Human Right Studies

Among the broad structural transformation processes at the global level, the international legal recognition of human rights occupies an exceptionally prominent position. The dimensions of this process include standard setting, the functioning of sophisticated machineries for the promotion and protection of human rights, the development of a specific international case-law as well as new priorities of the political agenda. The human rights paradigm is at the heart of a new set of interrelated principles, which are equally valid at both the domestic and the international levels – such as the rule of law, democratic principles and the responsibility to protect – and of great strategic visions, as human development and human security. New functions, such as human rights monitoring, election observation, fact-finding and inquiry have already been admitted to international practice. This series intends to foster the publication of volumes that investigate the multiple facets of a strongly evolving reality, and stimulate the production of new and innovative ideas. It offers to highlight how the human rights paradigm is at times used and at times disregarded or exploited in cases and situations that regard among others those belonging to vulnerable groups (immigrants, asylum seekers, persons with disabilities), NGOs and human rights defenders’ advocacy, intercultural dialogue, governance of world economy, bio-technologies and peace operations. Those studies which adopt inter- and trans-disciplinary approaches, in accordance with the fundamental principle of interdependence and indivisibility of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, will be favored. Among the broad structural transformation processes at the global level, the international legal recognition of human rights occupies an exceptionally prominent position. The dimensions of this process include standard setting, the functioning of sophisticated machineries for the promotion and protection of human rights, the development of a specific international case-law as well as new priorities of the political agenda. The human rights paradigm is at the heart of a new set of interrelated principles, which are equally valid at both the domestic and the international levels – such as the rule of law, democratic principles and the responsibility to protect – and of great strategic visions, as human development and human security. New functions, such as human rights monitoring, election observation, fact-finding and inquiry have already been admitted to international practice. This series intends to foster the publication of volumes that investigate the multiple facets of a strongly evolving reality, and stimulate the production of new and innovative ideas. It offers to highlight how the human rights paradigm is at times used and at times disregarded or exploited in cases and situations that regard among others those belonging to vulnerable groups (immigrants, asylum seekers, persons with disabilities), NGOs and human rights defenders’ advocacy, intercultural dialogue, governance of world economy, bio-technologies and peace operations. Those studies which adopt inter- and trans-disciplinary approaches, in accordance with the fundamental principle of interdependence and indivisibility of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, will be favored. Among the broad structural transformation processes at the global level, the international legal recognition of human rights occupies an exceptionally prominent position. The dimensions of this process include standard setting, the functioning of sophisticated machineries for the promotion and protection of human rights, the development of a specific international case-law as well as new priorities of the political agenda. The human rights paradigm is at the heart of a new set of interrelated principles, which are equally valid at both the domestic and the international levels – such as the rule of law, democratic principles and the responsibility to protect – and of great strategic visions, as human development and human security. New functions, such as human rights monitoring, election observation, fact-finding and inquiry have already been admitted to international practice. This series intends to foster the publication of volumes that investigate the multiple facets of a strongly evolving reality, and stimulate the production of new and innovative ideas. It offers to highlight how the human rights paradigm is at times used and at times disregarded or exploited in cases and situations that regard among others those belonging to vulnerable groups (immigrants, asylum seekers, persons with disabilities), NGOs and human rights defenders’ advocacy, intercultural dialogue, governance of world economy, bio-technologies and peace operations. Those studies which adopt inter- and trans-disciplinary approaches, in accordance with the fundamental principle of interdependence and indivisibility of civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, will be favored.

