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For well over a half century, Norman Whitten has spent a third of
his professional life undertaking ethnography with Afro-Latin
American and Indigenous peoples living in tropical forest-riverine
environments of northern South America. He has spent the other two
thirds engaged with theory construction in anthropology in
institutional settings. In this memoir, he tells of his
contributions to ethnography as a theory-constructive endeavor, and
depicts an academic and practical environment in which strong
support exists, but where obstacles and strong resistance must also
be navigated. Ethnographers construct theory within and sometimes
against disciplinary frameworks, working back and forth between
explication and explanation to make contributions to diverse and
sometimes divergent literatures. This book traces Whitten's career
from graduate student through a long and productive career as an
anthropologist and ethnographer. Along the way, the reader gains
valuable and sometimes surprising perspectives on American
anthropology from 1950s to the present day, and insights into the
different roles of the professional anthropologist. Whitten
poignantly describes and analyzes the wrenching experience of
moving from immersion in an Amazonian shamanic universe to
administrative duties in a dysfunctional academic setting. As a
mentor, author and editor of prominent books and journals, he
highlights the importance of connecting a local study with the
wider world. As a museum curator, he argues that it is above all a
deep connection with living people that gives resonance to objects
on display and agency to those studied. Throughout, Whitten makes a
resounding case for serious, longitudinal ethnography as the
foundation of anthropological theory, past, present and future.
Patterns Through Time offers a moral and intellectual compass for
all those who are embarking, traveling, looking back upon, or
otherwise navigating the journey from casual observer of human life
worlds to engaged ethnographer and accomplished professional
anthropologist. This thoughtfully crafted, imaginative, and
powerfully written memoir by a respected elder with more than five
decades of experience as an ethnographer, author, editor, and
beloved mentor should be required reading for all anthropologists
and anyone who cares about the future of the discipline's unique
blending of scientific rigor and humanistic values. Jonathan D.
Hill, Professor of Anthropology, SIUC and President, Society for
the Anthropology of Lowland South America (2014-17)
All children deserve the tools to fight off whatever dragons they
encounter and move happily through life. In Happily Ever Resilient
Dr. Stephanie Goloway uses current trauma research and beloved
multicultural variants of classic children's fairytales to create
joyful, playful learning experiences for young children. Part one
of the book covers why using fairytales in early childhood
classrooms supports resilience and literacy in all children,
especially important for children who have experienced trauma and
toxic stress. Part two covers how to do this. Each chapter
includes: Story Magic: information about the fairytale and its
multicultural variants, how the story connects with the protective
factors of resilience, and suggestions for storytelling and
storyacting. Caring Magic: activities that help children make
connections with each other and adults in their lives, related to
the story. Doing Magic: suggestions for adapting classroom learning
centers to support children's engagement with both the fairytale
and resilience, along with projects that promote initiative and
executive functions. Superpower Magic: activities, songs, and games
related to the story that foster self-regulation as well as ways
the story can be used to support calm, integrated transitions and
routines. By tapping into the extraordinary magic of fairytales
early childhood educators can create the ordinary magic of
resilience.
Black money and financial crime are emerging global phenomena.
During the last few decades, corrupt financial practices were
increasingly being monitored in many countries around the globe.
Among a large number of problems is a lack of general awareness
about all these issues among various stakeholders including
researchers and practitioners. Theories, Practices, and Cases of
Illicit Money and Financial Crime is a critical scholarly research
publication that provides comprehensive research on all aspects of
black money and financial crime in individual, organizational, and
societal experiences. The book further examines the implications of
white-collar crime and practices to enhance forensic audits on
financial fraud and the effects on tax enforcement. Featuring a
wide range of topics such as ethical leadership, cybercrime, and
blockchain, this book is ideal for policymakers, academicians,
business professionals, managers, IT specialists, researchers, and
students.
