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This study of Francis Ponge's essays on contemporary artists (L'Atelier contemporain) attempts to broaden the popular view of the author as a poet of objects. It explores Ponge's perception of art criticism as an inherently problematic genre and exposes the inhibitions surrounding the production of the essays.The study demonstrates how Ponge's essays on artists parallel developments in his other works. They are seen as instrumental in his movement towards open texts and a stress on the creative process itself, as well as opportunities to reaffirm his philosophical and aesthetic stance. ... Read more

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A comparative study of international organizations, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of the interactions within and among the international system. The authors explore the political motivations of these organizations and assess their value and success. The book's comparative - rather than purely historical approach - will interest both students and scholars of political science. The study begins with an overview of international organizations and then turns to a discussion of the nature, classification, and growth patterns of both intergovernmental and international nongovernmental organizations. The motivations and propensity for the formation of these organizations are examined, including groups such as The United Nations and The Organization for African Union. Institututional and bureaucratic development is explored, followed by a discussion of decision-making process. The authors address domestic politics and the pursuit of foreign policy goals and study international regimes. The work also evaluates international organizations' task performances. ... Read more

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Good text concerning international organizations
The authors bring years of academic and practical experience to this work designed as a college text. What sets it apart from other books in the field is its coverage of international organizations as agents in general,rather than specific histories and functions of particular, well-knownorganizations, although numerous case studies are presented to illustratelarger points. Specifically, it provides the basis for theoretical modelsconcerning institutional behavior and provides something rarely reviewedfrom a comparative perspective in texts,international administration. Theauthors present well-built theories to explain institutional behavior andbehavior of the individuals within them. It is a work that fills a gap andthe revised edition will be welcomed. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Opera Canada, published by Opera Canada Publications on September 22, 2009. The length of the article is 340 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: SEATTLE.
Author: Robert Jordan
Publication: Opera Canada (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 22, 2009
Publisher: Opera Canada Publications
Volume: 50Issue: 3Page: 62(2)

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Developmentally, puberty is accompanied by major physical and emotional changes that alter a young person's relationships and patterns of interaction with others. The transition into adolescence begins the move toward independence from parents and the need to establish one's own values, personal and sexual identity, and the skills and competencies needed to compete in adult society. Independence requires young people to renegotiate family rules and degree of supervision by parents, a process that can generate conflict and withdrawal from parents. At the same time, social networks expand, and relationships with peers and adults in new social contexts equal or exceed in importance the relationships with parents. The criteria for success and acceptance among peers and adults change. Adapting to all of these changes in relationships, social contexts, status, and performance criteria can generate great stress, feelings of rejection, and anger at perceived or real failure.Young people may be attracted to violent behaviour as a way of asserting their independence of the adult world and its rules, as a way of gaining the attention and respect of peers, as a way of compensating for limited personal competencies, or as a response to restricted opportunities for success at school or in the community. Good relationships with parents during childhood will help in a successful transition to adolescence, but they do not guarantee it. ... Read more