Changing Stories

Author : Joseph E. Davis
Publisher : State University of New York Press
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-02-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780791489536

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Stories of Change by Joseph E. Davis Pdf

Despite the amount of storytelling in social movements, little attention has been paid to narrative as a form of movement discourse or as a mode of social interaction. Stories of Change is a systematic study of narrative as well as a demonstration of the power of narrative analysis to illuminate many features of contemporary social movements. Davis includes a wide array of stories of change—stories of having been harmed or wronged, stories of conflict with unjust authorities, stories of liberation and empowerment, and stories of strategic success and failure. By showing how these stories are a powerful vehicle for producing, regulating, and diffusing shared meaning, the contributors explore movement stories, their functions, and the conditions under which they are created and performed. They show how narrative study can illuminate social movement emergence, recruitment, internal dynamics, and identity building.

Author : Boer
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-18
Category : Law
ISBN : 9789004656208

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Changing Stories by Boer Pdf

In Changing Stories: Postmodernism and the Arab-Islamic World some recent ideas current in postmodernist theoretical discourse are critically investigated and pragmatically applied to concrete issues relating to the contemporary Arab-Islamic world. In particular Jean-François Lyotard's distinction between grand narratives (or master stories) and small stories (or local narratives) is taken by the authors as a starting-point and point of reference and in various ways they address the legitimacy and applicability of this distinction. After a general introduction nine separate articles deal with the predicament of Palestinian women in the occupied territories, Dutch development-aid discourse in Gaza and the West Bank, Islamism and modernism in Tunisia, modernist and postmodernist political discourse in Egypt, feminism in Egypt and, as a travelling theory, in the Arab world as a whole, juridical and educational attitudes towards Turkish and Moroccan immigrants in the Netherlands, and the concept of the Islamic city. The volume should therefore be of interest not only to those concerned with Middle Eastern studies but also to anyone wanting to keep abreast of the latest currents in critical and theoretical discourse.

Author : Jairo de Oliveira
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2020-10-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725272866

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Changing Stories by Jairo de Oliveira Pdf

Our world is facing an enormous and unprecedented challenge. The migration crisis affects nearly eighty million people and represents a humanitarian catastrophe. How can we ignore the suffering of men, women, and children who are forcibly displaced worldwide? The book, Changing Stories, helps the reader to reflect on the migration crisis from a biblical perspective. It evaluates refugee ministry ongoing initiatives among the world’s most vulnerable people. Additionally, it analyzes the refugee ministry that the Arsenal Hill Presbyterian Church is developing with refugees from Syria, Iraq, the Congo, and Vietnam. The analysis uses as a framework the Best Practices for Christian Ministry among Forcibly Displaced People document proposed by the Refugee Highway Partnership (RHP). Throughout the book, the author answers the following questions: •How complex is the current migration crisis? •What does the Scripture say about displaced people? •What are some of the available tools for a refugee ministry? •How does a refugee ministry look in a local church? •What are some of the best practices for a refugee ministry? The book tells many stories of refugees from different backgrounds, which will help you hear voices representing hundreds of thousands of refugees who go unheard.

Author : Pradeep Reddy Modugapalem
Publisher : Pradeep Reddy Modugapalem
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-10
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Monk's 20 Life Changing stories by Pradeep Reddy Modugapalem Pdf

The Monk's 20 Life Changing Stories Varun is a young man who grew up in a life of luxury and privilege, born into a royal family with all the trappings of wealth and power. But when a devastating tsunami hits, Varun loses everything - his parents, his home, and his financial security. Desperate and alone, he contemplates suicide, until he stumbles upon a wise old monk who shares with him 20 life-changing stories. These stories, which range from parables to fables, impart powerful lessons on resilience, perseverance, and humility, and Varun takes these teachings to heart. Starting from scratch, Varun embarks on a journey to rebuild his life, learning from his mistakes and overcoming obstacles with grace and determination. From the depths of despair to the heights of success, Varun's journey is a testament to the human spirit and the power of storytelling. This motivational novel offers readers a glimpse into the transformative power of wisdom, hope, and perseverance, and will inspire them to face life's challenges with courage and grace.

