Grand Prix of Literary Associations
1 appearances
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Edition 6 (2018) Winner
Helen Lackner
ヘレン・ラックナー
Helen Lackner
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Yemen (various regions) - lived for more than 15 years → United Kingdom (resident)
Career
- Occupations
- Researcher, Writer
- Active Years
- 1970-
- Affiliations
- London Middle East Institute (SOAS) — Research Associate / Research Affiliate
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Grand Prix of Literary Associations | Yemen in Crisis: autocracy, neo-liberalism and the disintegration of a state | 研究部門 | Grand Prix of Literary Associations | 受賞（Winner） |
Grand Prix of Literary Associations
2018
Work:
Yemen in Crisis: autocracy, neo-liberalism and the disintegration of a state
Category:
研究部門
Organization:
Grand Prix of Literary Associations
Result:
受賞（Winner）
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Why Yemen Matters. A Society in Transition.
2014 Non-fiction (Middle East studies / Political analysis)An overview and analysis of Yemeni society's transition, examining political background and factors driving change.
state transformationsocial structurepolitical transition
Yemen’s Peaceful Transition from Autocracy: could it have succeeded?
2016 Research paper / Political analysisExamines attempts at a peaceful transition from autocracy in Yemen, analyzing prospects for success and obstacles.
transition politicspeace processesinstitutional change
Understanding the Yemeni Crisis: the transformation of tribal roles in recent decades
2016 Research paper / Social studiesA detailed analysis of how tribal roles in Yemen have transformed in recent decades, clarifying social factors of the crisis.
tribal studiessocial changedrivers of conflict
Yemen in Crisis: autocracy, neo-liberalism and the disintegration of a state
2017 Non-fiction / Political-economy analysisA comprehensive study discussing Yemen's political and economic factors, and how autocracy and neo-liberalism contributed to state disintegration.
state collapseeconomic policypower structures
Bibliography
- Why Yemen Matters. A Society in Transition. (Saqi, 2014)
- Yemen’s Peaceful Transition from Autocracy: could it have succeeded? (International IDEA, 2016)
- Understanding the Yemeni Crisis: the transformation of tribal roles in recent decades (Durham, Luce Fellowship Paper 17, 2016)
- Yemen in Crisis: autocracy, neo-liberalism and the disintegration of a state. (Saqi, 2017)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- scholarly and analyticalempirical writing based on fieldwork
- Recurring Motifs
- Yemen and Middle East political historytribal and social structural changedrivers of state disintegration
Legacy
Known for practical and scholarly contributions to Yemeni studies and Middle East political history, influencing policy analysis and international discussions. 'Yemen in Crisis' drew attention through award recognition in the research category.
Trivia
- Has researched Yemen since the 1970s and lived in various parts of the country for more than 15 years.
- Associated with the London Middle East Institute (SOAS) as a research affiliate.
- 'Yemen in Crisis' won the Grand Prix of Literary Associations (Research Category) in 2018.