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Emerging Trends in Third-Generation Holocaust Literature: Alan L. Berger, Lucas F.W. Wilson Emerging Trends in Third-Generation Holocaust Literature
Alan L. Berger, Lucas F.W. Wilson; Contributions by Victoria Aarons, Luisa Banki, Alan L. Berger, …
R2,253 Discovery Miles 22 530 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Emerging Trends in Third-Generation Holocaust Literature offers fresh approaches to understanding how grandchildren of Holocaust survivors and perpetrators treat their traumatic legacies. The contributors to this volume present a two-fold perspective: that the past continues to live in the lives of the third-generation and that artistic responses to trauma assume a variety of genres, including film, graphic novels, and literature. This generation is acculturated yet set apart from their peers by virtue of their traumatic inheritance. The chapters raise several key questions: How is it possible to negotiate the difference between what Daniel Mendelson terms proximity and distance? How can the post-memorial generation both be faithful to Holocaust memory and embrace a message of hope? Can this generation play a constructive educational role? And, finally, why should society care? At a time when the lessons and legacies of Auschwitz are either banalized or under assault, the authors in this volume have a message which ideally should serve to morally center those who live after the event.

Adventures of an Accidental Sociologist - How to Explain the World without Becoming a Bore (Hardcover): Peter L. Berger Adventures of an Accidental Sociologist - How to Explain the World without Becoming a Bore (Hardcover)
Peter L. Berger
R517 Discovery Miles 5 170 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Peter L. Berger is arguably the best-known American sociologist living today. Since the 1960s he has been publishing books on many facets of the American social scene, and several are now considered classics. So it may be hard to believe Professor Berger's description of himself as an "accidental sociologist." But that in fact accurately describes how he stumbled into sociology. In this witty, intellectually stimulating memoir, Berger explains not only how he became a social scientist, but the many adventures that this calling has led to.
Rather than writing an autobiography, he focuses on the main intellectual issues that motivated his work and the various people and situations he encountered in the course of his career. Full of memorable vignettes and colorful characters depicted in a lively narrative often laced with humor, Berger's memoir conveys the excitement that a study of social life can bring. The first part of the book describes Berger's initiation into sociology through the New School for Social Research, "a European enclave in the midst of Greenwich Village bohemia." Berger was first a student at the New School and later a young professor amidst a clique of like-minded individuals. There he published "The Social Construction of Reality "(with colleague Thomas Luckmann), one of his most successful books, followed by" The Sacred Canopy" on the sociology of religion, also still widely cited.
The book covers Berger's experience as a "globe-trekking sociologist" including trips to Mexico, where he studied approaches to Third World poverty; to East Asia, where he discovered the potential of capitalism to improve social conditions; and to South Africa, where he chaired an international study group on the future of post-Apartheid society.
Berger then tells about his role as the director of a research center at Boston University. For over two decades he and his colleagues have been tackling such important issues as globalization, the secularization of Europe, and the ongoing dialectic between relativism and fundamentalism in contemporary culture.
What comes across throughout is Berger's boundless curiosity with the many ways in which people interact in society. This book offers longtime Berger readers as well as newcomers to sociology proof that the sociologist's attempt to explain the world is anything but boring.

Elie Wiesel - Humanist Messenger for Peace (Paperback): Alan L. Berger Elie Wiesel - Humanist Messenger for Peace (Paperback)
Alan L. Berger
R1,165 Discovery Miles 11 650 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Elie Wiesel: Humanist Messenger for Peace is part biography and part moral history of the intellectual and spiritual journey of Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor, human rights activist, author, university professor, and Nobel Peace Prize winner. In this concise text, Alan L. Berger portrays Wiesel's transformation from a pre-Holocaust, deeply God-fearing youth to a survivor of the Shoah who was left with questions for both God and man. An advisor to American presidents of both political parties, his nearly 60 books voiced an activism on behalf of oppressed people everywhere. The book illuminates Wiesel's contributions in the areas of religion, human rights, literature, and Jewish thought to show the impact that he has had on American life. Supported by primary documents about and from Wiesel, the volume gives students a gateway to explore Wiesel's incredible life. This book will make a great addition to courses on American religious or intellectual thought.

