Download or read book Echoes of Utopia written by Michael Fuller and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-07-30 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title was first published in 2000. A 'generous soul' with 'ideas of genius' but a 'puerile idolater - Marx and his legacy remains an important focus for philosophers, economists, political scientists and others, but is Marxism dead and best forgotten, or is its relevance undiminished? Echoes of Utopia sets out to explore the relevance of Marxism in the contemporary world, through economic, political and human dimensions. Combining philosophical analysis of central economic and political concepts with an historically based examination of the unfolding of the twentieth century global economy, the author explores the work of Marx as well as two of his most trenchant critics, Schumpeter and Weil. While critical of that central pillar of Marxism, the labour theory of value,the author concludes that some of Marx's ideas, especially those concerning over-production, under-consumption, crises, planning, and international democratic governance, are more relevant than ever in today's world of economic, political and environmental turbulence.

Download or read book Singing Utopia written by Ben Macpherson and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2024-12-03 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Singing Utopia is an original study of voice in musical theatre. Rather than focusing on how actors sing or analysing voices using established approaches found in opera studies, this book offers readers ways to understand musical theatre voices from a cultural perspective. It argues that musical theatre singing allows listeners and audiences to escape their everyday lives; and that voices can 'be' utopian. It then considers what this means and uncovers some paradoxes and difficulties in this idea. Introducing a new set of terms, it provides a way to listen to, think about, and even perform, voice in popular musical theatre.

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Download or read book Utopia and Counterutopia in the Quixote written by José Antonio Maravall and published by Wayne State University Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A translation of a classic interpretation of Spain's national novel, first published in Spanish in 1976 (expanded from the 1948 version). Argues that Don Quixote was not nearly as quixotic to his original 16th century readers as he is today. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Download or read book Literary and Cultural Representations of the Hinterlands written by Ewa Kębłowska-Ławniczak and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-12-22 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This interdisciplinary collection explores the diverse relationships between the frequently ignored and inherently ambiguous hinterlands and their manifestations in literature and culture. Moving away from perspectives that emphasize the marginality of hinterlands and present them as devoid of agency and “cultural currency”, this collection assembles a series of original essays using various modes of engagement to reconceptualize hinterlands and highlight their semiotic complexity. Apart from providing a reassessment of hinterlands in terms of their geocultural significance, this book also explores hinterlands through such concepts as nostalgia, heterotopia, identity formation, habitation, and cognitive mapping, with reference to a wide geographical field. Literary and filmic revisions of familiar hinterlands, such as the Australian outback, Alberta prairie, and Arizona desert, are juxtaposed in this volume with representations of such little-known European hinterlands as Lower Silesia and Ukraine, and the complicated political dimension of First World War internment camps is investigated with regard to Kapuskasing (Ontario). Rural China and the Sussex Downs are examined here as writers’ retreats. Inner-city hinterlands in Haiti, India, Morocco, and urban New Jersey take on new meaning when contrasted with the vast hinterlands of megacities like Johannesburg and Los Angeles. The spectrum of diverse approaches to hinterlands helps to reinforce their multilayered and multivocal nature as spaces that defy clear categorization.

Download or read book Echoes of Tomorrow written by StoryBuddiesPlay and published by StoryBuddiesPlay. This book was released on 2024-05-08 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Chapter 12: A Soldier's Choice, Jax grapples with his identity in the peaceful haven of Elysia. Torn between his warrior training and the allure of a life dedicated to non-violence, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Elara, a beacon of Elysian philosophy, challenges Jax's perception of conflict resolution. Can a soldier truly shed his violent past? Witness Jax confront this question as he explores the power of ahimsa (non-violence) and satyagraha (non-violent resistance). Experience the blossoming romance between Jax and Elara, fueled by their shared hope for a future free from war's grip. This chapter explores themes of transformation, the power of belief, and the possibility of building a legacy based on peace, not bloodshed. Dive into a captivating narrative that will leave you pondering: Can we truly unlearn violence? Is there another way to defend what we hold dear?

