A study of political commentary in the outlets of a major media corporation. This project will analyse the political commentary published or broadcast in the media outlets of a major media corporation and explore whether political commentators and columnists in these outlets share an agenda of conservative populism. The project will impact on a public policy debate on cross-media ownership and its consequences. It will enhance the international scholarly debate on media ownership and its connect ....A study of political commentary in the outlets of a major media corporation. This project will analyse the political commentary published or broadcast in the media outlets of a major media corporation and explore whether political commentators and columnists in these outlets share an agenda of conservative populism. The project will impact on a public policy debate on cross-media ownership and its consequences. It will enhance the international scholarly debate on media ownership and its connections with the content of mass media.Read moreRead less
Special Research Initiatives - Grant ID: SR0354600
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$10,000.00
Summary
Sources of Insecurity: Local, National and Global. Globalizing violence and the War on Terror have brought with them an acute sense of insecurity. The present study is intended to map and understand sources of that insecurity, both from ?below? and ?above?. From below, the project analyses the cultural-political and socio-economic conditions of violence on the ground, focusing on the Asia-Pacific region. From above, it documents Western representations of recent arenas of violence. The aim of th ....Sources of Insecurity: Local, National and Global. Globalizing violence and the War on Terror have brought with them an acute sense of insecurity. The present study is intended to map and understand sources of that insecurity, both from ?below? and ?above?. From below, the project analyses the cultural-political and socio-economic conditions of violence on the ground, focusing on the Asia-Pacific region. From above, it documents Western representations of recent arenas of violence. The aim of the project is to research the commonplace claim that it is reassertions of older forms of traditionalism or cultural and civilizational difference that are the well-spring of contemporary global violence, including terrorism.Read moreRead less
Openness in China under the WTO Regime: the Case of Dingzhou. The project will contribute to a better understanding in Australia of openness in local China, in particular, and sociopolical change in China and the globalization process in general. In doing so, it will to add to Australia's international reputation as a major centre of research on China and as a leader in research socio-political change at the local level. It is also likely to benefit bilateral trade by providing useful informatio ....Openness in China under the WTO Regime: the Case of Dingzhou. The project will contribute to a better understanding in Australia of openness in local China, in particular, and sociopolical change in China and the globalization process in general. In doing so, it will to add to Australia's international reputation as a major centre of research on China and as a leader in research socio-political change at the local level. It is also likely to benefit bilateral trade by providing useful information to those in Australia who wish to do business in China, especially in small cities like Dingzhou and rural areas. Read moreRead less
The New Rich and the State in China: The social basis of local power. Australia's relationship with China is important for economic, political and social, reasons. This project will generally assist in contributing to understanding about China's social and political development, and will develop specific expertise in the socio-economic environments of its research localities across five provinces that will be of use to Australian companies seeking access to the China market. It will also add to ....The New Rich and the State in China: The social basis of local power. Australia's relationship with China is important for economic, political and social, reasons. This project will generally assist in contributing to understanding about China's social and political development, and will develop specific expertise in the socio-economic environments of its research localities across five provinces that will be of use to Australian companies seeking access to the China market. It will also add to the development of Australia's standing as a major centre of research on contemporary China. Read moreRead less
Japan, Australia and the Southern Bluefin Tuna (SBT) Fishery: Social and Political Perspectives. In 1999 negotiations over the annual tonnage of the SBT fishery allocated to Japan broke down over disagreements about how much fishing effort SBT stocks could survive. Australia resorted to the international legal system and, although Australia eventually accepted Japan's position, bilateral relations have remained troubled over SBT. Australian public perceptions of the fishery tend to be hostile, e ....Japan, Australia and the Southern Bluefin Tuna (SBT) Fishery: Social and Political Perspectives. In 1999 negotiations over the annual tonnage of the SBT fishery allocated to Japan broke down over disagreements about how much fishing effort SBT stocks could survive. Australia resorted to the international legal system and, although Australia eventually accepted Japan's position, bilateral relations have remained troubled over SBT. Australian public perceptions of the fishery tend to be hostile, especially towards the Japanese side. IN order to achieve a balance between economics and sustainability, fisheries must be managed, and management may be hampered by social and political problems. This project provides social science research to facilitate effective management of SBT.Read moreRead less
