‘Bridge and Door’: Social Distance and Patterns of Translation in the ‘World Risk Society’

Author(s): Svetla Marinova / Language(s): English / Issue: Special/2019

In the article, I aim to argue in support of the socio-scientific potential of Ulrich Beck’s concept of ‘cosmopolitization’ by subjecting it to a differentiated critique. Initially, the concept had a primarily Utopian potential, which is why critics have contended it had become obsolete in the context of the recent migrant crisis and its political consequences. On the contrary, I would argue that, beyond its Utopian potential, the concept has a social-scientific one as well. If detailed and elaborated, ‘cosmopolitization’ can become a useful sociological tool for analysis and diagnostics of current developments. Therefore, in contrast to Beck, who uses the term in an undifferentiated manner, I focus it at a specific level of social life – the level of normative regulations regarding foreigners; I explicate the sociological problem at this level by using Simmel’s metaphors of ‘window’, ‘bridge‘ and ‘door’. In conclusion, I suggest that revising the normative project of ‘cosmopolitization’ could advance the disclosure of the concept’s heuristic potential in a sociological perspective.

“Uncanny Domesticity” in Contemporary American Fiction: The Case of Jhumpa Lahiri

Author(s): Jelena Šesnic / Language(s): English / Issue: 04/2017

The argument contends that Jhumpa Lahiri’s fiction – in particular her two novels to date, The Namesake (2003) and The Lowlands (2013) – features a combination of the elements of homeliness and estrangement, domestic and foreign, ultimately, self and the other, that evokes the Freudian concept of the uncanny. Placing it in the context of the diasporic family dynamics, prevalent in Lahiri’s fiction, the uncanny effect may be seen to reside in the unspoken secrets and repressed content passed on from the first to the second generation and disturbing the neat acquisition of the trappings of middle-class domesticity. Drawing on recent models of the “geopolitical novel” (Irr), the “new immigrant fiction” (Koshy) and the “South Asian diasporic novel” (Grewal), the reading engages with the irruption of the unhomely into the domestic space, sustained by immigrant families in the face of local and global disturbances.

“We are in the situation of relative free will” An interview with Immanuel Wallerstein

Author(s): Immanuel Wallerstein,Ferenc Miszlivetz / Language(s): English / Issue: 1/2010

Interview with Immanuel Wallerstein by Ferenc Miszlivetz

„470-et adott és csak egy kicsit fojtogatott” –szegénységben élő nők a félperiféria és a centrum között.

Prostitúcióban élő magyar nők Zürichben

Author(s): Fanni Dés / Language(s): Hungarian / Issue: 24/2018

My paper concentrates on women living in poverty originating from semi-periphery countries commuting to core countries to the sex industry. I analyse the phenomenon in the context of the theory of Claudia von Werlhof (2007), which is based on Wallerstein’s (1974) world-systems theory and focuses on the relation system of economy and sexuality. Through a case study, my aim is to point out the structures of oppression through which the countries located at core regions exploit women living in poverty originating from semi-peripheral regions, leading to women from semi-periphery countries ending up in the sex industry in core regions. My aim is to answer the following questions through ten 261 interviews conducted with Hungarian women who sell sex in Zürich: (1) how do these women end up selling sex illegally in a Western-European city where prostitution is decriminalized? (2) What are the economic and power constraints that lead to these women sell sex in a Western-European city? (3) How does the feminization of poverty encourage women’s migration, and a form of commuting where the aim is not to settle down in the host country, but to maintain a life at the country of origin? My further goal is to make the experiences of Hungarian women living in prostitution visible based on feminist empiricism.

