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Book Travellers

    Book Details:
  • Author : Richard Lowe
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1993
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 264 pages

Download or read book Travellers written by Richard Lowe and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All social researchers need to think about ethical issues. Their salience has recently been increased by the pressures of ethical regulation, particularly in the case of qualitative research. But what are ethical issues? And how should they be approached? These are not matters about which there is agreement. Ethics in Qualitative Research explores conflicting philosophical assumptions, the diverse social contexts in which ethical problems arise, and the complexities of handling them in practice. The authors argue that the starting point for any discussion of research ethics must be the values intrinsic to research, above all the commitment to knowledge-production. However, the pursuit of inquiry is rightly constrained by external values, and the book focuses on three of these: minimising harm, respecting autonomy, and protecting privacy. These external values are shown to be far from unequivocal in character, often in conflict with one another (or with the commitments of research), and always subject to situational interpretation and practical judgment. Nevertheless, it is contended that in the present challenging times it is essential that qualitative researchers uphold research values. Martyn Hammersley is Professor of Educational and Social Research at The Open University. Anna Traianou is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Educational Studies, Goldsmiths, University of London.

Book Gandhi

Download or read book Gandhi written by Martin B. Green and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The name of Mahatma Gandhi is one of the most widely recognized in the world. His Autobiography has been translated into all major languages. The film Gandhi remains popular.Yet many mysteries surround this man, especially about his inner life and personal relationships. This book covers these topics.A unique feature of this book is its account of Gandhi's youthful encounter in London with a series of ideas often referred to as New Age.

Book From Voice to Influence

Download or read book From Voice to Influence written by Danielle Allen and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2015-06-19 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How have online protests—like the recent outrage over the Komen Foundation’s decision to defund Planned Parenthood—changed the nature of political action? How do Facebook and other popular social media platforms shape the conversation around current political issues? The ways in which we gather information about current events and communicate it with others have been transformed by the rapid rise of digital media. The political is no longer confined to the institutional and electoral arenas, and that has profound implications for how we understand citizenship and political participation. With From Voice to Influence, Danielle Allen and Jennifer S. Light have brought together a stellar group of political and social theorists, social scientists, and media analysts to explore this transformation. Threading through the contributions is the notion of egalitarian participatory democracy, and among the topics discussed are immigration rights activism, the participatory potential of hip hop culture, and the porous boundary between public and private space on social media. The opportunities presented for political efficacy through digital media to people who otherwise might not be easily heard also raise a host of questions about how to define “good participation:” Does the ease with which one can now participate in online petitions or conversations about current events seduce some away from serious civic activities into “slacktivism?” Drawing on a diverse body of theory, from Hannah Arendt to Anthony Appiah, From Voice to Influence offers a range of distinctive visions for a political ethics to guide citizens in a digitally connected world.

Book Science in the New Age

Download or read book Science in the New Age written by David J. Hess and published by Univ of Wisconsin Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hess examines the arguments of people who accept the paranormal as part of a spiritual quest, parapsychologists who are seeking scientific explanations for a narrow range of paranormal phenomena, and skeptics who pooh-pooh the very notion. He finds that, despite their disagreements, they are forging a shared culture. Written for the nonspecialist. Paper edition (unseen), $17.95. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Book The Second Coming of the New Age

Download or read book The Second Coming of the New Age written by Steven Bancarz and published by Defender. This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New Age movement has returned with full force in our culture taking the West and its churches by storm.All across North America, Christian churches have unknowingly encouraged occult beliefs and practices far removed from what the Bible teaches. This unfortunate reality is intrinsically linked to the popularity increase of New Age spirituality in the twenty-first century, and we've been so influenced by its integration into our society that we have become blind to recognizing, and preventing, the effects of this mainstream, pop-culture heresy, even within the walls of God's house.In this imperative and timely book, former New-Agers Josh Peck and Steven Bancarz reveal:· What perverse dealings the authors personally witnessed from their experiences deep within the New Age Movement· Which real and dangerous supernatural force lurks behind the New Age· Facts that reveal how the occult has worked its way into modern, evangelical churches· Connections between New Ageism, fallen angels, extraterrestrials, and the Nephilim· Solid, historical associations between the New Age Movement and Satanism· What false-Christ and false-gospel doctrines are being pushed by New Age teachers· How the central deity of the New Age is a thinly veiled version of Leviathan, the ancient personification of chaos· How quantum physics is being manipulated to promote the New Age agenda· How to reach friends and family lost in the New Age movement· Warning signs and influences of the occult in your life and home, and what to do if you are under spiritual attackOur lives, our relationships, our world, and our churches all depend on our willingness to take action against the deceit of New Age spirituality. The first step toward prevention is knowledge. Now is the time to be informed.