China's invisible economic leadership: women in family enterprises. Chinese women are generally regarded as not having been in the leadership of economic reform. In contrast, the Chief Investigator's recent research on the new rich in North China suggests that the wives of new entrepreneurs may play significant, though unacknowledged, leadership roles in enterprise development. In particular, it suggests that women often act as business managers and accountants alongside their husbands, especial ....China's invisible economic leadership: women in family enterprises. Chinese women are generally regarded as not having been in the leadership of economic reform. In contrast, the Chief Investigator's recent research on the new rich in North China suggests that the wives of new entrepreneurs may play significant, though unacknowledged, leadership roles in enterprise development. In particular, it suggests that women often act as business managers and accountants alongside their husbands, especially in family based enterprises first established in the private sector. It is now proposed to test the wider applicability of these findings, and explore the consequences for the development of enterprises, families and local politics.Read moreRead less
The Genie in the Bottle:Science, Politics and Diplomacy in Australia's Engagement with Chemical and Biological Weapons, 1915-1995. The threat of chemical and biological weapons (CBW) is attracting increasing attention worldwide. Australia's engagement with the CBW began during the First World War. Since then, Australia has been influential in promoting CBW control regimes. However, this experience has raised many questions. This project explores Australia's historical and current response to ....The Genie in the Bottle:Science, Politics and Diplomacy in Australia's Engagement with Chemical and Biological Weapons, 1915-1995. The threat of chemical and biological weapons (CBW) is attracting increasing attention worldwide. Australia's engagement with the CBW began during the First World War. Since then, Australia has been influential in promoting CBW control regimes. However, this experience has raised many questions. This project explores Australia's historical and current response to the central issues of CBW. Using archival and contemporary sources, it analyses the interplay between science, politics and diplomacy. Combining history and political science, it assesses the implications of recent developments in CBW for Australia's role in preventing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.Read moreRead less
Special Research Initiatives - Grant ID: SR0354621
Funder
Australian Research Council
Funding Amount
$10,000.00
Summary
Imagined Futures: Re-Thinking Local Health and Human Security in a Globalised World. Global health and conflict are key concerns for the new millennium. Characterised by rapid socio-cultural change, and widespread movements of people, ranging from the internationalisation of labour to forced migration, globalisation has generated a new set of problematics in relation to health and human security. Scholars from a range of disciplines will come together to analyse and debate the intersections of ....Imagined Futures: Re-Thinking Local Health and Human Security in a Globalised World. Global health and conflict are key concerns for the new millennium. Characterised by rapid socio-cultural change, and widespread movements of people, ranging from the internationalisation of labour to forced migration, globalisation has generated a new set of problematics in relation to health and human security. Scholars from a range of disciplines will come together to analyse and debate the intersections of conflict and risk with the production of illness and disease and the determination of its response. This international collaborative network, Imagined Futures, will re-imagine and re-think constructive health futures: strengthening civil society and participation, and creating an equitable globalisation.Read moreRead less
Infectious diseases, security and ethics. This project will benefit the nation directly by promoting greater understanding within the community of the national security and ethical implications of infectious disease threats; recommending policies for responding in ways that achieve better public health, national security and human rights outcomes for Australians; helping to strengthen Australia's social and economic fabric; and creating national and international linkages between academics, PhD ....Infectious diseases, security and ethics. This project will benefit the nation directly by promoting greater understanding within the community of the national security and ethical implications of infectious disease threats; recommending policies for responding in ways that achieve better public health, national security and human rights outcomes for Australians; helping to strengthen Australia's social and economic fabric; and creating national and international linkages between academics, PhD students and non-academic professionals.Read moreRead less