Abstract Numerous studies on political discourse claim that metaphors help politicians to construct coherent arguments convince their voters. Yet, most of them, with a few notable exceptions, do not adhere any theory argumentation. In this paper, we integrate Discourse Dynamic Approach Metaphor Inference Anchoring Theory enhance our understanding the interaction and in dynamic discourse. Our da...

This article analyzes the major characteristics of modernity, of modern civilization; the major analytical approaches related to the major social structures and the contemporary state. The core of this analysis is the notion of multiple modernities. This idea assumes that the best way to understand the contemporary world is for modernity to be seen as a story of continual formation, constitutio...

This article discusses the contention between the state and local Guji people on issues of development and conservation of a Protected Area—Nech Sar National Park in southern Ethiopia. The park, which covers over 514 square kilometers, is a contested space between different actors, not only for its economic values, but it is also an arena of contestation over development and conservation perspe...

Afghanistan suffers from four decades of war, caused a massive migration the rural population to cities. Kabul was originally designed for 1,5 million people, where now 5 people live. The importation modern western styles housing rapid reconstruction reveals apparent cultural conflict and significant environmental footprint. new constructive cultures sustainable should necessary consider use lo...