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Based on a conceptual history approach and an analysis of some classic texts of political thought, this article investigates the shifts in the meaning of the political concept of "resistance". It shows that this concept has undergone major changes throughout its history. Firstly, it was transformed during the "Sattelzeit" (1750-1850). Originally "areactionary" term, it became a broader more "progressive" concept which could be used more easily as an instrument of political mobilization and ideological contestation. It also started to reflect the modern concept of time as processing history. Secondly, in the subsequent period (since 1850), the concept of "resistance" became romanticised, individualised, culturalised and subjectivised. As a result, it became a diffused concept. Finally, the closing section of the paper examines contemporary tendencies toward the depoliticization and aestheticization of "resistance". [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Literary criticism of books on the social and political repercussions of fear born of the War on Terrorism is presented. The author discusses "Politics of Fear. Beyond Left and Right," by Frank Furedi, "Politics of Fear, Practices of Hope," by Stefan Skrimshire, and "Fear and Politics," by Carmen Lawrence.

A review is presented of the book "Angst. Dimensionen eines Gefühls," edited by Thomas Kisser, Daniela Rippl, and Marion Tiedtke.

The article focuses on draft legislation framed by the Germany's Bundesministerium der Justiz und für Verbraucherschutz (BMJV) for improving fair competition as General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is not sufficient for market behavior. Topics discussed include improved transparency in copyright and lawsuits related to unfair competition.