4 publications

Human Right Studies

ISSN: 2294-8848

The legal and political significance of human rights has increased enormously at the international and European levels. It has become increasingly clear that the respect and promotion of human rights must be at the centre of States and local communities' public policies and that human rights are the basis of civil society initiatives and movements. There is a large mechanism, at all levels of governance, monitoring the way in which States implement the obligations they have assumed towards each person under their sovereignty. The Italian Yearbook of Human Rights Series provides year by year, a dynamic and up-to date overview of the measures Italy has taken to adapt its legislation and policies in line with international human rights law and to comply with the commitments voluntarily assumed by the Italian Government at the international level. The book series thus intends to contribute to the continuous monitoring activity of the human rights situation in Italy undertaken at the local, national and international levels by the relevant intergovernmental and civil society actors. Each volume of this series surveys the activities carried out, during the year of reference, by the relevant national and local Italian actors, including governmental bodies, civil society organisations and universities. It also presents reports and recommendations that have been addressed to Italy by international monitoring bodies within the framework of the United Nations, the Council of Europe and the European Union. Finally, each Yearbook provides a selection of examples from international and national case law that cast light on Italy’s position vis-à-vis internationally recognised human rights. The Yearbook is edited by the Human Rights Centre of the University of Padua, in cooperation with the UNESCO Chair in Human Rights, Democracy and Peace of the same university, and with the support of the Region of Veneto. The Centre, established in 1982, carries out research and education following a global and interdisciplinary approach. It hosts the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence on intercultural dialogue, human rights and multi-level governance.

11 publications

Medical Humanities: Criticism and Creativity

ISSN: 2504-5229

This series showcases innovative research, creativity and pedagogy in the interdisciplinary field of medical humanities. Books in the series explore the complexities of human bodies, minds, illness and wellbeing through analytical frameworks derived from humanistic disciplines and clinical practice. The series publishes a range of materials, including monographs and edited collections on scholarly approaches to medical issues in culture; creative works (accompanied by analytical and educational materials) that engage with medical humanities themes; and critical, engaged or radical pedagogies on focused topics for learners in the medical and health humanities.　 Medical Humanities: Criticism and Creativity is intended to provide an informative exchange across disciplines, encouraging theoretical and personal reflections on the condition of the human mind/body and contributing to debates on health-related issues from a broad range of perspectives. The series also invites research that opens up critical conversations on being human at the intersection of other forms of humanistic knowledge, such as environmental and digital humanities. We are especially interested in collaborations between academics in the humanities and healthcare professionals. All book proposals and manuscripts undergo rigorous peer review prior to acceptance and publication. Editorial Board: Havi Carel (University of Bristol), Gretchen Case (University of Utah School of Medicine), Siobhan Conaty (La Salle University), Cheryl Dellasega (Penn State College of Medicine), Daniel George (Penn State College of Medicine), Michael Green (Penn State College of Medicine), Jennifer Henneman (Denver Art Museum), Brian Hurwitz (King’s College London), Brian Johnsrud (Adobe Education), Tess Jones (University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus), Lois Leveen (novelist and independent scholar), Ulrika Maude (University of Bristol), Jules Odendahl-James (Duke University), Molly Osborne (Oregon Health and Science University), Barry Saunders (University of North Carolina School of Medicine), Johanna Shapiro (University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine), Marina Tsaplina (The Betes Organization), Craigan Usher (Oregon Health and Science University), Neil Vickers (King’s College London), Martin Willis (Cardiff University), Charlotte Wu (Boston University School of Medicine)

9 publications

Beyond Humanism: Trans- and Posthumanism / Jenseits des Humanismus: Trans- und Posthumanismus

