Seeing The World

Author : Mitchell L. Stevens,Cynthia Miller-Idriss,Seteney Shami
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-06
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781400887965

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Seeing the World by Mitchell L. Stevens,Cynthia Miller-Idriss,Seteney Shami Pdf

An in-depth look at why American universities continue to favor U.S.-focused social science research despite efforts to make scholarship more cosmopolitan U.S. research universities have long endeavored to be cosmopolitan places, yet the disciplines of economics, political science, and sociology have remained stubbornly parochial. Despite decades of government and philanthropic investment in international scholarship, the most prestigious academic departments still favor research and expertise on the United States. Why? Seeing the World answers this question by examining university research centers that focus on the Middle East and related regional area studies. Drawing on candid interviews with scores of top scholars and university leaders to understand how international inquiry is perceived and valued inside the academy, Seeing the World explains how intense competition for tenure-line appointments encourages faculty to pursue “American” projects that are most likely to garner professional advancement. At the same time, constrained by tight budgets at home, university leaders eagerly court patrons and clients worldwide but have a hard time getting departmental faculty to join the program. Together these dynamics shape how scholarship about the rest of the world evolves. At once a work-and-occupations study of scholarly disciplines, an essay on the formal organization of knowledge, and an inquiry into the fate of area studies, Seeing the World is a must-read for anyone who cares about the future of knowledge in a global era.

Author : Nicholas Mirzoeff
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06-04
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780141977416

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How to See the World by Nicholas Mirzoeff Pdf

In recent decades, we have witnessed an explosion in the number of visual images we encounter, as our lives have become increasingly saturated with screens. From Google Images to Instagram, video games to installation art, this transformation is confusing, liberating and worrying all at once, since observing the new visuality of culture is not the same as understanding it. Nicholas Mirzoeff is a leading figure in the field of visual culture, which aims to make sense of this extraordinary explosion of visual experiences. As Mirzoeff reminds us, this is not the first visual revolution; the 19th century saw the invention of film, photography and x-rays, and the development of maps, microscopes and telescopes made the 17th century an era of visual discovery. But the sheer quantity of images produced on the internet today has no parallels. In the first book to define visual culture for the general reader, Mirzoeff draws on art history, theory and everyday experience to provide an engaging and accessible overview of how visual materials shape and define our lives.

Author : Sally Vantress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 286 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1991-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1880101076

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Seeing Myself, Seeing the World by Sally Vantress Pdf

Author : E. Jayne White
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-08
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789004433328

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Seeing the World through Children’s Eyes by E. Jayne White Pdf

Seeing the World through Children’s Eyes brings an overarching emphasis on ‘seeing’ to early years research and provides an opportunity to see and hear from leading researchers in the field concerning how they work with visual methodologies in their early years research.

Author : Mario Betti
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Anthroposophy
ISBN : 1912480123

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Twelve Ways of Seeing the World by Mario Betti Pdf

Mario Betti strives to make sense of the world through different lenses framed as 12 archetypes; Phenomonalism, Sensualism, Materialism, Mathematism, Rationalism, Idealism, Psychism, Pneumatism, Monadism, Dynamism, Realism and Humanus.Betti draws on the research of Rudolph Steiner and his twelvefold typology of human and cosmic thought to explore and validate each world view from its own unique perspective. In this way he means to transform dogmatism and enable a deeper dialogue. The book includes a study guide, World View by World View, which comprises of templates for lesson structures and questions for discussion put together by the author Mario Betti and Kathelijne Drenth of the Cloverleaf Foundation, The Netherlands.

Author : Jeremy Johnson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2018-12-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1947544152

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Seeing Through the World by Jeremy Johnson Pdf

In Seeing Through the World, Jeremy Johnson introduces the work of German-Swiss philosopher, poet, and intellectual mystic Jean Gebser (1905-1973). Gebser's insights on the phenomenology of human consciousness bring profound intellectual depth to the field of integral philosophy. Until now, little secondary literature has been available in English

Author : Brian Rice,Jill Elizabeth Oakes,Roderick R. Riewe
Publisher : University of Manitoba Press
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0968613861

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Seeing the World with Aboriginal Eyes by Brian Rice,Jill Elizabeth Oakes,Roderick R. Riewe Pdf

Author : Tomas Bjorkman
Publisher : Perspectiva Press
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1912892596

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The World We Create by Tomas Bjorkman Pdf

The world is entering a new technological, social and global age and it is our ability to create meaning which will decide whether we face a bright future or a tragic decline. We are living in an unsustainable state of cultural tension. Stress and depression are becoming more common, we are destroying our environment and while the rich become richer, inequality has spread both domestically and globally. The world's entire democratic system is strained and the only 'meaningful' story left is our role as consumers. We flee to and are trapped by the gilded illusion of happiness that is dictated to us by consumerism. In The World We Create, Tomas Björkman takes readers on a journey through history, economics, sociology, developmental psychology and philosophy, to illuminate where we have come from and how we have reached this breaking point. He offers new perspectives on the world we have created and suggests how we can achieve a more meaningful, sustainable world in the future.

