Informing the patient: What social science research can tell the adolescent mental patient

The pioneer research and theoretical formulations of the psychiatric sociologists during the last decade have demonstrated the critical influence social processes have in the drift toward mental patient careers. In this article, I propose that several of the important concepts and perspectives achieved by these research developments be incorporated into present institutional treatment programs by way of a social science education program which reflectively examines the interpretations of hospitalization fashioned by psychiatric sociologists.Has an interdisciplinary Ph.D. (1973) from Northwestern University with a focus in sociology and psychiatry. Current interests are in the development of practice and treatment models which enhance the subjectivity and self-competency of clients. Also has an interest in the sociology of knowledge construction in the social work field.     

‘From Seoul with Love’ — The Continuing Relevance of the 1986 Seoul ILA Declaration on Progressive Development of Principles of Public International Law Relating to a New International Economic Order

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Experimental use and patent infringement in Europe

Bird & Bird's Trevor Cook has produced another thoroughand insightful analysis, this time on the important area ofdefences to patent infringement for research activities in Europeand, in particular, the UK. The work, published both as a Report of the Intellectual PropertyInstitute and, in abbreviated form, in the Intellectual PropertyQuarterly, assesses historical and international perspectiveson defences for experimental or private uses and regulatoryreview. It analyses, in turn, the consequences for failing     

What does Brexit Tell Us about Our Understanding of European Identity?

This paper reports on a number of Eurobarometer surveys undertaken by the European Commission as a way of reflecting on Brexit and the challenges it poses to European identity. Our work with the surveys has been undertaken in the context of developing an educational game (RU EU?) which will explore European identity. European citizenship and identity have been strongly promoted by the EU but, while they appear to have been accepted at an elite level, the EU—and the UK in particular—have so far not constructed a narrative which has been supported by ‘ordinary’ citizens. Brexit has therefore exposed the failings of European elites in this regard. That said, there is some evidence that the complexities of Brexit have led to a strengthening of European identity in the other EU 27 countries.     

Russia,the West and the 2007–2008 Electoral Cycle: Did the Kremlin Really Fear a ‘Coloured Revolution’?

In the period before the 2007–2008 elections, there was much talk from the regime about the danger of a ‘coloured revolution’ in Russia. The article considers whether the fear of revolution was genuine or artificially created to discredit opposition and strengthen support for the regime. It seems that tensions inside the regime and the unexpected occurrence of the previous coloured revolutions led to real fears of revolution in Russia, although this was in fact unlikely. Russian policy towards the West and the rival election programmes are examined to investigate whether the regime was creating an ‘enemy image’ of the West.