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Faced with ecological crises, scientists are not neutral, on one side they contribute with their research to support a model of development that is partly responsible for these crises, on the other side they often disagree in discussing on limits and negative implications of such a model. This paper presents the biographies of four scientists who, besides revealing the conflicts of interest between scientific research, economics and politics, allow us to broaden our gaze on the relevance of the gender dimension that involves both research questions and methodolgies. ; Di fronte alle crisi ecologiche gli scienziati e le scienziate non sono neutrali, da una parte contribuiscono con le loro ricerche a sostenere un modello di sviluppo che di queste crisi è in parte responsabile, dall'altra si dividono al proprio interno nel discuterne limiti e implicazioni negative. In questo intervento vengono presentate le biografie di quattro scienziate che, oltre a svelare i conflitti di interesse tra ricerca scientifica, economia e politica, consentono di allargare lo sguardo sulla rilevanza della dimensione di genere che investe sia il piano delle domande di ricerca che quello delle metodologie di indagine.

In memoriam of Paschal Scaramozzino.

A memorial tribute to Italian political scientist Carlo Maria Santoro (14 Aug 1935-2 Apr 2002) outlining his academic & diplomatic career & noting his major writings. Adapted from the source document.

On the centenary of Italian political scientist Vittorio Beonio-Brocchieri, a conference devoted to his life & work was held at the U of Pavia (where Beonio-Brocchieri taught from 1926 to 1978)). The conference was multidisciplinary, appropriate to commemorate a scholar of wide-ranging interests & expertise. Also honored was the scholar's late son, Paolo Beonio-Brocchieri, also a long-time professor at the university, & a prominent Asianist. A. Siegel

The debate about the rule of law and the role it plays as driver of democratization processes is now fairly developed and diffused worldwide. Despite that, the concept is still contended and its semantic characterized by a byzantine complexity. Firstly and foremost, political scientists do not share a common conception of rule of law encompassing formal and substantial aspects of the "government based on rules rather than on men". This paper wants to encourage the development of a dialogue between law and politics, legal studies and political science, in order to investigate better and reach a deeper understanding of how and why under specific conditions governments ruled by rules -- which are still made by men -- represent favorable conditions to democratic processes and processes of state building. The readers are led through a vast literature, then provided with a proposal of a framework that covers both the conception of rule of law as precondition and as outcome of socio-political processes. Adapted from the source document.

University of Illinois Library bookplate "From the library of Conte Antonio Cavagna Sangiuliani di Gualdana Lazelada di Bereguardo, purchased 1921" on the inside front cover. ; Mode of access: Internet.

In recent years, claims for autonomy & self-government have conditioned the politics of the so-called multinational democracies. In such democracies, national minorities have obtained one form or another of self-government thanks to various kinds of federal frameworks. Such important political processes have significantly contributed toward the renewed interest in federalism. In particular, a number of scholars have pointed out the need to formulate a specific variety of federalism to meet the needs of national minorities: asymmetric federalism. Thus, unlike scholars such as Carl Friedrich, Daniel Elazar, & Kenneth Wheare, who thought that traditional, symmetrical federal institutions could be used to manage nationalist claims thanks to their intrinsic capability of dealing with unity & diversity, many contemporary political scientists (eg, Alfred Stepan, Alain Gagnon, Ferran Requeio, Michael Burgess, & others) have analyzed the relationship between nationalism & federalism through the concept of asymmetric federalism. Focusing on the different dimensions of the concept & analyzing such a literature -- its results, suggestions, & limits, constitute the aim of this paper. 2 Tables, 45 References. Adapted from the source document.

This paper focuses on the current position of political science in Italian universities. In doing so, it aims not only at providing a purely descriptive account, but also at evaluating the general status of political science in Italy. The analysis of the academic status of a subject helps us to understand what kind of general status it possesses within a country. The number of people teaching political science, the kind of institutions it is taught in, & exactly what is taught, all provide an understanding -- albeit not an exhaustive one -- of some of the essential conditions influencing the real status of political science in Italy. After a brief historical introduction, detailed figures are given regarding the number & distribution of political scientists in Italy's universities, & the courses currently offered in the field of political science are described & discussed. In the second part of the paper, the author gives his views on the current state of Italian political science, which he considers to be not dissimilar to that of other countries, & they subsequently invite the reader to reflect on the need for an increase in its social status. At the same time, some reflections are presented about the risk Italian political science could fall into without a more conscious collective strategy aimed at improving its own position & status in universities. Tables, References. Adapted from the source document.

In a tribute to political scientist Franco Antonicelli, on the occasion of his centenary, Antonicelli's impact & influence on Norberto Bobbio are discussed: the Antonicelli notions of intransigence & tolerance in civil engagement are key. Also stressed is Antonicelli's significance as a political philosopher (he was repressed under the fascist regime in the 1930s), & his account of democracy as the outgrowth of conflict & tension, as well as his own antifascist, democratic activities. Antonicelli was a prominent figure in post-WWII Italian politics as well, & he serves as a noteworthy example of a political scientist who actually served in participatory, democratic politics. A. Siegel