Author : Mark Elvin
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 0804730911

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Changing Stories in the Chinese World by Mark Elvin Pdf

This is an imaginative evocation and analysis—through the medium of translations (the author’s own) of once popular but now forgotten literature—of the variety of “stories” in terms of which the Chinese have interpreted their lives since the early years of the 19th century.

Author : Corinne Squire
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-26
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780190864767

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Stories Changing Lives by Corinne Squire Pdf

Personal narrative and its significance for social change is a prominent topic in the psychological and wider social sciences. Yet while the importance of narrative for social change is commonly assumed by narrative researchers, no single text addresses it exclusively and from a variety of scholarly perspectives. Stories Changing Lives explores the strong and qualified significance of personal stories and how they catalyze and contribute to social change. The first of the book's three sections examines the embeddedness of personal narratives within larger narratives, and how these narratives shift towards justice. The second section considers how narrative language supports and generates social change. Finally, the concluding section addresses the ways in which re-narrations of the past taking place in the present, and narrations of the future using the present and past, impact social change. Stories Changing Lives sets out the theory and methodology underpinning a range of narrative projects that are committed to progressive change, delineating the strengths and limitations of that research. Chapters focus on projects in Africa, South and North America, and Europe, and bring to the fore the multiplicity of stories, narrative multimodalities, and the importance of intersectionality; they also highlight the interdisciplinarity, historical reach, and transnationalism of narrative research. This volume will further develop our understanding of generating narratives and pursuing social change as two intertwined processes that exemplify the personally and socially transformative characteristics of politics.

Author : Yuki Nakamura
Publisher : Heartstrings Press
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2023-11-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : EAN:1230007801693

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50 Life-Changing Stories: Embrace Stoicism, Ikigai, Kaizen, Wabi-sabi, and Shinrin-yoku for Inner Peace and Growth by Yuki Nakamura Pdf

50 Life-Changing Stories: Embrace Stoicism, Ikigai, Kaizen, Wabi-sabi, and Shinrin-yoku for Inner Peace and Growth Dive into a world of transformation and self-discovery with this captivating collection of 50 stories that explore the core principles of Stoicism, Ikigai, Kaizen, Wabi-sabi, and Shinrin-yoku. These tales will take you on a journey towards personal growth, resilience, and a life filled with purpose and serenity. Within this remarkable anthology, you'll encounter stories that reveal the power of these philosophies: Stoicism, with its unwavering strength and resilience in the face of life's challenges. Ikigai, guiding you towards discovering your true purpose and joy. Kaizen, illustrating the transformative nature of continuous improvement. Wabi-sabi, the beauty found in imperfection and the acceptance of life's transience. Shinrin-yoku, the healing embrace of nature and its profound wisdom. Each of these stories offers timeless wisdom and practical guidance, revealing the hidden treasures within the philosophies of Stoicism, Ikigai, Kaizen, Wabi-sabi, and Shinrin-yoku. They provide insights into embracing life's imperfections, finding purpose, cultivating resilience, and connecting with the natural world to discover serenity. 50 Life-Changing Stories is a collection designed to inspire and guide you toward a life of inner peace, personal growth, and profound meaning. These stories reflect the universal human quest for wisdom, fulfillment, and harmony. Your journey to a more enriching and enlightened life begins here, with these tales as your companions. Open this book, and allow the stories to transport you into a world of transformation, where Stoicism, Ikigai, Kaizen, Wabi-sabi, and Shinrin-yoku become your guiding lights. Embrace the wisdom of the ages and discover the life-changing power of these remarkable philosophies. Your journey to inner peace and growth starts here.