„Exodul creierelor” – premise și implicații. Cazul României

Author(s): Ionel Stoica / Language(s): Romanian / Issue: 3-4/2009

The migration of the skilled persons, known as brain drain, is an important component of the migration phenomenon, having a multitude of implications which raise numerous discussions both at the theoretical and practical level. The whole phenomenon, with its multiple consequences, is tributary to globalization, which operates as a driving force and an augmentative ingredient. In fact, globalization is both cause and consequence of international migration. A quick overview of this subject has to focus first on the analysis of the forces that put it into movement, the amplitude of the migration phenomenon and its preferred destinations. Once this theoretical framework is set, the broad picture will be completed with the presentation of the policies in the respective field. Taking into account the fact that the premises differ in the case of the developed countries compared to the case of the developing countries it is only natural for the legislative, economic and social framework to differ. Thus, the policies will be directed towards enhancing the positive effects and limiting the negative ones. In the case of Romania, drain brain has a profound negative impact upon the Romanian economy and society, especially in the current socio-economic context.

„Meka moć“ i globalno upravljanje svetom

Author(s): Jovan Ciric / Language(s): Serbian / Issue: 3/2014

To enslave someone without any war is the culmination of the military art, used to say one ancient Chinese philosopher. One American politician also said that it is not important how many enemies you have killed, but it is important how many enemies you have attracted to become your ally. On the other side Stalin ironically asked Churchill and Roosevelt how many troops and arms Vatican Pope holds in his hand? Few decades after that, Vatican Polish Pope John Paul II answered on that question, by destroying the Berlin Wall and the whole communism. Anyway, it could be said that for the victory in the so-called Cold War thanks, bombs, aeroplanes, troops were not so important, but the important was how to conquer the heart and the soul of the young people of the opposing side. In that sense Hollywood, R’n’R, pop-culture and generally said the way of life, the life style had the most important role. Even when you hate America, you like Mickey Mouse and Coca-Cola, said one Serbian researcher and it is a key for understanding what the soft power is. But, the author of this article thinks that the analyze of the soft-power is important not only for the understanding what has happened in the history in the so-called Cold War. It is also important to understand the system of the rulling of the contemprorary world. French President De Gaulle used to say that it is very dificult to be the ruler of the nation that has more than 300 species of cheese. So, it is always better if people are dressed on the same way, if they watch same movies, if they listen same music, if they believe in same ideas, if they have the same life-styles. Having in mind that the role of the pop-culture and the soft power has the great importance in the global rulling of the world. In that sense, it could be said that different forms of manipulation and media propaganda are very important, and because of that the author of this text has payed great attention to advertising and persuasion. The unification of the life-styles in Mao Tse Tung’s and Stalin’s dictatorships were too obvious, much more than it is obvious today’s unification in the empires (dictatorships) of Beneton, Nike, Lewis, Hugo Boss, and other fashion companies and companies that produce pop-cultural products..

„My, naród polski”. Literatura narodowa i globalizacja w perspektywie hermeneutycznej

Author(s): Pawel Krzysztof Rutkiewicz / Language(s): Polish / Issue: 5/2017

This article reflects on the notion of ‘national literature’ and the symbolic realm of the ‘nation’ in the context of globalization. The main goal is to redefine ‘national literature’ in such a way as to render this concept functional – in terms of both theory and interpretation – with regard to the problems of globalization and ‘world literature’. Rutkiewicz proposes that ‘Polish literature’ ought to be understood as ‘literature in Poland’ (with reference to Kinga Dunin’s well-known distinction), whereby the former is expanded to signify the latter. He also reflects on the ostensibility of linguistic and cultural transfer and what that might imply in terms of hermeneutics. Examining the hermeneutic aspects of ‘postmodernity’ and ‘the imaginary community,’ Rutkiewicz draws on concepts such as Malraux’s ‘imaginary museum’ or Themerson and Walcott’s notion of identity being either a verb or a noun.

„Samooslobođenje“ kao nenasilna agresija – uz prevod Šarpove knjige Samooslobođenje

Author(s): Nenad Kecmanovic,Tijana Kecmanovic / Language(s): Serbian / Issue: 6/2013

Koautori analiziraju strategiju nenasilnog rušenja dikatatura iz pera Džina Šarpa. Njegovi kratki priručnici poslužili su kao uputstvo za akciju pokreta Otpor u Srbiji, a da javnost dugo to nije znala. Poslije svrgavanja Miloševića u oktobru 2000, Šarpove brošure prevedene su na sve svjetske jezike i postale biblija „Obojenih revolucija“ u Istočnoj Evropi i „Arapskog proljeća“ na Bliskom Istoku. Koautori, zatim, ispituju teorijsko i istorijsko porijeklo Šarpovih ideja, sponzore njegovih operativnih projekata, pomoćne metode rušenja režima itd. I na kraju traže odgovor kome i zašto sve to služi.

