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  2. 1. Conflict, marginalisation and transformation : African migrants in Sweden

    Author : Jonathan Ngeh; Nora Räthzel; Åsa Gustafson; Peo Hansen; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; migrants; conflicts; racism; transformation; Cameroon; Somalia; Sweden; construction of otherness; Sociology; Sociologi; sociologi; Sociology;

    Abstract : Migrants from the Global South, coming to Sweden predominantly since the 1980s, have become a major focus of public discussions about immigration. The fears of and resentments toward the migrant ‘other’ appear to have shifted from European migrants to migrants of the Global South. READ MORE

  4. 2. From Rebellion to Politics : The Transformation of Rebel Groups to Political Parties in Civil War Peace Processes

    Author : Mimmi Söderberg Kovacs; Thomas Ohlson; Mats Hammarström; Anna Jarstad; Terrence Lyons; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Peace and conflict research; rebel group; political party; transformation; civil war; peace process; conflict resolution; internal conflict; FMLN; Renamo; RUF; Khmer Rouge; El Salvador; Mozambique; Sierra Leone; Cambodia; Freds- och konfliktforskning;

    Abstract : Why do some rebel groups in civil war peace processes transform into viable political parties while others do not? The transformation of armed rebels into peaceful politicians has been identified as one of the most critical factors in explaining the successful transition from violence to sustainable peace. Yet few studies have examined under what conditions these transformations are more or less likely to be carried out. READ MORE

  5. 3. Reframing and Resolving Conflict : Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations 1988-1998

    Author : Karin Aggestam; Statsvetenskapliga institutionen; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; conflict; Palestine; Political and administrative sciences; PLO; Israel; negotiations; peace process; Middle East; resolving; reframing; resolution; transformation; diplomacy; Statsvetenskap; förvaltningskunskap;

    Abstract : The mutual recognition between Israel and the PLO in 1993 signalled a major shift in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This study examines, both theoretically and empirically, the basic question of how meaning of conflict may change and how conflict may be resolved. READ MORE

  6. 4. Digital transformation : the material roles of IT resources and their political uses

    Author : Viktor Arvidsson; Jonny Holmström; Malin Rönnblom; Suprateek Sarker; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : As IT became ubiquitous, we recognized that IT was everywhere but in our theories. Despite significant efforts, Information System (IS) research is still in desperate search for the IT artifact. Recent reviews show that IS research first and foremost considers IT resources as a socio-technical and managerial concern. READ MORE

  7. 5. Constructive Conflict in Classrooms and Beyond

    Author : Elizabeth Olsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; CARE framework; collaboration; cooperation; grounded theory; interpersonal conflict; participant observation; schools; transformation;

    Abstract : Conflict has exercised the minds of scholars since the establishment of the academy. Yet, those studying conflict continue to struggle over what, precisely, it is, and how and why it occurs. READ MORE