Information on "Social Problems"
April 2001
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Apr 2001
Violence, Vengeance and Gender
Author: L Vetten, K Bhana
Publisher: Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR)
This paper assesses the link between HIV/AIDS and violence against women in South Africa. More on «Violence, Vengeance and Gender»
March 2001
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Mar 2001
Extension, Poverty and Vulnerability: Inception Report of a Study for the Neuchâtel Initiative
Author: Ian Christoplos, John Farrington, Andrew D Kidd
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This paper reviews trends in poverty, vulnerability and extension, and the policy context in which extension is located. More on «Extension, Poverty and Vulnerability: Inception Report of a Study for the Neuchâtel Initiative» -
Mar 2001
Chronic Poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia
Author: Samuel Hickey, Karen Moore
Publisher: Chronic Poverty Research Centre (CPRC)
In its broadest sense, the term ‘chronic poverty’ refers to a sub-group of the poor who experience poverty over a lengthy time period, and at a particular depth. More on «Chronic Poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia» -
Mar 2001
Agri-Tourism Spatial Development Initiatives in South Africa
Author: Thembela Kepe, Lungisile Ntsebeza, Linda Pithers
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
This paper examines an attempt to kick-start economic growth through the promotion of agriculture and tourism in an impoverished rural region of South Africa. More on «Agri-Tourism Spatial Development Initiatives in South Africa» -
Mar 2001
How Have the Poor Done? Mid-Term Review of India’s Ninth Five-Year Plan
Author: N C Saxena
Publisher: Overseas Development Institute (ODI)
Although the Indian economy has continued to grow rapidly, poverty reduction is proceeding far more slowly than anticipated. More on «How Have the Poor Done? Mid-Term Review of India’s Ninth Five-Year Plan»
February 2001
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Feb 2001
A Letter to the President and a Memorandum on US Policy Toward Brazil
Author: CFR Independent Task Force
Publisher: Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)
This report describes how Latin America and Brazil have come to the forefront of United States policy challenges. More on «A Letter to the President and a Memorandum on US Policy Toward Brazil»
January 2001
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2001
Civil Wars Kill and Maim People - Long after the Shooting Stops
Author: Hazem Ghobarah, Paul Huth, Bruce Russett
Publisher: Leitner Program in International & Comparative Political Economy
This paper explores the effects of civil war in increasing the subsequent incidence of death and disability due to infectious disease and poor health conditions in the different population sub-groups. More on «Civil Wars Kill and Maim People - Long after the Shooting Stops » -
2001
Electoral Legitimation, Polyarchy, and Democratic Legitimacy
Author: Casiano Hacker-Cordón
Publisher: Leitner Program in International & Comparative Political Economy
In this paper, the author presents a critique of an essay by Adam Przeworski, which attempts to explicitly dissociate democracy from equality. More on «Electoral Legitimation, Polyarchy, and Democratic Legitimacy » -
2001
'Hope and History:' Study on the Management of Diversity in Northern Ireland
Author: Billy Leonard
Publisher: International Conflict Research (INCORE)
This report contains the findings of initial research work examining how public policy and policymakers can aid the process of effectively managing societal diversity in Northern Ireland. More on «'Hope and History:' Study on the Management of Diversity in Northern Ireland» -
2001
International Review of Public Policies Towards Improving Inter-Community Relations
Author: Clem McCartney
Publisher: International Conflict Research (INCORE)
This paper considers developments in policy and interventions related to improving community relations in Northern Ireland. More on «International Review of Public Policies Towards Improving Inter-Community Relations»