Download or read book The Ring of Representation written by Stephen David Ross and published by SUNY Press. This book was released on 1992-07-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book asks how we may undertake to represent representation.

Download or read book Echoes out of the Burton written by HELEN H. GENTRY and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-11-16 with total page 549 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book consists of autobiographic essays of Helen H. Gentry, an African American octogenarian, and the genealogy of the Gentry family. Helen's essays are extracted from a 25 year personal and family collection of documents and photographs housed in the the Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library. The subjects cover: family, social, economic life; political, civil rights, cultural activities; religious participation, continuing education and travel, recreation and skiing engagements."

Download or read book Stillness And Echoes written by Richard William Kirkpatrick-Thorne and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2016-08-17 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finality... ... It is the last dip that gets all toes wet, though throats stay parched long after the shadows fade. And if by some odd chance you look down upon memory and it remembers starlit nights under your watchful eye, perhaps fate may weave a yarn for the dead to lead the faithful across a thinning division for slender reeds by the water's edge... ... Maybe... if all alone to wander... then perhaps to bones that have been piled high by vigilance... to tumble down in feigned spontaneity, to lose the task of forgetting the path... then to the calling from one's own... ... A voice... skipping across the endless void... ... unbound... and eternal. Stillness And Echoes... the third collection of poetry written by Richard William Kirkpatrick-Thorne....

Download or read book Echoes of Injustice written by Nicholas Wells and published by Ten Wells Books. This book was released on 2023-10-03 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Echoes of Injustice" by Nicholas Wells Step into the enchanting realm of Varrak'Shara, a world brimming with vibrant biomes and captivating creatures, each island a microcosm of an idyllic society. But beneath this facade of perfection, secrets slumber. Allow us to introduce you to Lyr, a lion of unwavering courage hailing from the unforgiving expanse of the big cat biome, and Fink, a cunning raccoon navigating the labyrinthine world of the middle-class woodland realm. Together, their path unearths the concealed fractures within their utopia—inequalities, oppression, and the enigmatic Spirit Stones that could usher in transformative change. Embark on a riveting odyssey with "Echoes of Injustice," a saga that unfurls with intensity and emotional resonance, a tapestry woven with action, adventure, and profound contemplation. Within its pages, discover a narrative that conjures the essence of magic akin to timeless tales, a storytelling prowess that leaves you hanging on every word, and a menagerie of characters embarking on adventures reminiscent of the most enthralling of yarns. Venture forth into a world that mirrors our own in its trials and victories, where lush landscapes come alive, intricate characters paint a vivid canvas, and where every twist, every pulse of suspense, every revelation unfolds in ways unforeseen. Immerse yourself in the struggle of the big cats as they rise against the odds, feel the tautness of alliances stretched to their limits, and become lost in the intricate tapestry of rebellion and the pursuit of justice. "Echoes of Injustice" marks the genesis of an epic series—a mesmerizing tapestry woven with threads of defiance against injustice, the strength of camaraderie that knows no bounds, and an unyielding quest for parity. A literary jewel that pays homage to the allure of fantasy while echoing modern-day struggles, this tome is an indispensable treasure for those who crave stories that linger, that stir the soul, that resonate. Your expedition into the realm of Varrak'Shara commences here—an invitation to be part of a journey that will take your breath away, a saga that will burrow into your thoughts. Embrace the echoes, pre-order your voyage into "Echoes of Injustice" today and set forth on an odyssey that promises magic, revelation, and a world that mirrors our own.