„Балканските акценти“ на одеския „Привоз“: към въпроса за етническите компоненти в градската кухня

Author(s): Alexandr Prigarin / Language(s): Bulgarian / Issue: 4/2016

On the basis of written sources and field materials, the article examines the phenomenonof the “Odessa cuisine” as a regional complex of food. In the context of thehistorical dynamics, it shows the role of the Balkan traditions in the formation anddevelopment of the everyday culture of the inhabitants of Odessa. Special attentionis paid to the current state of the trade subculture and, respectively, to the systemof the food traditions in Odessa. In particular, the article shows that there are manyproducts introduced by natives from the Balkans (first of all, Greeks and Bulgarians):eggplants, tomatoes, cheese, corn, mutton, grapes, etc. The regional dishes perceivedas “Odessaian” but having roots in the ethno-cultures of the above-mentioned communities,are developed on this basis. The text shows also the “blue” (eggplants) invarious variations of preparation and the “pshonka” (corn). Beside the national, theprofessional mass cuisine is also analyzed (restaurant); in it the Balkan substratumhas found its place a long time ago along with the Jewish, Ukrainian and Moldavian.In the menu of these institutions, there are surely a number of dishes with Balkanorigins. On the other hand, it is worth characterizing the special national restaurantsof Odessa (Bulgarian, Gagauzian, Greek).

„Българският етимологичен речник“ в интернет – източник на всестранно знание за българския език

Author(s): Hristina Deykova / Language(s): Bulgarian / Issue: 2/2018

The article presents the multi-volume Bulgarian Etymological Dictionary as one of the main academic works of the Institute for Bulgarian Language which can serve as a valuable practical aid in Bulgarian language teaching. In brief the character and the conception of the dictionary are clarified, and on specific examples the possibilities for wider use of the dictionary as a source of comprehensive knowledge of the Bulgarian language and the Bulgarian people are shown.

„Индустрия 4.0“ - визия за бъдещето и революция в бизнеса, управленските парадигми и модели

Author(s): Kiril Radev / Language(s): Bulgarian / Publication Year: 0

The report presents the main aspects of building of the vision, politics and aims of „Industry 4.0“. Accent is placed on the adaptation to the modern paradigms and models for management in scope of the fourth „Industry 4.0“. The conclusions and suggestions are grounded in analysis of the state of the business environment in the European Union.

„Образи и щрихи от Голямата война“ – един по-различен поглед към стогодишнината от Първата световна война

Author(s): Tzvetan Radulov / Language(s): Bulgarian / Issue: 2/2018

„Основите на мира“ от 19/31 януари 1878 г. – първото руско-турско споразумение за създаване на Българска държава (или защо Санстефанският прелиминарен договор не е началото на Нова България)

Author(s): Petko Petkov / Language(s): Bulgarian / Issue: 1/2018

In this article, the text of the protocol on the acceptance of the preliminary Bases of Peace, signed by representatives of Russia and the Ottoman Empire on January 19, 1878 in Adrianople, was published in Bulgarian. The analysis of the document shows that this is the first inter-state agreement at the end of the Russian-Turkish War of 1877 – 1878, which envisages the establishment of an autonomous Bulgarian state (Principality of Bulgaria). The boundaries of the Principality are determined according to the principle of the majority of the Bulgarian population, but cannot be less than the limits set by the Constantinople Conference of the Great Powers in 1876.

„Ученическа космическа агенция“ – образователна програма по астрономия и космонавтика

Author(s): V. Radeva / Language(s): Bulgarian / Issue: 3/2018

“Student Space Agency” was established and many students were educated in its different forms and programs. This initiative can be considered as successful for the students, as well for the teachers. The activity of this Agency during the years was listed and commented.

