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1. IFLA General Conference, 1987. Division of Bibliographic Control. National Bibliographies Seminar. Papers.

Author

International Federation of Library Associations, The Hague (Netherlands).

Abstract

Two of the papers on national bibliography compiled here are printed in the original language as well as English translation: (1) "Le Congres de Paris sur les bibliographies nationales et ses recommendations: dix ans apres, objectifs partiellement atteints" = "The Paris Congress on National Bibliographies and Its Recommendations: Ten Years Later, Objectives Partially Achieved" (Marcelle Beaudiquez); (2) "The Universal Bibliographic Control (UBC) Contribution to the Development of National Bibliographies" (Barbara Jover); (3) "Progress, Problems and Prospects in Current National Bibliographies: Implementations of the ICNB [International Congress on National Bibliographies] Recommendations" (Barbara L. Bell); (4) "Die Anwendung von Klassifikationssystemen in Nationalbibliographien" = "The Usage of Classification Systems in National Bibliographies" (Barbara Kelm and Walther Traiser); (5) "The Future of the National Bibliography" (P. R. Lewis); and (6) "Development of the Tanzania National Bibliography since the 1977 Congress on National Bibliographies" (Theophilus E. Mlaki). (MES)

Published
1987

2. People and Technology: Investing in Training for Europe's Future = L'Homme et la Technologie: Investir dans la Formation pour l'Avenir de l'Europe = Menschen und Technologie: Fur Europa's Zukunft in Ausbildung Investieren. Volume II. EUROTECNET Series No. 2.

Author

Commission des Communautes Europeennes (Luxembourg).

Abstract

The following papers are included in this volume: "Technological Change: The Future of Training and Work" (Lord Young of Graffham); "L'Education, la Formation et l'Evolution Technologique dans l'Industrie" (Mathias Hinterscheid); "Education, Training, and Technological Change in Industry" (Philippe Meyer); "Technologischer Wandel: Schaffung von Arbeitsplatzen und Innovation in der Arbeitswelt" (Ulrich Gruber); "Formation et Nouvelles Technologies, Strategies pour l'Avenir" (Manuel Marin); "Education and Updating: The Impact of New Technologies" (Kenneth Baker); "New Technology Training and Access to Jobs, Policies for Employment" (Geoffrey Holland); "Information Technology and Investment in Training" (Lord Lucas of Chilworth); "Comment Developper de Nouvelles Qualifications?" (Bertrand Schwartz); and "New Technology Corporate Investment and Job Creation" (Herbert Christie). English language summaries of these papers are provided in volume I. (MN)

Published
1987

3. Social Class Inequalities in Children’s Cognitive Test Scores: Comparing Similarities Test Scores in Two British Birth Cohort Studies

Author

Gayle Vernon and Connelly Roxanne

Subjects
social class, cognitive test scores, inequality, united kingdom, Sociology (General), HM401-1281
Abstract

This paper contributes to the sociological understanding of social class inequalities in childhood similarities test scores. We undertake a comparative analysis of two cohorts of British children born 30 years apart. There is a similar negative relationship in both cohorts. Children born in families in the less advantaged social classes have lower childhood similarities test scores. This is consequential because these children enter secondary school with restricted capabilities in logical thinking, concept formation and abstract reasoning.

Published
2023
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4. Counter-Productive Counter-Terrorism. How is the dysfunctional discourse of Prevent failing to restrain radicalisation?

Author

Lauren Powell

Subjects
Prevent, United Kingdom, Critique, Deradicalization, Channel, Political science, Political science (General), JA1-92
Abstract

This paper explores why the Prevent strand of the UK Government’s counter-terrorism strategy, CONTEST, is failing to achieve success in reducing radicalisation of young Muslims. By refusing to engage with extremists, and denying ‘extreme’ ideas a platform for expression, this paper will explain how the importance of cultural-linguistic epistemologies, and their role in extremism, has been overlooked. Rather than striving to understand how socio-political factors influence one’s reading of religious doctrines or interpretation of ideology, Prevent understands ideology to be the core radicalising agent, used by influential figures who can exploit the grievances of the vulnerable. The problematic repercussions of this will be addressed throughout, highlighting the various, and extensive, criticisms that Prevent has faced from academics, practitioners and commentators – primarily that it is counter-productive. The importance of the post-9/11 neoconservative paradigm in underpinning Prevent will be explained, but a Neo-Weberian approach, as a better lens through which to understand radicalisation, will be proposed, to ultimately trump the simplistic, yet currently dominant, ‘Conveyor Belt’ theory. Based on this, recommendations are made for an improved Prevent, rooted in the notion that radicalisation, extremism, or terrorism cannot be prevented, without knowing the motives, the views, and the assumptions of the radicals, the extremists, and those vulnerable to engaging with them.

Published
2016