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The concept of a relational self has been prominent in feminism,
communitarianism, narrative self theories, and social network
theories, and has been important to theorizing about practical
dimensions of selfhood. However, it has been largely ignored in
traditional philosophical theories of personal identity, which have
been dominated by psychological and animal theories of the self.
This book offers a systematic treatment of the notion of the self
as constituted by social, cultural, political, and biological
relations. The author's account incorporates practical concerns and
addresses how a relational self has agency, autonomy,
responsibility, and continuity through time in the face of change
and impairments. This cumulative network model (CNM) of the self
incorporates concepts from work in the American pragmatist and
naturalist tradition. The ultimate aim of the book is to bridge
traditions that are often disconnected from one another-feminism,
personal identity theory, and pragmatism-to develop a unified
theory of the self.
The concept of a relational self has been prominent in feminism,
communitarianism, narrative self theories, and social network
theories, and has been important to theorizing about practical
dimensions of selfhood. However, it has been largely ignored in
traditional philosophical theories of personal identity, which have
been dominated by psychological and animal theories of the self.
This book offers a systematic treatment of the notion of the self
as constituted by social, cultural, political, and biological
relations. The author's account incorporates practical concerns and
addresses how a relational self has agency, autonomy,
responsibility, and continuity through time in the face of change
and impairments. This cumulative network model (CNM) of the self
incorporates concepts from work in the American pragmatist and
naturalist tradition. The ultimate aim of the book is to bridge
traditions that are often disconnected from one another-feminism,
personal identity theory, and pragmatism-to develop a unified
theory of the self.
This is a new release of the original 1951 edition.
There's no telling what happens in Gramma and Grampa's meadow when
no one's looking. Little Ky gets a peak at a bit of the magic of
Gramma's world, and learns some very tasty lessons along the way.
Join the kids on this little romp through a world that only
children can see, and the rest of us can appreciate.
Follow the delightful story of four young children who get caught
up in an unexpected adventure in the Alaskan wilderness.
"Fun and entertaining from beginning to end I read it to my 6 year
old and he was hanging on every word I appreciated the surprise
ending. The story has you guessing, as it leads you on a fun,
engaging adventure of four young children." Natalie Gustafson -
Mother and Teacher
I thought the story was funny. I liked it very much. I liked it
when people thought Grandma was a witch. - Robert Klopp - Age
8
Children will lie still under the covers waiting with excitement
as this wonderful story uncovers itself. Tony Tupper - Father and
Grandfather
Unique, a page-turner for adults, even. Trust your Grandma. - Greg
Burkman
This book is captivating and kids of all ages will enjoy reading
it. It takes your imagination away where things are simple and full
of adventure. - Ivy Tupper - Mother and Grandmother
Alaskan Troll Eggs is a delightful story teaching us that the
innocent imagination of children can lead us on an adventure
through the Alaskan wilderness in search of Troll Eggs. - Sue and
Dan Schaaf - Grandparents
Alaskan Troll Eggs by Kathleen Wallace is a delightful stroll
through a child's imagination and the insatiable thirst for
adventure that resides therein. The writer perfectly captures the
benign capriciousness of childhood as she follows the four children
Robert, Leife, Jude, and Ky and their encounter with the strange,
old woman and her "troll eggs."
Written in the passive voice of most children's books, Ms.
Wallace's narrative occurs within the active imaginations of the
children, themselves. One remembers and can easily understand the
child's needs to create an exotic, yet more accessible, overlay. I
certainly do. Sure, she may be the grandmother you see on holidays
and special occasions, but life becomes infinitely more interesting
when she transforms into the "Crazy, Old Woman of the Woods."
Likewise, the tasty purple potatoes in grandma's garden assume a
new dimension of mystery as troll eggs.
This, then, is the area I feel the writer has achieved something
of significance. Creating the fantasy world of the children
(whimsically illustrated by Brian Collins) while explaining that
world through metaphor. Ms. Wallace allows us to reconnect with our
own childhood in the most subtle of ways. In this, her debut
effort, the writer succeeds and we are the ones who are rewarded. -
J.C. Campione
Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of
rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for
everyone!
Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of
rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for
everyone!
Japanese Translation. Four young children take part in an adventure
in the Alaskan Wilderness. This is a fully Illustrated children's
book.
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