Christopher Duggan, the mafia and Fascism

Modern Italy ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 371-380
Author(s):  
Vittorio Coco
Keyword(s):  
Historical Research ◽  
Main Topic ◽  
Final Part ◽  
Distinctive Features ◽  
Historical Approach ◽  
Central Thesis ◽  
Key Aspects

This article starts by discussing aspects of Christopher Duggan’s first book La mafia durante il fascismo, published in 1986, whose main topic was the anti-mafia campaign led by the prefect Cesare Mori in the latter half of the 1920s. The book’s distinctive features were its rigorous historical approach and use of archival sources: these set it apart from most other work on these topics at the time, when the idea that the mafia could be subjected to historical research had not yet been properly established. In its central thesis Duggan’s book was influenced by previous interpretations of the mafia, then still widely shared, that denied its nature as a structured organisation. Duggan argued here that Fascism used accusations of mafia involvement essentially as a way of attacking its political opponents. The final part of the article presents key aspects of a newer area of research on the mafia and Fascism, the 1930s, when a new campaign to suppress the mafia was not made use of for propaganda purposes.

Web-Based Financial Reporting: An Interpretative Model for Corporate Communications on Social Media

2017 ◽  
pp. 79-112
Author(s):  
Paola Ramassa ◽  
Costanza Di Fabio
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Financial Reporting ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Corporate Communications ◽  
Distinctive Features ◽  
Financial Communication ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Key Aspects ◽  
And Diffusion ◽  
Interpretative Model

This paper aims at contributing to financial reporting literature by proposing a conceptual interpretative model to analyse the corporate use of social media for financial communication purposes. In this perspective, the FIRE model provides a framework to study social media shifting the focus on the distinctive features that might enhance web investor relations. The model highlights these features through four building blocks: (i) firm identity (F); (ii) information posting (I); (iii) reputation (R); and (iv) exchange and diffusion (E). They represent key aspects to explore corporate communication activities and might offer a framework to interpret to what degree corporate web financial reporting exploits the potential of social media. Accordingly, the paper proposes metrics based on this model aimed at capturing the interactivity of corporate communications via social media, with a particular focus on web financial reporting. It tries to show the potential of this model by illustrating an exploratory empirical analysis investigating to what extent companies use social media for financial reporting purposes and whether firms are taking advantage of Twitter distinctive features of interaction and diffusion.

Komunikasi Dakwah Rasulullah : Telaah Surat–surat Rasulullah

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Fauziah Ramdani
Keyword(s):  
Historical Research ◽  
Historical Approach ◽  
The Earth ◽  
Crisis Of Faith ◽  
Prophetic Mission

This study aimed to describe the background of letter’s used as a medium for da'wah by the Prophet Muhammad and the form of the Prophet Muhammad’s letters for da'wah conveyed to some rulers. To achieve this, the method employed was historical research. This type of research was qualitative using historical approach while the research specification was descriptive. The result shows that there were several reasons behind the sending of letters as a medium for da’wah by Prophet Muhammad to the rulers. First, sociologically it was due to the treaty of Hudaibiyah, then the successfulness of Prophet Muhammad in establishing people power in Medina, and the conflict between Emperor Heraclius and Khosrow Abrawiz, two rulers of two empires (those were Eastern Rome and Persian) which were the most powerful kingdoms in the earth. Second, politically, the letter of Prophet Muhammad had political nuance, that was to declare himself being the ruler of Medina. Third, theologically, it was the universality of Muhammad’s prophetic mission as the leader of the mankind, and the crisis of faith experienced by Negus (Ruler of Abyssinia) and Muqawqis (Ruler of Egypt). To sum up, the form of Prophet’ letters sent to the rulers were awesome, it is proven that the letters of the Prophet which were written by his secretary Zaid son of Thabit were always preceded with Basmalah, while the letters were addressed to disbelieving people. This study has implication on research or study on the importance of letter as a medium for da’wah of the Prophet which can possibly be a method of initiating and or developing da’wah in the present time.

scholarly journals PLURALISME AGAMA MENURUT NURCHOLIS MADJID (1939-2005) DALAM KONTEKS KEINDONESIAAN

