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Book A Journey of Hope  The quest to reclaim ancestral domains

Download or read book A Journey of Hope The quest to reclaim ancestral domains written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book A Journey of Hope  The road to self governance

Download or read book A Journey of Hope The road to self governance written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Negotiating Autonomy

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  • Author : Augusto B. Gatmaytan
  • Publisher : International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs
  • Release : 2007
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 264 pages

Download or read book Negotiating Autonomy written by Augusto B. Gatmaytan and published by International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs. This book was released on 2007 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprises four cases of indigenous groups' experiences to protect their land and resources from external threats using, among others, the ancestral titlling procedures of the Indigenous Peoples Rights Act.

Book Alangan Mangyan of Mindoro

Download or read book Alangan Mangyan of Mindoro written by Edwin A. Gariguez and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Hawaiki Rising

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  • Author : Sam Low
  • Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
  • Release : 2019-11-30
  • ISBN : 0824875249
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Hawaiki Rising written by Sam Low and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2019-11-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Attuned to a world of natural signs—the stars, the winds, the curl of ocean swells—Polynesian explorers navigated for thousands of miles without charts or instruments. They sailed against prevailing winds and currents aboard powerful double canoes to settle the vast Pacific Ocean. And they did this when Greek mariners still hugged the coast of an inland sea, and Europe was populated by stone-age farmers. Yet by the turn of the twentieth century, this story had been lost and Polynesians had become an oppressed minority in their own land. Then, in 1975, a replica of an ancient Hawaiian canoe—Hōkūle‘a—was launched to sail the ancient star paths, and help Hawaiians reclaim pride in the accomplishments of their ancestors. Hawaiki Rising tells this story in the words of the men and women who created and sailed aboard Hōkūle‘a. They speak of growing up at a time when their Hawaiian culture was in danger of extinction; of their vision of sailing ancestral sea-routes; and of the heartbreaking loss of Eddie Aikau in a courageous effort to save his crewmates when Hōkūle‘a capsized in a raging storm. We join a young Hawaiian, Nainoa Thompson, as he rediscovers the ancient star signs that guided his ancestors, navigates Hōkūle‘a to Tahiti, and becomes the first Hawaiian to find distant landfall without charts or instruments in a thousand years. Hawaiki Rising is the saga of an astonishing revival of indigenous culture by voyagers who took hold of the old story and sailed deep into their ancestral past.

Book Networks of Outrage and Hope

Download or read book Networks of Outrage and Hope written by Manuel Castells and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2015-06-04 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Networks of Outrage and Hope is an exploration of the new forms of social movements and protests that are erupting in the world today, from the Arab uprisings to the indignadas movement in Spain, from the Occupy Wall Street movement to the social protests in Turkey, Brazil and elsewhere. While these and similar social movements differ in many important ways, there is one thing they share in common: they are all interwoven inextricably with the creation of autonomous communication networks supported by the Internet and wireless communication. In this new edition of his timely and important book, Manuel Castells examines the social, cultural and political roots of these new social movements, studies their innovative forms of self-organization, assesses the precise role of technology in the dynamics of the movements, suggests the reasons for the support they have found in large segments of society, and probes their capacity to induce political change by influencing people’s minds. Two new chapters bring the analysis up-to-date and draw out the implications of these social movements and protests for understanding the new forms of social change and political democracy in the global network society.

Book Empress Of Revolt

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  • Author : Neema G.W.
  • Publisher : GoWriters Media
  • Release : 2024-04-16
  • ISBN : 3911370113
  • Pages : 304 pages

