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The major humanitarian crises of recent years are well known: the
Shoah, the killing fields of Cambodia, the Rwandan genocide, the
massacre in Bosnia, and the tsunami in Southeast Asia, as well as
the bloody conflicts in South Sudan, Syria, and Afghanistan.
Millions have been killed and many millions more have been driven
from their homes; the number of refugees and internally displaced
persons has reached record levels. Could these crises have been
prevented? Why do they continue to happen? This book seeks to
understand how humanity itself is in crisis, and what we can do
about it. Hollenbach draws on the values that have shaped major
humanitarian initiatives over the past century and a half, such as
the commitments of the International Committee of the Red Cross,
Oxfam, Doctors Without Borders, as well as the values of diverse
religious traditions, including Catholicism, to examine the scope
of our responsibilities and practical solutions to these global
crises. He also explores the economic and political causes of these
tragedies, and uncovers key moral issues for both policy-makers and
for practitioners working in humanitarian agencies and faith
communities.
Throughout human history people have been driven from their
homes by wars, unjust treatment, earthquakes, and hurricanes. The
reality of forced migration is not new, nor is awareness of the
suffering of the displaced a recent discovery. The United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees estimates that at the end of 2007
there were 67 million persons in the world who had been forcibly
displaced from their homes -- including more than 16 million people
who had to flee across an international border for fear of being
persecuted due to race, religion, nationality, social group, or
political opinion.
"Driven from Home" advances the discussion on how best to
protect and assist the growing number of persons who have been
forced from their homes and proposes a human rights framework to
guide political and policy responses to forced migration. This
thought-provoking volume brings together contributors from several
disciplines, including international affairs, law, ethics,
economics, and theology, to advocate for better responses to
protect the global community's most vulnerable citizens.
Of the over 33 million refugees and internally displaced people in
the world today, a disproportionate percentage are found in Africa.
Most have been driven from their homes by armed strife, displacing
people into settings that fail to meet standards for even basic
human dignity. Protection of the human rights of these people is
highly uncertain and unpredictable. Many refugee service agencies
agree advocacy on behalf of the displaced is a key aspect of their
task. But those working in the field are so pressed by urgent
crises that they can rarely analyze the requirements of advocacy
systematically. Yet advocacy must go beyond international law to
human rights as an ethical standard to prevent displaced people
from falling through the cracks of our conflicted world."Refugee
Rights: Ethics, Advocacy, and Africa" draws upon David Hollenbach,
SJ's work as founder and director of the Center for Human Rights
and International Justice at Boston College to provide an
analytical framework for vigorous advocacy on behalf of refugees
and internally displaced people. Representing both religious and
secular perspectives, the contributors are scholars, practitioners,
and refugee advocates - all of whom have spent time 'on the ground'
in Africa. The book begins with the poignant narrative of Abebe
Feyissa, an Ethiopian refugee who has spent over fifteen years in a
refugee camp from hell. Other chapters identify the social and
political conditions integral to the plight of refugees and
displaced persons. Topics discussed include the fundamental right
to freedom of movement, gender roles and the rights of women, the
effects of war, and the importance of reconstruction and
reintegration following armed conflict.The book concludes with
suggestions of how humanitarian groups and international
organizations can help mitigate the problem of forced displacement
and enforce the belief that all displaced people have the right to
be treated as their human dignity demands. "Refugee Rights" offers
an important analytical resource for advocates and students of
human rights. It will be of particular value to practitioners
working in the field.
"The Global Face of Public Faith" addresses the hotly debated
question of the role religion should play in politics in both the
American and international contexts. It engages the fears that
public religion threatens American democracy and could lead to a
global clash of civilizations and new wars of religion. It analyzes
how Christianity can attain common ground with other religious
communities, thus becoming a force for peace and human rights. The
separation of church from state need not mean the privatization of
religion. Religious engagement in public life can strengthen civic
life by encouraging active citizen participation that promotes both
justice and peace. The question of religion and politics should
thus become an argument about how faith becomes public, not whether
it does. Religious communities, Christianity in particular, should
be vigorous advocates of human rights, democratic governance, and
economic development worldwide. In so doing, they will also become
peacemakers.
