Monthly Archives: December 2014

Books that Defined 2014 for Me!!!

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Farhad

This year was not rich with books (and time to spare) apart from those for work. Still, there is a number of books I started and some I finished, which makes me feel proud! Below is the list with some … Continue reading →

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bell hooks on teaching and critical thinking

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Farhad

One of the major things that makes my life meaningful at this particular moment is teaching and the chance to pass some knowledge and ways of thinking to my students. It is not self-esteem which I am gaining here, although … Continue reading →

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Institutional Design in Turkey, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan: New Paper in Environmental Science & Policy

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Farhad

The Journal of Environmental Science & Policy will feature in early 2015 an article co-authored by Farhad Mukhtarov, Svenja Fox, Nozila Mukhamedova and Kai Wegerich. This article is an attempt to resolve the tensions between the need for institutional reform … Continue reading →

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