Law is one of the most jargon-filled and least-understood of disciplines, and among its sub-branches, constitutional law is considered one of the most difficult and arcane. Yet, the Constitution affects every one of us in ways we seldom contemplate. In this volume, the reader is quickly introduced to the basic concepts of constitutionalism, such as the separation of powers, the rule of law and …
An introduction to internet governance provides a comprehensive overview of the main issues and actors in this field. The book is written in a clear and accessible way, supplemented with numerous figures and illustrations. It focuses on technical, legal, economic, development and sociocultural aspects of internet governance, providing a brief introduction, a summary of major questions and contr…
PROF. DR. ACHMAD MOCHTAR (1891-1945) adalah ilmuwan kedokteran Indonesia paling terkemuka pada masanya, menulis 54 karya ilmiah yang sebagian besar diterbitkan dalam jurnal kedokteran paling bereputasi di Hindia Belanda. Dalam hal ini ia hanya bisa dibandingkan dengan sejawat segenerasinya, Prof. Dr. R. Sardjito, Rektor Universitas Gadjah Mada yang pertama yang telah ditetapkan sebagai Pahlawan…
This book contains: 1. Combating corruption on all fronts 2. Action in corruption-prone areas 3. The private sector fights corruption 4. Effective action 5. Conclusions
This book examines the rise of religious extremism in Pakistan, particularly since 1947, and analyzes its connections to the Pakistani army's corporate interests and U.S.-Pakistan relations. It includes profiles of leading Pakistani militant groups with details of their origins, development, and capabilities. The author begins with an historical overview of the introduction of Islam to the Indi…
The Arab world is not one shaped by Islam, nor one simply explained by reference to the sectarian conflicts of a "mosaic" society. Instead, Barakat reveals a society that is highly complex, with many and various contending polarities. It is a society in a state of becoming and change, one whose social contradictions are at the root of the struggle to transcend dehumanizing conditions. Arguing f…
Why has the Arab world failed to achieve the political freedom, social stability, and economic improvement experienced in much of the rest of the world since the end of the Cold War? In Brutal Truths, Fragile Myths, veteran journalist Mark Huband argues that few of the region's leaders are capable of initiating the deep political changes necessary to address the challenges confronting them, and…
Buku ini berisi: 1. Menapak jejak sejarah advokasi buruh migran Indonesia 2. Membangun jaringan untuk advokasi hak-hak buruh migran 3. Strategi perlindungan migran Indonesia 4. Mengembalikan kedaulatan buruh migran
Ibn Battutah was just 21 when he set out in 1325 from his native Tangier on a pilgrimage to Mecca. He did not return to Morocco for another 29 years, traveling instead through more than 40 countries on the modern map, covering 75,000 miles and getting as far north as the Volga, as far east as China, and as far south as Tanzania. He wrote of his travels, and comes across as a superb ethnographer…
The performance of Asian and African economies over recent decades has clearly shown that engagement with the global economy can play a key role in advancing development. Researchers and policymakers have paid particular attention to the marked divergence in growth in Southeast Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. One of the most obvious differences in their performance and economic structure has been …