

Author : Jamie A. Waters
Publisher : Jamie A. Waters
ISBN 13 : 1949524205
Total Pages : 430 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Facets of Power written by Jamie A. Waters and published by Jamie A. Waters. This book was released on 2020-10-22 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Read the new epic romantic fantasy series by award-winning author, Jamie A. Waters… The hardest stone protects the most precious gems… Someone is killing dwarves. Sabine is new to the city of Razadon, a mecca of stone and dwarven magic. When several clan leaders are murdered in a strange ritual, suspicion falls on the most likely culprits and those newest to the city—Sabine and her companions. The blood of the ancients can fracture even the strongest stone… The seals of the Dragon Portal are growing weaker, and Sabine’s running out of time to acquire the remaining artifacts before their world is engulfed in flames. It’s a race against the clock to find out who’s responsible for the murders and save her friend’s life. But deep within the heart of the mountain, there are some who will do anything to keep Sabine from learning the truth. Even if it means sacrificing her in the process. Facets of Power is the third novel in The Dragon Portal series, a romantic epic fantasy adventure featuring fae, dragons, and demons. This is an action-packed romantasy adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat into all hours of the night. Perfect for fans of T.A. White, Ilona Andrews, Sarah J. Maas, and Jennifer L. Armentrout.

Author : Saunders, Richard
Publisher : Weaver Press
ISBN 13 : 1779222882
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.86/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Facets of Power written by Saunders, Richard and published by Weaver Press. This book was released on 2016-04-18 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The diamond fields of Chiadzwa, among the world's largest sources of rough diamonds have been at the centre of struggles for power in Zimbabwe since their discovery in 2006. Against the backdrop of a turbulent political economy, control of Chiadzwa's diamonds was hotly contested. By 2007 a new case of 'blood diamonds' had emerged, in which the country's security forces engaged with informal miners and black market dealers in the exploitation of rough diamonds, violently disrupting local communities and looting a key national resource. The formalisation of diamond mining in 2010 introduced new forms of large-scale theft, displacement and rights abuses. Facets of Power is the first comprehensive account of the emergence, meaning and profound impact of Chiadzwa's diamonds. Drawing on new fieldwork and published sources, the contributors present a graphic and accessibly written narrative of corruption and greed, as well as resistance by those who have suffered at the hands of the mineral's secretive and violent beneficiaries. If the lessons of resistance have been mostly disheartening ones, they also point towards more effective strategies for managing public resources, and mounting democratic challenges to elites whose power is sustained by preying on them.

Author : Richard Saunders
Publisher : African Books Collective
ISBN 13 : 1779222890
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.93/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Facets of Power written by Richard Saunders and published by African Books Collective. This book was released on 2016-04-18 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The diamond fields of Chiadzwa, among the worlds largest sources of rough diamonds have been at the centre of struggles for power in Zimbabwe since their discovery in 2006. Against the backdrop of a turbulent political economy, control of Chiadzwas diamonds was hotly contested. By 2007 a new case of blood diamonds had emerged, in which the countrys security forces engaged with informal miners and black market dealers in the exploitation of rough diamonds, violently disrupting local communities and looting a key national resource. The formalisation of diamond mining in 2010 introduced new forms of large-scale theft, displacement and rights abuses. Facets of Power is the first comprehensive account of the emergence, meaning and profound impact of Chiadzwas diamonds. Drawing on new fieldwork and published sources, the contributors present a graphic and accessibly written narrative of corruption and greed, as well as resistance by those who have suffered at the hands of the minerals secretive and violent beneficiaries. If the lessons of resistance have been mostly disheartening ones, they also point towards more effective strategies for managing public resources, and mounting democratic challenges to elites whose power is sustained by preying on them.

Author : Richard Saunders (PhD)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781868149766
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Facets of Power written by Richard Saunders (PhD) and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The diamond fields of Chiadzwa, among the world's largest sources of rough diamonds have been at the centre of struggles for power in Zimbabwe since their discovery in 2006. Against the backdrop of a turbulent political economy, control of Chiadzwa's diamonds was hotly contested. By 2007 a new case of 'blood diamonds' had emerged, in which the country's security forces engaged with informal miners and black market dealers in the exploitation of rough diamonds, violently disrupting local communities and looting a key national resource. The formalisation of diamond mining in 2010 introduced new forms of large-scale theft, displacement and rights abuses. Facets of Power is the first comprehensive account of the emergence, meaning and profound impact of Chiadzwa's diamonds. Drawing on new fieldwork and published sources, the contributors present a graphic and accessibly written narrative of corruption and greed, as well as resistance by those who have suffered at the hands of the mineral's secretive and violent beneficiaries. If the lessons of resistance have been mostly disheartening ones, they also point towards more effective strategies for managing public resources, and mounting democratic challenges to elites whose power is sustained by preying on them.

