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The events of the last few centuries have given rise to many controversies. People have been fired with bitter hatred based on political or patriotic motives and embittered by an excess of religious zeal. The last century produced several historians of considerable merit, who, however, promulgated partisan... Болей »

One of the core functions of independent think-tanks is to serve as an impartial watchdog overseeing the policies and decision-making of government and public administration. But think-tanks have an important proactive role as well. Through their policy research and analysis, they can engage other partners... Болей »

Discrimination on grounds of race is a reality for many members of ethnic or national minority groups in the Russian Federation. This report highlights particular patterns of racial discrimination and their effect on the everyday lives of the women, men and children in the Russian Federation who are... Болей »

A conference in mid-January 1997 brought together international funders and Central and East European government officials, university rectors, and higher education experts to set an agenda for future international cooperation in social science higher education. This agenda grew out of the findings of... Болей »

The book «Civil Society or Civil War?» was prepared within the project "Active Society in Practice" The project was implemented by partner organizations "The Other Space Foundation" (Poland) and HCA - Georgia. Publication financed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland in the framework... Болей »

У навчально-методичному посібнику узагальнено практику використання тренінгових технологій у запобіганні найгірших форм дитячої праці. Представлено інформацію про дитячу проституцію як форму прояву девіантної поведінки дітей. Розглянуто основні етапи розробки тренінгу, загальні тренінгові методи та вправи.... Болей »

У збірнику вміщено практично невідомі сучасному читачеві документи та матеріали провідних державних і політичних діячів України, які поруч з науковими трактатами і публіцистичними статтями видатних представників української науки і літератури (І. Франко, М. Костомаров, М. Грушевський, С. Величко, І.... Болей »

Використання дитячої праці стало найбільш поширеним засобом збагачення в існуючих реаліях бізнесу. Ця збірка покликана показати ставлення дітей до цього процесу. Дитяча проституція як одна з найгірших форм дитячої праці набула досить значного розповсюдження в Україні в останні роки. І на це звертають... Болей »

Сharles Stewart Mott, who established this Foundation in 1926, was deeply concerned from his earliest years in Flint with the welfare of his adopted community. Soon after he had become one of the city’s leading industrialists, this General Motors pioneer found a practical and successful way to express... Болей »

It seems to me that every person, always, is in a kind of informal partnership with his community. His own success is dependent to a large degree on that community, and the community, after all, is the sum total of the individuals who make it up. The institutions of a community, in turn, are the means... Болей »

As I begin my 28th message for a Mott Foundation annual report, organized philanthropy — along with much of the nonprofit world — is struggling for equilibrium in an environment punctuated by questioning, mistrust and increased scrutiny. The current round of public examination began a year ago when several... Болей »

Few institutions — colleges, universities, foundations and large nonprofits — that rely on investments to generate cash for current operations and to underwrite future growth have escaped economic whiplash in recent years as the stock market tumbled and the economy stalled: The Mott Foundation has been... Болей »

Civil Society is one of four programs funded by the Mott Foundation. The others are Environment, Flint Area and Pathways Out of Poverty. In addition, the Foundation maintains flexibility to investigate new opportunities through an Exploratory and Special Projects program. This publication provides detailed... Болей »

This publication is the result of the creativity and extraordinary teamwork of many people across Europe. Special thanks go to the Calder, design community in Slovakia for their work on the design and text, photographers Martin Kollár and Andrej Balco for their talent and sensitivity, CNF and its country... Болей »

That is how in the beginning of the last century were called in Czech Republic and Slovakia people who called for fight against Austria-Hungary. I had some other variants but decided to choose this title for the book, it was the advice of Galina Vasilieuna Siuchik.... Болей »

"If you see the authorities in your dream / don't move for a week of your / mouth." (Ewa Lipska, From the Dream Book)... Болей »

This study was completed in six months, between May and Octo-ber 1997. This would not have been possible without consider-able help from a large number of people, not all of which can be mentioned. We would like to thank, first of all, the people in the European Commission who were unfailingly open... Болей »

In this age of atomic energy and outer space rockets the fate and future of peoples far distant from each other become closely interdependent. The question of freedom or enslavement of Vietnam in Asia, or of Hungary in Europe means more to the far-off United States than just the moral and diplomatic... Болей »

The book contains the best articles of Anatol Maisenya -journalist and politologist. The articles are selected in a chronological order. This book is two portraits: a portrait of time and a portrait of man, the author of articles.... Болей »

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Developing the concept of democracy, Silvia Walby1 identifies three stages of its advance: electoral democracy, participatory democracy and open democracy. She considers electoral democracy basic and the most elementary level of democracy. In the 21st century in Europe its attainment is no longer an... Болей »