scholarly journals The Present State of Unpopular Music

2012 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 8-18
Author(s):  
John Beckwith
Keyword(s):  
Present State ◽  
Classical Music ◽  
Commercial Sector ◽  
Popular Approach ◽  
Local Communication ◽  
Harry Somers

When asked, "what kind of music do you write?" the late composer Harry Somers always replied "unpopular music." Whatever it is called, the category has undergone marked changes recently. SOCAN's 1992 transference of control from its "classical" wing to its commercial sector was, for the Canadian musical scene, a historic indicator of change. The death of modernism has become a critical cliché. Recent studies declare the end of "classical" music cultivation in the U.S.A. Composers are enjoined to conform to the vocabulary of U.S. pop. A simplified and meditative popular approach is espoused by some, notably (in Canada) Christos Hatzis. Despite signs of decline, a minority consumership for new "unpopular" works of diverse kinds remains strong. For a marginalized Canadian, local communication is genuine, and small is beautiful.

The Present State of the Art

1984 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 344-346
Author(s):  
Peter A. Magaro
Keyword(s):  
Present State ◽  
State Of The Art

Present state and innovative issues for ironmaking

2005 ◽  
Vol 102 (3) ◽  
pp. 161-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
J.-M. Steiler ◽  
F. Hanrot
Keyword(s):  
Present State

Competitive Capacity and Modernization of the Russian Economy

2004 ◽  
pp. 4-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Yasin ◽  
A. Yakovlev
Keyword(s):  
Present State ◽  
Transition Economy ◽  
Adaptive Model ◽  
Russian Economy

Having analyzed the present state of the Russian economy the authors come to the conclusion that the only reasonable goal of its modernization is achieving high competitive capacity of production. External and internal competitive capacity is analysed in detail basing on broad statistics as well as competitive capacity of institutions and their changes, the adaptive model of transition economy. According to the authors implementation of competitive capacity policy as a national idea should take into account long-term perspective.

Novations in Budgetary Process: Budgeting Focused on Result

2005 ◽  
pp. 4-22
Author(s):  
V. Gamukin
Keyword(s):  
Public Finance ◽  
New Method ◽  
Budgetary Process ◽  
Commercial Sector ◽  
The Public ◽  
Starting Condition ◽  
Domestic Practice

In the article the starting condition of applicating the new method of organization of the budgetary process - the budgeting focused on result is estimated. The importance of specification of the conceptual and methodical device of budgeting with reference to the public finance is underlined. It is conditioned by the fact that rich foreign and domestic practice of budgeting in commercial sector cannot be directly used for optimization of a trajectory of movement of state and municipal finances.

Criminal Forfeiture under Kenya's Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act: Nature and Challenges

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 657-676
Author(s):  
Constance Gikonyo
Keyword(s):  
Money Laundering ◽  
Present State ◽  
Complex Nature ◽  
Fair Process ◽  
Proceeds Of Crime ◽  
State Of Affairs ◽  
Substantive Law

Criminal forfeiture is an asset confiscation mechanism used to seize benefits gained from an offence that one is convicted of. In Kenya, the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act provides the facilitating legislation. The present state of the regime's underutilisation prompts an examination of the substantive law and procedure provided in this statute. The analysis indicates that the provisions are technical in nature and the process is systematic. This ensures that a procedurally and substantively fair process is undertaken, in keeping with constitutional provisions. Nonetheless, identified challenges, including the complex nature of the provisions, translate to unclear interpretation and consequently ineffective implementation. This state of affairs is reversible through increased understanding of the criminal forfeiture provisions and their operation. This can potentially lead to an upsurge in its use and facilitate depriving offenders of criminal gains, removing the incentive for crime and reducing proceeds available to fund criminal activities.

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