Humanism, which is characterized by the special status of human beings within the world, i.e. human beings do not differ gradually but categorically from other natural beings, is in a crisis. It gets attacked from various directions. Basically, it is possible to distinguish two main movements which try to transcend Humanism: Trans- and Posthumanism. In the book series Beyond Humanism: Trans- and Posthumanism / Jenseits des Humanismus: Trans- und Posthumanismus, monographs and essay collections will be published which discuss aspects of this range of topics historically or systematically. Editor Dr. Stefan Lorenz Sorgner, Institut für Geschichte und Ethik der Medizin, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg. Editor’s Homepage: www.sorgner.de. From 1st January 2016 employed as an associate professor of philosophy at the John Cabot University in Rome. Editorial Board Members: Prof. Dr. H. James Birx, Anthropology, Canisus College, SUNY Geneseo, USA Prof. Dr. Irina Deretic, Philosophy, University of Belgrade, Serbia Dr. James J. Hughes, Sociology, Executive Director, Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies Lecturer, Public Policy Studies, Trinity College, Associate Editor, Journal of Evolution and Technology, USA Prof. Dr. Andy Miah, Ethics and Emerging Technologies, University of the West of Scotland, a Fellow of FACT, the Foundation for Art and Creative Technology (Liverpool), and a Fellow of the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies (USA) Prof. Dr. Domna Pastourmatzi, American Literature, University of Thessaloniki, Greece Prof. Dr. Evi Sampanikou, Art History, University of the Aegean, Greece Der Humanismus, der durch die Sonderstellung des Menschen in der Welt gekennzeichnet ist, d.h. der Mensch unterscheidet sich nicht graduell, sondern kategorisch von anderen natürlichen Wesen, befindet sich in einer Krise. Er wird aus verschiedenen Richtungen attackiert. Grundsätzlich kann man zwei Hauptströmungen feststellen, die sich darum bemühen, den Humanismus zu überwinden, den Trans- und den Posthumanismus. Im Rahmen der Buchreihe Beyond Humanism: Trans- and Posthumanism / Jenseits des Humanismus: Trans- und Posthumanismus sollen Monographien und Sammelbände erscheinen, die Aspekte dieses Themenspektrums entweder historisch oder systematisch erörtern. Editor Dr. Stefan Lorenz Sorgner, Institut für Geschichte und Ethik der Medizin, Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg. Homepage des Herausgebers: www.sorgner.de. Ab 1. Januar 2016 als Associate Professor für Philosophie an der John Cabot University in Rom angestellt. Editorial Board Mitglieder: Prof. Dr. H. James Birx, Anthropology, Canisus College, SUNY Geneseo, USA Prof. Dr. Irina Deretic, Philosophy, University of Belgrade, Serbia Dr. James J. Hughes, Sociology, Executive Director, Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies Lecturer, Public Policy Studies, Trinity College, Associate Editor, Journal of Evolution and Technology, USA Prof. Dr. Andy Miah, Ethics and Emerging Technologies, University of the West of Scotland, a Fellow of FACT, the Foundation for Art and Creative Technology (Liverpool), and a Fellow of the Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies (USA) Prof. Dr. Domna Pastourmatzi, American Literature, University of Thessaloniki, Greece Prof. Dr. Evi Sampanikou, Art History, University of the Aegean, Greece

9 publications

Consciousness and Human Systems

The interdisciplinary series "Consciousness and Human Systems" presents conference proceedings on philosophy, education, and medicine. Scholars present current studies on human thought, natural laws and psycho-semantics as well as Shamanism, traditional healing and meditation. The series is published by professors of psychology, philosophy, and medical anthropology. The interdisciplinary series "Consciousness and Human Systems" presents conference proceedings on philosophy, education, and medicine. Scholars present current studies on human thought, natural laws and psycho-semantics as well as Shamanism, traditional healing and meditation. The series is published by professors of psychology, philosophy, and medical anthropology. The interdisciplinary series "Consciousness and Human Systems" presents conference proceedings on philosophy, education, and medicine. Scholars present current studies on human thought, natural laws and psycho-semantics as well as Shamanism, traditional healing and meditation. The series is published by professors of psychology, philosophy, and medical anthropology.

3 publications

Nordeuropäische Beiträge aus den Human- und Gesellschaftswissenschaften / Scandinavian University Studies in the Humanities and Social Sciences

Die Reihe “Nordeuropäische Beiträge aus den Human- und Gesellschaftswissenschaften“ bietet ein Forum für Studien zu Ethnologie und Kulturwissenschaften, Germanistik und Philosophie. In der Reihe erscheinen Monographien sowie Tagungs- und Sammelbände zu den Schwerpunkten interkulturelle Kommunikation und Fachtextlinguistik, zur Kommunikationspsychologie, Politikwissenschaft und lebensweltlichen Philosophie. Mit Band 31 wurde die Reihe abgeschlossen. Die Reihe “Nordeuropäische Beiträge aus den Human- und Gesellschaftswissenschaften“ bietet ein Forum für Studien zu Ethnologie und Kulturwissenschaften, Germanistik und Philosophie. In der Reihe erscheinen Monographien sowie Tagungs- und Sammelbände zu den Schwerpunkten interkulturelle Kommunikation und Fachtextlinguistik, zur Kommunikationspsychologie, Politikwissenschaft und lebensweltlichen Philosophie. Mit Band 31 wurde die Reihe abgeschlossen. Die Reihe “Nordeuropäische Beiträge aus den Human- und Gesellschaftswissenschaften“ bietet ein Forum für Studien zu Ethnologie und Kulturwissenschaften, Germanistik und Philosophie. In der Reihe erscheinen Monographien sowie Tagungs- und Sammelbände zu den Schwerpunkten interkulturelle Kommunikation und Fachtextlinguistik, zur Kommunikationspsychologie, Politikwissenschaft und lebensweltlichen Philosophie. Mit Band 31 wurde die Reihe abgeschlossen.

