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Over two decades ago, anthropologist Gayle Rubin began a now-classic article with a deceptively simple declaration: "The time has come to think about sex" (1984). Although Rubin was not the first thinker to place sex at the center of her work, her systematic sketch of Western sexual ideology made it possible to think about the political ramifications of sex in new and productive ways by disentangling the physical acts of sex from gender and sexuality (i.e., how we understand, interpret, and ascribe meaning to those acts). Among her many useful insights was the recognition that sex and sexuality are part of a hierarchical value system that serves as the basis for other forms of social, economic, and political power. Sex is the starting point of all human life and, consequently, sexuality subtends all other institutions from marriage to families, communities, states, and international organizations. What Foucault (1978) called biopower—the regulation of bodies, including sex—has continued to change and expand, giving rise to new forms of biopolitics—the regulation of populations and sexuality. Such regulations include moral policing and criminal sanctions, biomedical intervention, family and immigration laws, and a host of other tools that have tended to establish heterosexuality as the only normal and sanctioned sexual behavior. Regulating sex, and particularly reproduction, is an essential objective of the state because, ultimately, sex and reproduction are key to how the state regulates the fundamental element of its own composition: citizenship.

Science is an essential component of policy-making in most areas of government, but the scientific community does not always understand its role in this process. ; Publisher PDF ; Peer reviewed

Provides an overview of Swedish political science education & research. It is noted that Sweden has not often been at the cutting edge of the discipline, but the importance of that is pondered. Some information on the Swedish Political Science Association & the major journal, Statsvetenskaplig Tidskrift, is offered. References. J. Zendejas

Physics and politics; an application of the principles of natural science to political society, by Walter Bagehot -- History of the science of politics, by Frederick Pollock. ; Mode of access: Internet.

With drastic action needing to be taken now rather than over the 30 years to 2050, this book addresses the crucial question of how to get action from governments, who will always put short-term considerations (e.g. post Covid economic growth) over longer term climate priorities - unless forced to do otherwise. How might governments be persuaded to implement policies that will result in effective action? And how can this be achieved at an international, as well as national, level? These are the questions that this book focuses on. Taking a systematic political science point of view and drawing on collective choice and other theories of political action, this book analyses the key political and economic dynamics shaping climate policies around the world, identifying major political opportunities that can be exploited by well-informed and determined political actors, such as NGOs and social movements. This book describes how to advance and accelerate climate action around the world and will be of interest internationally to climate change campaigners, activists, political and environmental scientists.

Craig Johnson is an Associate Professor in Political Science. His research lies in the field of international development, focusing primarily on the ways in which global demand for land, resources and energy is affecting patterns of poverty, climate vulnerability and environmental sustainability in the Global South. Between 2009 and 2013, he led an international team of researchers looking at the socio-economic and environmental implications of urban land acquisition in India, Bangladesh and Viet Nam. He is now taking forward new work on the global race for alternative energy sources, particularly in the oil and gas sector. Finally, he is editing a book that will be published with Routledge in 2015 about the ways in which cities around the world are now responding to the global climate challenge. For more information about Craig Johnson's research, please go to his website at https://www.uoguelph.ca/polisci/craig-johnson David MacDonald is a Professor in Political Science. His research connects Canada and New Zealand. Canada and Aotearoa New Zealand are located on opposite sides of the world, yet both countries are grappling with how to forge better relationships between settlers, indigenous peoples, and ethnic communities. How a country is imagined and represented can make a difference. Canada's bilingualism and multiculturalism both symbolically alienate First Nations, Metis, and Inuit peoples, whose unique historical and legal status is often ignored. In New Zealand, the dominant narrative is biculturalism – a partnership between indigenous Maori and Paheka (European settlers). Ethnic communities do not easily fit into this image of the nation. His research examines the ways in which imagining community affect how these three groups form alliances or compete with one another for recognition and resources. For more information about David MacDonald's research, please go to his website at https://www.uoguelph.ca/polisci/david-macdonald ; Craig Johnson is examining how the global race for land and energy is affecting poverty, sustainability and climatic vulnerability in the Global South. David MacDonald is improving relations between Aboriginal peoples and ethnically diverse Canadians by drawing lessons from biculturalism in New Zealand.

Introduction: Governance and Leadership Institutions in Nigeria / Ernest Toochi Aniche & Toyin Falola -- Traditional Ondo Monarchs and Communication in the Yoruba Pre-Colonial Era / Solomon A. Fawehinmi -- Age Grade System among the Ìdó-Àní People of South-West Nigeria / Oluwatoyin Mary O̧laiya -- Revisiting the Relevance of Islamic Political System in the 21st Century Nigeria / Sirajo Muhammad Sokoto -- Masking, Wall and Body Painting as Institutions of Social Control in Traditional Igbo Society / Chinyere Ndubuisi -- The Musical and Cultural Leadership Roles of Yoruba Master Instruments / Olupemi Oladare -- A Critique of Leadership and Institutions in Nigeria and New States / Ayodele Olalekan Shotunde -- Elites and Leadership Standards in Post-Independent Nigeria / Moses Adebolu Adetunmbi -- Translating Political Philosophy into Action in Nigeria's Governance Institutions / Josephine Olatomi Soboyejo -- A Literary Characterization of Politics and Power in the Postcolony / Olivier Tchouaffe -- Art and Leadership Failure in Nigeria: Global Influences and the Way Forward / Akinwale Onipede -- Emerging Democratic Practices in Nigeria / Toyin Falola -- Poverty and Democracy in Nigeria's Fourth Republic / Adegboyega O. Oyekunle -- Citizenship, Participation, and Inclusion of Women in Nigeria's Democracy / Abidemi Abiola Isola -- Judicial Institutions, Human Rights and Development Challenges: Implication for Nigerian Democracy / Ernest Toochi Aniche, Richard Okechukwu Oji & Ikenna Mike Alumona -- Political Parties, Independent National Electoral Commission and Electoral Credibility in Nigeria / Olajumoke Yacob-Haliso & Victor Adesiyan -- Electoral Reforms and Nigeria's Fledging Democracy / Martin A. Ihembe & Onyekachi E. Nnabuihe.