Download or read book Empress Of Revolt written by Neema G.W. and published by GoWriters Media. This book was released on 2024-04-16 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the heart of Africa, amidst the lush landscapes of the Mijikenda, rises a tale of unprecedented valor. "EMPRESS OF REVOLT" unravels the stirring saga of Me-Katilili wa Menza, a woman whose spirit could not be tamed by chains or colonial decrees. This meticulously researched narrative brings to life the fiery leader who mobilized her people against the encroaching shadows of oppression and slavery. Through vivid imagery and captivating storytelling, Neema G.W. transports readers to a time of turmoil, resilience, and triumph. A journey into the past to meet a true heroine whose battle cry echoes through the ages. Me-Katilili, a female freedom fighter and a Mijikenda leader, emerged as a key figure in African history through her resistance against slavery and colonialism in Kenya. An embodiment of empowerment in the revolts, particularly the "Giriama Uprising," she actively protected Mijikenda culture, religion, and heritage. In a world rich with the echoes of history and vibrant heritage, Neema G.W emerges as a unique voice, weaving the past with the present and tradition with modern insight. Born in Kenya and later honed by medical disciplines in Germany, Neema stands at the nexus of neurology, psychiatry, and profound storytelling. Her journey - from an avid young reader, finding solace in book reading and writing short stories amidst the tumults of adolescence, to declaring her future authorship within the sterile environment of medical school - reflects a steadfast dream undiminished by any barrier. Neema's writing is deeply rooted in her Mijikenda heritage, drawing inspiration from the resilient figure of Me-Katilili wa Menza, to shine a light on historical narratives long overshadowed. Her pilgrimage to Kenya, immersing herself in the wisdom of elders, marked the beginning of a renewed storytelling endeavor - imbuing her narratives with the soul of Mijikenda culture - influenced by luminaries such as John Grisham and Maya Angelou, her literary work nonetheless centers on the enriching tales of Me-Katilili, blending personal lineage with broader human experiences. Her ambition extends beyond storytelling; it is a mission to encapsulate the rich tableau of African legends and fables, safeguarding these tales for posterity. Neema invites readers on a captivating journey through the landscapes of imagination and the essence of cultural heritage. She offers a retreat from the rapid pace of modern life, encouraging a dive into the depth of stories that have not only shaped her vision but also poised to inspire exploration and discovery in others. Join Neema in traversing the realms of thought and the rich heritage of the Mijikenda, where the vibrancy of African stories awaits to unfold.

Book Sophie s World

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  • Author : Jostein Gaarder
  • Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
  • Release : 2007-03-20
  • ISBN : 1466804270
  • Pages : 735 pages

Download or read book Sophie s World written by Jostein Gaarder and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2007-03-20 with total page 735 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A page-turning novel that is also an exploration of the great philosophical concepts of Western thought, Jostein Gaarder's Sophie's World has fired the imagination of readers all over the world, with more than twenty million copies in print. One day fourteen-year-old Sophie Amundsen comes home from school to find in her mailbox two notes, with one question on each: "Who are you?" and "Where does the world come from?" From that irresistible beginning, Sophie becomes obsessed with questions that take her far beyond what she knows of her Norwegian village. Through those letters, she enrolls in a kind of correspondence course, covering Socrates to Sartre, with a mysterious philosopher, while receiving letters addressed to another girl. Who is Hilde? And why does her mail keep turning up? To unravel this riddle, Sophie must use the philosophy she is learning—but the truth turns out to be far more complicated than she could have imagined.

Book A Journey in the Seaboard Slave States

Download or read book A Journey in the Seaboard Slave States written by Frederick Law Olmsted and published by . This book was released on 1856 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Judaism Reclaimed

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  • Author : Shmuel Phillips
  • Publisher : Mosaica Press
  • Release : 2019-07-07
  • ISBN : 9781946351784
  • Pages : pages

Download or read book Judaism Reclaimed written by Shmuel Phillips and published by Mosaica Press. This book was released on 2019-07-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Democracy and Education

Download or read book Democracy and Education written by John Dewey and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 1916 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: . Renewal of Life by Transmission. The most notable distinction between living and inanimate things is that the former maintain themselves by renewal. A stone when struck resists. If its resistance is greater than the force of the blow struck, it remains outwardly unchanged. Otherwise, it is shattered into smaller bits. Never does the stone attempt to react in such a way that it may maintain itself against the blow, much less so as to render the blow a contributing factor to its own continued action. While the living thing may easily be crushed by superior force, it none the less tries to turn the energies which act upon it into means of its own further existence. If it cannot do so, it does not just split into smaller pieces (at least in the higher forms of life), but loses its identity as a living thing. As long as it endures, it struggles to use surrounding energies in its own behalf. It uses light, air, moisture, and the material of soil. To say that it uses them is to say that it turns them into means of its own conservation. As long as it is growing, the energy it expends in thus turning the environment to account is more than compensated for by the return it gets: it grows. Understanding the word "control" in this sense, it may be said that a living being is one that subjugates and controls for its own continued activity the energies that would otherwise use it up. Life is a self-renewing process through action upon the environment.

