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Michael Mann's pioneering work provides insights not just into world history and historical sociology but also promises much for the discipline of International Relations (IR). However, I argue that Mann's theory suffers from a number of internal inconsistencies which, in turn, threaten the integrity of his overall model. Specifically, I claim that importing various neorealist insights into his work threatens Mann's commitment to historical sociology on the one hand and the viability of his multi-causal IEMP model on the other. Moreover, in producing a Eurocentric theory of the rise of the West, Mann simultaneously jeopardises one of his most fundamental of claims: that societies are not bounded but promiscuous entities — that is they are shaped by manifold influences emanating from both within and beyond them. Accordingly, I argue that if Mann can produce a non-realist theory of the international and a non-Eurocentric theory of social and economic change, he will be able to improve on his theoretical approach and maintain the spirit of the enterprise for which he has become justly famous.

An introduction to a special section of "Millennium," focusing on the work of Michael Mann. Written by the editors, the short piece acknowledges Mann's growing contribution to the field of international relations, particularly his approaches relating to historical sociology. It also summarizes the content of the subsequent articles on Mann. R. Prince

Thomas Mann: A Life by Donald Prater.

There is no end to the superlatives that can he heaped upon the late Henry G. Manne for an academic career that spanned more than sixty years, from the day that he graduated from the University of Chicago Law School in 1952 until his death at the age of eighty-six in January 2015. Henry Manne, the American Spectator informs people, 'was law & economics'. That pithy description would have pleased him. He was not a man who tolerated nuances in argument. He was a man who loved hyperbole, especially when it was directed toward himself. Indeed, he thinks that it can be said that he was the embodiment of yet another maxim that speaks so well of his character: better to be attacked than ignored. It can be said against Manne that substantively many of the stark positions he advocated fifty years ago have not stood the test of time. Adapted from the source document.

Over the past twenty years or so, there has been a concerted effort by International Relations (IR) scholars to engage with classical social theory, a tradition that takes in figures such as Max Weber and Karl Marx, C. Wright Mills and Raymond Aron, and more recently, Anthony Giddens and Charles Tilly. Of these comparative macro-sociologists, perhaps the most interesting from an IR perspective is Michael Mann whose oeuvre, now spanning four decades, includes a two-volume history of power in world affairs alongside substantial interventions on debates relating to ethnic cleansing, empire, state-formation and fascism. The interview and forum printed below are, in the first instance, attempts to tease out Mann's most important contributions to social science in general and to IR more specifically. But contributors are also keen to impress upon Mann, and historical sociologists more generally, the need to factor in contemporary advances in both IR theory and practice. As a result, the interview, comment pieces and Mann's reply bear close reading not only for IR specialists, but also for those involved in the wider enterprise of classical social theory itself.

Over the past twenty years or so, there has been a concerted effort by International Relations (IR) scholars to engage with classical social theory, a tradition that takes in figures such as Max Weber & Karl Marx, C. Wright Mills & Raymond Aron, & more recently, Anthony Giddens & Charles Tilly. Of these comparative macro-sociologists, perhaps the most interesting from an IR perspective is Michael Mann whose oeuvre, now spanning four decades, includes a two-volume history of power in world affairs alongside substantial interventions on debates relating to ethnic cleansing, empire, state-formation & fascism. The interview & forum printed below are, in the first instance, attempts to tease out Mann's most important contributions to social science in general & to IR more specifically. But contributors are also keen to impress upon Mann, & historical sociologists more generally, the need to factor in contemporary advances in both IR theory & practice. As a result, the interview, comment pieces & Mann's reply bear close reading not only for IR specialists, but also for those involved in the wider enterprise of classical social theory itself. Adapted from the source document.

"The text deals with F. K. Mann's approach of fiscal sociology. First, his biography is presented. Second, his book on tax policy ideals is discussed critically. Third, three conceptual elements of his fiscal approach are extracted from major writings of Mann. Fourth, the relationship between fiscal theory and sociology is analyzed. Finally it is asked which of his writings, ideas and concepts stand the test of time." (author's abstract)

Aggravated murder in a cruel manner is a form of murder which is prescribed in Article 114, paragraph 1, item 1 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Serbia. The article emphasizes the meaning of the notion of cruelty as a determining feature of this crime. It is a complex concept that has its objective, but also subjective aspects. Namely, cruelty on the one hand means depriving the victim of life in a way that inflicts excessive pain and suffering, while, on the other hand, it is necessary for the perpetrator to demonstrate a specific emotional relationship towards these pains and sufferings (in the form of pleasure, enjoyment, lack of pity, etc.). Furthermore, the issue of guilt in this crime was analyzed, especially the possibility of its existence in the case of insanity and significantly reduced sanity. Although the case law rules that in these cases, aggravated murder in a cruel way is not possible, the article argues the opposite thesis. In the end, the issues with attempting and preparing a aggravated murder in a cruel way were discussed. The latter institute may be interesting since the amendments to the Criminal Code from 2019 criminalize the preparation of aggravated murder (it is a so-called delicta preparata), with the provision that the article argues that this provision cannot be applied to aggravated murder in a cruel way.

In 1933 the prominent author and political activist Heinrich Mann and his partner Nelly Kroeger were forced to flee Nazi Germany, finding refuge first in France and later, in great despair, in Los Angeles, where Nelly committed suicide in 1944 and Heinrich died in 1950. Using extensive archival research, interviews with descendants, and published sources, Juers portrays their world in exile, focussing on Heinrich and Nelly and their circle, Heinrich's younger brother Thomas Mann, their mother Julia and sister Carla, and friends Bertolt Brecht, Alfred Döblin and Kurt Tucholsky. Their paths are

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- Abbreviations for Mann Citations -- 1 Thomas Mann in Princeton, 1938-41: -- 2 Reflections of a Political Man -- 3 A Roundup of Political Themes -- 4 Professor Thomas Mann, Nobel Laureate -- 5 Toward a Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- Notes -- Index