Author : Emily Balcetis
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-23
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781524796488

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Clearer, Closer, Better by Emily Balcetis Pdf

Successful people literally see the world differently. Now an award-winning scientist explains how anyone can leverage this “perception gap” to their advantage. “Get ready for this book to change how you see everything you see."—Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take When it comes to setting and meeting goals, we may see—quite literally—our plans, our progress, and our potential in the wrong ways. We perceive ourselves as being closer to or further from the end than we may actually be depending on our frame of reference. We handicap ourselves by looking too often at the big picture and at other times too long at the fine detail. But as award-winning social psychologist Emily Balcetis explains, there is great power in these misperceptions. We can learn to leverage perceptual illusions if we know when and how to use them to our advantage. Drawing on her own rigorous research and cutting-edge discoveries in vision science, cognitive research, and motivational psychology, Balcetis offers unique accounts of the perceptual habits, routines, and practices that successful people use to set and meet their ambitions. Through case studies of entrepreneurs, athletes, artists, and celebrities—as well as her own colorful experience of trying to set and reach a goal—she brings to life four powerful yet largely untapped visual tactics that can be applied according to the situation. Narrow your focus: Closing the aperture of your attention helps you exercise effectively, save money, and find more time in your day. Widen the bracket: Seeing the forest instead of the trees reduces temptations and helps you recognize when a change of course is in order. Materialize your plan and your progress: Creating checklists and objective assessments inspires better planning and adjusts your gauge of what’s really left to be done. Control your frame of reference: Knowing where to direct attention improves your ability to read others’ emotions, negotiate better deals, foster stronger relationships, and overcome a fear of public speaking. A mind-blowing and original tour of perception, Clearer, Closer, Better will help you see the possibilities in what you can’t see now. Inspiring, motivating, and always entertaining, it demonstrates that if we take advantage of our visual experiences, they can lead us to live happier, healthier, and more productive lives every day.

Author : Bob Sutcliffe
Publisher : Zed Books
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2001-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 185649814X

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100 Ways of Seeing an Unequal World by Bob Sutcliffe Pdf

This innovative book builds on the fact that there is now a large body of statistical information about today's highly unequal world. Bob Sutcliffe looks at current affairs, development, and international relations. For anyone wanting to understand the contemporary world, this book probes complex economic issues using innovative diagrams and charts.

Author : Olga F. Lazareva,Toru Shimizu,Edward A. Wasserman
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 559 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-04-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780195334654

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How Animals See the World by Olga F. Lazareva,Toru Shimizu,Edward A. Wasserman Pdf

The visual world of animals is highly diverse and often very different from that of humans. This book provides an extensive review of the latest behavioral and neurobiological research on animal vision, detailing fascinating species similarities and differences in visual processing.

Author : Tony Giles
Publisher : eBook Partnership
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016-12-21
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781912022861

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Seeing The World My Way by Tony Giles Pdf

Seeing The World My Way follows Tony Giles' journey of hedonism and thrill-seeking adventure as he travels across North America, Oceania and parts of South East Asia.Full of drama, danger and discovery, this fascinating travel biography is a young blind man's view of the world as he sets out to achieve his dream, dealing with disability whilst living life to the limit.From bungee jumping in New Zealand to booze filled nights out in New Orleans, Seeing The World My Way is a no-holds-barred account that certainly is not for the faint hearted.Travel the world in a whole new way with Tony Giles' frank, honest and exhilarating romp through one adrenaline-fuelled experience after another.

Author : Adam Hamilton
Publisher : Abingdon Press
Page : 249 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2010-07-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781426716645

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Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White 35012 by Adam Hamilton Pdf

Everyone agrees that America is polarized, with ever-hardening positions held by people less and less willing to listen to one another. No one agrees on what to do about it. One solution that hasn’t yet been tried, says Adam Hamilton, is for thinking persons of faith to model for the rest of the country a richer, more thoughtful conversation on the political, moral, and religious issues that divide us. Hamilton rejects the easy assumptions and sloppy analysis of black and white thinking, seeking instead the truth that resides on all sides of the issues, and offering a faithful and compassionate way forward. He writes, "I don't expect you to agree with everything I've written. I expect that in the future even I won't agree with everything I've written here. The point is not to get you to agree with me, but to encourage you to think about what you believe. In the end I will be inviting those of you who find this book resonates with what you feel is true, to join the movement to pursue a middle way between the left and the right - to make your voices heard - and to model for our nation and for the church, how we can listen, learn, see truth as multi-sided, and love those with whom we disagree." Read more about this title Adam Hamilton's Seeing Gray Blog Now available! Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White - DVD UPC: 843504001902 A five-session video resource featuring Adam Hamilton teaching these concepts on DVD for group or individual study. Includes leader's guide as well as bonus video. Click below to view a preview of each video session. Where Faith and Politics Meet Christ Christians and the Culture Wars How should we live, The Ethics of Jesus Spiritual Maturity and Seeing Gray What Would Jesus Say to America?

Author : John W. Hessler,Chet A. Van Duzer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Cartography
ISBN : 192915447X

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Seeing the World Anew by John W. Hessler,Chet A. Van Duzer Pdf

Author : Albert Einstein
Publisher : Book Tree
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Jews
ISBN : 9781585092871

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The World As I See It by Albert Einstein Pdf

Often called he most advanced and celebrated mind of the 20th Century, this book allows us to meet Albert Einstein as a person. Explores his beliefs, philosophical ideas, and opinions on many subjects.