Geordnete Verhältnisse? Vielfalt und Einheit relationalen Denkens in der Soziologie

The concept of relationality has become a fixture in current sociological discussions. At the same time, we are confronted with an uncharted terrain of differing views on what ?relational sociology“ exactly means. Against this background, this article aims to provide insights into relational sociology’s diversity and unity, thereby contributing to a systematic understanding of its fundamental principles. To this end, the paper first reviews the most important sociological traditions and lines of thought relevant for this debate. In a second step, the variety of motives and arguments identified in this process are sorted in order to propose a scheme that distinguishes between four dimensions of relational sociology: 1) ontology-epistemology, 2) social theory, 3) theory of society, and 4) research practice. Finally, in the last section of the paper, the differences and similarities of the respective approaches serve as a basis for the reconstruction of ideal types of relational thinking.     

‘We wander in your footsteps’—reciprocity and contractility in Lebanese personality-centred parties

Abstract

This contribution questions the widespread assumption of Lebanese parties being mere ‘instruments’ in their leaders’ hands by asking what partisans see through their chairmen. It describes an informal social contract between partisans and leaders, outlining reciprocity in interpreting the ‘cause’, being symbolized by the latter. The core of this contract is made up by a particular interpretation of a global normativity of the modern nation-state and reciprocity. Whereas the latter might be deeply felt, it often lacks institutionalized control within the party. Finally, the contribution highlights some noticeable restrictions of this informal contractility.     

How to acquire legitimacy and become a player in a regional innovation ecosystem? The case of a young university

The Journal of Technology Transfer - Universities are recognized as a particular type of public organization. Due to the important role they are acquiring in the development of regional economies,...     

When Universal and Legally Secured Property Rights are not Necessary for Market Growth: The Politics and Reality of Chinese Urban Redevelopment 2002–2005

This study uses developments in China's urban housing market from 2002 to 2005 to engage with a hypothesis drawn from the Rule of Law discourse, that secure property rights across market participants are necessary for effective market growth. This particular market has been characterized by both significant demand-side growth and weak property rights for private home owners, contradicting the hypothesis. There are various theoretical objections to this hypothesis, but by focusing on a specific market, I isolate key factors to rephrase the hypothesis, emphasising pragmatism and structural market predictability as a substitute for formal and universal property rights. Indeed, formally weak property rights may in this instance have been a partial and temporary driver of market growth.     

Social networks and mass media as mobilizers and demobilizers: A study of turnout at a German local election

This paper explores the impact of informal communication in voters’ social networks and the formal communication of the mass media on individuals’ propensity to take part in elections. Analyzing survey data from a recent local election in Germany it shows how both forms of communication may not only mobilize, but also demobilize voters. On the whole, personal communication appears more influential than mass communication. The media’s effects are generally weaker than those of social networks. Moreover, they are mediated by attitudes, while social networks have strong direct effects. These originate mainly from information conveyed through personal contact with voters and abstainers in one’s immediate social environment. Social voting norms are only influential, if they originate from persons’ families and are in favor of electoral participation.     

Zur Bedeutung der Taxquet-Entscheidung des EGMR für das österreichische Geschworenenverfahren

Art 6 MRK schlie?t grunds?tzlich nicht aus, dass ein Angeklagter von einem Laiengericht verurteilt wird, auch wenn keine Gründe für den Schuldspruch angeführt werden. Trotzdem muss es dem Angeklagten und der ?ffentlichkeit m?glich sein, den Schuldspruch zu verstehen, damit einem fairen Verfahren Rechnung getragen und essentieller Schutz gegen Willkür geboten werden kann. Ob das ?sterr Geschworenenverfahren den Anforderungen an eine Begründung nach der oben erw?hnten Entscheidung des EGMR genügt und es au?erdem richtig ist, dass behauptete Verfassungswidrigkeit im Rahmen einer Nichtigkeitsbeschwerde tats?chlich kein zul?ssiges Vorbringen zu bilden vermag, soll im Folgenden untersucht werden.     

Prüfung der rechtlichen Annahme eines Haftgrundes im Grundrechtsbeschwerdeverfahren

Im Rahmen des Grundrechtsbeschwerdeverfahrens überprüft der OGH die rechtliche Annahme der im § 180 Abs 2 StPO genannten Gefahr (Prognoseentscheidung) darauf, ob sich diese angesichts der zugrunde gelegten bestimmten Tatsachen als willkürlich, mit anderen Worten als nicht oder nur offenbar unzureichend begründet darstellt.     

Zur Kündigung eines Bestandverhältnisses aus wirtschaftlichen Gründen

Der vorliegende Beitrag besch?ftigt sich mit der Frage, ob die Kündigungstatbest?nde des MRG um einen Kündigungsgrund aus wirtschaftlichen Gründen erweitert werden sollen, wobei bei der Darstellung rechtsvergleichend die Bestimmung des § 573 Abs 2 Nr 3 BGB mitberücksichtigt wird.