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Claudia Derichs

Bio: Claudia Derichs is an academic researcher from University of Duisburg-Essen. The author has contributed to research in topics: Politics & Globalization. The author has an hindex of 9, co-authored 47 publications receiving 226 citations. Previous affiliations of Claudia Derichs include University of Hildesheim & University of Marburg.

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01 Jan 2001
TL;DR: In this article, the authors tried to shed a light on institutions and policies, and relate them to the issue of multiculturalism/multiethnicity in Malaysia, and pointed out that the ethnic and hence cultural element is all too obvious in these institutions, because Malaysian politics in the institutions has always been determined and performed along ethnic communal lines.
Abstract: Institutions in comparative polities can be seen as a variable in the theoretical setting of system comparison. They serve the purpose of structuring the analytical framework, but their impact on the unfolding of certain types of political systems should not be overestimated. Accordingly, comparative politics and its extension to comparative policy analysis in particular, tends to emphasize political processes and procedures instead of focusing exclusively on institutions (von Beyme 1992). In the present paper, I will try to shed a light on institutions and policies, and relate them to the issue of multiculturalism/multiethnicity.1 Apart from the constitution, I will not deal with ‘classical’ examples of political institutions like the bureaucracy, parliament, or political parties. The ethnic and hence cultural element is all too obvious in these institutions, because Malaysian politics in these institutions has always been determined and performed along ethnic communal lines. To get an idea of what the institutional consolidation of multiculturalism can mean beyond the realm of the ‘classical’ political institutions in a multiracial and multiethnic state like Malaysia, I will turn to the policy arena and look at functions of output as well as at outcomes of political decisionmaking.

1 citations

01 Jan 1996
TL;DR: In this paper, the wichtigsten strukturellen und institutionellen Fundamente in Japans vorgestellt are discussed in kompakter form.
Abstract: Im folgenden werden dem Leser in kompakter Form die wichtigsten strukturellen und institutionellen Fundamente sowie Funktion und Rolle der wichtigsten Akteure im politischen System Japans vorgestellt. Der Text sollte jedoch lediglich als einfuhrende Lekture verstanden werden. Die (unerlaessliche) eingehendere Beschaeftigung mit dem ein oder anderen Einzelthema kann individuell erfolgen, indem die in Fussnotenapparat und Bibliographie angefuhrte Literatur herangezogen wird. Die Darstellung richtet sich sowohl nach chronologischen als auch nach bereichsorientierten Gesichtspunkten.
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01 Jan 2006
TL;DR: In unserer westlichen perzeption gelten freie and faire Wahlen als Qualitatsmerkmal demokratischer Verfahren in der Politik as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: In unserer westlichen Perzeption gelten freie und faire Wahlen als Qualitatsmerkmal demokratischer Verfahren in der Politik. Dies gilt fur den politikwissenschaftlichen ebenso wie fur den Blick der allgemeinen politischen Offentlichkeit. Mit Wahlen konnotieren wir ein Recht auf Mitbestimmung, eine Teilhabe (Partizipation), ein Verfahren, das zur Legitimierung politischer Macht notwendig ist und eine gewisse Transparenz bei der Bestimmung der Reprasentanten des Volkes bietet. Wenn Wahlen in Landern eingefuhrt werden, in denen politische Macht zuvor anders legitimiert wurde — etwa durch Ernennung, qua Erbrecht oder auf ganzlich intransparente Weise — wird dies in der Regel als Schritt zu einer Demokratisierung gewertet.
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01 Jan 2013
TL;DR: The Komparatistik, hier verstanden als vergleichende Politikwissenschaft, stellt ein zentrales Fachgebiet der Disziplin dar as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Die Komparatistik, hier verstanden als vergleichende Politikwissenschaft, stellt ein zentrales Fachgebiet der Disziplin dar. Sie hat seit jeher verschiedene Weltregionen in den Blick genommen und Fragen nach der Veranderung, der inneren Ausgestaltung, der Persistenz oder auch der Qualitat von politischen Systemen und Verfahren gestellt. Um dies in solider Weise tun zu konnen, bedarf sie der regionalwissenschaftlichen Expertise, oder, wie es heute meist heist, der Expertise aus den area studies. So konnen etwa Vergleiche von Partizipationsformen, den Beziehungen zwischen Staat und Gesellschaft oder der Legitimitat eines politischen Regimes, die Ostasien in den Fokus nehmen, nur dann substanzielle Ergebnisse zutage fordern, wenn der Untersuchung ein Minimum an kulturellen, sprachlichen und historischen Kenntnissen zugrunde liegt. Dies gilt auch in methodischer Hinsicht, fur quantitativ ebenso wie fur qualitativ oder triangular/methodisch gemischt ausgerichtete Studien. Diese Beziehung zwischen der Disziplin der Politikwissenschaft und den area studies ist mittlerweile weitgehend akzeptiert – vor allem, wenn es um sog. small-n-Studien, d. h. Untersuchungen mit relativ wenigen Vergleichsfallen geht.