Don't just see the sights-get to know the people. Say "Cambodia,"
and two associations often come to mind: the lost glories of
Angkor, and the horrors of the Khmer Rouge. Any understanding of
Cambodia today, however, must embrace these opposites, as well as
the changing attitudes within the country caused by something of a
demographic revolution-today, close to seventy percent of
Cambodians are under thirty. In the past, Cambodia was the center
of the Khmer empire. For six hundred years it ruled much of what is
now Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand from its capital at Angkor. The
ruins of the Khmer palaces, temples, and cities testify to its
power, wealth, high culture, and engineering prowess, while their
subsequent abandonment and long obscurity provide a sobering
example of civilization's fragility. Today, Cambodia is negotiating
its rich and complex past with the challenges of modernity in a
globalized world. Culture Smart! Cambodia is for all those who want
to do more than just scratch the surface of this fascinating
country. Thoroughly updated, this new edition will enrich your
understanding of the land and its people. It explains the key
values, attitudes, customs, and traditions that you need to be
aware of and provides practical tips and vital information on how
to make the most of your time in Cambodia. Have a richer and more
meaningful experience abroad through a better understanding of the
local culture. Chapters on history, values, attitudes, and
traditions will help you to better understand your hosts, while
tips on etiquette and communicating will help you to navigate
unfamiliar situations and avoid faux pas.
From the Hill to the Horizon explores 150 years of MBA from the
perspective of students, alumni, teachers, and headmasters.
Established in 1867 as part of the University of Nashville from a
generous gift from the estate of Montgomery Bell, the all-boys
school started in downtown Nashville and moved to its current
location in 1915. MBA has continued to grow while focusing on its
mission of educating boys and making them into men. This book,
celebrating 150 years of MBA, includes photos from MBA’s
archives, remembrances from alumni, and photos over the years.
Separating truth from hype, this book introduces readers to the
topic of life extension in a holistic manner that provides
scientific, historical, and cultural perspectives. While the story
of 16th-century explorer Juan Ponce de León futilely searching for
the Fountain of Youth is likely a myth, it is true that for many
centuries, mankind has sought "a cure for aging." Today, the
anti-aging and longevity industry is a multibillion-dollar
industry, and medical advances are continuing to find ways to add
to our time on earth. Finding the Fountain of Youth: The Science
and Controversy behind Extending Life and Cheating Death introduces
readers to the topic of life extension in a holistic manner,
examining the topic through scientific, historical, and cultural
perspectives. It also highlights key medical and ethical
controversies related to this particular area of gerontology and
serves as a gateway for further research and study. The book's
chapters address the history of movements to remain youthful, from
ancient times through the modern era; past medical advances that
significantly extended the average lifespan; and our cultural
obsession with "staying young" that has spawned the anti-aging
industry. Readers will learn about basic principles of aging and
anti-aging, as well as the science behind the methods—both proven
and hypothetical—that serve to extend the lifespan. The final
section of the book examines controversial issues and debates
related to life extension, such as global overpopulation, length of
life versus quality of life, and socioeconomic concerns.
Expanding upon his viral TEDx Talk, psychology professor and social
scientist John V. Petrocelli reveals the critical thinking habits
you can develop to recognize and combat pervasive false information
and delusional thinking that has become a common feature of
everyday life. No matter how smart we believe ourselves to be,
we're all susceptible to bullshit--and we all engage in it. While
we may brush it off as harmless marketing sales speak or as
humorous, embellished claims, it's actually much more dangerous and
insidious. It's how Bernie Madoff successfully swindled billions of
dollars from even the most experienced financial experts with his
Ponzi scheme. It's how the protocols of Mao Zedong's Great Leap
Forward resulted in the deaths of 36 million people from
starvation. If we don't question the information we receive from
bullshit artists to prove their thoughts and theories, we allow
these falsehoods to take root in our memories and beliefs. This
faulty data affects our decision making capabilities, sometimes
resulting in regrettable life choices. But with a little dose of
skepticism and a commitment to truth seeking, you can build your
critical thinking and scientific reasoning skills to evaluate
information, separate fact from fiction, and see through
bullshitter spin. In The Life-Changing Science of Detecting
Bullshit, John V. Petrocelli provides invaluable strategies not
only to recognize and protect yourself from everyday bullshit, but
to accept your own lack of knowledge about subjects and avoid
engaging in bullshit just for societal conformity. With real world
examples from people versed in bullshit who work in the used car,
real estate, wine, and diamond industries, Petrocelli exposes the
red-flag warning signs found in the anecdotal stories, emotional
language, and buzzwords used by bullshitters that persuade our
decisions. By using his critical thinking defensive tactics against
those motivated by profit, we will also learn how to stop the toxic
misinformation spread and call out bullshit whenever we see it.
A comprehensive summary of best practices in ethics development on
campus, providing a variety of practical ways to promote formation
of ethics and character among college students and young adults. We
are all called upon to make ethical decisions every day—ones
regarding being honest with others, not cheating in order to save
effort or get ahead, or avoiding involvement in situations that
will result in injury to ourselves or others—in short, choosing
whether or not to do the "right thing" in all types of situations.
