Political Culture and Democratic Stability
This work took a very conservative reputation by reinforcing the then-dominant elitist theories of democracy. Their results were interpreted in the same line as the conclusions of the studies at the University of Michigan. However, the approach of Almond and Verba was conditioned by the obsession with the political events that led to World War II. Their main concern was to study the stability of democracy.
Another criticism of this group of authors emphasizes that political culture may be the result
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Intensity of Intervention and Community Workers
The social worker is a strategist in the use of their potential, and that also means adaptability. The roles and intensity of exercise will vary depending upon the group, the work phase, and the goals, according to the scenario, the constraints on moving, and even according to preferences.
A. Brown said that the most common scenario is that, in the initial moments of the group, the social worker is very active and directive, appearing as a central person
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Article 328: National Armed Forces of Venezuela
The National Armed Forces constitute an essentially professional institution, with no political orientation, organized by the State to ensure the independence and sovereignty of the Nation and ensure the integrity of geographical space. This is achieved through military defense, cooperation in the maintenance of internal order, and active participation in national development, in accordance with this Constitution and the law.
National Security, Defense,
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Item 12: Attention to Persons Deprived of Liberty
1. From Control to Social Integration
Both nationally and internationally, the last decade has witnessed a shift in the treatment of criminal behavior. The focus has moved from individual causes and closed institutions to a greater emphasis on prevention and the design of correctional institutions as spaces for rehabilitation and social reintegration. This spirit is reflected in texts such as the Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners
Read MoreThe Intertwined Relationship of Science and Technology
Technique is a form of knowledge applied to the resolution of a practical question. The systematic organization of such practical knowledge is the basis of technology. Techno-science constantly raises new challenges to technology and, in turn, provides new materials and techniques for scientific development. It is a bidirectional relationship. The term ‘technology’ is not an element that appears only in our time; it is attached to human beings in their progress from their origins. However, the ability
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The Non-Aligned Movement’s (NAM) Benefits and Continued Relevance
NAM as a ‘Third Option’ During the Cold War
The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) was considered a ‘third option’ by Third World countries for the following reasons:
- Non-Alignment: It offered newly decolonized countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America a choice to avoid joining either alliance (the US or the Soviet Union).
- Economic Development: A majority of NAM members were categorized as Least Developed Countries (LDCs). NAM’s focus was