Postcolonial theory is a well-established critical approach that addresses issues such as the quest for identity, the significance of land, homelessness, resistance, and the encounter between the colonized and the col...Postcolonial theory is a well-established critical approach that addresses issues such as the quest for identity, the significance of land, homelessness, resistance, and the encounter between the colonized and the colonizers. This paper examines the postcolonial elements utilized by the Anglo-Jordanian novelist Fadia Faqir in her novel Pillars of Salt. It discusses the novel＇s themes and techniques associated with postcolonialism as a literary theory and as a critical approach. Being a postcolonial text, the novel shows the writer＇s attempt at writing back in response to the colonial past with its power structures and social hierarchies. Thematically, the novel is analyzed with special reference to such topics as the subaltern, Anglo-Jordanian ties, language, othemess, and identity. The paper also traces the continuity of postcolonial discourse in Faqir＇s novel and gives a short survey of the historical events that provide the background to the main events in this essentially postcolonial work.展开更多
Bent Flyvbjerg＇s research reveals a context dependent asymmetrical relationship between rationality and power, causing the so-called illegitimate rationalization to affect the decision-making process. This paper expl...Bent Flyvbjerg＇s research reveals a context dependent asymmetrical relationship between rationality and power, causing the so-called illegitimate rationalization to affect the decision-making process. This paper explores the nature of relationship between rationality and power by following Russell＇s philosophy and logic. The paper demonstrates how a symmetrical relationship may be transformed into an asymmetrical relation. Any study suggesting asymmetrical relationship between rationality and power may not be able to explain the relational dynamics of the two terms, By questioning the rationality-power asymmetrical relationship, the paper stresses the need to define the degree of asymmetry between rationality and power. The paper suggests a need for better interpretation and relational understanding of rationality-power relations for effective decision-making.展开更多
Scientific Land Reform is at centre of decades＇ conflict and even during Peace Process in Nepal. In this regards, land reform attempts to address equity and efficiency so as to address historical inequity and injusti...Scientific Land Reform is at centre of decades＇ conflict and even during Peace Process in Nepal. In this regards, land reform attempts to address equity and efficiency so as to address historical inequity and injustices for promoting peace process in Nepal. From equity perspective, landlessness, unequal power structure and social relation, injustices and discrimination for long centuries are key land issues. Along with this, economic efficiency is the fundamental for enhancing agricultural growth leading to economic growth. In particular, this article argues that, in the given prevailing condition, i.e. traditional and subsistence and rampant rural poverty and unequal power structure and injustices, small farms perform better leading to food and livelihood security at household level. Consequently, ＇Scientific Land Reform＇ has been defined by taking into account the essence of equity and efficiency.展开更多
This article attempts to use an analytical perspective to reveal to some extent the micro basis of the civil society in China＇s urban grass-roots communities, as well as its subtle connection with ＂community-based c...This article attempts to use an analytical perspective to reveal to some extent the micro basis of the civil society in China＇s urban grass-roots communities, as well as its subtle connection with ＂community-based co-governance＂ and community ＂governance structure.＂ At the same time, it reminds readers that, when exploring this subtle connection, one must focus on power relations and coordination mechanisms in a concrete space of action.展开更多
Altay Prefecture plays a vital role as an ecological barrier in Northwest China.Studying the ecosystem service value is of great significance for promoting regional green high-quality development and maintaining ecolo...Altay Prefecture plays a vital role as an ecological barrier in Northwest China.Studying the ecosystem service value is of great significance for promoting regional green high-quality development and maintaining ecological security.Based on Global ESA land cover data from 2000 to 2015,the trade-off and synergy relationships and driving force factors between ecosystem services in Altay Prefecture were analyzed in this study.The analysis produced four main results.(1)The ecosystem service value in Altay Prefecture continued to increase from 113.521×10^(9) yuan in 2000 to 115.777×10^(9) yuan in 2015,for an increase of about 1.98%.(2)The distribution of ecosystem service value had obvious spatial agglomeration characteristics,with hot spot areas mainly concentrated in the"two rivers and one lake"and the mountainous areas in the northwest,while the cold spot areas were mainly the forest and grass-covered areas in the northern mountainous areas and within Jimunai County.(3)The trade-off and synergy relationship among ecosystem services was mainly synergistic,with a total of 77.78% of ecosystem service relative relationships showing a significant positive correlation at the 0.01 level.(4)Economic factors and industrial structure are important factors affecting ecosystem service value in Altay Prefecture.Ecosystem service value is positively correlated with per capita GDP and the output value of the tertiary industry,but negatively correlated with the output value of the secondary industry.展开更多
文摘Postcolonial theory is a well-established critical approach that addresses issues such as the quest for identity, the significance of land, homelessness, resistance, and the encounter between the colonized and the colonizers. This paper examines the postcolonial elements utilized by the Anglo-Jordanian novelist Fadia Faqir in her novel Pillars of Salt. It discusses the novel＇s themes and techniques associated with postcolonialism as a literary theory and as a critical approach. Being a postcolonial text, the novel shows the writer＇s attempt at writing back in response to the colonial past with its power structures and social hierarchies. Thematically, the novel is analyzed with special reference to such topics as the subaltern, Anglo-Jordanian ties, language, othemess, and identity. The paper also traces the continuity of postcolonial discourse in Faqir＇s novel and gives a short survey of the historical events that provide the background to the main events in this essentially postcolonial work.
