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The Materiality of Nothing explores the invisible, intangible and
transient materials and objects of everyday life and the
relationships we have with them. Drawing on over 15 years of
original, empirical research, it builds on growing research on the
everyday, and unites the established field of material culture and
materiality with emerging sociological studies exploring notions of
nothing and the unmarked. The chapters cover topics such as lost
property, museum curation, plastic microfibres, thrift, music and
even hair, illuminating how invisible and intangible materials
conjure memories, meanings and identities, inextricably binding us
to other people, places and things. In turn, the book also engages
with issues of sustainability and consumption, raising questions
regarding society’s increasing need for material accumulation and
posing some alternatives.
There has been a recent surge in the examination of the
evolutionary roots of religious belief, all trying to identify
where the human desire to seek the supernatural and the divine
comes from. This book adds a new and innovative perspective to this
line of thought by being the first to link prenatal and perinatal
experiences to the origins of these unconscious underpinnings of
our shared images of God. The book poses a ground-breaking paradigm
by thinking about our earliest images of God, whether theist or
atheist, within a psychoanalytic framework, comparing and
contrasting the thought of Freud and Rizzuto. It looks at the issue
of images of God from a diversity of psychological perspectives
including, attachment theory, developmental theory and
bio-psychosocial perspectives. This analysis leads to the
conclusion that in parallel to postnatal findings, uterine and
birth experiences can predispose individuals to form God
representations later in life, through underpinning affective and
environmental factors. This is a bold study of the development of
one of humanity's most fundamental aspects. As such, it will be of
great interest to scholars of the psychology of religion,
psychology, psychoanalysis, religious studies and early infant
development.
There has been a recent surge in the examination of the
evolutionary roots of religious belief, all trying to identify
where the human desire to seek the supernatural and the divine
comes from. This book adds a new and innovative perspective to this
line of thought by being the first to link prenatal and perinatal
experiences to the origins of these unconscious underpinnings of
our shared images of God. The book poses a ground-breaking paradigm
by thinking about our earliest images of God, whether theist or
atheist, within a psychoanalytic framework, comparing and
contrasting the thought of Freud and Rizzuto. It looks at the issue
of images of God from a diversity of psychological perspectives
including, attachment theory, developmental theory and
bio-psychosocial perspectives. This analysis leads to the
conclusion that in parallel to postnatal findings, uterine and
birth experiences can predispose individuals to form God
representations later in life, through underpinning affective and
environmental factors. This is a bold study of the development of
one of humanity's most fundamental aspects. As such, it will be of
great interest to scholars of the psychology of religion,
psychology, psychoanalysis, religious studies and early infant
development.
Mundane Methods is an innovative and original collection which will
make a distinctive methodological and empirical contribution to
research on the everyday. Bringing together a range of
interdisciplinary approaches it provides a practical, hands-on
approach for scholars interested in studying the mundane and
exploring its potential. Divided into three key themes this volume
explores methods for studying: materials and memories, emotions and
senses, and mobilities and motion; with encounters, relationships,
practices, spaces, temporalities and imaginaries cross-cutting
throughout. In doing so, it draws on the work of a range of
established and up-and-coming scholars researching the everyday,
including human geographers, sociologists, anthropologists, urban
planners, cartographers, and fashion historians. With empirical
examples, practical tips, ethical considerations, and exercises. --
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Mundane Methods is an innovative and original collection which will
make a distinctive methodological and empirical contribution to
research on the everyday. Bringing together a range of
interdisciplinary approaches it provides a practical, hands-on
approach for scholars interested in studying the mundane and
exploring its potential. Divided into three key themes this volume
explores methods for studying: materials and memories, emotions and
senses, and mobilities and motion; with encounters, relationships,
practices, spaces, temporalities and imaginaries cross-cutting
throughout. In doing so, it draws on the work of a range of
established and up-and-coming scholars researching the everyday,
including human geographers, sociologists, anthropologists, urban
planners, cartographers, and fashion historians. With empirical
examples, practical tips, ethical considerations, and exercises. --
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Ever felt that lurking sense of Sunday night dread? In this warm
and empathetic guide to the modern workplace, Helen Holmes tackles
precisely what's going wrong in your workplace - and how you can
improve your working week. Drawing upon expert research and
employee interviews, she answers questions such as: Why does that
difficult colleague refuse to take ownership of anything? What can
I do about the constant data overload of email and meetings? Why am
I still not being paid fairly? Holmes proposes that fear, a lack of
focus, and a lack of fairness are at the core of workplace
challenges, and outlines how goodwill, purpose and trust can
overcome them. Written for you as an employee, this book offers
empathy and pragmatism for anyone who's ever contemplated quitting
their job and running for the hills. Instead, Holmes gives
inspiring case studies and practical tips for crafting a better
working week, one step at a time.
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Helen Holmes; Lisa Pelissier
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R313
Discovery Miles 3 130
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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