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This is the first full-length exploration of the relationship between Gothic fiction and Modernism in fiction and film. The Gothic's fascination with images of the fragmented self is echoed in the Modernist concern with the psyche and the paranoia of the everyday. The contributors explore how the Gothic influences arange of writers including James Joyce, D. H. Lawrence, Virginia Woolf, May Sinclair, Elizabeth Bowen, and Djuna Barnes.
Traditionally Hellenism is seen as the uncontroversial and
beneficial influence of Greece upon later culture. Drawing upon new
ideas from culture and gender theory, Jennifer Wallace rethinks the
nature of classical influence and finds that the relationship
between the modern west and Greece is one of anxiety, fascination
and resistance. Shelley's protean and radical writing questions and
illuminates the contemporary Romantic understanding of Greece. This
book will appeal to students of Romantic Literature, as well as to
those interested in the classical tradition.
The work of Raymond Williams continues to exercise a powerful hold
over the minds of contemporary cultural analysts and social
commentators. This collection responds to the challenge of
Williams's thinking in discussions of topics of current interest
and concern. The essays embrace a widely-divergent field of
enquiry, from the study of language, dramaturgical theory, the
theory of human needs and approaches to sociology, cultural studies
and television, to issues of history, temporality and the future in
relation to modernity and the postmodern.
Teachers' Learning: Stories of Science Education is aimed at
science educators who wish for a deeper understanding of how
teachers learn to teach science and the role of stories in
reporting science education research. It is a fascinating look at
the knowledge teachers have and use, how context influences
teachers' work, and the role of reflection and collaboration in
teachers' learning. At the core of each chapter is a story or group
of stories written by or about teachers. These stories serve as a
form of data to build a set of arguments about how science teachers
grow and the possibilities for change in teaching. This book is
designed for all those involved in the science teaching enterprise.
Pre-service teachers, graduate students and science education
researchers are invited to utilise both the findings about
teachers' learning and the research processes employed to develop
those findings.
Why was D.H. Lawrence preoccupied with the enigma of the human as
thinking matter? This first sustained study of Lawrence and science
shows how 'posthuman' conceptions of a material kinship between
humans, animals and machines can transform our understanding of
Lawrence's work and of its complex relationship with scientific
epistemologies. Through detailed readings of evolutionary
philosophy, and of the 'new Bergsonism' of Deleuze and others,
Wallace provides a radical reappraisal of Lawrence in terms of an
'antihumanist (or posthumanist) humanism' (Hardt and Negri).
This book presents a novel view of intelligence, and of the
relationship between machine intelligence and human beings. From
this perspective, machine intelligence is viewed as an artificial
aid to human intelligence, and the two are seen to form a 'seamless
web'.Having established this new perspective on intelligence, the
book highlights some basic deficiencies of unaided human
intelligence through case studies to show how human beings are
capable of destroying existing intelligence networks as well as how
they fail to recognize that such intelligence networks are needed.
In many such cases, along with the other aspects of the problem,
there is also a failure of discourse: bad arguments and the like
dominate the discourse, and crucial aspects of the situation are
overlooked or glossed over.The book then lays out a proposal on how
to deal with this kind of problem - one that relies heavily on
techniques developed in AI. This is done in the form of a new kind
of grand challenge for AI, involving software monitors that are
applied to discourse on major issues. All this is in keeping with
the perspective on intelligence and AI presented in this book.
This book presents a novel view of intelligence, and of the
relationship between machine intelligence and human beings. From
this perspective, machine intelligence is viewed as an artificial
aid to human intelligence, and the two are seen to form a 'seamless
web'.Having established this new perspective on intelligence, the
book highlights some basic deficiencies of unaided human
intelligence through case studies to show how human beings are
capable of destroying existing intelligence networks as well as how
they fail to recognize that such intelligence networks are needed.
In many such cases, along with the other aspects of the problem,
there is also a failure of discourse: bad arguments and the like
dominate the discourse, and crucial aspects of the situation are
overlooked or glossed over.The book then lays out a proposal on how
to deal with this kind of problem - one that relies heavily on
techniques developed in AI. This is done in the form of a new kind
of grand challenge for AI, involving software monitors that are
applied to discourse on major issues. All this is in keeping with
the perspective on intelligence and AI presented in this book.
The publication of this book has required the cooperation of many
people along the way. From its very conception, the project of
bringing together experiences from ongoing Farming Systems Research
projects has faced a problem of communication due to the dispersal
of the participants. Dr. William Partridge and Lynne Goldstein were
instrumental in the initial presentation of the symposium on Social
Science participation in Farming Systems Research at the 83rd
Annual Meeting of the American Anthropological Association. Ben
Wallace has done an admirable job not only as editor but 8s a
ilpoint m-an"- throughout the process or organizirig the conference
and preparing the manuscript. He deserves credit tor expediting
countless actMties that could never have otherwise been
accomplished because of the vagaries or international mails and
telecommunications.
