A political regime is a set of political structures that make up a state. These political systems range from direct democracies to totalitarian regimes, such as military dictatorships. Common systems in the modern world include democratic republics, monarchies, and representative democracies.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Pierre Bourdieu (August 1, 1930 â January 23, 2002) was an acclaimed French sociologist and writer known for his outspoken political views and public engagement.
Georges Cuvier (1769-1832), leader of elite French science. John van Wyhe, Fellow, National University of Singapore; Researcher, History & philosophy of science, Cambridge University. Georges Cuvier was one of the most influential figures in science during the early nineteenth century. A self-appointed referee of proper science from his stronghold in the elite AcadÃ©mie des Sciences, Cuvier was as successful in creating his own image as a great man of science as he was in the many areas of science he studied.