Statistical Inference (Paperback): George Casella, Roger L. Berger Statistical Inference (Paperback)
George Casella, Roger L. Berger
R1,114 Discovery Miles 11 140 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Elie Wiesel - Humanist Messenger for Peace (Hardcover): Alan L. Berger Elie Wiesel - Humanist Messenger for Peace (Hardcover)
Alan L. Berger
R4,136 Discovery Miles 41 360 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Elie Wiesel: Humanist Messenger for Peace is part biography and part moral history of the intellectual and spiritual journey of Elie Wiesel, a Holocaust survivor, human rights activist, author, university professor, and Nobel Peace Prize winner. In this concise text, Alan L. Berger portrays Wiesel's transformation from a pre-Holocaust, deeply God-fearing youth to a survivor of the Shoah who was left with questions for both God and man. An advisor to American presidents of both political parties, his nearly 60 books voiced an activism on behalf of oppressed people everywhere. The book illuminates Wiesel's contributions in the areas of religion, human rights, literature, and Jewish thought to show the impact that he has had on American life. Supported by primary documents about and from Wiesel, the volume gives students a gateway to explore Wiesel's incredible life. This book will make a great addition to courses on American religious or intellectual thought.

The Limits Of Social Cohesion - Conflict And Mediation In Pluralist Societies (Hardcover): Peter L. Berger The Limits Of Social Cohesion - Conflict And Mediation In Pluralist Societies (Hardcover)
Peter L. Berger
R5,069 Discovery Miles 50 690 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Normative conflicts center on fundamental disagreements over issues of public morality and the identity of a society. In thinking about normative conflicts on a global scale, two principal questions arise. First, are there common characteristics of such conflicts worldwide? Second, which institutions polarize such conflicts and which can serve to m

The Hidden Form of Capital - Spiritual Influences in Societal Progress (Paperback): Peter L. Berger, Gordon Redding The Hidden Form of Capital - Spiritual Influences in Societal Progress (Paperback)
Peter L. Berger, Gordon Redding
R801 Discovery Miles 8 010 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'The Hidden Form of Capital' presents evidence from several parts of the changing world about how the realm of the spirit affects the economy. The idea that societies have economic cultures as well as aesthetic, literary, and artistic cultures is well-embedded in a number of major studies attempting to identify the origins of national wealth and progress. This book provides an original contribution to the debate, by discussing the relationship between religion and the economy not via further theoretical speculation, but through the presentation of analytical evidence from real-life case studies in Europe, Asia, Africa, Russia, and the United States.

There is currently a major re-assessment of assumptions about the foundations of societal progress, as the market rationality model is exposed for its moral weaknesses. The emergence of socio-economics as a scholarly field, as well as the embracing of complexity theory and the societal effect in economic analysis, brings the question of cultural effects to the forefront. This collection of studies offers more practical and tangible evidence, especially unique and useful for its comparative aspect. The book skilfully combines this comparative and descriptive character with an accessible writing style intended for a wide audience.

The Hidden Form of Capital - Spiritual Influences in Societal Progress (Hardcover, New): Peter L. Berger, Gordon Redding The Hidden Form of Capital - Spiritual Influences in Societal Progress (Hardcover, New)
Peter L. Berger, Gordon Redding
R2,500 R2,051 Discovery Miles 20 510 Save R449 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'The Hidden Form of Capital' presents evidence from several parts of the changing world about how the realm of the spirit affects the economy. The idea that societies have economic cultures as well as aesthetic, literary, and artistic cultures is well-embedded in a number of major studies attempting to identify the origins of national wealth and progress. This book provides an original contribution to the debate, by discussing the relationship between religion and the economy not via further theoretical speculation, but through the presentation of analytical evidence from real-life case studies in Europe, Asia, Africa, Russia, and the United States. There is currently a major re-assessment of assumptions about the foundations of societal progress, as the market rationality model is exposed for its moral weaknesses. The emergence of socio-economics as a scholarly field, as well as the embracing of complexity theory and the societal effect in economic analysis, brings the question of cultural effects to the forefront. This collection of studies offers more practical and tangible evidence, especially unique and useful for its comparative aspect. The book skilfully combines this comparative and descriptive character with an accessible writing style intended for a wide audience.

Post-Holocaust Jewish-Christian Dialogue - After the Flood, before the Rainbow (Paperback): Alan L. Berger Post-Holocaust Jewish-Christian Dialogue - After the Flood, before the Rainbow (Paperback)
Alan L. Berger; Contributions by Alan L. Berger, Mary C Boys, James Carroll, Donald J. Dietrich, …
R1,204 Discovery Miles 12 040 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume sheds light on the transformed post-Holocaust relationship between Catholics and Jews. Once implacable theological foes, the two traditions have travelled a great distance in coming to view the other with respect and dignity. Responding to the horrors of Auschwitz, the Catholic Church has undergone a "reckoning of the soul," beginning with its landmark document Nostra Aetate and embraced a positive theology of Judaism including the ongoing validity of the Jewish covenant. Jews have responded to this unprecedented outreach, especially in the document Dabru Emet. Together, these two Abrahamic traditions have begun seeking a repair of the world. The road has been rocky and certainly obstacles remain. Nevertheless, authentic interfaith dialogue remains a new and promising development in the search for a peace.

