Essays about: "theory of justification"
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1. The Propaganda of Iran and its Proxies : A study on the cross-group cohesion of Iran, Hezbollah and Hamas
University essay from FörsvarshögskolanAbstract : Since the Islamic Revolution in 1979 Iran has employed a deliberate and successful strategy centered around the use and support of various proxies, notably Hezbollah and Hamas who are part of the Iranian led Axis of Resistance. There is a vast literature that has studied different aspects of this Iranian proxy dimension, but relatively little research has been conducted on propaganda as a unifying mechanism. READ MORE
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2. It Takes Two to Tango: Perceptions and Motivations Towards Campaign Clientelism in Zambia
University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Various studies on clientelism usually start from a common puzzle: Why is campaign clientelism widely practised by politicians even when they have no means of ensuring reciprocity from the voters? Similarly, why is campaign clientelism widespread amongst voters despite its numerous negative consequences on societies, democracy, and development? These puzzles have motivated my research, where I attempt to understand the perceptions and motivations of politicians and voters towards campaign clientelism in Zambia. To address the research question, two forms of data collection methods were utilised, in-depth interviews with politicians at the local level and a survey of voters in densely populated areas (Lusaka and Kitwe). READ MORE
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3. Domestic & International Development Funding: A comparison of the Appalachian Regional Commission and USAID’s budget justifications
University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : This Bachelor’s thesis attempts to provide a better understanding of how US government-funded development agencies justify their funding, how that process is conducted, and in what ways it relates to the actual practice of development. Namely, the study looks at the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) and the United States Agency for International Development. READ MORE
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4. Individual to rioter: A theoretical analysis of collective behaviour
University essay from Lunds universitet/SociologiAbstract : This study analyses the factors that contributed to the collective behaviour of the mob at the January 6th Capitol riot and which factors were most influential. Previous studies have primarily relied on motive and justification in explaining prevention means and in part the actions of crowds during riots. READ MORE
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5. The perceptions and experiences of urban dwellers, regarding the transition from an agrarian to an urban society : A qualitative interview study conducted in Urban Babati, Tanzania
University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, miljö och teknikAbstract : This study investigates how farmers, authorities, day laborers and full-time employees experience and perceive the transition from an agrarian to a more urban society in Babati, Tanzania. It is an interview-based essay, and an inductive thematic analysis method has been used to analyze the perceptions and experiences about the transition, and to profoundly examine the main environmental, social, and economic benefits and challenges that follows. READ MORE