27 publications

Studies in the Humanities

The Studies in the Humanities series welcomes manuscripts discussing various aspects of the humanities. The series' emphasis is on medieval and Renaissance literatures with a focus on Western civilizations and cultures. Submissions deal-ing with linguistics, history, politics, or sociology within the same time frame and geographical bounds are also encouraged. Manuscripts may be submitted in English, French, or Italian. The Studies in the Humanities series welcomes manuscripts discussing various aspects of the humanities. The series' emphasis is on medieval and Renaissance literatures with a focus on Western civilizations and cultures. Submissions deal-ing with linguistics, history, politics, or sociology within the same time frame and geographical bounds are also encouraged. Manuscripts may be submitted in English, French, or Italian. The Studies in the Humanities series welcomes manuscripts discussing various aspects of the humanities. The series' emphasis is on medieval and Renaissance literatures with a focus on Western civilizations and cultures. Submissions deal-ing with linguistics, history, politics, or sociology within the same time frame and geographical bounds are also encouraged. Manuscripts may be submitted in English, French, or Italian.

54 publications

Democracy, Human Rights, Integration, Radicalisation and Security

Die Reihe "Democracy, Human Rights, Integration, Radicalisation and Security" veröffentlicht Studien aus dem Bereich der Politikwissenschaft und der Soziologie. Die Publikationen in der Reihe befassen sich dabei mit dem Spannungsfeld zwischen den positiven Entwicklungen von Demokratie und Menschenrechten auf der einen Seite und den sicherheitspolitischen Herausforderungen durch Radikalisierung auf der anderen Seite. Herausgegeben wird die Reihe von der European Foundation of Democracy. Die Reihe "Democracy, Human Rights, Integration, Radicalisation and Security" veröffentlicht Studien aus dem Bereich der Politikwissenschaft und der Soziologie. Die Publikationen in der Reihe befassen sich dabei mit dem Spannungsfeld zwischen den positiven Entwicklungen von Demokratie und Menschenrechten auf der einen Seite und den sicherheitspolitischen Herausforderungen durch Radikalisierung auf der anderen Seite. Herausgegeben wird die Reihe von der European Foundation of Democracy. Die Reihe "Democracy, Human Rights, Integration, Radicalisation and Security" veröffentlicht Studien aus dem Bereich der Politikwissenschaft und der Soziologie. Die Publikationen in der Reihe befassen sich dabei mit dem Spannungsfeld zwischen den positiven Entwicklungen von Demokratie und Menschenrechten auf der einen Seite und den sicherheitspolitischen Herausforderungen durch Radikalisierung auf der anderen Seite. Herausgegeben wird die Reihe von der European Foundation of Democracy.

2 publications

Criminal Humanities & Forensic Semiotics

This series publishes monographs, anthologies, annotated literary editions, and comparative studies that critically engage the humanities as a locus for the study of criminal offending, criminal investigation, deviance, penology, and deterrence, as well as the epistemology of justice. We are especially interested in submissions with a strong interdisciplinary orientation and which lie at the crossroads of theory and practice. In other words, this series is foremost concerned with using artistic, literary, and multimedia texts, situations, and other products of the strictly non-investigative world as vehicles for exploring long-standing social and procedural issues of interest to both academia and the general public. By engaging a wide readership encompassing both scholars and practitioners, it is the intent of this series to breathe new life into the humanities and cultural studies, not to further alienate or obfuscate the scholarship done in these disciplines. For this reason, collaborations between authors representing academic institutions and those working in both private and public knowledge sectors, including government and specialized areas of law enforcement, are encouraged to collaborate with respect to this project. The series will publish studies and anthologies that explore the connection between fictional writing, movies, music, traditional electronic media, the Internet, and other domains of popular culture and how they have influenced the perception of crime and criminality. The synergy that exists between real crime (reality) and imagined criminality as manifesting itself through representations in writing and media is the primary focus of the series. We also welcome submissions that draw on any number of semiotic, linguistic, and comparative literature traditions, particularly those espousing new approaches to these fields and which allow key concepts to be unpacked within the framework of the criminal justice system, the forensic sciences, or other professions or institutions that serve the public interest.

