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Mainstream macroeconomic theory, especially as synthesized in the New Neoclassical Synthesis, is argued to have many problematic aspects, problems which have been especially underscored by the recent economic crisis, and which relate to its method, its views of the economy, and its goals and its policy implications. These failings call for greater pluralism in macroeconomic theory and greater acceptance of alternative approaches. One of these—which is based on accounting identities and behavioral and institutional relations, which stresses the importance of uncertainty and power, emphasizes the goals of reducing unemployment and distributional fairness, and views policymaking as an art—is particularly worthy of attention.JEL classification: B22, B41, E00

There has been a resurgence of interest in values in recent public administration research, based on two distinct arguments. For different reasons, neither approach is likely to secure a robust normative basis for public endeavours. These reasons are assessed, using an alternative body of theory rooted in contemporary social theory that we term, 'new pragmatism'. New pragmatic ideas are deployed to critique the divorce of values from facts; the abstraction of values from concrete situations; the anthropocentric foundation to social choice; the poorly developed understanding of the process of governance, with its inherent pluralism; and the seeming reluctance to articulate principles of political discourse.

An examination of the realities of contemporary politics would go far to show that the current trend towards federal centralization in the US means wider econ & soc fulfillment for the individual & the nation; & that it means more democracy & liberty, not less. An unwieldy federal bur'cy must be guarded against, but it must be remembered that federal administrators are, in general, better trained, better protected by civil service, & better audited financially than are state administrators. The former geographical diversity of the US is being increasingly replaced by a new group diversity, & this new pluralism will do much to offset the relative decline of the states, prevent the dangers of federal centralization & preserve & extend both democracy & liberty. IPSA.

Chile's social uprising in 2019 has raised a series of questions regarding its sources, manifestations, and prospects of re-stabilization. This study presents a critical examination of the representation made by mass media during the rebellion. Specifically, its main milestones and controversies are addressed. The analysis involves a comparison between the journalistic coverage made by opentelevision channels, with those published in newspapers with politicized editorial lines. The results indicate that their differences are mainly found in the normative assumptions underlying the identification of the origin of the social outbreak, the characterization of its proliferation, and the projection of restructuring alternatives. Such normative assumptions are expressed in the way facts are presented in their stories, including partisan bias. In the case of Chilean open television, the results suggest a concordance with the views and opinions of the national center-right newspapers. On this basis, we discuss the increase of media distrust in Chilean television, highlighting the need to democratize its perspectives towards achieving media pluralism. ; El 'estallido social' ocurrido en Chile durante el año 2019, ha suscitado una serie de interrogantes respecto a sus fuentes, manifestaciones y perspectivas de reestabilización. Este estudio presenta un examen crítico sobre la representación realizada por medios de comunicación de masas durante el transcurso de la rebelión. Concretamente, se atienden sus principales hitos y controversias.La ejecución del análisis involucra una comparación entre las coberturas periodísticas realizadas por cadenas de televisión abierta, con aquellas publicadas en periódicos con líneas editoriales politizadas. Los resultados indican que sus diferenciaciones se encuentran principalmente en las distinciones normativas subyacentes a la identificación del origen del estallido, caracterización de su propagación y proyección de alternativas de reestructuración. Tal normatividad se expresa en relativos énfasis y cegueras con que se presentan los hechos en sus tribunas. Y específicamente, en el caso de la televisión abierta chilena, se constatan adherencias manifiestas entre sus valoraciones y aquellas presentes en periódicos afines a la centro-derecha nacional. Desde ahí se discute sobre la caída en los indicadores de confianza en la televisión chilena, destacando la necesidad de democratizar sus perspectivas desde el pluralismo informativo

Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- One. Christian Doctrines about Other Religions -- Doctrines about Other Religions -- Doctrines in the Christian Community about Other Religions -- Theology of Religions in Historical Perspective -- Christian Theology of Religions and Interreligious Dialogue -- Two. Varieties of Religious Aims -- Current Christian Theology of Religions -- The Soteriocentric Principle -- Beyond Exclusivisim, Inclusivism, and Pluralism -- Religious Aims and Patterns of Life -- Three. The Providential Diversity of Religions

pt. 1. State regulation and religious freedom -- pt. 2. The politics of religious intolerance -- pt. 3. Civil society, pluralism and intolerance -- pt. 4. Violence and state responses -- pt. 5. Discrimination and vulnerable groups -- pt. 6. Conclusion.

Contents -- Preface -- 1. The Problem of Order -- 2. Human Character -- 3. Communion and Hospitality -- 4. Character and Community -- 5. Authority -- 6. Freedom -- 7. Pluralism and the Common Good -- 8. Politics, Hospitality, and Character -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index

This book examines Muslims in Singapore, analysing both their habits, practices and dispositions towards everyday life, and also their role within the broader framework of the secularist Singapore state and its strategies€of "managing" cultural and religious pluralism.

Analyzes dictatorship and large communist enterprises in the late- and post-Stalinist Soviet Union; discusses large technological projects, technical progress, forced labor, economic nationalism, regional authorities, institutional pluralism, informal power network, stagnation, and other issues; 1948-64.

ZAMBIA HAS BEEN IN THE FOREFRONT OF DEMOCRATIZATION IN AFRICA SINCE 1990, WHEN A GROUP OF PROMINENT CITIZENS FORMED THE MOVEMENT FOR MULTIPARTY DEMOCRACY TO SPEARHEAD THE COUNTRY'S RETURN TO PLURALISM AFTER 17 YEARS OF ONE-PARTY RULE.

This contribution uses focus groups to evaluate the extent to which ex-combatants in Liberia adhere to ideals of pluralism. Specifically, this involves their views on dissent or freedom of speech, as well as the role of the opposition in Liberia. How do they deal with criticism at an individual level as well as the level of the state? While the ex-combatants recognized the ideal of freedom of speech, and indeed linked that to their definition of democracy, they shun open criticism, largely because of a fear of conflict and violence. The political context of Liberia, does not, to them, appear stable enough to handle an open conflict of opinion. Adapted from the source document.

Over the last 30 years, political philosophers of a liberal persuasion have developed a doctrine that mandates the neutrality of the state in matters of religion, yet nowhere in Europe have its requirements been fully realized in practice. In a majority of the approximately 50 cases, the state is committed either de jure or de facto to the support of religious organizations & their aims. In some cases, the justification takes the form of a commitment to positive or equal treatment, or a version of neutrality, while in others, inherited patterns of discrimination have simply not been addressed. At a time of increasing religious pluralism everywhere, associated with both immigration & the development of new religious movements, state religious non-neutrality is increasingly experienced as problematic. 3 Tables. Adapted from the source document.

"The Law of Peoples" is considered in terms of the limitations of Rawls's interpretation of politics. It is held that his law of peoples, intended to expand his definition of liberal right & justice, actually internationalizes his previous theories & demonstrates the universality of his interpretations. Rawls is said to argue that to the extent to which the law of peoples downplays opposition, it will fail to achieve consensus & will have little to contribute to international reconciliation. It is argued that Rawls's goal seems to be the constitution of a shared world rather than the imposition of a world reconciled around a shared point of view, & concluded that his effort at a realistic utopia is weakened by its inability to cope effectively with issues of pluralism & diversity. Adapted from the source document.