In 1950 Detroit was the fifth most populous city in the United
States with 1.8 million people living within its boundaries. Its
downtown streets bustled with activity. Away from the city center,
the neighborhoods were vibrant and active. By 1979, however, the
Motor City had lost over one third of its residents. Factories,
shops, and theaters closed down, businesses moved to the suburbs,
neighborhoods began deteriorating, and crime was on the rise.
Despite the city’s problems, the bonds of friendship and family
along with memories of “the good old days†compelled some
Detroiters to remain near their roots and continue life as usual in
and around the city. Historic Photos of Detroit in the 50s, 60s,
and 70s documents what a Metro Detroiter would have
experienced through those decades, from the commonplace—like bad
traffic and bad weather—to the historic—like a visit from John
F. Kennedy and a baseball world championship. In this companion
volume to Historic Photos of Detroit, Mary J. Wallace
gives readers an inside look at the ups and downs of one of the
most interesting and relevant cities of the twentieth century.
Detroit is an American city quintessentially founded upon change.
From its birth to the present, Detroit has consistently built and
reshaped its appearance, ideals, and industry. Through changing
fortunes, Detroit has continued to grow and prosper by overcoming
adversity and maintaining the strong, independent culture of its
citizens. Historic Photos of Detroit captures this journey
through still photography selected from the finest archives. From
Detroit as pioneer of the motor vehicle to becoming the main hub
for World War munitions, Historic Photos of
Detroit follows life, government, education, and events
throughout the city’s history. This volume captures unique and
rare scenes through the lens of hundreds of historic photographs.
Published in striking black and white, these images communicate
historic events and everyday life of two centuries of people
building a unique and prosperous city. Looking for more history of
Detroit? Check out the companion title Historic Photos of Detroit
in the 50s, 60s, and 70s.
The second edition of this classic text, which offers a
comprehensive how-to approach to the psychotherapy of alcoholism in
all its manifestations and subpopulations, features updated
versions of the previous material as well as new chapters and case
histories.
In All About Fibromyalgia, the authors provide a thoroughly revised and updated version of the highly successful Making Sense of Fibromyalgia, which was endorsed by the Arthritis Foundation, Southern California Chapter. This new volume continues to provide a comprehensive guide - for both patients and professionals - to this little known and poorly understood syndrome. It has now also been completely updated with the current understanding of the disease, and includes information on the latest drug treatments.
With "integrated water resources management" (IWRM) the current
buzzword in international circles, the real question is: how to
operationalise a truly multidisciplinary approach to the effective
management of shared watercourses. Based largely on the actual
experience of HELP (Hydrology for the Environment, Life and
Policy), the overall aim of the book is to produce a series of case
studies from around the world (from the Aral Sea to Zimbabwe) that
demonstrate how the "gaps" between hydrology, water law and
management are actually bridged in practice. Is hydrological data
relevant and used in the formulation of national and international
water law and policy? Cases cited include examples of where this
has happened and been successful or unsuccessful and where this has
not happened and led to problems. This will act as a guide to how
future water laws and polices can be made more effective via the
use of accurate and up to date hydrological information.
'... the book is full of history, experience and programme for training, especially the training of principals in history, doctrine, pastoral skills, firmly rooted in the Gospel ... full of wise words, sound advice and bright vision ... Altogether there are a lot of goads to thought, and strong hope to combine the skills of the doctor with the plumber's faith. Bolder spirits will get their own copies. Others should ensure it is in the teachers' centre or local library.' - Digest, Association of Christian Teachers
The book is full of history, experience and programme for training, especially the training of principals in history, doctrine, pastoral skills, firmly rooted in the Gospel ... full of wise words, sound advice and bright vision ... Altogether there are a lot of goads to thought, and strong hope to combine the skills of the doctor with the plumber's faith. Bolder spirits will get their own copies. Others should ensure it is in the teachers' centre or local library.' - - Digest, Association of Christian Teachers
This open access edited book brings together new research on the
mechanisms by which maternal and reproductive health policies are
formed and implemented in diverse locales around the world, from
global policy spaces to sites of practice. The authors - both
internationally respected anthropologists and new voices -
demonstrate the value of ethnography and the utility of
reproduction as a lens through which to generate rich insights into
professionals' and lay people's intimate encounters with policy.
Authors look closely at core policy debates in the history of
global maternal health across six different continents, including:
Women's use of misoprostol for abortion in Burkina Faso The place
of traditional birth attendants in global maternal health
Donor-driven maternal health programs in Tanzania Efforts to
integrate qualitative evidence in WHO maternal and child health
policy-making Anthropologies of Global Maternal and Reproductive
Health will engage readers interested in critical conversations
about global health policy today. The broad range of foci makes it
a valuable resource for teaching in medical anthropology,
anthropology of reproduction, and interdisciplinary global health
programs. The book will also find readership amongst critical
public health scholars, health policy and systems researchers, and
global public health practitioners.
