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Analyse & Kritik, 2008 Abstract Economic Imperialism is the claim of some economists that the methodology of neoclassical economics has superior scientific qualities and should be adopted by most or all social sciences. The paper first shows why such a dominant claim could develop among economists but in no other science and then goes on to point out the ...
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Spiritual Cannibalism in HRD: How Workplace Spirituality Devours Sacred Traditions
Human Resource Development Quarterly, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This paper interrogates how the discourse of workplace spirituality in human resource development (HRD) operates as a tool of colonization. Through a systematic review of 48 articles published between 1997 and March 2025, the study uncovers recurring patterns of spiritual appropriation in which non‐Western traditions are detached from their ...
Shoaib Ul‐Haq
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Unveiling power, or why social science's task is explanation
The British Journal of Sociology, EarlyView., 2023 Abstract This short essay contends that sociology should devote attention to causal explanation in order to expose lies. It argues that lies about causes are common in society and social science is in a unique privileged position to offer social knowledge that can dispel such lies. Offering causal explanations is a vital task of this project.
Julian Go
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Imperialism and the Question of System Stability
Contexto InternacionalOne of the main controversies within the Marxist theory of imperialism centres on the capacity of the capitalist system to organise itself economically and politically.
Marcelo Fernandes
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Modernity versus postmodernity in China. The debate between “Asian values” and “universal values” [PDF]
Revista CIDOB d'Afers Internacionals, 2003 In the Chinese society, a debate is developing on “Western values”, also called “universal values”, versus “Asian values”, which are presented as an alternative to the former.
Seán Golden
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Face and reverse side of globalization as scientific and technological process and of globalism as paradigm of the new world order [PDF]
Војно дело, 2016 The paper discusses the characteristics of globalization as scientific and technological process and of globalism as paradigm of the new world order.
Budžak Goran
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To Develop the Colonial Estate: The Reasons for British West African Railways [PDF]
, 2011 This Dissertation is a history of reasons and motivations behind building the first railways in British West Africa. It analysis Sierra Leone, the Gold Coast, Lagos and Northern Nigeria from the early 1890s to 1906.
Bruckner, Andrew
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Interplanetary frontiers: terraforming from an invasion science perspective
Oikos, EarlyView.The pursuit of a multi‐planetary existence represents one of humanity's greatest frontiers. If applied justly, it offers an opportunity to extend its civilization's lifespan amid escalating sustainability crises on Earth. One approach increasingly gaining traction is terraforming, a hitherto theoretical ecological and evolutionary experiment revolving ...
Teun Everts +2 more
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Examining economic theory's influence on criminology: Imperialism and disciplinary boundaries
Journal of Economic CriminologyThe paper aims to investigate the imperialistic status of Economic Theory of Crime. Among economists, ETC is often regarded as a successful case of imperialism toward criminology, but criminologists do not share this perception.
Felipe Coelho Sigrist +1 more
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Economics and Interdisciplinarity: One Step Forward, N Steps Back?
Revista Crítica de Ciências Sociais, 2019 Mainstream economics has become more interdisciplinary. Why is this? Does it represent a break with its intra-disciplinary character? How does it relate to major points of criticism – the lack of realism and disregard for methodology and alternative ...
Ben Fine
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