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Effects of Afghanistan War on Soviet Society and Policy

Kamrany, Nake M.; Killian, David T. - In: International Journal of Social Economics 19 (1992) 7/8/9, pp. 129-151

Analyses the emergence of dialogue and dissent in Soviet society due to its decade‐long war in Afghanistan (1979 …‐89); the longest war in Soviet history. Included in the analysis are defence military posture in view of the military brutality … young conscripts. Perpetrations of atrocities against the Afghan population in violation of conventions of war are …

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The unending search for universal and lasting peace

Rugina, Anghel N. - In: International Journal of Social Economics 28 (2001) 1/2, pp. 155-175

Explores the study of peace and war as a reflection of equilibrium versus disequilibrium conditions as applied in … new doctrine of human solidarity, his resolution of the conflict between the concept of justice of equality and justice of …

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Freud’s civilization revisited in the nuclear age: commentary on O’Brien’s conclusions

Hill, Lewis E. - In: International Journal of Social Economics 28 (2001) 5/6/7, pp. 426-429

This comment is a constructive criticism of Professor John C. O’Brien’s interesting and provocative article: “Freud’s civilization revisited in the nuclear age.” It is my conviction that both Freud and O’Brien underestimate the power of Christianity in the creation and in the defense...

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The Current Crisis in the Former Soviet Union and the Perspectives of Its Resolution

Raiklin, Ernest - In: International Journal of Social Economics 21 (1994) 2/3/4, pp. 103-116

Gives a brief account of what has happened, what is happening and what is going to happen in the country formerly called the Soviet Union. Analyses the socio‐economic nature of the Soviet system and its evolution prior to Gorbachev′s reforms. Presents the causes for the emergence of...

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Is Economic Justice Possible?

Armour, Leslie - In: International Journal of Social Economics 21 (1994) 10, pp. 32-58

to control war as well as changes in the nature and use of money. Examines problems posed by such ideas as well as …

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A Social Economist Examines the Moral Poverty of Twentieth Century Europe

Conway O′Brien, John - In: International Journal of Social Economics 21 (1994) 10, pp. 185-193

The belief in the endless progress of men materially and morally has not stood the test of time. The wars and atrocities of the twentieth century have shown that evil resides within man himself. Discusses the role of Darwinism and science; despite much criticism, the evolutionists continue to ride...

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Twentieth century Europe′s moral penury

Conway O′Brien, John - In: International Journal of Social Economics 22 (1995) 12, pp. 4-18

Puts forward the view that the atrocities committed in the twentieth century, particularly in Germany and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, were due to widespread acceptance of the Stoic doctrine that man was the measure of all things, a doctrine made popular by scholars of the...

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Neglected dimensions of development: inequality, conflict and aid

Gounder, Rukmani - In: International Journal of Social Economics 32 (2005) January, pp. 60-76

nature of ethnic diversity and land issues in Fiji provides an insight not only of ethnic conflict, but also of the role of … aid to solve conflict. A discussion on ethnicity and being equal in the market relates to the reason for equality before … identity. The analysis indicates the role foreign aid can play to achieve stability and avoid ethnic conflict for growth in …

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Co-operation and conflict between firms, communities, new social movements and the role of government v. Cerro De San Pedro case

Vargas-Hernández, José G. - In: International Journal of Social Economics 34 (2007) May, pp. 320-344

Purpose – The aim of this paper is to analyze relationships of cooperation and conflict between a mining company and …/methodology/approach – The paper focuses on the co-operation and conflict between firms, communities, new social movements and the role of … government. Findings – The presence of the mining company has caused a severe social conflict among the inhabitants of San Pedro …

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Emotional outcomes of Ugandan SME buyer-supplier contractual conflicts

Ntayi, Joseph Mpeera - In: International Journal of Social Economics 39 (2012) January, pp. 125-141

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a multilevel investigation of the existence and relationship between severity of buyer-supplier contractual conflicts, emotional outcomes and disengagement behaviour arising out of the contractual disputes in Ugandan small to medium-sized...

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