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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.
Statutes of Liberty (1993) was the first book on The New York
School of Poets, and offers the definitive critical account of its
key figures: John Ashbery, Frank O'Hara and James Schuyler. This
second edition contains up-to-date material on the group and its
growing influence on postmodern poetics. A new postscript focuses
on the work of Ashbery, currently the most esteemed American poet
since Wallace Stevens, and his profile output in the 1990s,
including his two hundred page epic poem Flow Chart.
"Improving Educational Performance: Local and Systematic Reforms,"
Volume 5 of the series published in 1997, examines improvement of
educational performance through state and local reform efforts and
through increases in school choice opportunities. Researchers
present operational frameworks that address the perceived failure
of public schools to provide high levels of student academic
performance. These frameworks included measurement, motivation, and
accountability in local school districts; state-driven systemic
reform of curriculum standards; and accountability through school
choice and school-centered reform. Perspectives presented on
accountability and educational performance compare the effects of
centralized governance and local authority, examine the relative
benefits and adverse effects of state government and market
competition on school operations, and review the tensions between
professional and community control of instruction and assessment.
This volume brings together, for the first time, a variety of texts
from Certeau's book and journal publications which have proved
important in the various disciplines where Certeau has had an
influence. The "Reader" as a whole reflects the interdisciplinary
nature of Certeau's work which draws on history, historiography,
psychology, politics, philosophy, semiotics, ethnography, and
theology to shape a critique of cultures past and present.
Some essays have been translated especially for this collection.
All of them have been chosen to provide accessible texts suited for
introducing readers to the work of this key twentieth-century
thinker. Five specific areas are considered: history, sociology,
politics, cultural and religious studies, and five leading
scholars, each of whom employ Certeau's work in these distinct
disciplines, introduce the sections.
An introduction by Graham Ward outlines Certeau's biography and
places his work within the cultural context of his time, both in
terms of French Catholicism and contemporary intellectual debates.
It examines the major preoccupations of Certeau's work - with the
Other, with spatiality, with colonialism, with the body, with
discourse and oppression - and locates them within the overall
development of his thinking. Finally, Ward discusses the impact of
Certeau's work and comments on the current rediscovery of his
potential.
Graham Ward argues that the study of theology and religion, as a
single academic discipline, plays a vital role in helping us to
understand politics, world affairs, and the nature of humanity
itself. Religion can be used to justify inhumane actions, but it
also feeds dreams, inspires hopes, and shapes aspirations. By
invoking a sense of wonder about the natural world, religion can
promote scientific discoveries, and by focusing on shared
experiences, religion helps to bind societies together. Some
scientists now believe that religious feeling might be hard-wired
into our DNA, a fundamental aspect of what makes us human. Because
religion is rooted in the imagination itself, its study involves
staring into the profundities of who we are. Religion will not go
away, so it needs to be understood.
Outlining the four fundamental concerns of the study of theology--representation, history, ethics and transcendence--this book examines each of these concerns in light of contemporary critical theory. Graham Ward explores the theological themes of the most prominent theorists, outlining their implications for the future of theology and proposing new directions for the future of theological study within a cosmos re-enchanted by postmodernism.
Long considered a leading text on the assessment, diagnosis and
treatment of psychiatric disorders, this latest revision includes
cutting-edge updates in neuroscience, psychopharmacology and
genetics. Geared to resident students in psychiatry and related
disciplines, it makes practical, readable sense of the field.
Graham Ward argues that the study of theology and religion, as a
single academic discipline, plays a vital role in helping us to
understand politics, world affairs, and the nature of humanity
itself. Religion can be used to justify inhumane actions, but it
also feeds dreams, inspires hopes, and shapes aspirations. By
invoking a sense of wonder about the natural world, religion can
promote scientific discoveries, and by focusing on shared
experiences, religion helps to bind societies together. Some
scientists now believe that religious feeling might be hard-wired
into our DNA, a fundamental aspect of what makes us human. Because
religion is rooted in the imagination itself, its study involves
staring into the profundities of who we are. Religion will not go
away, so it needs to be understood.
Statutes of Liberty was the first book on The New York School of Poets, and gave an acclaimed account of its key figures: John Ashbery, Frank O'Hara, and James Schuyler. This second edition contains up-to-date material on the group and its growing influence on postmodern poetics. A new postscript focuses on the work of Ashbery, currently the most esteemed American poet since Wallace Stevens, and his prolific output in the 1990s, including his 200-page epic poem Flow Chart.
This Companion provides a definitive collection of essays on
postmodern theology, drawing on the work of those individuals who
have made a distinctive contribution to the field, and whose work
will be significant for the theologies written in the new
millennium. Each essay is introduced with a short account of the
writer's previous work, enabling the reader to view it in
context.
The collection is prefaced with an introduction that situates
postmodern theology with respect to other forms of contemporary
theology, such as liberalism and conservatism, and evaluates the
cultural context in which postmodern theology can be viewed. The
Companion is divided into seven parts: Aesthetics, Ethics, Gender,
Hermeneutics, Phenomenology, Heideggerians, and Derrideans.
Graham Wade is one of the most outstanding and original
theologians working in the field today. This lively collection will
have an international appeal, providing readers with the definitive
guide to theology and postmodernism.