Download or read book Utopia s Worlds and Frontiers of the Imaginary written by Maria do Rosário Monteiro and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2016-11-03 with total page 735 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The idea of Utopia springs from a natural desire of transformation, of evolution pertaining to humankind and, therefore, one can find expressions of “utopian” desire in every civilization. Having to do explicitly with human condition, Utopia accompanies closely cultural evolution, almost as a symbiotic organism. Maintaining its roots deeply attached to ancient myths, utopian expression followed, and sometimes preceded cultural transformation. Through the next almost five hundred pages (virtually one for each year since Utopia was published) researchers in the fields of Architecture and Urbanism, Arts and Humanities present the results of their studies within the different areas of expertise under the umbrella of Utopia. Past, present, and future come together in one book. They do not offer their readers any golden key. Many questions will remain unanswered, as they should. The texts presented in Proportion Harmonies and Identities - UTOPIA(S) WORLDS AND FRONTIERS OF THE IMAGINARY were compiled with the intent to establish a platform for the presentation, interaction and dissemination of researches. It aims also to foster the awareness and discussion on the topics of Harmony and Proportion with a focus on different utopian visions and readings relevant to the arts, sciences and humanities and their importance and benefits for the community at large.

Download or read book Echoes of Surrealism written by Gerrit-Jan Berendse and published by Berghahn Books. This book was released on 2021-05-14 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many artists and intellectuals in East Germany, daily life had an undeniably surreal aspect, from the numbing repetition of Communist Party jargon to the fear and paranoia engendered by the Stasi. Echoes of Surrealism surveys the ways in which a sense of the surreal infused literature and art across the lifespan of the GDR, focusing on individual authors, visual artists, directors, musicians, and other figures who have employed surrealist techniques in their work. It provides a new framework for understanding East German culture, exploring aesthetic practices that offered an alternative to rigid government policies and questioned and confronted the status quo.

Download or read book Maternal Echoes written by Aimée Boutin and published by University of Delaware Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Maternal Echoes' examines maternal imagery in the poetry of two French Romantic poets, the increasingly popular Desbordes-Valmore and the critically marginalized Lamartine. Drawing on psychoanalytic theories on the maternal voice as well as feminist criticism, the book argues that both poets find a voice of their own by echoing their mother's voice.

Download or read book The Philosophy of Utopia written by Barbara Goodwin and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection addresses the important function of utopianism in social and political philosophy and includes debate on what its future role will be in a period dominated by dystopian nightmare scenarios.

Download or read book Utopia as Method written by R. Levitas and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-07-25 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Utopia should be understood as a method rather than a goal. This book rehabilitates utopia as a repressed dimension of the sociological and in the process produces the Imaginary Reconstitution of Society, a provisional, reflexive and dialogic method for exploring alternative possible futures.

Download or read book Existential Utopia written by Michael Marder and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2011-11-24 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Radical political thought of the 20th century was dominated by utopia, but the failure of communism in Eastern Europe and its disavowal in China has brought on the need for a new model of utopian thought. This book thus seeks to redefine the concept of utopia and bring it to bear on today's politics. The original essays, contributed by key thinkers such as Gianni Vattimo and Jean-Luc Nancy, highlight the connection between utopian theory and practice. The book reassesses the legacy of utopia and conceptualizes alternatives to the neo-liberal, technocratic regimes prevalent in today's world. It argues that only utopia in its existential sense, grounded in the lived time and space of politics, can distance itself from mainstream ideology and not be at the service of technocratic regimes, while paying attention to the material conditions of human life. Existential Utopia offers a new and exciting interpretation of utopia in contemporary culture and a much-needed intervention into the philosophical and political discussion of utopian thinking that is both accessible to students and comprehensive.

Download or read book Echoes of Narcissus written by Lieve Spaas and published by Berghahn Books. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Greek mythology the beautiful Narcissus glimpsed his own reflection in the waters of a spring and fell in love. But his was an impossible passion and, filled with despair, he pined away. Over the years the myth has inspired painters, writers, and film directors, as well as philosophers and psychoanalysts. The tragic story of Narcissus, in love with himself, and of Echo, the nymph in love with him, lies at the heart of this collection of essays exploring the origins of the myth and some of its many cultural manifestations and meanings relating to the self and the self's relationship to the other. Through their discussion of the myth and its ramifications, the contributors to this volume broaden our understanding of one of the fundamental myths of Western culture.