The publication of this book has required the cooperation of many
people along the way. From its very conception, the project of
bringing together experiences from ongoing Farming Systems Research
projects has faced a problem of communication due to the dispersal
of the participants. Dr. William Partridge and Lynne Goldstein were
instrumental in the initial presentation of the symposium on Social
Science participation in Farming Systems Research at the 83rd
Annual Meeting of the American Anthropological Association. Ben
Wallace has done an admirable job not only as editor but 8s a
ilpoint m-an"- throughout the process or organizirig the conference
and preparing the manuscript. He deserves credit tor expediting
countless actMties that could never have otherwise been
accomplished because of the vagaries or international mails and
telecommunications.
This open access edited book brings together new research on the
mechanisms by which maternal and reproductive health policies are
formed and implemented in diverse locales around the world, from
global policy spaces to sites of practice. The authors - both
internationally respected anthropologists and new voices -
demonstrate the value of ethnography and the utility of
reproduction as a lens through which to generate rich insights into
professionals' and lay people's intimate encounters with policy.
Authors look closely at core policy debates in the history of
global maternal health across six different continents, including:
Women's use of misoprostol for abortion in Burkina Faso The place
of traditional birth attendants in global maternal health
Donor-driven maternal health programs in Tanzania Efforts to
integrate qualitative evidence in WHO maternal and child health
policy-making Anthropologies of Global Maternal and Reproductive
Health will engage readers interested in critical conversations
about global health policy today. The broad range of foci makes it
a valuable resource for teaching in medical anthropology,
anthropology of reproduction, and interdisciplinary global health
programs. The book will also find readership amongst critical
public health scholars, health policy and systems researchers, and
global public health practitioners.
Teachers' Learning: Stories of Science Education is aimed at
science educators who wish for a deeper understanding of how
teachers learn to teach science and the role of stories in
reporting science education research. It is a fascinating look at
the knowledge teachers have and use, how context influences
teachers' work, and the role of reflection and collaboration in
teachers' learning. At the core of each chapter is a story or group
of stories written by or about teachers. These stories serve as a
form of data to build a set of arguments about how science teachers
grow and the possibilities for change in teaching. This book is
designed for all those involved in the science teaching enterprise.
Pre-service teachers, graduate students and science education
researchers are invited to utilise both the findings about
teachers' learning and the research processes employed to develop
those findings.
In Boccaccio's innovative text ten young people leave Florence to
escape the Black Death of 1348, and organize their collective life
in the countryside through the pleasure and discipline of
storytelling. David Wallace guides the reader through their one
hundred novelle, which explore both new and familiar conflicts with
unprecendented subtlety, urgency and humor: everything from the
struggle for domestic space, fought out between individual men and
women, to the greater politics of the Mediterranean world where
Christian and Arab meet. He emphasizes the relationship between the
Decameron and the precocious proto-capitalist culture of
Boccaccio's Florence. He also discusses gender issues and the
influence of the text, particularly on Chaucer and on the novel.
Challenge yourself to become a happier person and create a better
world in this uplifting and spiritually nourishing workbook. With a
focus on social justice and structured around ten empowering life
lessons, educator Dr David J. Wallace shows us how we can reflect
on ourselves and draw from within to become the happiest, most
socially conscious and fulfilled versions of ourselves. Taking one
lesson at a time, this interactive book helps us recognise our own
flaws and traumas so that we can move beyond these, harnessing the
power within us to create conscious change. This book encourages us
to join in with the mindful prompts and meditative practices and to
ask themselves reflective questions which help us to understand
ourselves, who we are and who we want to be. Dr Wallace, an
educator whose work helps organizations transform for the better
through challenging prejudices and incorporating anti-racist
principles, draws on his own experiences and life lessons learned
to help shine light on human nature, conscious connections, and our
mindful relationship to the world around us. Engage, question and
relearn your beliefs with life lessons on: 2. Intellectual exile 3.
Introspection 4. Purpose 5. Self-respect 6. Forgiveness 7.
Soul-care 8. Integrity 9. Power 10. Peace, love, and liberation
Beautifully illustrated by Gabrielle Mabazza, this is an essential
self-help guide for creating a positive, fair and compassionate
society which leads from the heart... Are you ready?
Communication remains a significant topic for job acquisition,
development, and advancement. As such, there are no shortage of
classes, seminars and books written on the subject. However, there
are few designed for the corporate consultant that are not aligned
with some proprietary system, traditional academic classrooms, or
author's speculation. These tend to be either inaccessible,
questionable in their content, or specifically aligned with the
producers' interests. So where can the Communication trainers and
consultants go to focus on fundamental touchstone research and
practices? The Handbook of Communication Training is a powerful
template, and first of its kind, for communication practitioners
and academicians who wish to strengthen their professional
capabilities. It also acts as a guide and standard for consumers
and clients of these services. The chapters within are an outgrowth
of the National Communication Association's Training &
Development Division's desire to provide guidance, structure, and
support for members and non-members alike. It is specifically
targeted at those pursuing best practices regarding communication
consulting, coaching, teaching and training. The 7 Best Practices
presented in this book represent capabilities that are foundational
to the effective transfer of communication promotion and skill
enhancement. As such, these practices, and supporting chapters,
should appeal to novice and experts alike.
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