Book Voices of Light

    Book Details:
  • Author : Aliki Barnstone
  • Publisher : Shambhala Publications
  • Release : 1999
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 328 pages

Download or read book Voices of Light written by Aliki Barnstone and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 1999 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Though often deprived of public position, women have long practiced the personal art of writing and so have been prepared to be our spiritual and visionary voices of light."--BOOK JACKET.

Book New Age Travelers

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  • Author : Kevin Hetherington
  • Publisher : A&C Black
  • Release : 2000-04-01
  • ISBN : 9780304339785
  • Pages : 214 pages

Download or read book New Age Travelers written by Kevin Hetherington and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2000-04-01 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New age travelers are an alternative lifestyle movement that has influenced many young people in Britain. Drawing on first-hand research, this book describes the emergence and character of the travelers' way of life over the past twenty years. It also considers the identity they have created for themselves in relation to ideas of ethnicity and class and notions of Englishness.

Book What is the New Age

Download or read book What is the New Age written by William P. Frost and published by Edwin Mellen Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study offers information about the claims and beliefs of the New Age as well as background to the physical, biological, neurophysiological, cultural anthropological, psychological and quantum theoretical facts that are part of discussions of this form of holistic spirituality.

Book The New Age Dog

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  • Author : Liz Palika
  • Publisher : Macmillan
  • Release : 2001-08-25
  • ISBN : 1580632017
  • Pages : 370 pages

Download or read book The New Age Dog written by Liz Palika and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2001-08-25 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is nothing like the bond you have with your dog. He is your buddy on the hiking trail, your blanket on a cold night - he is your best friend. Your relationship with your dog is anything but ordinary. Wouldn't it be great if you could break out of the confines of ordinary dog care? In The New Age Dog, author/trainer Liz Palika explores the many ways you can provide your dog with natural healthcare, from how to prepare a homemade diet and how to massage your dog, to the use of acupuncture and acupressure for treating physical ailments. You will learn new ways to enhance your communication with your dog, like how to read his body language and how he reads yours, and how you can communicate telepathically. Palika introduces you to the mystical side of your dog, while offering lots of practical alternatives for healing techniques. In this thoughtful book, Palika explores your most fundamental questions: Was your dog reincarnated? Will you see your dog in the next world? Where does your dog fit into your spiritual beliefs?

Book Encyclopedia of New Age Beliefs

Download or read book Encyclopedia of New Age Beliefs written by John Ankerberg and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 1996 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive, indexed volume includes short, one-page listings of pertinent facts about a particular movement, its founder, how it claims to work, scientific evaluations done, and its potential dangers. Some topics covered are angels, visualization, shamanism, hypnosis, new age medicine and martial arts.

Book The Latino Generation

    Book Details:
  • Author : Mario T. García
  • Publisher : UNC Press Books
  • Release : 2014
  • ISBN : 1469614111
  • Pages : 282 pages

Download or read book The Latino Generation written by Mario T. García and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2014 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Latino Generation: Voices of the New America

Book Voices of the 21st Century

Download or read book Voices of the 21st Century written by Gail Watson and published by Wsa Publishing. This book was released on 2018-09 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 30 Extraordinary Women Come Together to Celebrate a New Era We are at a defining moment in history . . . The world as we know it is shifting from a society based on a predominantly masculine model into a new era, one with women at the forefront as the leaders of the twenty-first century. Within these pages, you'll discover powerful female voices rising up to educate, guide, and inspire. Behind each story is a woman bold and brave enough to have her voice be heard.

Book Voices

    Book Details:
  • Author : Ursula K. Le Guin
  • Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
  • Release : 2006
  • ISBN : 0152056785
  • Pages : 233 pages

Download or read book Voices written by Ursula K. Le Guin and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2006 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young Memer takes on a pivotal role in freeing her war-torn homeland from its oppressive captors.