Post-Holocaust Jewish-Christian Dialogue - After the Flood, before the Rainbow (Hardcover): Alan L. Berger Post-Holocaust Jewish-Christian Dialogue - After the Flood, before the Rainbow (Hardcover)
Alan L. Berger; Contributions by Alan L. Berger, Mary C Boys, James Carroll, Donald J. Dietrich, …
R2,549 Discovery Miles 25 490 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume sheds light on the transformed post-Holocaust relationship between Catholics and Jews. Once implacable theological foes, the two traditions have travelled a great distance in coming to view the other with respect and dignity. Responding to the horrors of Auschwitz, the Catholic Church has undergone a "reckoning of the soul," beginning with its landmark document Nostra Aetate and embraced a positive theology of Judaism including the ongoing validity of the Jewish covenant. Jews have responded to this unprecedented outreach, especially in the document Dabru Emet. Together, these two Abrahamic traditions have begun seeking a repair of the world. The road has been rocky and certainly obstacles remain. Nevertheless, authentic interfaith dialogue remains a new and promising development in the search for a peace.

A Future South Africa - Visions, Strategies, and Realities (Paperback): Peter L. Berger A Future South Africa - Visions, Strategies, and Realities (Paperback)
Peter L. Berger
R980 Discovery Miles 9 800 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book produces a faithful description of contemporary realities and a more reflective presentation of future possibilities about the nature of change in South Africa. It provides some insight into the research project, entitled 'South Africa Beyond Apartheid'.

The Continuing Agony - From the Carmelite Convent to the Crosses at Auschwitz (Paperback): Alan L. Berger, Harry James Cargas,... The Continuing Agony - From the Carmelite Convent to the Crosses at Auschwitz (Paperback)
Alan L. Berger, Harry James Cargas, Susan E. Nowak; Contributions by Alan L. Berger, Stanislaw Krajewski, …
R1,618 Discovery Miles 16 180 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Continuing Agony addresses the crucial and painful issues that continue to plague Christian-Jewish relations after Auschwitz. Despite these obstacles, the essays in this book profess hope for the future of a Jewish-Catholic dialogue.

Methodology in the Academic Teaching of the Holocaust (Paperback): Zev Garber, Alan L. Berger, Richard Libowitz Methodology in the Academic Teaching of the Holocaust (Paperback)
Zev Garber, Alan L. Berger, Richard Libowitz
R1,787 Discovery Miles 17 870 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A companion volume to Methodology in the Academic Teaching of Judaism (UPA, 1987), this book seeks to address the central issues of human life and meaning in the post-Holocaust world. Though representing a variety of disciplines and religious backgrounds, the authors are united by a fundamental recognition that after the Holocaust, the entire enterprise of being human has been called into serious question. Co-published with Studies in Judaism.

In Search of an East Asian Development Model (Paperback): Peter L. Berger In Search of an East Asian Development Model (Paperback)
Peter L. Berger
R983 Discovery Miles 9 830 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Human Development, Language and the Future of Mankind - The Madness of Culture (Hardcover): L Berger Human Development, Language and the Future of Mankind - The Madness of Culture (Hardcover)
L Berger
R2,206 Discovery Miles 22 060 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Drawing on and integrating unorthodox thought from a broad range of disciplines including clinical psychology, linguistics, philosophy, natural science and psychoanalysis, this book offers a provocative, original analysis of the global threats to our survival, and proposes a remedy.

The Many Altars of Modernity - Toward a Paradigm for Religion in a Pluralist Age (Hardcover, Digital original): Peter L. Berger The Many Altars of Modernity - Toward a Paradigm for Religion in a Pluralist Age (Hardcover, Digital original)
Peter L. Berger
R821 Discovery Miles 8 210 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book is the summation of many decades of work by Peter L. Berger, an internationally renowned sociologist of religion. Secularization theory-which saw modernity as leading to a decline of religion-has been empirically falsified. It should be replaced by a nuanced theory of pluralism. In this new book, Berger outlines the possible foundations for such a theory, addressing a wide range of issues spanning individual faith, interreligious societies, and the political order. He proposes a conversation around a new paradigm for religion and pluralism in an age of multiple modernities. The book also includes responses from three eminent scholars of religion:Nancy Ammerman, Detlef Pollack, and Fenggang Yang.