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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present a review of new books on the Asian Age history: Reviews of New Books: Vol 27, No 2, pp 90-90 and this paper.
Abstract: (1999) ReOrient: Global Economy in the Asian Age History: Reviews of New Books: Vol 27, No 2, pp 90-90

365 citations

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01 Jan 1965

204 citations

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TL;DR: In July 2016, during a closed session with Polish bishops, Pope Francis stated that there are genuine forms of ideologizing in Europe, America, Latin America, Africa, and in some countries of Asia.
Abstract: In July 2016, during a closed session with Polish bishops, Pope Francis stated, “In Europe, America, Latin America, Africa, and in some countries of Asia, there are genuine forms of ideolog...

128 citations

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TL;DR: In this article, the authors argue that "everyday politics" and civil society paradigms have marginalized the study of pro-democracy groups that have contested the hegemonic role of the Vietnam Communist Party, and they conclude that political change in Vietnam will be significantly determined by how Vietnam's one-party state manages the challenges posed by political civil society.
Abstract: The study of contemporary Vietnamese politics has been dominated by two main paradigms: “everyday politics” and civil society. This article argues that “everyday politics” and civil society paradigms have marginalized the study of pro-democracy groups that have contested the hegemonic role of the Vietnam Communist Party. It is argued that political change in Vietnam will be significantly determined by how Vietnam’s one-party state manages the challenges posed by political civil society. Political civil society refers to the network of political groups that coalesced into a nascent social movement known as Bloc 8406. Overseas Vietnamese groups, such as the Viet Tan party, play an increasingly important role in providing financial and moral support for political civil society. The civil society paradigm is criticized for its exclusive preoccupation with so-called “non-governmental organizations” and community-based organizations as the prime agents of political change. The article concludes with an assessment of the future impact of political civil society on Vietnam and likely future scenarios.

94 citations

Book
01 Jan 2002
TL;DR: In this paper, An-Na'im discusses the transition and transformation of Shari'a and Islamic Family Law: Transition and Transformation - Abdullahi Ahmed Anna'im.
Abstract: * Introduction: Shari'a and Islamic Family Law: Transition and Transformation - Abdullahi Ahmed An-Na'im * PART I: CENTRAL ASIA AND THE CAUCASUS * 1. Social, Cultural and Historical Background * PART II EAST AND CENTRAL AFRICA * 1. Social, Cultural and Historical Background * 2. Legal Profiles * KENYA, Republic of - TANZANIA, United Republic of * PART III HORN OF AFRICA * 1. Social, Cultural and Historical Background * 2. Legal Profiles * ETHIOPIA, Federal Democratic Republic of - SOMALIA - SUDAN, Republic of * PART IV MIDDLE EAST * 1. Social, Cultural and Historical Background * 2. Legal Profiles * BAHRAIN, State of - IRAN, Islamic Republic of - IRAQ, Republic of - ISRAEL, State of - JORDAN, Hashemite Kingdom of - KUWAIT, State of - LEBANON, (Lebanese Republic) - OMAN, Sultanate of PALESTINE, Palestinian Territories of West Bank and Gaza Strip - QATAR, State of - SAUDI ARABIA, Kingdom of - SYRIA (Syrian Arab Republic) - UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - YEMEN, Republic of * PART V NORTH AFRICA * 1. Social, Cultural and Historical Background * 2. Legal Profiles * ALGERIA, Democratic and Popular Republic of - EGYPT, Arab Republic of - (LIBYA) Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya - MOROCCO, Kingdom of (and Western Sahara) - TUNISIA, Republic of * PART VI SOUTHERN AFRICA * 1. Social, Cultural and Historical Background * PART VII SOUTH ASIA * 1. Social, Cultural and Historical Background * 2. Legal Profiles * BANGLADESH, People's Republic of - INDIA, Republic of - MALDIVES, Republic of - PAKISTAN, Islamic Republic of - SRI LANKA, Democratic Socialist Republic of * PART VIII SOUTHEAST ASIA * 1. Social, Cultural and Historical Background * 2. Legal Profiles * BRUNEI (Negara Brunei Darussalam) - INDONESIA, Republic of - MALAYSIA - PHILIPPINES, Republic of the - SINGAPORE, Republic of * PART IX WEST AFRICA * 1. Social, Cultural and Historical Background * 2. Legal Profiles * GAMBIA, Republic of - GHANA, Republic of - NIGERIA, Federal Republic - SENEGAL, Republic of

93 citations