David Hollenbach is a calm voice of reason in a chaotic world,
with an eye that sees beyond national horizons to where human needs
and human rights converge. He is convinced that religious
traditions can find common ground -- through the use of rights and
rights language. "The Global Face of Public Faith" reinforces his
commitment to confronting such issues as poverty and economic
development, globalism, and interreligious dialogue. He focuses
here on faith and the Catholic tradition in politics; the role of
the church in American public life; and the wider issues of global
challenges and ethics -- in a search for a common set of moral
standards and a international ethic through a commitment to
universal human rights. While not denying the difficulties of
forging such a consensus, he nonetheless sees the possibility for
justice, and reasons for hope. And hope is something the world can
always use.
The major humanitarian crises of recent years are well known: the
Shoah, the killing fields of Cambodia, the Rwandan genocide, the
massacre in Bosnia, and the tsunami in Southeast Asia, as well as
the bloody conflicts in South Sudan, Syria, and Afghanistan.
Millions have been killed and many millions more have been driven
from their homes; the number of refugees and internally displaced
persons has reached record levels. Could these crises have been
prevented? Why do they continue to happen? This book seeks to
understand how humanity itself is in crisis, and what we can do
about it. Hollenbach draws on the values that have shaped major
humanitarian initiatives over the past century and a half, such as
the commitments of the International Committee of the Red Cross,
Oxfam, Doctors Without Borders, as well as the values of diverse
religious traditions, including Catholicism, to examine the scope
of our responsibilities and practical solutions to these global
crises. He also explores the economic and political causes of these
tragedies, and uncovers key moral issues for both policy-makers and
for practitioners working in humanitarian agencies and faith
communities.
Liberalism and Catholicism are two of the most important forces shaping the contemporary political culture of the United States. This book explores what is at stake as they encounter each other in new contexts today and what a fresh conversation between them promises for the future of American public life. It is based on the conviction that both traditions continue to have much to learn from each other and that both would contribute more constructively to the resolution of the problems facing the nation if they were to do so.
Liberalism and Catholicism are two of the most important forces
shaping the contemporary political culture of the United States.
This book explores what is at stake as they encounter each other in
new contexts today and what a fresh conversation between them
promises for the future of American public life. It is based on the
conviction that both traditions continue to have much to learn from
each other and that both would contribute more constructively to
the resolution of the problems facing the nation if they were to do
so. It is thus an invitation to the dialogue that could produce
such mutual learning, and is a collaborative effort that brings
together the work of scholars from a variety of disciplines. Though
the book gives particular attention to the United States, it has
relevance to debates about the future of liberalism and Catholicism
in many other parts of the world.
This study rethinks the ancient tradition of the common good to addressing contemporary urban and global social divisions. David Hollenbach draws on social analysis, moral philosophy, and theological ethics to chart new directions in urban life and global society. He argues that the division between the middle class and the poor in major cities and the challenges of globalization require a new commitment to the common good. Accordingly, believers and non-believers must move towards new forms of solidarity.
This study rethinks the ancient tradition of the common good to addressing contemporary urban and global social divisions. David Hollenbach draws on social analysis, moral philosophy, and theological ethics to chart new directions in urban life and global society. He argues that the division between the middle class and the poor in major cities and the challenges of globalization require a new commitment to the common good. Accordingly, believers and non-believers must move towards new forms of solidarity.
Top Ten "Best Books" of 2011 - ForeWord Reviews. An activity book
about a girl who responds to some unusual animal gifts-that happen
to be alive-She Doesn't Want the Worms has finding and counting
activities and vivid illustrations of insects, reptiles, a cat, and
a bat for vocabulary development (plus ONLINE SECRETS for ages 2 -
8 years). Get this humorous book in Spanish or bilingual versions
(with pronunciation guide): Premiobooks.com. 24-page, perfect
bound, 8"x10" soft cover picture book mystery with Black-Asian
character, 180 words. Incluye una guia de pronunciacion en espanol.