5 publications

Dieux, Hommes et Religions / Gods, Humans and Religions

ISSN: 1377-8323

While most traditional world religions seem to face a fundamental identity and cultural crisis, signs are indicating that there is a universal need for new spiritual demands and revival, new awakenings of religious practices and feelings. What are the facts beyond these movements? Is there a new human religiosity in the making? This series will try to bring together witnesses, thinkers, believers and non-believers, historians, scientists of religion, theologians, psychologists, sociologists, philosophers and general writers, from different cultures and languages, to offer a broader perspective on one of the key issues of our new world civilisation in the making. Tandis que les principales religions traditionnelles du monde semblent confrontées à une crise identitaire et culturelle fondamentale, on voit partout se manifester une renaissance des besoins de spiritualité et de nouvelles pratiques religieuses. Quelles sont les motivations des hommes et des femmes qui soutiennent ces nouvelles tendances ? Assistons-nous à la naissance d’une nouvelle religiosité humaine ? Cette collection a pour but de rassembler les travaux de témoins, penseurs, croyants et incroyants, historiens, spécialistes des religions, théologiens, psychologues, sociologues, philosophes et écrivains, tous issus de différentes cultures et différentes langues, pour offrir une perspective plus large sur l’un des problèmes clés de la civilisation universelle que nous sommes en train de construire.

29 publications

Forum Personalmanagement / Human Resource Management

Die Bedeutung des Personalmanagements für den Erfolg von Unternehmen ist in der Praxis wie in der Wissenschaft unbestritten. Allerdings zeigt sich national und international, daß nach wie vor zwischen Anspruch und Wirklichkeit große Unterschiede bestehen. Diese Schriftenreihe will dazu beitragen, die Defizite zu reduzieren. So werden neue Entwicklungen im Bereich des Personalmanagements vorgestellt, erfolgreiche Praktiken präsentiert, interdisziplinäre Verknüpfungen verdeutlicht. Sowohl konzeptionelle Arbeiten wie empirische Studien werden in dieser Schriftenreihe aufgenommen. Im Einzelfall handelt es sich um Sammelbände und Konferenzberichte, wobei auch hier besonders internationale Aspekte des Personalmanagements diskutiert werden sollen. Die Autoren dieser Schriftenreihe sind entsprechend sowohl Vertreter verschiedener Bereiche der Praxis als auch der Wissenschaft. Die Schriftenreihe spricht Fach- und Führungskräfte in der Privatwirtschaft wie im öffentlichen Bereich genauso an wie Wissenschaftler und Vertreter von Verbänden und der Politik. Die Herausgeber verteten die Institute für Personalwesen und Internationales Management der Universität der Bundeswehr Hamburg bzw. der OTA Hochschule Berlin. Sie leiten außerdem die F.G.H. Forschungsgruppe Hamburg.

11 publications

Transpekte: Transdisziplinäre Perspektiven der Sozial- und Kulturwissenschaften / Transpects: Transdisciplinary Perspectives of the Social Sciences and Humanities

