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The idea of creation and creativity is among the most powerful and
pervasive of metaphors bequeathed to the modern world by the
scriptures of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Twelve specialists
here explore the original sources and contemporary manifestations
of the theme in both high and low culture, from the Book of Genesis
to James Joyce's Ulysses, Children of Gebalawi by the Egyptian
novelist Naguib Mahfouz, and the Polish poetry of Wislawa
Szymborska, and to popular films, such as Bruce Almighty and
Animatrix, and animation films for children. Even current debates
on genetics and ecology and the public exhibition of plastinated
human bodies invoke these same themes, and make this volume a
topical contribution to cultural studies today. Jonneke Bekkenkamp,
Why on Earth? Creation and Creativity in the Vocabularies of
Patricia de Martelaere, Wislawa Szymborska and Julia Cameron
Athalya Brenner, Recreating the Biblical Creation for Western
Children: Provisional Reflections on Some Case Studies Wim Drees,
Vocabularies of Creation and Creativity in Debates on Genetics and
Ecology Jan Willem van Henten, Playing God in the Movies: Bruce
Almighty and the Preposterous History of Genesis 1:26-27 Alistair
Hunter, Creation out of (almost) Nothing or Does God Wear Genes?
Alison Jasper, Mysteries under Your Skin David Jasper, 'Down
through all Christian minstrelsy': Genesis, James Joyce and
Contemporary Vocabularies of Creation Louise Joy Lawrence, Tracing
Tricksters: Creation and Creativity in John's Gospel Richard van
Leeuwen, Creation and Revelation in Naguib Mahfouz's Novel Children
of Gebelawi Lloyd Ridgeon, Is the God of Islam an Evil Creator?
Caroline Vander Stichele and Todd Penner, Terminatrix: Visualizing
the End of Creation in Animatrix
Jean-Pierre Vigier continually labeled one of les heretiques de la
science, l'eternel resistant et le patriarche is yet a pillar of
modern physics and mathematics, with one leg firmly planted in
theory and the other in empiricism spanning a career of nearly 60
years with a publication vitae quickly approaching 400! He wrote of
his mentor Louis de Broglie "Great physicists fight great battles",
which perhaps applies even more so to 1 Jean-Pierre Vigier himself
. If fortune allows a visit to Paris, reported to be the city of
love, and certainly one of the most beautiful and interesting
cities in the world; one has been treated to a visual and cultural
feast. For example a leisurely stroll from the Musee du Louvre
along the Champs-Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe would instill even
the least creative soul with the entelechies of a poets muse. It is
perhaps open to theoretical interpretation, but if causal
conditions have allowed one to be a physicist, visiting Paris, one
may have taken opportunity to visit the portion of the old Latin
quarter in place Jussieu where Pierre et Marie Curie Universite,
reported to be 'the best university in France', is stationed.
THE PRESENT STATUS OF THE QUANTUM THEORY OF LIGHT In August of
1995, a group of over 70 physicists met at York University for a
three-day symposium in honour of Professor Jean-Pierre Vigier. The
attendance included theoretical and experimental physicists,
mathematicians, astronomers and colleagues concerned with issues in
the philosophy of science. The symposium was entitled "The Present
Status of the Quantum Theory of Light" in accordance with Professor
Vigier's wishes but in fact encompassed many of the areas to which
Professor Vigier has contributed over his long and distinguished
career. These include stochastic interpretations of quantum
mechanics, particle physics, and electromagnetic theory. The papers
presented at the symposium have been arranged in this proceedings
in the following approximate order: ideas about the nature of light
and photons, electrodynamiCS, the formulation and interpretation of
quantum mechanics, and aspects of relativity theory. Some of the
papers presented deal with alternate interpretations of quantum
phenomena in the tradition of Vigier, Bohm et al. These
interpretations reject the account given in purely probabilistic
terms and which deems individual quantum events to be acausal and
not amenable to any analysis in space-time terms. As is well known,
Einstein and others also rejected the purely statistical account of
quantum mechanics. As stressed by Professor Vigier at the
symposium, the current experimental situation now allows for the
first time for individual quantum events to be studied, e. g.