Premio Publishing & Gozo Books, LLC (Mini-mysteries for minors,
worldwide rights 2011), by Karl Beckstrand, Illustrated by David
Hollenbach, available via Premiobooks.com (SEE INSIDE ), Ingram,
Baker & Taylor, Follett Library Resources/BWI Title Wave,
Bn.com/Nook, Kindle/Amazon.com, Brodart, iTunes, and select
retailers, JUV002140, JUV011020, JUV011010, JUV019000, JUV020000,
JUV028000, JUV054000, ISBN: 978-0615492780
Top 10 "Best Books" 2011 - ForeWord Reviews. An activity book about
a girl who responds to some unusual animal gifts--that happen to be
alive-She Doesn't Want the Worms has text and a pronunciation guide
in both English and Spanish. It includes finding and counting
activities and striking illustrations of insects, reptiles (and a
cat) for language comprehension (learn multiple nouns in a new
language. Ages 3 years & up). Get this book in Spanish-only or
English-only (with pronunciation guide-plus ONLINE SECRETS ):
Premiobooks.com. 24-page, perfect-bound, 8"x10" soft cover picture
book with bi-racial character, 180 words (double for bilingual),
Premio Publishing & Gozo Books, LLC (Mini-mysteries for Minors,
worldwide rights, June 2011), ISBN: 978-0977606528, LCCN:
2010910827, JUV002140, JUV011030, JUV011010, JUV019000, JUV020000,
JUV028000, JUV054000, available via Premiobooks.com (SEE INSIDE ask
for hard cover), Ingram, Baker & Taylor, Follett Library
Resources/BWI Title Wave, Bn.com/Nook, Kindle/Amazon.com, Brodart,
iTunes, and select retailers Quien regala gusanos - y POR QUE?
Asqueroso? Tiene que haber una razon. Mientras que piensas y
repiensas, cuenta los bichos. Un misterio divertido para cualquier
edad (2 anos y arriba), incluye actividades de busqueda, una guia
de pronunciacion en ingles y espanol, y dibujos vividos para ayudar
con el vocabulario - diversion y aprendizaje para toda la familia.
Pida este libro unicamente en espanol o ingles (mas SECRETOS
online): Premiobooks.com. Libro con dibujos y una protagonista
hispana, 24 paginas, 8"x10," tapa blanda, 180 palabras. ISBN:
978-0977606559 (Spanish ISBN: 978-0977606573)
"For the Sake of the World" gathers the presentations from one of
the most successful Barth conferences ever held in the United
States. Here thirteen of Karl Barthbs most astute interpreters
explore in fresh ways a variety of themes from Barthbs life and
work, showing how Barth still has much to offer the contemporary
world.
Organized as a dialogue between the contributors, this volume
features cutting-edge studies followed by substantial critical
responses. The subjects discussed in detail include the
Barth-Brunner correspondence, Barthbs position on the Jews during
the Hitler era, Barth and politics, Barthbs doctrine of providence,
Barthbs thought on Christian love and ethics, and Barthbs
conception of time and eternity. The volume ends with a winsome
memoir of Barth as a teacher.
Contributors: Eberhard Busch
John D. Godsey
Clifford Green
John W. Hart
David Hollenbach, S.J.
George Hunsinger
Brian Leftow
Daniel L. Migliore
Caroline Schroder
Caroline J. Simon
Katherine Sonderegger
John Webster
Randall C. Zachman
Spanish with pronunciation guide in English. Quien regala gusanos -
y POR QUE? Asqueroso? Tiene que haber una razon. Mientras piensas y
repiensas, cuenta los bichos. Un misterio divertido para cualquier
edad (3 - 9 anos), incluye actividades de busqueda y dibujos
vividos para ayudar con el vocabulario - diversion, humor y
aprendizaje para toda la familia. Pida este libro en ingles o
bilingue (mas SECRETOS chistosos online iVEA Adentro ):
Premiobooks.com (contactenos para tapa dura.) Libro con insectos,
gatos y protagonista Hispana, 24 paginas, 8"x10," tapa blanda, 180
palabras, Escrito por Karl Beckstrand, ilustrado por David
Hollenbach. An activity book with finding activities and vivid
illustrations of animals and insects for language comprehension
(ages 3 years+). 24-page, perfect-bound, 8"x10" soft cover picture
book mystery with bi-racial character, 180 words. Get this book in
English-only, bilingual, or ebook versions (plus funny ONLINE
SECRETS ): Premiobooks.com (derechos mundiales 2011, Misterios para
los menores), Follett Library Resources/BWI Title Wave,
Bn.com/Nook, Kindle/Amazon.com, Brodart, iTunes, y librerias de
calidad. ISBN: 978-1479272266, JUV002140, JUV011030, JUV011010,
JUV019000, JUV020000, JUV028000, JUV054000"
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