Author : Marc Levitt
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017-05-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781475835922

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Changing Curriculum through Stories by Marc Levitt Pdf

Changing Curriculum Through Stories: Character Education for Ages 10-12 is a book about transforming school culture from one that supports a culture of competition to one where an understanding of how we are 'All In it Together’ permeates what is studied and how. Whether the issue is ‘going along to get along’, ‘shunning an outsider’, 'bullying', ‘learning to share', 'anger management' or 'forgiveness', Changing Curriculum Through Stories: Character Education for Ages 10-12 makes clear how an individual's behavioral choices, seemingly without consequences, ultimately effect everyone, including themselves. Using original and folkloric stories as jumping off points for discussions, Marc Levitt’s new book provides a holistic antidote to 'shallow selfishness', substituting instead, a curriculum and a pedagogy that provides the intellectual and visceral tools to help students understand and to act based on an awareness of their connections to one another, the value of community and the joy of living amidst diversity of all kinds.

Author : Corinne Squire
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-12-11
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780190864750

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Stories Changing Lives by Corinne Squire Pdf

"The seeds of the book were sown by a number of events, beginning over a decade ago, which foregrounded questions around the relationship between narrative and social change. The Centre for Narrative Research (CNR) at the University of East London hosted two international conferences on 'Narrative and social change' and 'Narrative and social justice', in 2007 and 2009; these topics were selected for sponsorship by the British Psychological Society's Qualitative Methods section. The 2012 Narrative Innovations summer school in Prato, Italy, organized by CNR alongside narrative researchers from Monash University, Australia, and Linkoping University, Sweden, which brought together graduate students from many countries, pointed up young narrative researchers' growing interests in social change. CNR and other narrative researchers' life story work with refugees, starting in 2015 in the so-called 'Jungle' refugee camp, in Calais, northern France (Africa et al., 2017), was an attempt to act on our social change interests in a more applied way. This work strengthened some of our ideas about the value of even minimal possibilities around personal narrative, as Bhabha's (2010) formulation of the 'right to narrate' suggests. A series of UK National Centre for Research Methods-funded events, in 2016, involving CNR, the Thomas Coram Research Unit at University College London, Edinburgh University's Centre for Narrative and Auto/biographical Studies, and visiting colleagues from South Africa and the US, also contributed to the book's making, by exploring participatory narrative research, addressing the involvement of research participants alongside researchers in all steps of the research, from defining research problems and doing the research, through to analysis, writing up and research dissemination"--

Author : Gillespie, Stuart,van den Bold, Mara
Publisher : Intl Food Policy Res Inst
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Stories of change in nutrition by Gillespie, Stuart,van den Bold, Mara Pdf

This paper—which draws on inputs to, and discussions at, a methods development workshop—highlights the various concepts, methods, and tools that SoC researchers are considering to measure nutrition-relevant change in their respective countries. The focus is on nutrition-relevant policy and practice. These tools apply to 11 subthemes, which are to some extent sequential within policy/programming cycles: (1) assessing the nutrition problem, (2) stakeholder and institutional analysis/mapping, (3) understanding enabling environments for nutrition, (4) agenda setting and political commitment for nutrition, (5) policy formulation and policy processes, (6) multisectoral coordination, (7) implementation and vertical coherence, (8) scaling up, (9) assessing capacity, (10) assessing finance, and (11) monitoring, evaluation, and accountability. Examining these various methods and tools together allows for a holistic consideration of the processes that—while challenging to document and measure—play a key role in improving nutrition-relevant policy and practice, which, in turn, drives national achievement in reducing malnutrition.