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-78
Author(s):  
Catur Widiat Moko
Keyword(s):  
Religious Freedom ◽  
Religious Pluralism ◽  
The State ◽  
Historical Research ◽  
Human Values ◽  
Research Approach ◽  
Historical Approach ◽  
Heuristic Technique ◽  
The Will ◽  
Three Stages

This research entitled "Religious Pluralism According to Nurcholish Madjid in Indonesian Context '. Based on the phenomenon that occurred in the field many Muslims who more emphasize the symbol of religion than the application in menjlankan religion so that underlie thinking Nurcholis Madjid in overcoming msalah.dilakukan three stages of work that is Inventory, Evaluation, and Synthesis. The writings that have been obtained will be reviewed, an analysis of the thoughts of Nurcholish Madjid. The research approach is historical approach, while in historical research using heuristic technique, verification, intervention, and historicistography. The results of this study can be summarized as follows, First, the basis of religious pluralism is that the universal religion of Islam encompasses all aspects of life, Pancasila is the foundation of the state of Indonesia so that we must do tolerance and compete in the good. Secondly, that the implications of religious pluralism recognize religious freedom, live with the risks that will be borne by each believer. The will of God is above the will of man in setting anything. Thirdly, the principle of religious pluralism is the open, dialogical, tolerant and upholding of human values which at the same time embodies a peaceful and open Islam.

The Claim of Abdullah ibn Saad ibn Abi al-Sarh’s Distortion on the Qurʾan from the Perspective of the Books of Hadith

2015 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-106
Author(s):  
Abdulrehman Mohammad Spendari
Keyword(s):  
Final Part ◽  
Historical Approach

This article investigates the claim of the Qurʾan’s distortion by ibn Abī Sarḥ, from the perspective of the books of Hadith. The historical approach, which is critically and analytically based, is used to analyse the narratives which are related to this issue in the books of Hadith. In addition, the author of this article has used the al-jarḥ wa al-taʿdīl. The conclusion is that there is no authentic (ṣaḥīḥ) hadith or even weak (daʿīf) in the books of Hadith that mentions ibn Abī Sarḥ’s distortion of the Qurʾan. All narratives which are mentioned in the books of Hadith and that are associated with him, do not refer to his distortion of the Qurʾan. Those narratives only indicate that Satan made ibn Abī Sarḥ turn his back on Islam, then later return to Islam. Narratives which indicate that ibn Abī Sarḥ altered the Qurʾan or that he was inspired by the final part of the 14th verses of Al-Muʾminun, are fabricated. Finally, the story of distortion of the Qurʾan had been imputed to more than one revelation scribe. This indicates that the whole story is a fabrication.

scholarly journals Beyond the ‘Sham’ Critique and the Narrative of Humanitarianism: A Rejoinder to Jochen von Bernstorff

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 721-726
Author(s):  
Eyal Benvenisti ◽  
Doreen Lustig
Keyword(s):  
Historical Analysis ◽  
Historical Research ◽  
International Humanitarian Law ◽  
Humanitarian Law ◽  
Research Project ◽  
Historical Approach

Abstract We are very grateful to Professor von Bernstorff for taking the trouble to read and comment on our article,1 which is a segment of a larger research project. His feedback will be invaluable in taking this project successfully to its next stage. While we could not address each and every aspect of his critique, the following response addresses four elements: the assertion that we argued that international humanitarian law (IHL) is merely a sham; his description of our historical approach as focused on the domestic; the ramifications of our historical analysis for future interpretation of IHL; and the challenge of one’s Vorverständnis to historical research.

The Dutch Experience Experienced from Britain

1994 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 36-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ian Hodder
Keyword(s):  
Historical Perspective ◽  
Historical Research ◽  
Anthropological Perspective ◽  
Historical Approach ◽  
Research Tradition ◽  
Interesting Paper ◽  
Dutch Experience ◽  
Specific Sequences

From Slofstra's interesting paper it would seem that, in its main essentials, Dutch archaeology has the characteristics of most European archaeological traditions. In particular, it is wedded to an historical perspective, in which attention is paid to specific sequences and contexts. This commitment to history is evident from the Cultural-Historical Research Tradition earlier this century, it is seen in the lukewarm reaction to the generalising claims of processual archaeology, and it resurfaces in the new historical-anthropological perspective. As Slofstra argues, this last move towards a theoretically informed historical approach is a logical evolution within the Dutch tradition even if, as I will suggest below, it is also part of wider trends.

