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South Africa: The Ambiguities of a Middle Power
Global Policy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT South Africa represents an interesting species of a middle power. This derives from its inherited economic muscle as Africa's powerhouse and the liberation struggle against apartheid, both of which have shaped its democratic transition. The traditions of liberation and democracy, in turn, have profoundly influenced how South Africa has ...
Garth L. le Pere
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Endogenous opposition: Identity and ideology in Kuwaiti electoral politics
American Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.Abstract How do opposition elites succeed in authoritarian elections? Existing theories of authoritarian politics suggest a pivotal role for elections in enhancing the survival of incumbent dictators. Yet, in many contexts, opposition elites attract considerable support and constrain the policymaking authorities of these dictators.
Daniel L. Tavana
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The choice argument for proportional representation
American Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.Abstract What electoral system should a democracy choose? I argue for proportional representation (PR). My main empirical premise is Duverger's law: Under PR there are more viable candidates in district‐level elections than there are under single‐member plurality (SMP) systems.
Adam Lovett
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Unpacking the role of in‐group bias in US public opinion on human rights violations
American Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.Abstract Which actor identities and social and political cleavages drive public opinion on human rights violations? While in‐group bias is known to influence public responses to government abuses, the relative impact of different identity characteristics has not been directly tested.
Rebecca Cordell
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Republican Monsters: The Cultural Construction of American Positivist Criminology, 1767-1920 [PDF]
, 2019 This dissertation examines the history of and cultural influences on positivist criminology in the United States. From Benjamin Rush to the present day, the U.S.
Burton, Chase Smith
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When Universities Turn Carceral: Between Academic Freedom and Elimination
The British Journal of Sociology, EarlyView.
Gil Rothschild Elyassi
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Latinos mobilizing beyond threats: The role of fear and hope in issue activism
American Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.Abstract Interest groups intent on spurring political participation often highlight potential threats to galvanize audiences into action. However, while loss aversion is typically seen as a strong motivator, it is important not to neglect the motivational effect of hope and reward‐seeking behavior as people navigate their political landscape.
Vanessa Cruz Nichols
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Women and Crime in Post-Transitional South African Crime Fiction
, 2021 Sabine Binder
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A Bibliometric Analysis to Study the Evolution of Artificial Intelligence in Business Ethics
Business Ethics, the Environment &Responsibility, EarlyView.ABSTRACT The contemporary world is witnessing the pervasive diffusion of artificial intelligence (AI) across diverse societal domains. Concurrently, the implementation of these technologies in numerous management areas raises novel and critical ethical considerations.
Mario Tani +3 more
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Automated face recognition assists with low‐prevalence face identity mismatches but can bias users
British Journal of Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract We present three experiments to study the effects of giving information about the decision of an automated face recognition (AFR) system to participants attempting to decide whether two face images show the same person. We make three contributions designed to make our results applicable to real‐word use: participants are given the true ...
Melina Mueller +5 more
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