Author : Steven Lukes
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1352012340
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Power written by Steven Lukes and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-04-14 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third edition of this seminal work includes the original text, first published in 1974, the updates and reflections from the second edition and two groundbreaking new chapters. Power: A Radical View assesses the main debates about how to conceptualize and study power, including the influential contributions of Michel Foucault. The new material includes a development of Lukes's theory of power and presents empirical cases to exemplify this. Including a refreshed introduction, this third edition brings a book that has consolidated its reputation as a classic work and a major reference point within Social and Political Theory to a whole new audience. It can be used on modules across the Social and Political Sciences dealing with the concept of power and its manifestation in the world. It is also essential reading for all undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in the history of Social and Political Thought. New to this Edition: - A revised and refreshed introduction - Two new chapters on 'Domination and Consent' and 'Exploring the Third Dimension'

Author : Jan-Willem van Prooijen
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1139952447
Total Pages : 339 pages
Book Rating : 4.46/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Power, Politics, and Paranoia written by Jan-Willem van Prooijen and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2014-05-29 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Powerful societal leaders - such as politicians and Chief Executives - are frequently met with substantial distrust by the public. But why are people so suspicious of their leaders? One possibility is that 'power corrupts', and therefore people are right in their reservations. Indeed, there are numerous examples of unethical leadership, even at the highest level, as the Watergate and Enron scandals clearly illustrate. Another possibility is that people are unjustifiably paranoid, as underscored by some of the rather far-fetched conspiracy theories that are endorsed by a surprisingly large portion of citizens. Are societal power holders more likely than the average citizen to display unethical behaviour? How do people generally think and feel about politicians? How do paranoia and conspiracy beliefs about societal power holders originate? In this book, prominent scholars address these intriguing questions and illuminate the many facets of the relations between power, politics and paranoia.

Author : John Scott
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0745687741
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Power written by John Scott and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-02-21 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This far-reaching study gives a concise and coherent overview ofthe debates surrounding the analysis of social power. The conceptof power is outlined, and its main dimensions are explored throughconsideration of various facets – command, pressure,constraint, discipline, protest, and interpersonal power. The bookexamines both the theoretical debates that have arisen and thekinds of empirical materials relevant to them. Topics covered include the nature of the contemporary state,global economic power, world systems, business governance,professional power, social movements, and family dynamics. Power will be an indispensable introduction for studentsand researchers in sociology, politics, and the social sciencesgenerally.

Author : Aharon Klieman
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319162896
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Great Powers and Geopolitics written by Aharon Klieman and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-04-02 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the theoretical-historical-comparative political framework needed to fully grasp the truly dynamic nature of 21st century global affairs. The author provides a realistic assessment of the shift from U.S predominance to a new mix of counterbalancing rival middle-tier and assertive regional powers, while highlighting those geopolitical zones of contention most critical for future international stability. The book will appeal to scholars and policy makers interested in understanding the contours of the emerging world order, and in identifying its principal shapers and leading political actors.

Author : R.A.W. Rhodes
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0429872852
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.53/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Control and Power in Central-local Government Relations written by R.A.W. Rhodes and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-12-17 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Published in 1999. Originally published in 1981, Control and Power in Central-Local Government Relations set out to provide a re-interpretation of central-local relations in Britain. The book reviewed the (then) existing literature; redefined the subject of intergovernmental relations (IGR); and developed a theory linking IGR to broader issues in the study of British Government. It rapidly became a classic in the study of local government. The link to broader issues what achieved through the power-dependence model and the focus on policy communities. The book underpinned the vast growth in the study of policy networks in British government. This revised edition includes four new chapters, two of which have been specially written. The new Preface traces the fortunes of the power-dependence model, commenting on and updating the individual chapters. A new part II continues the story. It contains a 1986 essay reviewing criticism of the original model (chapter 6); a 1992 article discussing unresolved issues in the study of policy networks (chapter 7); and a new chapter assessing where we are now in the study of networks. It argues, provocatively, for an ethnographic focus on traditions and narratives; on how individuals construct networks. The book remains essential reading for all students and academics concerned with the study of IGR and policy networks.

Author : Henry Farrell
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691216908
Total Pages : 246 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Of Privacy and Power written by Henry Farrell and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How disputes over privacy and security have shaped the relationship between the European Union and the United States and what this means for the future We live in an interconnected world, where security problems like terrorism are spilling across borders, and globalized data networks and e-commerce platforms are reshaping the world economy. This means that states’ jurisdictions and rule systems clash. How have they negotiated their differences over freedom and security? Of Privacy and Power investigates how the European Union and United States, the two major regulatory systems in world politics, have regulated privacy and security, and how their agreements and disputes have reshaped the transatlantic relationship. The transatlantic struggle over freedom and security has usually been depicted as a clash between a peace-loving European Union and a belligerent United States. Henry Farrell and Abraham Newman demonstrate how this misses the point. The real dispute was between two transnational coalitions—one favoring security, the other liberty—whose struggles have reshaped the politics of surveillance, e-commerce, and privacy rights. Looking at three large security debates in the period since 9/11, involving Passenger Name Record data, the SWIFT financial messaging controversy, and Edward Snowden’s revelations, the authors examine how the powers of border-spanning coalitions have waxed and waned. Globalization has enabled new strategies of action, which security agencies, interior ministries, privacy NGOs, bureaucrats, and other actors exploit as circumstances dictate. The first serious study of how the politics of surveillance has been transformed, Of Privacy and Power offers a fresh view of the role of information and power in a world of economic interdependence.