Human Development, Language and the Future of Mankind - The Madness of Culture (Paperback, 1st ed. 2014): L Berger Human Development, Language and the Future of Mankind - The Madness of Culture (Paperback, 1st ed. 2014)
L Berger
R1,536 Discovery Miles 15 360 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Drawing on and integrating unorthodox thought from a broad range of disciplines including clinical psychology, linguistics, philosophy, natural science and psychoanalysis, this book offers a provocative, original analysis of the global threats to our survival, and proposes a remedy.

The Histone Code and Beyond - New Approaches to Cancer Therapy (Hardcover, 2006 ed.): Shelley L. Berger, O. Nakanishi,,... The Histone Code and Beyond - New Approaches to Cancer Therapy (Hardcover, 2006 ed.)
Shelley L. Berger, O. Nakanishi,, Bernhard Haendler
R3,026 Discovery Miles 30 260 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Methylation of DNA at cytosine residues as well as post-translational modifications of histones, including phosphorylation, acetylation, methylation and ubiquitylation, contribute to the epigenetic information carried by chromatin. These changes play an important role in the regulation of gene expression by modulating the access of regulatory factors to the DNA. The use of a combination of biochemical, genetic and structural approaches has allowed demonstration of the role of chromatin structure in transcriptional control. The structure of nucleosomes has been elucidated and enzymes involved in DNA or histone modifications have been extensively characterized. Since deregulation of epigenetic marks has been reported in many cancers, a better understanding of the underlying molecular mechanisms bears the promise that new drug targets may soon be found. The newest developments in this quickly developing field are presented in this book.

A Future South Africa - Visions, Strategies, and Realities (Hardcover): Peter L. Berger A Future South Africa - Visions, Strategies, and Realities (Hardcover)
Peter L. Berger
R2,727 Discovery Miles 27 270 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book identifies the key 'actors' whose visions and strategies are crucial to the pattern which change will take in South Africa. These actors, their visions and 'strategic logic' were subjected to a critique by their researchers in the light of contemporary South African 'realities'.

Neil Young and Philosophy (Hardcover): Douglas L Berger Neil Young and Philosophy (Hardcover)
Douglas L Berger; Contributions by Douglas R. Anderson, Michael Forest, Lee Hester, Mike Jostedt, …
R2,369 Discovery Miles 23 690 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Neil Young and Philosophy, edited by Douglas L. Berger, explores the meaning, importance, and philosophical dimensions of the music, career, and life of this prolific singer/songwriter over the past five decades. Scholars from a wide variety of fields come together in this collection to examine everything from Young's environmentalism, invocation of American Indian themes, images of women, and interpretations of human relationships to his confrontations with the music industry, his approach to social change, and his methods of creativity. The book builds on the fundamental commitment of the Philosophy and Popular Culture series to see the artist as a philosopher.

The Limits Of Social Cohesion - Conflict And Mediation In Pluralist Societies (Paperback, New Ed): Peter L. Berger The Limits Of Social Cohesion - Conflict And Mediation In Pluralist Societies (Paperback, New Ed)
Peter L. Berger
R1,767 Discovery Miles 17 670 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Normative conflicts center on fundamental disagreements over issues of public morality and the identity of a society. In thinking about normative conflicts on a global scale, two principal questions arise. First, are there common characteristics of such conflicts worldwide? Second, which institutions polarize such conflicts and which can serve to mediate them? This pathbreaking book, edited by renowned sociologist Peter Berger, examines both questions through findings gained from a study of normative conflicts in eleven societies located in different parts of the world and at different levels of economic development. On both points, the findings have proved surprising. Although there are, of course, normative conflicts peculiar to individual societies, two features emerged as common to most of the societies examined: one concerns disputes over the place of religion in the state and in public life; the other is a clash of values between a cultural elite and the broad masses of the population. Often the two features coincide. For instance, in many countries the elite is the least religious group within the population, and therefore, resentments against the elite are often mobilized under religious banners. On the institutional question, the study started out with a bias toward the institutions of so-called "civil society"-that is, the institutions that stand between the personal life of individuals and the vast mega-structures of a modern society. The finding is that the same institutions can either polarize or mediate normative conflicts. The conclusion suggests one must ask not just what sort of institutions one looks to for social cohesion, but what ideas and values inspire these institutions. Comprising reports from some of the leading scholars dealing with normative conflict, this book is an important contribution to understanding the cultural fault lines that threaten social cohesion.