文摘Bent Flyvbjerg＇s research reveals a context dependent asymmetrical relationship between rationality and power, causing the so-called illegitimate rationalization to affect the decision-making process. This paper explores the nature of relationship between rationality and power by following Russell＇s philosophy and logic. The paper demonstrates how a symmetrical relationship may be transformed into an asymmetrical relation. Any study suggesting asymmetrical relationship between rationality and power may not be able to explain the relational dynamics of the two terms, By questioning the rationality-power asymmetrical relationship, the paper stresses the need to define the degree of asymmetry between rationality and power. The paper suggests a need for better interpretation and relational understanding of rationality-power relations for effective decision-making.
文摘Scientific Land Reform is at centre of decades＇ conflict and even during Peace Process in Nepal. In this regards, land reform attempts to address equity and efficiency so as to address historical inequity and injustices for promoting peace process in Nepal. From equity perspective, landlessness, unequal power structure and social relation, injustices and discrimination for long centuries are key land issues. Along with this, economic efficiency is the fundamental for enhancing agricultural growth leading to economic growth. In particular, this article argues that, in the given prevailing condition, i.e. traditional and subsistence and rampant rural poverty and unequal power structure and injustices, small farms perform better leading to food and livelihood security at household level. Consequently, ＇Scientific Land Reform＇ has been defined by taking into account the essence of equity and efficiency.
文摘This article attempts to use an analytical perspective to reveal to some extent the micro basis of the civil society in China＇s urban grass-roots communities, as well as its subtle connection with ＂community-based co-governance＂ and community ＂governance structure.＂ At the same time, it reminds readers that, when exploring this subtle connection, one must focus on power relations and coordination mechanisms in a concrete space of action.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(41871196)The Scientific Research Project in Altay Prefecture,Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China(2019-529)。
文摘Altay Prefecture plays a vital role as an ecological barrier in Northwest China.Studying the ecosystem service value is of great significance for promoting regional green high-quality development and maintaining ecological security.Based on Global ESA land cover data from 2000 to 2015,the trade-off and synergy relationships and driving force factors between ecosystem services in Altay Prefecture were analyzed in this study.The analysis produced four main results.(1)The ecosystem service value in Altay Prefecture continued to increase from 113.521×10^(9) yuan in 2000 to 115.777×10^(9) yuan in 2015,for an increase of about 1.98%.(2)The distribution of ecosystem service value had obvious spatial agglomeration characteristics,with hot spot areas mainly concentrated in the"two rivers and one lake"and the mountainous areas in the northwest,while the cold spot areas were mainly the forest and grass-covered areas in the northern mountainous areas and within Jimunai County.(3)The trade-off and synergy relationship among ecosystem services was mainly synergistic,with a total of 77.78% of ecosystem service relative relationships showing a significant positive correlation at the 0.01 level.(4)Economic factors and industrial structure are important factors affecting ecosystem service value in Altay Prefecture.Ecosystem service value is positively correlated with per capita GDP and the output value of the tertiary industry,but negatively correlated with the output value of the secondary industry.
