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ICOMM 2017 BOOK AWARD WINNER MICHAEL JABLONSKI
ATLANTA BAR ASSOCIATION EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
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ICOMM 2017 BOOK AWARD WINNER MICHAEL JABLONSKI
The International Communication Book Award is presented at the International Studies Association Annual Meeting to the book deemed to have made the most substantial impact in the area of International Communication in the context of international studies .
The Real Cyber War : The Political Economy of Internet Freedom ( University of Illinois Press , 2015 ) by Shawn M . Powers ( Georgia State University ) and Michael Jablonski ( Georgia State University ).
The Real Cyber War examines the intersection of government intervention , corporate power , and technology through historical frameworks , legal analysis , and an incisive investigation of how states act to shape global information flows and the rules and values that sustain communication technology . The book award committee enthusiastically chose this book and argued it would have a significant and lasting impact on the study of international communication in the context of international relations . The committee noted the book ’ s strength in its contribution to theory building . The authors ’ take was recognized as original , addressing how governments compete to influence policies about technologies ,
the technologies themselves , and the norms governing information . The impressive research with hard-to-obtain US government documents grounds the theoretical argument in empirical and practical bases that make it relevant to both scholars and practitioners of foreign policy . https :// isaicomm . wordpress . com / icomm-awards / book-award /
ATLANTA BAR ASSOCIATION EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CLE Director
Large metro bar association seeks full-time CLE Director to plan and develop MCLE-approved continuing legal education programs presented in a variety of delivery formats , working collaboratively with the CLE Board of Trustees , other Bar leaders and volunteers , and staff . The ideal candidate is organized , keen for details , able to prioritize , and manage multiple projects simultaneously .
Summary
Responsible for the planning , development and accreditation of CLE programs for the Atlanta Bar Association in conjunction with the CLE Board of Trustees and Sections and for reporting lawyer attendance to the State Bar of Georgia .
Requirements
Bachelor Degree ; JD degree a plus ; Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook , Word , Excel , and Power Point ; Good written , analytical , oral communication and presentation skills ; Polished interpersonal and networking skills ; Good independent and team worker .
Preferred Skills : Familiarity with the Atlanta legal community and / or legal CLE ; Experience working with volunteer boards ; Customer service experience Salary commensurate with work experience .
See full employment description at www . atlantabar . org / page / Employment Send resumes and salary requirements to hiring @ atlantabar . org .
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