Book Decolonizing Methodologies

Download or read book Decolonizing Methodologies written by Linda Tuhiwai Smith and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-03-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A landmark in the process of decolonizing imperial Western knowledge.' Walter Mignolo, Duke University To the colonized, the term 'research' is conflated with European colonialism; the ways in which academic research has been implicated in the throes of imperialism remains a painful memory. This essential volume explores intersections of imperialism and research - specifically, the ways in which imperialism is embedded in disciplines of knowledge and tradition as 'regimes of truth.' Concepts such as 'discovery' and 'claiming' are discussed and an argument presented that the decolonization of research methods will help to reclaim control over indigenous ways of knowing and being. Now in its eagerly awaited second edition, this bestselling book has been substantially revised, with new case-studies and examples and important additions on new indigenous literature, the role of research in indigenous struggles for social justice, which brings this essential volume urgently up-to-date.

Book World Heritage Sites and Indigenous Peoples  Rights

Download or read book World Heritage Sites and Indigenous Peoples Rights written by Stefan Disko and published by International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs. This book was released on 2014 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book includes twenty case studies of World Heritage sites from around the world that explore, from a human rights perspective, indigenous peoples' experiences with World Heritage sites and with the processes of the World Heritage Convention. The book will serve as a resource for indigenous peoples, World Heritage site managers, and UNESCO, as well as academics, and it will contribute to discussions about what changes or actions are needed to ensure that World Heritage sites can play a consistently positive role for indigenous peoples, in line with the spirit of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Book The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind

Download or read book The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind written by Julian Jaynes and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2000-08-15 with total page 580 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: National Book Award Finalist: “This man’s ideas may be the most influential, not to say controversial, of the second half of the twentieth century.”—Columbus Dispatch At the heart of this classic, seminal book is Julian Jaynes's still-controversial thesis that human consciousness did not begin far back in animal evolution but instead is a learned process that came about only three thousand years ago and is still developing. The implications of this revolutionary scientific paradigm extend into virtually every aspect of our psychology, our history and culture, our religion—and indeed our future. “Don’t be put off by the academic title of Julian Jaynes’s The Origin of Consciousness in the Breakdown of the Bicameral Mind. Its prose is always lucid and often lyrical…he unfolds his case with the utmost intellectual rigor.”—The New York Times “When Julian Jaynes . . . speculates that until late in the twentieth millennium BC men had no consciousness but were automatically obeying the voices of the gods, we are astounded but compelled to follow this remarkable thesis.”—John Updike, The New Yorker “He is as startling as Freud was in The Interpretation of Dreams, and Jaynes is equally as adept at forcing a new view of known human behavior.”—American Journal of Psychiatry

Book Blindsight

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  • Author : Peter Watts
  • Publisher : Macmillan
  • Release : 2006-10-03
  • ISBN : 1429955198
  • Pages : 388 pages

Download or read book Blindsight written by Peter Watts and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2006-10-03 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hugo and Shirley Jackson award-winning Peter Watts stands on the cutting edge of hard SF with his acclaimed novel, Blindsight Two months since the stars fell... Two months of silence, while a world held its breath. Now some half-derelict space probe, sparking fitfully past Neptune's orbit, hears a whisper from the edge of the solar system: a faint signal sweeping the cosmos like a lighthouse beam. Whatever's out there isn't talking to us. It's talking to some distant star, perhaps. Or perhaps to something closer, something en route. So who do you send to force introductions with unknown and unknowable alien intellect that doesn't wish to be met? You send a linguist with multiple personalities, her brain surgically partitioned into separate, sentient processing cores. You send a biologist so radically interfaced with machinery that he sees x-rays and tastes ultrasound. You send a pacifist warrior in the faint hope she won't be needed. You send a monster to command them all, an extinct hominid predator once called vampire, recalled from the grave with the voodoo of recombinant genetics and the blood of sociopaths. And you send a synthesist—an informational topologist with half his mind gone—as an interface between here and there. Pray they can be trusted with the fate of a world. They may be more alien than the thing they've been sent to find. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Book Fratelli Tutti

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  • Author : Pope Francis
  • Publisher : Orbis Books
  • Release : 2020-11-05
  • ISBN : 1608338886
  • Pages : 123 pages

Download or read book Fratelli Tutti written by Pope Francis and published by Orbis Books. This book was released on 2020-11-05 with total page 123 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: