Liars! cheaters! evildoers! [[electronic resource] ] : demonization and the end of civil debate in American politics / / Tom De Luca and John Buell

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910449746703321
• Autore: DeLuca Tom <1946->
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: New York, : New York University Press, c2005
• ISBN: 1-4294-1398-0; 0-8147-8646-4
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (241 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): BuellJohn
• Disciplina: 306.2/0973
• Soggetti: Communication in politics - United States; Political culture - United States; Rhetoric - Political aspects - United States; Social ethics - United States; Electronic books.; United States Politics and government Moral and ethical aspects
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-220) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Demonization American-style -- The politics of moral personae -- America's moral paradox -- The deep divide and the most vulnerable -- Seeking the enemy -- Terror, evil, and the new cold war -- Terror wars and culture wars -- Preserve the environment! : become an environmental sport -- Conclusion: A new democratic covenant.
• Sommario/riassunto: The level of vitriol in American politics has been rising with no end in sight. Terms like “evildoer,” “war on terror,” and “axis of evil” have become commonplace in our discussion of international politics. What ever happened to civil debate? Where has all this moralizing come from? And what harm has this new level of attack caused to democracy in America?In this compelling and cogent account, Tom De Luca and John Buell chart the rise of what they rightly label as the “demonization”of American politics, showing how political campaigns often neglect debates over policy in favor of fights over the private character and personal lives of politicians. Political interests are still served by this style of politics, but democracy, the authors contend, is the loser. ; Covering everything from the Clinton impeachment to the war on terrorism to the 2004 presidential campaign, the authors show the distinctly American qualities of demonization and how their frequency and intensity has grown in the last four decades.Suggesting that demonization is not inevitable or irreversible, this important book offers ways out of the political mudpit and back to a more civilized debate where democracy and freedom of speech can coexist in a productive, idea-rich environment.

Russia business : analyze the economy, understand the society, manage / / editors, Olga Medinskaya, Henk R. Randau, Christian Altmann

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910488708603321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer, , [2021]; ©2021
• ISBN: 3-030-64613-0
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (XXI, 288 p. 94 illus., 86 illus. in color. :)
• Disciplina: 338.70947
• Soggetti: Business enterprises - Russia (Federation)
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di contenuto: Intro -- Acknowledgments -- About the Book -- Contents -- Editors and Contributors -- List of Abbreviations -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Part I: Russia Today: Economy -- 1: Russia: A Giant in Figures -- 2: Political System and Administrative Structure -- Structure of State -- Administrative Structure -- Political System: Main Structure -- Executive Power -- Role of President in Russia -- National Government -- Legislative Powers -- The Federal Council of Russia -- The State Duma -- Factions and Political Parties -- Political Parties -- Judicial System -- Conclusion -- INSIGHT: What factors are influencing Russian politics? -- INSIGHT: Putin´s 2020 Constitutional Amendments -- Reference -- 3: Economic Structure -- GDP Development -- GDP Structure -- Regional GDP Structure -- Public Debt to GDP -- Wealth Distribution and Living Standards -- Trade -- Foreign Direct ; Investment -- Challenges -- References -- 4: Economic Clusters and Regional Policy -- Clusters and Cluster Initiatives in the Russian Federation: The Picture Today -- Skolkovo: Government-Created Clusters Within a Centralized Innovation Center -- Taking Stock: The Russian Cluster Observatory -- The Pilot Innovative Cluster Program on Its Way to Internationalization -- Challenges and Opportunities Between Past and Future -- Centralization -- State Dominance -- Traditional Separation of University and Science-Based Innovation/Start-Ups -- Relevance for Foreign Investors and Outlook -- References -- 5: Transport Infrastructure -- Density and Quality -- Railroads -- Roads and Highways -- Airports -- Seaports -- Pipelines -- Funding and State Monopolies -- Reference -- 6: Competitiveness -- The Ruble´s Influence on Competitiveness -- The New Industrial Policy -- Outlook -- 7: Trading in Times of Sanctions and Protectionism -- Introduction -- The Crisis in Ukraine and Its Aftermath.; Sanctions Against Russia -- Reaction and Countersanctions of Russia -- Sanction and Protectionism Effects -- Global Effects -- Specific Economic Effects for the EU and the USA -- Winners and Losers of Sanctions in Russia -- Ways Out of the Deadlock -- Conclusion -- References -- 8: Russian Banking System -- 1988-1996 Initial Privatization -- 1997-1998 Reformation and Maturity -- 1999-2009 Formation of Monopolistic Structures -- 2009-2015 Strengthening of State Banks -- 2016 Until Today: Further Consolidation -- The Banking System Today -- A Strongly Nationalized System -- Recent Reforms and Trends -- Outlook -- References -- 9: The Russian Stock Market -- Statistics of the Stock Market -- Equities -- Bonds -- Other Instruments of the Market -- Indices -- Investors -- Suggestions for Further Reading -- 10: The Russian Ruble and Monetary System -- Currency Control Regulations -- The New Foreign Exchange Regime Since 2014 -- The Russian Gamble -- Are Sanctions Effective? -- Entangled with Oil Price Impact -- How Should One Deal with the Situation? -- References -- 11: Cryptocurrencies in Russia -- References -- 12: Russian Energy: Hanging on the Needle? -- Introduction: Oil and Gas as National and International Forces -- The EU and Russian Energy -- Russian Gas for the EU -- Geopolitical Considerations and Outlook -- How Do Western Sanctions Affect Russia´s Oil and Gas Sector? -- The USA: A New Energy Giant -- Russia´s Position and Outlook -- Suggestions for Further Reading -- 13: Import Substitution in Russia -- Incentives, Restrictions, Regulations -- Import Substitution Since 2014 -- Made in Russia -- Results and Future of Import Substitution -- Suggestion for Further Reading -- 14: The Russian Start-Up Ecosystem -- Where Do Russian Start-Ups Come from? -- Incubators and Accelerators -- Venture Capital and Grants -- International Ambitions.; Suggestions for Further Reading -- Universities -- Start-Up Companies -- Accelerators -- Venture Capital Funds -- Grant-Givers -- Export Promotion Agency -- Global Corporate Partnership Programs and the AHK´s Activities -- Part II: Society -- 15: Brief Overview over Russian History -- The Origin of the Land of Rus´ -- The Twentieth Century: Soviet Era -- Perestroika and Glasnost -- End of the Soviet Era -- Suggestion for Further Reading -- 16: Geography -- Climate -- Mineral Resources -- Agriculture and Animal Husbandry -- Drinking Water -- References -- 17: Population and Demography -- Demographic Crisis -- Birth Rates -- The Aging Population and High Death Rates -- Reference -- 18: Ethnicity and Languages -- Subethnic Groups: Cossacks -- Languages -- Language Endangerment -- Russian Language -- Russian Alphabet -- Foreign Languages -- References -- ; 19: Migration -- International Migration: Brain Drain and Muscle Inflow -- Internal Migration -- Residence Permit: Propiska -- Labor Migration Today -- References -- 20: Centralization and Urbanization -- Urbanization: The ``Dying Village´´ -- Reference -- 21: Religion and Philosophy -- History of Russian Christianity -- Church and State -- Religion and Sexual Minorities -- Philosophy -- References -- 22: Festivals: Knowing the Roots -- New Years -- Victory Day -- Ancient Slavic Festivals -- Orthodox Celebrations -- International Women´s Day -- Professional Days -- 23: Corruption and Fraud Risks -- Everywhere in Daily Life -- Anti-Corruption Efforts -- Suggestions for Further Reading -- References -- 24: Health and Healthcare -- Health Status -- Suicide Rate -- Regional Disparities -- Unhealthy Lifestyle -- AIDS and HIV -- Healthcare System -- Efficiency and Reform -- Obligatory Medical System -- Private Medical Insurance -- INSIGHT: CoVid-19 and Russia -- Suggestions for Further Reading -- References.; 25: Snapshot of Mass Media -- Print Media -- TV and Radio -- Internet and Social Networking -- Control and Censorship -- Propaganda -- References -- Part III: Doing the Business -- 26: Legal Forms for Business Activity in Russia -- Overview of the Legal Forms -- Representative Office -- Opening a Representative Office -- Activities of the Representative Office -- Special Case: Branch -- Subdivision -- Limited Liability Company -- Founding Procedures -- Creation of the Charter -- Change in Ownership -- Joint Stock Company -- Issuance of Shares -- Bodies of the Joint Stock Company -- 27: The Russian Taxation System -- Basics of the Russian Tax System -- Types of Taxes -- Tax Administration-Selected Aspects -- Compulsory Tax Registration for Legal Entities -- Tax Return and Tax Payment -- Statute of Limitation and Tax Audits -- Corporate Income Tax -- Taxation of Income from Business Activities in Russia -- Permanent Establishment -- Withholding Tax -- Personal Income Tax and Social Security Contributions -- Personal Income Tax -- Social Security Contributions -- Value Added Tax (VAT) -- Other Types of Taxes -- Recent Trends in Russian Tax Law -- Transfer Pricing -- ``De-Offshorization´´ Developments -- Anti-Abuse Provisions -- COVID-19 -- 28: Tax Incentives and Tax Opportunities -- Special Economic Zones (SEZ) -- Benefits for Residents in an SEZ -- Legal Basis and Prerequisite for Becoming an SEZ Resident -- Technology Innovative SEZ -- Industrial Production SEZ -- Tourism and Recreational SEZ -- Port SEZ -- Geographical SEZs Kaliningrad and Magadan -- Special Investment Contract (SPIC) -- Incentives on Activities -- Customs Duties Incentives for Foreign Investors -- Benefits and State Support on Regional Level -- Other Areas with Special Conditions -- Advanced Development Zones (ADZ) -- Free Port of Vladivostok.; Republic of Crimea and Sevastopol City Incentives -- Skolkovo Incentives -- Summary -- 29: Protection of Intellectual Property in Russia -- What Can Be Protected? -- Copyright Law in Russia -- Patent Law in Russia -- Trademark Law -- Protection of a Company´s Intellectual Assets -- Protection of High-Tech IP Rights -- Should a Company Always Protect and Register Its IPR in Russia? -- Obtaining Protection and Enforcement -- Outlook and Challenges -- References -- 30: Etiquette: Do´s and Don´ts -- Business Meetings and Banquets -- Meeting and Greeting -- During the Business Meeting -- After the Business Meeting: Conversation and Rules of Hospitality -- Do´s and Don´ts in a Nutshell -- Do´s -- Don´ts -- Drinking and Toasting -- Gifts and Other Rituals -- INSIGHT: Russian Eating Habits and Traditions of Russian Hospitality -- Suggestion for Further Reading -- References -- 31: Education: Quality and Quantity -- The Structure of ; the Education System -- Reformation of Education and Public Financing -- Curriculum and Unified Exam -- Education System and Financing -- Social Concerns Around Education -- Access to Education and Corruption -- Commercializing of Public Schools -- Introduction of Unified State Exam and Rise of Corruption -- State-Sponsored Higher Education -- The Cult of Higher Education: Quality and Quantity -- References -- 32: Working Culture and Effective Management Style -- Hierarchy -- Micro-Management -- Focusing on People -- Trust Is Good, Control Is Better -- Communication -- Cultural Sensitivity -- Inappropriate People Management -- Missing Process Support -- High Turnover Rates -- 33: Negotiations: How to Deal in Russia -- Reference -- Index.