The Symposium entitled: Causality and Locality in Modern Physics
and As tronomy: Open Questions and Possible Solutions was held at
York University, Toronto, during the last week of August 1997. It
was a sequel to a similar sym posium entitled: The Present Status
of the Quantum Theory of Light held at the same venue in August
1995. These symposia came about as a result of discussions between
Professor Stanley Jeffers and colleagues on the International
Organizing Committee. Professor Jeffers was the executive local
organizer of the symposia. The 1997 symposium attracted over 120
participants representing 26 different countries and academic
institutions. The broad theme of both symposia was the enigma of
modern physics: the non-local, and possibly superluminal
interactions implied by quantum mechanics, the structure of
fundamental particles including the photon, the reconciliation of
quantum mechanics with the theory of relativity, and the nature of
gravity and inertia. Jean-Pierre Vigier was the guest of honour at
both symposia. He was a lively contributor to the discussions of
the presentations. The presentations were made as 30-minute
lectures, or during an evening poster session. Some participants
did not submit a written account of their presentation at the
symposium, and not all of the articles submitted for the
Proceedings could be included because of the publisher's page
limit. The titles and authors of the papers that had to be excluded
are listed in an appendix."
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Death and Rebirth in Late Antiquity (Hardcover)
Lee M. Jefferson; Contributions by David Eastman, Mark D. Ellison, Jennifer Awes Freeman, Felicity Harley-McGowan, …
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Death and rebirth was of vital importance to early Christians in
late antiquity. In late antiquity, death was all encompassing.
Mortality rates were high, plague and disease in urban areas struck
at will, and one lived on the knife's edge regarding one's health.
Religion filled a crucial role in this environment, offering an
option for those who sought cure and comfort. Following death, the
inhumed were memorialized, providing solace to family members
through sculpture, painting, and epigraphy. This book offers a
sustained interdisciplinary treatment of death and rebirth, a theme
that early Christians (and scholars) found important. By analysing
the theme of death and rebirth through various lenses, the
contributors deepen our understanding of the early Christian
funerary and liturgical practices as well as their engagement with
other groups in the Empire.
For the practitioner working with adult survivors of sexual abuse, this book is a must. Offering useful treatment innovations, this volume opens with a clear review of dynamically based theories that provide a solid introduction to understanding and treating adult survivors of sexual abuse. What follows are three chapters dealing with various sexual problems of adult survivors, including sexual dysfunction and sexual compulsivity. The final section of this practical book examines clients with special needs: the very difficult survivor with personality disorders, chemically dependent survivors, male survivors, and the partners of survivors. Well balanced and written in a easy-to-follow style, this volumes provides concrete directions for interventions. Practitioners in the fields of clinical psychology, counseling, social work, and mental health--as well as advanced clinical students--will find this volume an indispensable resource. "From cover to cover, this book provides new and innovative strategies in the treatment of age-old abuse-related problems. Reading it was like taking in a breath of fresh air." --Peter T. Dimock, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker,
Confident in the knowledge that the U.S.was the dominant world
economic power, state leaders paid little attention to economic
development after World War II. Then, with increasing competition
from Asia, Germany, and South America, the recession of the 1980s,
and the Reagan cutbacks in assistance to states, they began to
place more emphasis on state economic development, finding that
earlier policies did little to help their states develop
economically. Today, the pursuit of state economic development is
so intense it pushes other issues to the back burner. Examining the
impact of interest groups on state economic development policies,
this book helps to account for some of the forces that have molded
development policy during this crucial time.
With the reemergence of economic development as a policy issue,
state policy makers have developed over 300 distinct policies. What
causes state officials to adopt or modify specific policies is open
to debate. Investigating a series of variables believed to
influence variations in state economic policies, the author finds
that contemporary theories do not adequately explain the
relationship between the lobbying efforts of interest groups and
differences in economic development policies.