This volume brings together, for the first time, a variety of texts
from Certeau's book and journal publications which have proved
important in the various disciplines where Certeau has had an
influence. The "Reader" as a whole reflects the interdisciplinary
nature of Certeau's work which draws on history, historiography,
psychology, politics, philosophy, semiotics, ethnography, and
theology to shape a critique of cultures past and present.
Some essays have been translated especially for this collection.
All of them have been chosen to provide accessible texts suited for
introducing readers to the work of this key twentieth-century
thinker. Five specific areas are considered: history, sociology,
politics, cultural and religious studies, and five leading
scholars, each of whom employ Certeau's work in these distinct
disciplines, introduce the sections.
An introduction by Graham Ward outlines Certeau's biography and
places his work within the cultural context of his time, both in
terms of French Catholicism and contemporary intellectual debates.
It examines the major preoccupations of Certeau's work - with the
Other, with spatiality, with colonialism, with the body, with
discourse and oppression - and locates them within the overall
development of his thinking. Finally, Ward discusses the impact of
Certeau's work and comments on the current rediscovery of his
potential.
From 'The Holy Land Experience' theme park to the aggressive
convictions of the fundamentalist, religion is once more haunting
the imagination of the West. But how does what we think of as
religion today compare with the 'true religion' of days gone by?
Through reference to plays, poetry, painting, novels and films,
this manifesto traces the genealogy of 'true religion' in the
Western world, charting changes in our understanding of the term
from Shakespeare to Salman Rushdie, pointing out how closely linked
those changes are to secularism, liberalism and the development of
capitalism. On the basis of his cultural analysis, the author makes
several paradoxical observations: While the idea of true religion
has fashioned our understanding of democracy and liberal humanism,
it is also closely bound to imperialism. What we are currently
witnessing in Western culture is the disintegration of the concept
of 'religion' and yet the reintroduction of religion into the
market is a defining characteristic of postmodernity. With the
commodification of religion the only viable future for faith
traditions is to turn to theology, but that will generate more
culture wars. To resolve culture wars each tradition must both
strongly define itself and resist the pressure to turn their own
faith into a fetish. The book is guaranteed to excite students and
scholars of literature, theology and religion, as well as the
general reader.
Arguing for a new direction in postmodern theological thinking,
away from the liberalism and nihilism of those who name themselves
postmodern theologians, the book collects together for the first
time important examples of the work of continental critical
theorists relevant to the study of theology or religious studies.
Each essay or excerpt is selected, edited and introduced by a
leading exponent of that person's work, an exponent who is also a
leading figure in contemporary theological debate.
"The Postmodern God" introduces students and researchers to
contemporary thought and how it could affect tomorrow's theology.
In addition, the "Reader" offers examples of the work currently
being done in theology and ethics which engages with contemporary
critical theory. The material in this section treats some of the
major themes of this new critical theology - the reappraisal of
liturgy, theologies of the city, feminism and religious discourse,
postmodern ethics, radical hermeneutics and theology beyond
metaphysics.
Arguing for a new direction in postmodern theological thinking,
away from the liberalism and nihilism of those who name themselves
postmodern theologians, the book collects together for the first
time important examples of the work of continental critical
theorists relevant to the study of theology or religious studies.
Each essay or excerpt is selected, edited and introduced by a
leading exponent of that person's work, an exponent who is also a
leading figure in contemporary theological debate. The Postmodern
God introduces students and researchers to contemporary thought and
how it could affect tomorrow's theology. In addition, the Reader
offers examples of the work currently being done in theology and
ethics which engages with contemporary critical theory. The
material in this section treats some of the major themes of this
new critical theology - the reappraisal of liturgy, theologies of
the city, feminism and religious discourse, postmodern ethics,
radical hermeneutics and theology beyond metaphysics.
Leading theologian Graham Ward presents a stimulating series of
reflections on Christ and contemporary culture.
Takes as its starting point Niebuhr's famous volume on 'Christ and
Culture' published in the 1970s
Explores representations of Christ from sources as diverse as the
New Testament and twentieth-century continental philosophy
Considers Christ and culture in the light of contemporary
categories such as the body, gender, desire, politics and the
sublime
Develops an original and imaginative Christology rooted in
Scriptural exegesis and concerned with today's cultural issues
The author has been described as 'the most visionary theologian of
his generation'.
Language is more than words: it includes the prosodic features and
patterns that we use, subconsciously, to frame meanings and achieve
our goals in our interaction with others. Here, Nigel G. Ward
explains how we do this, going beyond intonation to show how pitch,
timing, intensity and voicing properties combine to form meaningful
temporal configurations: prosodic constructions. Bringing together
new findings and hitherto-scattered observations from phonetic and
pragmatic studies, this book describes over twenty common prosodic
patterns in English conversation. Using examples from real
conversations, it illustrates how prosodic constructions serve
essential functions such as inviting, showing approval, taking
turns, organizing ideas, reaching agreement, and evoking action.
Prosody helps us establish rapport and nurture relationships, but
subtle differences in prosody across languages and subcultures can
be damagingly misunderstood. The findings presented here will
enable both native speakers of English and learners to listen more
sensitively and communicate more effectively.
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