Governance and Religion
by WUV
The aim of the Obergurgl Governance Symposia (the name refers to the location of the conference centre of Innsbruck University in the scenic Alpine resort of Obergurgl) is to advance contemporary debates about governance both theoretically and practically. Theoretical debates stood in the centre of the first conference, which took place in October 2007 and was dedicated to the topic "Governance: Multi-level or post-democratic". This year's symposium tackled a practical field of governance, which has only recently moved into the horizon of social and political science debates: the relationship between politics and religion.--> GovernanceThe theme of governance is a central concern in contemporary political and social sciences. It refers to the study of political processes and actors in political systems that are characterized by multi-level national and international political structures rather than a centralized model of government. Not one centralized political entity is in the focu
Episodes
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From Social Problem to Legal Issue: the Governance of Islam in European Contexts
Prof. Valerie Amiraux (University of Montreal/Robert Schuman Centre Florence)
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What ist Legitimacy? A Theological and Political Report
Dr. Michael Kirwan (University of London/Heythrop College)
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The Changing Role of Religion in Post-Olympics China
Prof. Alan Hunter (University of Coventry/Centre for Peace and Reconciliation )
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Religious Violence from Rationality through Revelation to Regression
Prof. Arpad Szakolczai (University of Cork)
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Religion, Reciprocity and the New Wars
Dr. Harald Wydra (University of Cambridge/St. Catharine's College)
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Left and Right as Mimetic Opposites: Governance and Religion in a Global War
Dr. Robert Farneti (University of Bolzano)
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Religious Organizations as Political Actors in the Context of Migration: From Institutional Partners to Representatives of Migrants
Dr. Kristina Stšckl (University of Innsbruck)
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Incorporating Muslim Communities in Britain: Bradford a Case-Study
Prof. Philip Lewis (University of Bradford)
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Muslims of the Second Generation between Integration and Segregation: Chances and Challenges of Living Together in Europe
Mag. Alexander Osman (Muslimische Jugend …sterreich)
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Freedom of Religion and Public Opinion: the Discussions about the Minaret in Telfs
Prof. Reinhold GŠrtner (University of Innsbruck)
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Integration Policies in Tyrol
Mag. Johann Gstir (Department for Integration, Land Tirol)
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Short presentation: Religious conversion as a State Function: National Integration in Israel
Prof. Emanuel Gutmann (Hebrew University of Jerusalem)
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Influence of Religious Groups on the International Agenda Setting in the fight against Trafficking of Women and Children 1860s - 1930s
Prof. Jürgen Nautz (University of Vienna)
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The aim of the Obergurgl Governance Symposia (the name refers to the location of the conference centre of Innsbruck University in the scenic Alpine resort of Obergurgl) is to advance contemporary debates about governance both theoretically and practically. Theoretical debates stood in the centre of the first conference, which took place in October 2007 and was dedicated to the topic "Governance: Multi-level or post-democratic". This year's symposium tackled a practical field of governance, which has only recently moved into the horizon of social and political science debates: the relationship between politics and religion.--> GovernanceThe theme of governance is a central concern in contemporary political and social sciences. It refers to the study of political processes and actors in political systems that are characterized by multi-level national and international political structures rather than a centralized model of government. Not one centralized political entity is in the focu
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