Is ethical touch an oxymoron? Is the bias against touch in psychotherapy justified? Can the recovery process be complete without healing touch? Mental health professionals are entrusted with the awesome responsibility of providing appropriate treatment for clients in a safe environment that nurtures trust, a necessary ingredient for optimum movement through the therapeutic process. Though treatment approaches vary, most modalities are verbally based and, in theory, exclude physical contact. Fearing that any form of touch would likely lead to sexual feelings or interaction, clinicians tend to shy away from the topic. In The Ethical Use of Touch in Psychotherapy, however, authors Mic Hunter and Jim Struve skillfully demonstrate that touch--a most basic human need--is intrinsic to the healing process along with talk-therapy, regardless of the practitioner's theoretical orientation. While the use of touch is a given in other health care settings, it remains a benefit denied as taboo in psychotherapeutic relationships, due to transgressors whose unscrupulous use of a valuable technique have marred its reputation. This book encourages readers to conduct a meaningful self-reflection and explore possible misconceptions related to touch in order to rejuvenate its acceptance. Based on years of sound research and clinical experience, The Ethical Use of Touch in Psychotherapy promises to enrich clinical discussion and stimulate further empirical research. This insightful and progressive presentation is a must read for clinicians, interns, and advanced students, as well as lay readers interested in the dynamics and innovations in psychotherapy.
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Psalms (Hardcover)
Alastair G. Hunter
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Psalms examines the nature of the Psalms as a text in English, dealing specifically with the problem of translation and various aspects of the 'techniques' on reading, with relation to traditional approaches within Biblical studies and contemporary literary theory. Alastair Hunter also outlines a programmatic approach to reading and applies it to a selection of individual Psalms.
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Psalms (Paperback)
Alastair G. Hunter
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Psalms examines the nature of the Psalms as a text in English, dealing specifically with the problem of translation and various aspects of the 'techniques' on reading, with relation to traditional approaches within Biblical studies and contemporary literary theory. Alastair Hunter also outlines a programmatic approach to reading and applies it to a selection of individual Psalms.
This study is designed as a commentary with a difference, where the
reading of the prophet's travails is explored in the context of two
wider themes: (1) the overt and highly sophisticated intertwining
of Jonah's story with an impressively wide range of other biblical
texts, often deployed in surprising ways; and (2) the clearly
contrarian relationship between God and Jonah which has both vexed
and intrigued scholars and lay readers alike for millennia.
Underpinning this reading is a twofold thesis: firstly, an argument
that many of the puzzles inherent in the book of Jonah can be
illuminated in the light of the idea that Nineveh was from the
beginning a cipher for the Jerusalem of the author's time; and
secondly, that this would have been evident to Jonah's first
readers: the class of elite literati amongst the ruling cadre of
late Persian or early Hellenistic Judaea.
Jean-Pierre Vigier continually labeled one of les heretiques de la
science, l'eternel resistant et le patriarche is yet a pillar of
modern physics and mathematics, with one leg firmly planted in
theory and the other in empiricism spanning a career of nearly 60
years with a publication vitae quickly approaching 400! He wrote of
his mentor Louis de Broglie "Great physicists fight great battles",
which perhaps applies even more so to 1 Jean-Pierre Vigier himself
. If fortune allows a visit to Paris, reported to be the city of
love, and certainly one of the most beautiful and interesting
cities in the world; one has been treated to a visual and cultural
feast. For example a leisurely stroll from the Musee du Louvre
along the Champs-Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe would instill even
the least creative soul with the entelechies of a poets muse. It is
perhaps open to theoretical interpretation, but if causal
conditions have allowed one to be a physicist, visiting Paris, one
may have taken opportunity to visit the portion of the old Latin
quarter in place Jussieu where Pierre et Marie Curie Universite,
reported to be 'the best university in France', is stationed.