ISSN: 1860-868X

In der Reihe Transpekte: Transdisziplinäre Perspektiven der Sozial- und Kulturwissenschaften werden Beiträge aus den Gebieten der Soziologie, Politikwissenschaft, Philosophie und Anglistik veröffentlicht. Die Reihe hat eine sehr interdisziplinäre Ausrichtung. Themen sind u. a. sozialkulturelle Konstruktionen und gegenwärtige Diskurse zu gesellschaftlichen Konflikten. Ein Teil der Reihe erscheint auf Englisch. Die Herausgeber forschen in sozialwissenschaftlichen Disziplinen. Transpects: Transdisciplinary Perspectives of Social and Cultural Studies is a forum for studies in the fields of sociology, political science, philosophy and English literature. The series’ approach is decidedly interdisciplinary. Among its topics are, for instance, socio-cultural constructions and contemporary discourses on social conflicts. Some of the series’ publications are in English. The editors do research in social science disciplines. Homepages der Herausgeber / Editors' Homepages: Prof. Dr. Johannes Angermüller Dr. Anke Bartels Dr. Dietmar Fricke Prof. Dr. Raj Kollmorgen Dr. Jörg Meyer Prof. Dr. Dirk Wiemann In der Reihe Transpekte: Transdisziplinäre Perspektiven der Sozial- und Kulturwissenschaften werden Beiträge aus den Gebieten der Soziologie, Politikwissenschaft, Philosophie und Anglistik veröffentlicht. Die Reihe hat eine sehr interdisziplinäre Ausrichtung. Themen sind u. a. sozialkulturelle Konstruktionen und gegenwärtige Diskurse zu gesellschaftlichen Konflikten. Ein Teil der Reihe erscheint auf Englisch. Die Herausgeber forschen in sozialwissenschaftlichen Disziplinen. Transpects: Transdisciplinary Perspectives of Social and Cultural Studies is a forum for studies in the fields of sociology, political science, philosophy and English literature. The series’ approach is decidedly interdisciplinary. Among its topics are, for instance, socio-cultural constructions and contemporary discourses on social conflicts. Some of the series’ publications are in English. The editors do research in social science disciplines. Homepages der Herausgeber / Editors' Homepages: Prof. Dr. Johannes Angermüller Dr. Anke Bartels Dr. Dietmar Fricke Prof. Dr. Raj Kollmorgen Dr. Jörg Meyer Prof. Dr. Dirk Wiemann In der Reihe Transpekte: Transdisziplinäre Perspektiven der Sozial- und Kulturwissenschaften werden Beiträge aus den Gebieten der Soziologie, Politikwissenschaft, Philosophie und Anglistik veröffentlicht. Die Reihe hat eine sehr interdisziplinäre Ausrichtung. Themen sind u. a. sozialkulturelle Konstruktionen und gegenwärtige Diskurse zu gesellschaftlichen Konflikten. Ein Teil der Reihe erscheint auf Englisch. Die Herausgeber forschen in sozialwissenschaftlichen Disziplinen. Transpects: Transdisciplinary Perspectives of Social and Cultural Studies is a forum for studies in the fields of sociology, political science, philosophy and English literature. The series’ approach is decidedly interdisciplinary. Among its topics are, for instance, socio-cultural constructions and contemporary discourses on social conflicts. Some of the series’ publications are in English. The editors do research in social science disciplines. Homepages der Herausgeber / Editors' Homepages: Prof. Dr. Johannes Angermüller Dr. Anke Bartels Dr. Dietmar Fricke Prof. Dr. Raj Kollmorgen Dr. Jörg Meyer Prof. Dr. Dirk Wiemann

9 publications

Transcultural Studies – Interdisciplinary Literature and Humanities for Sustainable Societies

23 publications

Studies in the New Humanities / Studien zu Neuen Geisteswissenschaften

ISSN: 2627-5910

Die Reihe Studien zu Neuen Geisteswissenschaften widmet sich den Methoden, Ansätzen und Paradigmen der Neuen Geisteswissenschaften sowie den unidisziplinären Praktiken der geisteswissenschaftlichen Auseinandersetzung mit der Kulturpraxis. Wichtige Forschungsaspekte sind hierbei Fragen nach Inter- Intra- und Transdisziplinärem und gegenwärtige Einflüsse von Disziplinen, Paradigmen und Methoden auf wissenschaftliche Tätigkeit. Darüber hinaus werden in die Reihe auch metatheoretische Arbeiten aufgenommen, die aus der aktuellen Sicht neue Perspektiven von Themen und Problemfeldern aufgreifen.

13 publications

Semiotics and the Human Sciences

ISSN: 1054-8386

16 publications

The Plattsburgh Studies in the Humanities

ISSN: 1061-6012

6 publications

Latin American Environmental Humanities

0 publications