“some kind of thing it aint us but yet its in us”: David Mitchell, Russell Hoban, and metafiction after the millennium

This article appraises the debt that David Mitchell’s Cloud Atlas owes to the novels of Russell Hoban, including, but not limited to, Riddley Walker. After clearly mapping a history of Hoban’s philosophical perspectives and Mitchell’s inter-textual genre-impersonation practice, the article assesses the degree to which Mitchell’s metatextual methods indicate a nostalgia for by-gone radical aesthetics rather than reaching for new modes of its own. The article not only proposes several new backdrops against which Mitchell’s novel can be read but also conducts the first in-depth appraisal of Mitchell’s formal linguistic replication of Riddley Walker

A future without forgiveness: beyond reconciliation in transitional justice

This article questions the promotion of reconciliation in transitional justice contexts. The article puts forward a critique of reconciliation in practice and questions mainstream definitions of reconciliation. The principle that these forms of reconciliation are desirable is also questioned. It is argued that examples of genuine reconciliation are difficult to find, that the promotion of reconciliation is frequently emphasised at the expense of substantive societal change, that emphasis on reconciliation (narrowly defined) risks taking agency away from those affected by conflict and that emphasis on reconciliation may obscure injustice and may promote acceptance of the status quo. The article suggests that reconciliation is not a necessary condition of, and should be de-emphasised in, transitional justice and, if it is promoted at all, that a different, less prescriptive notion of reconciliation is necessary

Masculinities, affect and the (re)place(ment) of stardom in Formula One fan leisure practices

Writing from an autoethnographic perspective, this article explores male leisure practices via the mediated relationships fans enter into with stars. More specifically, my own fandom for Formula One driver Jacques Villeneuve is the locus of study, revealing how this affective investment shapes and furnishes my corresponding leisure practices. Notions of gendered 'performativity' come to the fore, with my own displays evoking, enacting and revealing oscillating performances of masculinity. Moreover, there are interesting gendered dynamics that such fan leisure practices flag in terms of the intersection of female/male relationships and the potential 'fantasy' and/or narcissistic readings that a male fan identifying with and performing as another male sport star afford. Finally, my research reveals paradoxes for contemporary masculinities, with fans reliant upon mediation and commodification to facilitate and sustain their performative roles. © 2011 Taylor & Francis

A Social Identity Approach to Sport Psychology: Principles, Practice, and Prospects.

Drawing on social identity theory and self-categorization theory, we outline an approach to sport psychology that understands groups not simply as features of sporting contexts but rather as elements that can be, and often are, incorporated into a person's sense of self and, through this, become powerful determinants of their sport-related behavior. The underpinnings of this social identity approach are outlined, and four key lessons for sport that are indicative of the analytical and practical power of the approach are presented. These suggest that social identity is the basis for sports group (1) behavior, (2) formation and development, (3) support and stress appraisal, and (4) leadership. Building on recent developments within sport science, we outline an agenda for future research by identifying a range of topics to which the social identity approach could fruitfully contribute

KEDUDUKAN HUKUM KOMISARIS BERDASARKAN UNDANG-UNDANG NOMOR 40 TAHUN 2007 TENTANG PERSEROAN TERBATAS

Pursuant to Article 1 number 6 of Law Number 40 of 2007 concerning Limited Liability Companies, a Commissioner is an organ of the Company whose task is to carry out general and / or special supervision in accordance with the articles of association and provide advice to the Board of Directors. In principle, the role of the Commissioners is actually to supervise and provide advice to the Directors. However, individual commissioners do not have significant power in supervising directors. From the research results, it can be concluded that the Legal Position of Commissioners based on Law Number 40 of 2007 concerning Limited Liability Companies is that the Commissioners must be able to wisely manage various conflicts as a result of differences in the interests of shareholders. However, in practice, the responsibility of the Commissioner to manage these differences of interest can take various forms, for example making various agreements that benefit the company, not hiding information for personal gain, not abusing trust and not engaging in unfair competition. Commissioners are fully responsible for the management and operation of the company for the interests and goals of the company. In carrying out these duties, Commissioners are given full rights and powers, with the consequence that every action and action taken by the directors will be considered and treated as the company's actions and actions, as long as they act in accordance with what is stipulated in the company's articles of association.   Abstrak Berdasarkan Pasal 1 angka 6 Undang-Undang Nomor 40 Tahun 2007 tentang Pereroan Terbatas, Komisaris adalah Organ Perseroan yang bertugas melakukan pengawasan secara umum dan/atau khusus sesuai dengan anggaran dasar serta memberi nasihat kepada Direksi. Secara prinsip, peran Komisaris sebenarnya adalah melakukan pengawasan dan memberi nasihat kepada Direksi. Namun, komisaris secara individu tidak punya kekuatan yang berarti dalam mengawasi direksi. Dari hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan Kedudukan Hukum Komisaris Berdasarkan Undang-Undang Nomor 40 Tahun 2007 Tentang Perseroan Terbatas adalah Komisaris harus mampu mengelola secara bijak berbagai pertentangan sebagai akibat adanya perbedaan kepentingan para pemegang saham. Namun, dalam pelaksanaannya, tanggung jawab Komisaris pengelolaan perbedaan kepentingan ini dapat muncul dalam berbagai bentuk, misalnya membuat berbagai perjanjian yang menguntungkan perseroan, tidak menyembunyikan suatu informasi untuk kepentingan pribadi, tidak menyalahgunakan kepercayaan dan tidak melakukan kompetisi yang tidak sehat. Komisaris bertanggung jawab penuh atas pengurusan dan jalannya perseroan untuk kepentingan dan tujuan perseroan. Di dalam menjalankan tugasnya tersebut, Komisaris diberikan hak dan kekuasaan penuh, dengan konsekwensi bahwa setiap tindakan dan perbuatan yang dilakukan oleh direksi akan dianggap dan diperlakukan sebagai tindakan dan perbuatan perseroan, sepanjang mereka bertindak sesuai dengan apa yang ditentukan dalam anggaran dasar perseroan

Psychosocial influences on children’s identification with sports teams: A case study of Australian Rules football supporters

The article examines the socialization of children into identification with a sports team. It presents a sociological approach which extends the insights obtained from research into psychological aspects of sports team identification. A conceptual model is presented which proffers an explanation of how and why children become supporters of a particular team. The model depicts the relationship between socializing agents, broader social influences and embodied dispositions. It is argued that these factors coalesce to influence children’s identification with a sports team. The article presents results of a qualitative study of young Australian Rules football supporters which show that their embryonic identification with a sports team is strongly influenced by parental and near family influences, particularly fathers and other male role models