On every relational level and throughout an unlimited range of
everyday choices and actions, ethical issues come into play. This
is especially true for students and young adults. Graduating with
Honor: Best Practices to Promote Ethics Development in College
Students offers best practices for ethical formation on campus,
covering subjects such as how to create an organizational culture
of ethics; ethical decision-making situations and circumstances on-
and off-campus, curricular and extracurricular; specific
developmental goals and challenges in the college setting; ethical
principles for decision making; and how faith communities can serve
the promotion of student ethics. The book also provides multiple
resources and examples of successful efforts to mediate unethical
behavior by colleges, supplies a theoretical foundation for ethical
formation in college, and outlines what colleges, parents, and
students themselves can do to nurture ethical development during
the college years.
This book explores Conditional Cash Transfers programs within the
context of education policy over the past several decades.
Conditional Cash Transfer programs (CCTs) provide cash to poor
families upon the fulfillment of conditions related to the
education and health of their children. Even though CCTs aim to
improve educational attainment, it is not clear whether Departments
or Ministries of Education have internalized CCTs into their own
sets of policies and whether that has had an impact on the quality
of education being offered to low income students. Equally
intriguing is the question of how conditional cash transfer
programs have been politically sustained in so many countries, some
of them having existed for over ten years. In order to explore
that, this book will build upon a comparative study of three
programs across the Americas: Opportunity NYC, Subsidios
Condicionados a la Asistencia Escolar (Bogota, Colombia), and Bolsa
Famila (Brazil). The book presents a detailed and non-official
account on the NYC and Bogota programs and will analyze CCTs from
both a political and education policy perspective.
Bestselling author Philip Matyszak explores how the Greeks and
Romans used magic, who performed it – and why. Magic was
everywhere in the ancient world. The supernatural abounded, turning
flowers into fruit and caterpillars into butterflies. Magic packed
a cloud of water vapour with energy enough to destroy a house with
one well-aimed thunderbolt. It was everyday magic, but it was still
magical. Philip Matyszak takes readers into that world. He shows us
how to make a love potion or cast a curse, how to talk to the dead
and how to identify and protect oneself from evil spirits. He takes
us to a world where gods, like humans, were creatures of space and
time; where people could not just talk to spirits and deities, but
could even themselves become divine; and where divine beings could
fall from – or be promoted to – full godhood. Ancient Magic
offers us a new way of understanding the role of magic, looking at
its history in all of its classical forms. Drawing on a wide array
of sources, from Greek dramas to curse tablets, lavishly
illustrated throughout, and packed with information, surprises,
lore and learning, this book offers an engaging and accessible way
into the supernatural for all.
In The Better Angels of Our Nature Harvard psychologist Steven
Pinker argued that modern history has witnessed a dramatic decline
in human violence of every kind, and that in the present we are
experiencing the most peaceful time in human history. But what do
top historians think about Pinker’s reading of the past? Does his
argument stand up to historical analysis? In The Darker Angels of
our Nature, seventeen scholars of international stature evaluate
Pinker’s arguments and find them lacking. Studying the history of
violence from Japan and Russia to Native America, Medieval England
and the Imperial Middle East, these scholars debunk the myth of
non-violent modernity. Asserting that the real story of human
violence is richer, more interesting and incomparably more complex
than Pinker’s sweeping, simplified narrative, this book tests,
and bests, ‘fake history’ with expert knowledge.
Introduces key terms, interdisciplinary research, debates, and
histories for African American Studies As the longest-standing
interdisciplinary field, African American Studies has laid the
foundation for critically analyzing issues of race, ethnicity, and
culture within the academy and beyond. This volume assembles the
keywords of this field for the first time, exploring not only the
history of those categories but their continued relevance in the
contemporary moment. Taking up a vast array of issues such as
slavery, colonialism, prison expansion, sexuality, gender,
feminism, war, and popular culture, Keywords for African American
Studies showcases the startling breadth that characterizes the
field. Featuring an august group of contributors across the social
sciences and the humanities, the keywords assembled within the
pages of this volume exemplify the depth and range of scholarly
inquiry into Black life in the United States. Connecting lineages
of Black knowledge production to contemporary considerations of
race, gender, class, and sexuality, Keywords for African American
Studies provides a model for how the scholarship of the field can
meet the challenges of our social world.
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