Book Possession  Power and the New Age

Download or read book Possession Power and the New Age written by Mr Matthew Wood and published by Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.. This book was released on 2013-05-28 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a new sociological account of contemporary religious phenomena such as channelling, holistic healing, meditation and divination, which are usually classed as part of a New Age Movement. Drawing on his extensive ethnography carried out in the UK, alongside comparative studies in America and Europe, Matthew Wood criticises the view that such phenomena represent spirituality in which self-authority is paramount. Instead, he emphasises the role of social authority and the centrality of spirit possession, linking these to participants' class positions and experiences of secularisation. Informed by sociological and anthropological approaches to social power and practice, especially the work of Pierre Bourdieu and Michel Foucault, Wood's study explores what he calls the nonformative regions of the religious field, and charts similarities and differences with pagan, spiritualist and Theosophical traditions.

Book Many Texts  Many Voices

    Book Details:
  • Author : Penny Silvers
  • Publisher : Stenhouse Publishers
  • Release : 2012
  • ISBN : 1571108750
  • Pages : 208 pages

Download or read book Many Texts Many Voices written by Penny Silvers and published by Stenhouse Publishers. This book was released on 2012 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On any given day, a visitor to Mary Shorey's classroom will find elementary students using a variety of learning tools, from books to wikis and blogs, to pose critical questions about the world and take action to make a difference in the lives of others. Whether sponsoring a book drive for victims of Hurricane Katrina, using a multimedia presentation to persuade the principal to adopt their recycling plan, or challenging a senior citizen's eviction, it's all in a day's work for Mary's students. Her young learners are becoming conscious consumers, creative thinkers, and effective communicators even while fulfilling the mandated curriculum and Common Core Standards. As Shorey and coauthor Penny Silvers write in Many Texts, Many Voices, "Critical literacy requires that the reader/consumer examine multiple perspectives and ask, 'Whose interests are being served?' and 'Whose voice is heard--or silenced?'...Rather than an addition to a lesson or curriculum, critical literacy is a way of thinking, communicating, analyzing, and living a literate life. Critical literacy also implies the possibility of taking some kind of social action in order to support a belief, make a difference, or simply help during a time of need." Always mindful of what is appropriate for young children, Shorey and Silvers continually search for opportunities to embed critical literacy and inquiry in the everyday lives of primary students. Through a rich array of rubrics, sample lessons, text sets, unit designs, and professional resources, Silvers and Shorey share their reflective practices so that all teachers can use print, visual, and digital tools to transform student learning.

Book Possession  Power and the New Age

Download or read book Possession Power and the New Age written by Matthew Wood and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-04-08 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a new sociological account of contemporary religious phenomena such as channelling, holistic healing, meditation and divination, which are usually classed as part of a New Age Movement. Drawing on his extensive ethnography carried out in the UK, alongside comparative studies in America and Europe, Matthew Wood criticises the view that such phenomena represent spirituality in which self-authority is paramount. Instead, he emphasises the role of social authority and the centrality of spirit possession, linking these to participants' class positions and experiences of secularisation. Informed by sociological and anthropological approaches to social power and practice, especially the work of Pierre Bourdieu and Michel Foucault, Wood's study explores what he calls the nonformative regions of the religious field, and charts similarities and differences with pagan, spiritualist and Theosophical traditions.

Book Voices from the Chinese Century

Download or read book Voices from the Chinese Century written by Joshua A. Fogel and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2019-11-19 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: China’s increasing prominence on the global stage has caused consternation and controversy among Western thinkers, especially since the financial crisis of 2008. But what do Chinese intellectuals themselves have to say about their country’s newfound influence and power? Voices from the Chinese Century brings together a selection of essays from representative leading thinkers that open a window into public debate in China today on fundamental questions of China and the world—past, present, and future. The voices in this volume include figures from each of China’s main intellectual clusters: liberals, the New Left, and New Confucians. In genres from scholarly analyses to social media posts, often using Party-approved language that hides indirect criticism, these essayists offer a wide range of perspectives on how to understand China’s history and its place in the twenty-first-century world. They explore questions such as the relationship of political and economic reforms; the distinctiveness of China’s history and what to take from its traditions; what can or should be learned from the West; and how China fits into today’s eruption of populist anger and challenges to the global order. The fifteen original translations in this volume not only offer insight into contemporary China but also prompt us to ask what Chinese intellectuals might have to teach Europe and North America about the world’s most pressing problems.