Working Disasters : The Politics of Recognition and Response 9781351840545, 9780415784412

Every day, workers are injured, made ill, or killed on the job. Most often, workers experience these harms individually

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English Pages 328 Year 2006

Working Disasters : The Politics of Recognition and Response
9781351840545, 9780415784412

The origins of international conflict are often explained by security dilemmas, power-rivalries or profits for political

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In Aboriginal™, Jennifer Adese explores the origins, meaning, and usage of the term "Aboriginal" and its displ

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An in-depth study of lesbian, bi, and queer women's experiences of thinking about and trying to become a parent, Be

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Since the Bali terrorist attacks in 2002, law enforcement agencies have rigorously combatted terrorist networks in South

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The media reporting of the Ethiopian Famine in 1984-5 was an iconic news event. It is widely believed to have had an unp

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Schools are places where various cultures and identities must be recognized, yet there has been little research into wha

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Why do so many states adopt a position of non-recognition of gains from war? Despite being proven ineffective as a coer

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Why do so many states adopt a position of non-recognition of gains from war? Despite being proven ineffective as a coer

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A comparative look at the politics of chemical disasters, with a focus on the victims and their struggles for redress, t

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The use of rape as a deliberate tactic of war is a serious human rights issue that needs to be addressed as a threat to

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