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The Changing Dynamic of Cuban Civil Society |
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Written by Alexander I Gray
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Friday, 29 February 2008 |
* New publication: The Changing Dynamic of Cuban Civil Society
Edited by Alexander I. Gray and Antoni Kapcia "An essential book for those seeking the full picture of what constitutes the Cuban Revolution, which includes the contributions of civil society in support of the development of Cuban society and socialism."--Peter Roman, City University of New York
"Goes beyond the polemics usually reserved for discussions of civil society in Cuba and brings clarity, scholarship, and sharp analysis to bear on the topic."--Douglas Friedman, College of Charleston
Does a civil society actually exist in Cuba today and if so what is its nature and role? In seeking answers to this hotly contested and highly politicized question, Alexander Gray and Antoni Kapcia have assembled an impressive and diverse group of contributors. The essays in The Changing Dynamic of Cuban Civil Society range from general discussion of the private sector to case studies about volunteer work, religious entities, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs). Since the fall of the Soviet Union and the economic crisis in 1990, the Cuban state has experienced severe challenges, and individuals have been forced to respond in unexpected ways to ensure their economic survival. Avoiding polemics and preconceptions, this volume brings a fresh and welcome perspective to one of the most vexing issues in Cuban society today. More information at University Press of Florida. |
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Advice for Scientists in Low-Income Countries |
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Written by Marijke Keet
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Wednesday, 11 June 2008 |
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Moreno and Gutiérrez have compiled a list of 10 suggestions for young scientists who have done their studies in high-income countries, but who like to return (or recently have returned) to their country to give a boost to academia there. You can read these "10 simple rules" with explanatory comments, which are applicable irrespective of the discipline, in the open-access article: Moreno E, Gutiérrez J-M (2008) Ten Simple Rules for Aspiring Scientists in a Low-Income Country . PLoS Comput Biol 4(5): e1000024. doi:10.1371/journal.pcbi.1000024 |
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Doubts about the Credibility of Election Results Hamper Kenya's Democratic Process |
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Written by Alexander I Gray
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Tuesday, 19 February 2008 |
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Alexander I Gray participated as a long term observer with the European Union's Election Observation Mission to Kenya. In its preliminary statement, the EU Mission expressed regret that the Kenyan elections had fallen short of key international and regional standards for democratic elections. A lack of transparency in the tallying process was highlighted for raising concerns over the accuracy of the final results. A full version of the EU preliminary statement can be found at the official EU EOM - Kenya website. |
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