Tag: Books

Statue of Edmund Burke, a prominent Counter-Revolutionary thinker of the 18th century, known for his critique of revolutionary rationalism and his defense of European traditions.
BooksPolitical History

Reinventing Europe’s Past: The Counter-Revolutionary Legacy

About the book Europe against Revolution: Conservatism, Enlightenment, and the Making of…

By
Matthijs Lok
15 Min Read
A group of protestors is holding signs and banners during a demonstration for fair wages. The signs read "WE ARE WORTH MORE!", "STRIKE $15", and "FIGHT FOR $15". They are advocating for a minimum wage increase to $15 per hour. This image captures their collective call for recognition of their value and the need for fair compensation in the workplace. Photo by Bob Simpson (CC BY-NC-SA)
BooksAnalysis & Theories

Healing Divides: The Power of Recognition in Social Justice

Michèle Lamont’s Seeing Others offers a compelling examination of how recognizing the…

By
Karel J. Leyva
24 Min Read
Secularism-Artists Pawan Shukla and Veer Chandra, with the help of common people, created a 35-foot high map of India from 2.5 tons of iron. After 101 days of protests, the Delhi police removed materials put up by the protesters over the last 101 days, including artistic banners, this large standing map of India, and a model of the India Gate. This creative expression from the Global South highlights the region's unity and resilience.
BooksPolitics & Religion

Rethinking Secularism from the Global South

About the book "Secularism as Misdirection: Critical Thought from the Global South"…

By
Nivedita Menon
12 Min Read
War in Syria has caused massive home destruction
BooksCulture & Politics

Architecture and Domicide in Syria’s War

About Domicide: Architecture, War and the Destruction of Home in Syria by…

By
Ammar Azzouz
11 Min Read
In the image, a woman wearing a black burqa is sitting on a white, rocky surface. This visual contrast highlights the tensions between religious traditions and the concept of secularism, which seeks the separation of religion and state, promoting a society where individual beliefs do not interfere with public governance or civil rights.
BooksPolitics & Religion

France’s Secularism: Navigating Security and Rights

About the book by Raphael Cohen-Almagor, "The Republic, Secularism and Security: France…

By
Karel J. Leyva
9 Min Read
According to neuroscience, liberals and conservatives show differences in brain regions, with liberals having a larger anterior cingulate cortex and conservatives having a larger right amygdala.
BooksAnalysis & Theories

The Neuroscience of Political Behavior

"The Political Brain" stands out as a significant work in political science,…

By
Karel J. Leyva
13 Min Read
Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada, featuring the Peace Tower, a symbol of Canadian federalism and the seat of the federal government.
BooksAnalysis & Theories

Federalism in the 21st Century: Theory, Practice, Challenges

About the book: 'Advanced Introduction to Federalism' by Alain-G. Gagnon and Arjun…

By
Karel J. Leyva
30 Min Read
Neuropolitics: a woman sitting in a chair looking at a yellow brain
BooksAnalysis & Theories

Neuropolitics: Shaping Politics and Marketing

About the book "The Political Brain: The Emergence of Neuropolitics" by Matt…

By
Matt Qvortrup
7 Min Read
Vintage illustration depicting censorship as a caricature of a personified figure with scissors, known as 'Madame Anastasie', who has an oversized head, a prominent nose, and spectacles, wearing a chef's hat. Next to the figure sits an owl on the handle of a giant pair of scissors, symbolizing wisdom and perhaps the watchful eye of censorship. The exaggerated facial expressions and the scissors hint at the suppression of free speech or the cutting of content deemed inappropriate.
BooksPolitical History

Censorship Clarified: Historical and Current Perspectives

About the book of Jean-Yves Mollier, 'Interdiction de publier: La censure d’hier…

By
Jean-Yves Mollier
14 Min Read
The image displays a close-up of two hands clasped together in solidarity or unity. In the background, there is a blurred flag featuring a cross, which may symbolize Christian nationalism, a political ideology that seeks to merge Christian and national identities. The flag seems to take center stage in a gathering, suggesting a public demonstration or political event where Christian symbols are being used in a nationalistic context.
BooksDemocracy & Human RightsPolitics & Religion

White Christian Nationalism’s Threat to American Democracy

The growing influence of white Christian nationalism, its impact on political decisions,…

By
Karel J. Leyva
7 Min Read
The Agnew Clinic" by Thomas Eakins epitomizes medical professionalism, depicting a 19th-century surgical lecture in meticulous detail.
BooksPolitical History

Redefining Professionalism: A Historical and Sociopolitical Exploration

Faitini's book Shaping the Profession unveils the rich history and multidimensional moral,…

By
Tiziana Faitini
Michele Nicoletti
Massimo Palma
22 Min Read
An artistically rendered phoenix, symbolizing resilience and rebirth, majestically rises from the ashes of burnt book pages against a dark background, visually embodying the theme of 'Intellectual Freedom'.
Freedom of Expression

Intellectual Freedom: The Power of Books Against Censorship

Championing intellectual freedom, literature stands as a defiant bulwark against censorship, embodying…

By
P&RR
13 Min Read