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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
In the spirit of Paulo Freire, this inspiring book deconstructs
many of the 'gods' that define contemporary life, then offers hope
through sources of traditional wisdom. It addresses important
contemporary discourses in the political and social sciences in
ways that are relevant to the personal and professional lives of
teachers at all levels of educational practice. David G. Smith
discusses the impacts on teachers' lives of neoconservativism,
neoliberalism, the New Marxism, the emerging paradigm of Deep
Politics, global Wisdom traditions, and more - and he reveals how
teachers can creatively stand with or against these streams of
influence. By clearly relating larger theoretical discussions in
the social sciences to the policies and practices of teaching,
Smith builds upon Freire's legacy. He also reaches beyond debates
in Western scholarship, and accesses new theory from the global
"South," from Buddhist and NeoConfucian traditions as well as the
new African Renaissance stream known as Unhu/Ubuntu. This is a
powerful work of educational theory and philosophy that contains
useful advice for educators wishing to push back against
conformity.
Ella Josephine Baker (1903-1986) was among the most influential
strategists of the most important social movement in modern US
history, the Civil Rights Movement, yet most Americans have never
heard of her. Behind the scenes, she organized on behalf of the
major civil rights organizations of her day—the National
Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the
Southern Christian Leadership Council (SCLC), and the Student
Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)—among many other
activist groups. As she once told an interviewer, “[Y]ou didn’t
see me on television, you didn’t see news stories about me. The
kind of role that I tried to play was to pick up pieces or put
pieces together out of which I hoped organization might come. My
theory is, strong people don’t need strong leaders.” Rejecting
charismatic leadership as a means of social change, Baker invented
a form of grassroots community organizing for social justice that
had a profound impact on the struggle for civil rights and
continues to inspire agents of change on behalf of a wide variety
of social issues. In this book, historian J. Todd Moye masterfully
reconstructs Baker’s life and contribution for a new generation
of readers. Those who despair that the civil rights story is told
too often from the top down and at the dearth of accessible works
on women who helped shape the movement will welcome this new
addition to the Library of African American Biography series,
designed to provide concise, readable, and up-to-date lives of
leading black figures in American history.
Just how did he do it? How did Pierre LeMoyne d'Iberville-alone,
outgunned, and outnumbered-defy what should have been a rout for
the English Instead, he sinks a Royal Navy vessel with all hands
onboard, captures a second ship, and chases off a third Few
Canadians know of this classic 17th century encounter on Hudson
Bay. How did geography, distance, and a final ironic historical
twist of fate leave everyone shaking their heads in disbelief, make
tatters of his victory, and deny Iberville super hero status in
France? All the answers to these and other life-altering questions
are explained through the eyes and experiences of two
twelve-year-old boys on opposite sides of this epic battle.
The first major work on this enigmatic British general for more
than 40 years, William Howe and the American War of Independence
offers fascinating new insights into his performance during the
revolution in America. From 1775 to 1777, Howe commanded the
largest expeditionary force Britain had ever amassed, confronting
the rebel army under George Washington and enjoying a string of
victories. However, his period in command ended in confusion,
bitterness and a parliamentary inquiry, because he proved unable to
crush the rebellion. Exactly what went wrong has puzzled historians
for more than 200 years. For most Howe has been relegated to the
role of a bit player, but, with the help of new evidence, this book
looks afresh at his army, his relationships with key military and
political figures and his own personal qualities. The result is a
compelling reassessment of a forgotten general that offers a new
perspective on a man who won his battles, but could not win his
war.
The third edition of Exploring Innovation offers an engaging new
perspective on innovation. The book provides business students with
a clear understanding of the nature of innovation and how it can be
managed and fostered. Written in an accessible style, Exploring
Innovation encourages students to challenge their pre-conceived
ideas about innovation and to see it as a continuous, on-going
process, by exploring some of the biggest developments in
innovation. Lively discussions of key concepts are provide through
numerous case studies, on a range of original products and
services, bringing business theories to life. The new edition has
been fully revised and updated with a more intuitive structure to
now feature: A greater emphasis on what innovation involves.A new
chapter on Value Capture.Expanded coverage on Services and Process
Innovations.Two new chapters covering Global and Green trends in
innovation.8 new major case studies and more than 40 new mini-cases
including Twitter, Angry Birds, Netflick, Google and Toyota.
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