„Химерните групи“ в училище и практики на наследяването: „загубата на бащата“

Author(s): Nikolay Tsankov,Veska Gyuviyska / Language(s): Bulgarian / Issue: 2/2017

The study explores the problem of chimera groups emulating criminal groups as a new sociopedagogical reality. Regardless of the diversity of scientific suggestions on signifying these criminal groups, we use chimera group as a main concept. The reason for that is the evaluative neutrality of the concept, which is associated with deviant behavior of children and adolescents at school and with the impossibility for this group to be detected. The concept deviance is interpreted in the context of the ideas of French sociological studies as presented by Pierre Bordieu and, more specifically, through the mechanisms of “sociogenesis”, which is conceived as a duality of the biographical and the social in the life of adolescents and the formation of their identity. The “sociogenesis” of inheritance uncovers the birth of the father as a mechanism of production and reproduction of violence in the chimera group. The analysis of chimera groups at schools is strongly dependent on teachers’ social sensitivity and the expansion of pedagogical discourse.

ІНТЕГРАЦІЯ УКРАЇНИ ДО ЄВРОПЕЙСЬКОГО ФІНАНСОВОГО ПРОСТОРУ: ПЕРЕДУМОВИ, ПРОБЛЕМИ, ПЕРСПЕКТИВИ

Author(s): Valentina Tropina,Natalia Yevtushenko / Language(s): Ukrainian / Issue: 38/2018

Relevance of the research topic. The strategy of social and economic development of Ukraine declares the European choice of the state. Accordingly, it is relevant to study the processes of Ukraine's integration into the world financial space and its regional subsystems in order to determine the strategic directions of the country's economic policy, taking into account the latest trends in the development of the world market. Formulation of the problem. With the acceleration of financial globalization, its impact on the country's economy and its financial component is substantially changing and intensifying, the processes of integration into the world financial space are becoming irreversible, and their impact on national economies is controversial, which requires further scientific research of the theoretical and applied aspects of integrating the financial system of Ukraine into European financial space. Analysis of recent research and publications. The problem of the influence of globalization on the financial systems of countries, the consequences of integration of the Ukrainian economy and its financial component into the global economic space and its regional subsystems is now quite widespread in scientific research. These are the works of famous scientists: Raghuram G. Rajan, D. Lukianenko, S. Lutsyshyn, A. Mozgovyi, L. Petkova, A. Rogach, K. Rogoff, J. Stolyarchuk, N. Stukalo, and others. Selection of unexplored parts of the general problem. At the same time, these issues are being updated in connection with the acceleration of financial globalization and the European choice of Ukraine, which requires the solution of a number of specific tasks related to the integration of Ukraine into the global financial space. Setting the task, the purpose of the study. The objective of the study is to analyze the latest trends in the development of the world financial system to justify the conditions and the main directions of the country's integration into the European financial space. The purpose of the study is to determine the main directions of Ukraine's financial eurointegration policy. Method or methodology for conducting research. The article uses a set of methods of scientific research: the system approach, statistical analysis, structuring, analysis and synthesis. Presentation of the main material (results of work).The influence of financial globalization on the development of the financial system of Ukraine is determined and the conditions and main directions of the country's integration into the European financial space are justified. The advantages of sectoral integration of Ukraine in the financial sphere are proved. The field of application of results.The results of this study can be applied in the process of forming and implementing the financial Eurointegration policy of Ukraine. Conclusions according to the article. With the acceleration of financial globalization, its impact on the economies of the countries and their financial component is substantially changing and intensifying. Accordingly, it is relevant for Ukraine to monitor the latest trends in the development of the global economy, the world financial system and its regional subsystems to determine the strategic priorities for reforming the financial system of Ukraine and timely and effective adjustment of the state's financial eurointegration policy.

Ян Карски – герой на полската съпротива

Author(s): Andrzej Zbikowski / Language(s): Bulgarian / Issue: 6/2016