Author : Rita Sørly,Tony Ghaye,Bård Kårtveit
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-17
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781000475852

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Stories of Change and Sustainability in the Arctic Regions by Rita Sørly,Tony Ghaye,Bård Kårtveit Pdf

This book presents stories of sustainability from communities in circumpolar regions as they grapple with environmental, economic and societal changes and challenges. Polar regions are changing rapidly. These changes will dramatically effect ecosystems, economy, people, communities and their interdependencies. Given this, the stories being told about lives and livelihood development are changing also. This book is the first of its kind to curate stories about opportunity and responsibility, tensions and contradictions, un/ethical action, resilience, adaptability and sustainability, all within the shifting geopolitics of the north. The book looks at change and sustainability through multidisciplinary and empirically based work, drawing on case studies from Norway, Sweden, Alaska, Canada, Finland and Northwest Russia, with a notable focus on indigenous peoples. Chapters touch on topics as wide ranging as reindeer herding, mental health, climate change, land-use conflicts and sustainable business. The volume asks whose voices are being heard, who benefits, how particular changes affect people’s sense of community and longstanding and cherished values plus livelihood practices and what are the environmental, economic and social impacts of contemporary and future oriented changes with regard to issues of sustainability? This volume will be of great interest to students and scholars of sustainability studies, sustainable development, environmental sociology, indigenous studies and environmental anthropology.

Author : Rickie Solinger,Madeline Fox,Kayhan Irani
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 477 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-16
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135901264

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Telling Stories to Change the World by Rickie Solinger,Madeline Fox,Kayhan Irani Pdf

Telling Stories to Change the World is a powerful collection of essays about community-based and interest-based projects where storytelling is used as a strategy for speaking out for justice. Contributors from locations across the globe—including Uganda, Darfur, China, Afghanistan, South Africa, New Orleans, and Chicago—describe grassroots projects in which communities use narrative as a way of exploring what a more just society might look like and what civic engagement means. These compelling accounts of resistance, hope, and vision showcase the power of the storytelling form to generate critique and collective action. Together, these projects demonstrate the contemporary power of stories to stimulate engagement, active citizenship, the pride of identity, and the humility of human connectedness.

Author : Charles Tilly
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0742518825

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Stories, Identities, and Political Change by Charles Tilly Pdf

An award-winning sociologist, Charles Tilly has been equally influential in explaining politics, history, and how societies change. Tilly's newest book tackles fundamental questions about the nature of personal, political, and national identities and their linkage to big events--revolutions, social movements, democratization, and other processes of political and social change. Tilly focuses in this book on the role of stories, as means of creating personal identity, but also as explanations, true or false, of political tensions and realities. He uses well-known examples from around the world--the Zapatista rebellion, Hindu-Muslim conflicts, and other examples in which nationalism and other forms of group identity are politically pivotal. Tilly writes with the immediacy of a journalist, but the profound insight of a great theorist.

Author : Bronwyn Mellor,Michael Foreman,Jane Lydbury,Daphne Denaro
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Children's stories
ISBN : 0907016162

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Changing Stories by Bronwyn Mellor,Michael Foreman,Jane Lydbury,Daphne Denaro Pdf

Author : Tracy Stanley
Publisher : Tracy Stanley
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780648660729

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Change Stories by Tracy Stanley Pdf

All organisations change. But not all of them change well. Follow Dr. Tracy Stanley's path to effective change and learn from the successes--and failures--of experienced change managers, business leaders, human resource practitioners and project managers. Sometimes organisational change can feel like a far-off and difficult-to-reach place, with many pitfalls along the way. Think of this book as a travel guide for your business's change journey, with expert information to get you back on track when your project has gone off the rails and a "packing list" of useful resources to take on your trip. Using the stories of effective change management from twenty-four change champions across multiple industries, Change Stories will give you the tools you need to: · Become a better change manager and build great change teams · Transition to new organisational systems and processes · Repair and enhance workplace culture · Effectively guide a business through a merger, acquisition, or layoffs · Engage stakeholders in organisational and cultural change · Identify skill-building opportunities · Measure the effectiveness of a large organisational change If you're ready to start your journey toward supporting effective, sustainable change, whether from within an organisation or as an external change practitioner, you need to read Change Stories.