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Across sociology and cultural studies in particular, the concept of
authenticity has begun to occupy a central role, yet in spite of
its popularity as an ideal and philosophical value authenticity
notably suffers from a certain vagueness, with work in this area
tending to borrow ideas from outside of sociology, whilst failing
to present empirical studies which centre on the concept itself.
Authenticity in Culture, Self, and Society addresses the problems
surrounding this concept, offering a sociological analysis of it
for the first time in order to provide readers in the social and
cultural sciences with a clear conceptualization of authenticity
and with a survey of original empirical studies focused on its
experience, negotiation, and social relevance at the levels of
self, culture and specific social settings.
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Since its founding in 1937, "Partisan Review" has been one of the
most important and culturally influential journals in America.
Under the legendary editorship of William Phillips and Philip Rahv,
"Partisan Review" began as a publication of the John Reed Club, but
soon broke away to establish itself as a free voice of critical
dissent. As such, it counteracted the inroads of cultural Stalinism
and took up the fight for aesthetic modernism at a time when the
latter was fiercely contested by both the political left and right.
In this work, William Phillips offers an account of his own part in
the magazine's eventful history. As the magazine's editor, Edith
Kurzweil, notes in her introduction, many of the literary and
political disagreements that famously marked "Partisan Review"'s
history originated in the editors' initial adherence to a programme
of radical politics and avant-gardism. Although this proved
increasingly unworkable, Phillips and Rahv, even from the outset,
never allowed sectarian narrowness to determine the magazine's
contents. Over the decades, "Partisan Review" published work by
authors as far from radicalism as T.S. Eliot and Wallace Stevens or
from Marxist orthodoxy as Albert Camus and George Orwell. In
literature, its contributors were as stylistically and
intellectually varied as Saul Bellow, Vladimir Nabokov, Robert
Lowell and Isaac Bashevis Singer. In short, "Partisan Review"
featured the best fiction, poetry and essays of the 1940s and
postwar decades. Beyond its literary preeminence, Partisan Review
was famed as the most representative journal of the New York
Intellectuals.
Across sociology and cultural studies in particular, the concept of
authenticity has begun to occupy a central role, yet in spite of
its popularity as an ideal and philosophical value authenticity
notably suffers from a certain vagueness, with work in this area
tending to borrow ideas from outside of sociology, whilst failing
to present empirical studies which centre on the concept itself.
Authenticity in Culture, Self, and Society addresses the problems
surrounding this concept, offering a sociological analysis of it
for the first time in order to provide readers in the social and
cultural sciences with a clear conceptualization of authenticity
and with a survey of original empirical studies focused on its
experience, negotiation, and social relevance at the levels of
self, culture and specific social settings.
Since its founding in 1937, "Partisan Review" has been one of the
most important and culturally influential journals in America.
Under the legendary editorship of William Phillips and Philip Rahv,
"Partisan Review" began as a publication of the John Reed Club, but
soon broke away to establish itself as a free voice of critical
dissent. As such, it counteracted the inroads of cultural Stalinism
and took up the fight for aesthetic modernism at a time when the
latter was fiercely contested by both the political left and the
right. In "A Partisan View," William Phillips gives a vivid account
of his own part in the magazine's eventful history. As the
magazine's current editor, Edith Kurzweil, notes in her new
introduction, many of the literary and political disagreements that
famously marked "Partisan Review"'s history originated in the
editors' initial adherence to a program of radical politics and
avant-gardism. Although this proved increasingly unworkable,
Phillips and Rahv, even from the outset, never allowed sectarian
narrowness to determine the magazine's contents. Over the decades,
"Partisan Review" published work by authors as far from radicalism
as T. S. Eliot and Wallace Stevens or from Marxist orthodoxy as
Albert Camus and George Orwell. In literature, its contributors
were as stylistically and intellectually varied as Saul Bellow,
Vladimir Nabokov, Robert Lowell and Isaac Bashevis Singer. In
short, "Partisan Review" featured the best fiction, poetry, and
essays of the 1940s and postwar decades. Beyond its literary
preeminence, "Partisan Review" was famed as the most representative
journal of the New York Intellectuals. Much of the quality of
"Partisan Review" came from Phillips own broad culture,
cosmopolitanism, and intellectual tolerance. As Edith Kurzweil
writes, "he kept trying to find a category of criticism' that might
enable us all to better come to grips with the complexities of our
ever-changing world." Now in paperback, "A Partisan View" will be
of keen interest to intellectual historians as well as literary
scholars.
Global interest in forest conservation, biodiversity preservation,
and non-timber values has risen while pressures on the forest as a
source of income and employment have also increased. These demands
are often conflicting, making forest planning, allocation, and
policy formation very complex. This volume explores theoretical and
applied issues surrounding forest resource allocation. The book is
divided into three sections: (1) Tropical Forests: Environment,
Economics and Trade, (2) Non-Timber Valuation: Theory and
Application, and (3) Ecosystem Management. The first section
focuses on tropical forests, reflecting the fact that global
environmental concerns surrounding these regions are often in
conflict with local economic objectives. The chapters in this
section examine mechanisms for capturing or optimizing total
(timber and non-timber) economic value from tropical forests and
the implications of forest policy on global trade in forest
products and production from tropical forest regions. The second
section examines non-timber values. These values, particularly
existence or passive use values, are important in planning and
policy decisions. However, these non-timber valuation techniques
are also very controversial. This section examines theoretical
advances in non-timber valuation and presents case studies
employing state of the art techniques. The third section considers
ecosystem management, a concept that promotes the use of forest
harvesting practices that mimic natural disturbance patterns. The
impact of ecosystem management on timber and non-timber values is
largely unknown. The chapters in this section explore these issues
from theoretical and applied perspectives. Overall, the book will
be of interest to readers in forestry and environmental economics.
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I Missed the Bus
Barry William Phillips
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Twelve scientists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines
demonstrate that it is indeed possible for profound intellectuals
to integrate the life of science with the life of faith. In honest
and inspiring interviews, they describe the difficult though
rewarding process of reconciling their faith with their science and
reveal the ways in which the two spheres can not only coexist but
also mutually enhance each other.
Jane Goodall begins the conversation by emphasizing the
importance of recognizing the "spark of spirit" that runs through
all creatures, human and animal. Robert Pollack discusses his
motivations for opening a major center for the study of science and
religion at Columbia University. Khalil Chamcham, a Moroccan
astrophysicist and devout Muslim, moves from the study of galaxy
formation to a new dialogue between Islam and the West. Thomas
Odhiambo, a Kenyan entomologist, helps to bring sustainable
agriculture to sub-Saharan Africa by uniting African animist and
Christian traditions, and Henry Thompson, a computer scientist,
utilizes his Quaker practice in both his science and his work as a
mediator.
Thoughtful and compelling, these and other scientists recount a
rich integration of science and religion in their practice, their
experience, and their approach to their work. Some find a deep
harmony between the life of faith and the practice of science,
whereas others struggle with the ongoing tensions. These original
interviews range across the metaphysical, ethical, and religious
implications of cutting-edge research. Taken together, they offer a
unique picture of how scientists make peace with their work and
their spirituality.
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What is The Name?
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