Religion as Culture

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 476-494 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alison Marshall
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Communist Party ◽  
Ethical Dilemma ◽  
Chinese Communist Party ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
Historical Research ◽  
Religious Identities ◽  
Historical Approach ◽  
State Governance ◽  
Cultural Sphere

Today’s Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which came to power in 1949, continues to recognize religion and Christianity as part of the dominant Western culture, and as the means to establish relationships and promote religion and culture. When faced with a moral or ethical dilemma the CCP looks to a Confucian past for traditions just as the Canadian state draws on the Protestant and Catholic cultures of its so-called founding peoples. The Chinese state has additionally attempted to manage religious engagement by propping up select Buddhist temples and working through grassroots personal webs of connection to household religious altars, enshrined deities, and communal practices. In China and in Canada, states claim neutrality but in both cases and for different reasons religion is treated as culture. The paper’s ethno-historical approach draws on over 15 years of fieldwork and historical research throughout the Chinese cultural sphere (China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, the Philippines, and Canada). Looking across histories and nations it traces state governance in China and Canada, webs of connections, and personal interactions that have shaped religious identities and the resurgence of Chinese temple life and select religious cults.

scholarly journals Foreign experience in managing physical culture and sports on the example of China

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 213-222
Author(s):  
N. A. Ushakova
Keyword(s):  
Olympic Games ◽  
Children And Youth ◽  
Final Part ◽  
Physical Culture ◽  
Foreign Experience ◽  
Management And Development ◽  
Winter Olympic Games ◽  
Key Aspects

This article presents an analysis of the management of physical culture and sports in China. The attention is focused on the key aspects of management and development of children and youth, mass sports, as well as Olympic sports. The aspects of preparation for the upcoming Winter Olympic Games–2022 in the PRC are considered. The final part of the manuscript provides recommendations of a recommendatory nature on borrowing positive aspects from the Chinese experience for their adaptation to Russian reality.

scholarly journals BIOGRAPHY VISUALIZATION OF SULTAN THAHA SAIFUDDIN BASED ON ARCGIS STORY MAPS IN JAMBI PROVINCE

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Hendra Gunawan ◽  
Muhammad Azir ◽  
Dodi Harianto ◽  
Abdul Halim
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Historical Research ◽  
Spatial Perspective ◽  
Historical Approach ◽  
The Public ◽  
Story Map ◽  
Story Maps

The introduction of new technologies for historical studies presents an opportunity to make historical studies more accessible to the public. The ArcGIS platform has facilitated this effort and offers interesting ways to do this, including the Story Map program. Part of the cloud-based online ArcGIS platform, the story map application enables the integration of narratives, images, and maps in an easy-to-use format. This paper tries to apply this technology in the theme of Visualization of Biography of Sultan Thaha Saifuddin Based on ArcGIS Story Map in Jambi Province. Many similar writings discuss the biography of Sultan Thaha Saifuddin with a historical approach but do not look at it from a spatial perspective. The focus of historical research only focuses on events and periodization. Therefore, this article describes the biography of Sultan Thaha Saifuddin so that other historians can also apply this technology to their work.

Historical Research on the Self and Emotions

2009 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 302-315 ◽  
Author(s):  
William M. Reddy
Keyword(s):  
North America ◽  
The Self ◽  
Historical Research ◽  
The Other ◽  
Distinctive Features ◽  
History Of Emotions ◽  
History Of ◽  
The One

Research on this topic in Europe and North America has reached a new stage. Prior to 1970, historians told a story of progress in which modern individuals gradually gained mastery of emotions. After 1970 this older approach was put into doubt. Since 1990 research into the history of emotions has increasingly relied on a new methodology, based on the assumption that emotion is a domain of effort, and that it is possible to document variance between emotional standards, on the one hand, and the greater or lesser success of individuals in conforming to them, on the other. Emotional standards are now assumed to display a history that is not progressive, but reflects distinctive features of each period.

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