Legal Persuasion - A Rhetorical Approach to the Science (Paperback): Linda L. Berger, Kathryn M. Stanchi Legal Persuasion - A Rhetorical Approach to the Science (Paperback)
Linda L. Berger, Kathryn M. Stanchi
R1,192 Discovery Miles 11 920 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book develops a central theme: legal persuasion results from making and breaking mental connections. This concept of making connections inspired the authors to take a rhetorical approach to the science of legal persuasion. That singular approach resulted in the integration of research from cognitive science with classical and contemporary rhetorical theory, and the application of these two disciplines to the real-life practice of persuasion. The combination of rhetorical analysis and cognitive science yields a new way of seeing and understanding legal persuasion, one that promises theoretical and practical gains. The work has three main functions. First, it brings together the leading models of persuasion from cognitive science and rhetorical theory, blurring boundaries and leveraging connections between the often-separate spheres of science and rhetoric. Second, it illustrates this persuasive synthesis by working through concrete examples of persuasion, demonstrating how to apply this new approach to the taking apart and the putting together of effective legal arguments. In this way, the book demonstrates the advantages of a deeper and more nuanced understanding of persuasion. Third, the volume assesses and explains why, how, and when certain persuasive methods and techniques are more effective than others. The book is designed to appeal to scholars in law, rhetoric, persuasion science, and psychology; to students learning the practice of law; and to judges and practicing lawyers who engage in persuasion.

Invitation to Sociology - A Humanistic Perspective (Paperback): Peter L. Berger Invitation to Sociology - A Humanistic Perspective (Paperback)
Peter L. Berger
R483 R399 Discovery Miles 3 990 Save R84 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This lucid book presents the discipline of sociology to both the general reader and the student. Viewing sociology in the humanist tradition, Berger points out its affinity to history and philosophy, as well as its need for scientific procedures.

Legal Persuasion - A Rhetorical Approach to the Science (Hardcover): Linda L. Berger, Kathryn M. Stanchi Legal Persuasion - A Rhetorical Approach to the Science (Hardcover)
Linda L. Berger, Kathryn M. Stanchi
R4,582 Discovery Miles 45 820 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book develops a central theme: legal persuasion results from making and breaking mental connections. This concept of making connections inspired the authors to take a rhetorical approach to the science of legal persuasion. That singular approach resulted in the integration of research from cognitive science with classical and contemporary rhetorical theory, and the application of these two disciplines to the real-life practice of persuasion. The combination of rhetorical analysis and cognitive science yields a new way of seeing and understanding legal persuasion, one that promises theoretical and practical gains. The work has three main functions. First, it brings together the leading models of persuasion from cognitive science and rhetorical theory, blurring boundaries and leveraging connections between the often-separate spheres of science and rhetoric. Second, it illustrates this persuasive synthesis by working through concrete examples of persuasion, demonstrating how to apply this new approach to the taking apart and the putting together of effective legal arguments. In this way, the book demonstrates the advantages of a deeper and more nuanced understanding of persuasion. Third, the volume assesses and explains why, how, and when certain persuasive methods and techniques are more effective than others. The book is designed to appeal to scholars in law, rhetoric, persuasion science, and psychology; to students learning the practice of law; and to judges and practicing lawyers who engage in persuasion.

The Best Summer Programs for Teens - America's Top Classes, Camps, and Courses for College-Bound Students (Paperback, 4th... The Best Summer Programs for Teens - America's Top Classes, Camps, and Courses for College-Bound Students (Paperback, 4th edition)
Sandra L Berger
R482 Discovery Miles 4 820 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Record numbers of teens are applying to selective universities and the competition to gain entrance into college is tougher than ever before. The fourth edition of The Best Summer Programs for Teens helps teenagers find the coolest, most exciting, and most fulfilling summer programs across the United States. College-planning expert Sandra L. Berger provides students and parents with advice on using summer opportunities to help gain entrance into selective universities, and guidance on researching, choosing, applying for, and making the most out of summer programs. Students will be able to peruse the updated directory of more than 200 of the best summer opportunities in the areas of academic enrichment; fine arts; internships and paid positions; leadership and service; math, science, computer science, and technology; and study abroad or international travel, to find the program that fits them best.

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