THE PRESENT STATUS OF THE QUANTUM THEORY OF LIGHT In August of
1995, a group of over 70 physicists met at York University for a
three-day symposium in honour of Professor Jean-Pierre Vigier. The
attendance included theoretical and experimental physicists,
mathematicians, astronomers and colleagues concerned with issues in
the philosophy of science. The symposium was entitled "The Present
Status of the Quantum Theory of Light" in accordance with Professor
Vigier's wishes but in fact encompassed many of the areas to which
Professor Vigier has contributed over his long and distinguished
career. These include stochastic interpretations of quantum
mechanics, particle physics, and electromagnetic theory. The papers
presented at the symposium have been arranged in this proceedings
in the following approximate order: ideas about the nature of light
and photons, electrodynamiCS, the formulation and interpretation of
quantum mechanics, and aspects of relativity theory. Some of the
papers presented deal with alternate interpretations of quantum
phenomena in the tradition of Vigier, Bohm et al. These
interpretations reject the account given in purely probabilistic
terms and which deems individual quantum events to be acausal and
not amenable to any analysis in space-time terms. As is well known,
Einstein and others also rejected the purely statistical account of
quantum mechanics. As stressed by Professor Vigier at the
symposium, the current experimental situation now allows for the
first time for individual quantum events to be studied, e. g.
The Symposium entitled: Causality and Locality in Modern Physics
and As tronomy: Open Questions and Possible Solutions was held at
York University, Toronto, during the last week of August 1997. It
was a sequel to a similar sym posium entitled: The Present Status
of the Quantum Theory of Light held at the same venue in August
1995. These symposia came about as a result of discussions between
Professor Stanley Jeffers and colleagues on the International
Organizing Committee. Professor Jeffers was the executive local
organizer of the symposia. The 1997 symposium attracted over 120
participants representing 26 different countries and academic
institutions. The broad theme of both symposia was the enigma of
modern physics: the non-local, and possibly superluminal
interactions implied by quantum mechanics, the structure of
fundamental particles including the photon, the reconciliation of
quantum mechanics with the theory of relativity, and the nature of
gravity and inertia. Jean-Pierre Vigier was the guest of honour at
both symposia. He was a lively contributor to the discussions of
the presentations. The presentations were made as 30-minute
lectures, or during an evening poster session. Some participants
did not submit a written account of their presentation at the
symposium, and not all of the articles submitted for the
Proceedings could be included because of the publisher's page
limit. The titles and authors of the papers that had to be excluded
are listed in an appendix."
The popular optics review manual, Last-Minute Optics: A Concise
Review of Optics, Refraction, and Contact Lenses, has been revised
and updated into a Second Edition. This unique resource boils down
the overwhelming subject matter of clinical optics and refraction,
helping the ophthalmologist cover the essentials in a single review
manual. The content is based upon the practical experience of two
clinically active experts who lecture on ophthalmic optics around
the world. This updated Second Edition by Drs. David G. Hunter and
Constance E. West includes new questions added to selected chapters
and a new chapter covering refractive surgery, as well as a key
chapter that helps you evaluate patients with symptoms related
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optics are revealed in easy-to-understand explanations enhanced by
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this book allows for self-assessment and a chance to test your
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This study is designed as a commentary with a difference, where the
reading of the prophet’s travails is explored in the context of
two wider themes: (1) the overt and highly sophisticated
intertwining of Jonah’s story with an impressively wide range of
other biblical texts, often deployed in surprising ways; and (2)
the clearly contrarian relationship between God and Jonah which has
both vexed and intrigued scholars and lay readers alike for
millennia. Underpinning this reading is a twofold thesis: firstly,
an argument that many of the puzzles inherent in the book of Jonah
can be illuminated in the light of the idea that Nineveh was from
the beginning a cipher for the Jerusalem of the author’s time;
and secondly, that this would have been evident to Jonah’s first
readers: the class of elite literati amongst the ruling cadre of
late Persian or early Hellenistic Judaea.
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