Unity In Diversity

Author : Julitta Rydlewska
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-18
Category : History
ISBN : 9781443867290

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Unity in Diversity, Volume 1 by Julitta Rydlewska Pdf

‘Who am I?’ The answer to this question is one of the most important issues a human being has to address in life. This is a question about possessing the continuous self, about the internal concept of oneself as an individual. The self-defining process, the discovery of the self takes place in the context of culture and society. The impact of social experience is felt across the whole life-span. Socialization exerted by parents, family and friends, acculturation to stereotypes and limited and limiting roles, inheritance of local identity and cultural myths, acknowledgement of the legacy of history contribute to the formation of poly-identity comprised of personal, racial, national, group or gender identities. Unity in Diversity. Cultural Paradigm and Personal Identity is a collection of essays by scholars of multicultural experience who, by employing different interpretative strategies indicative of their different backgrounds and interests, explore the issues of difference and otherness, inclusion/exclusion and of multiple ethnic, cultural, gender, and national identities. Offering literary, cultural, social, and historical perspectives the collection will be of interest to readers studying contemporary literature, (popular) culture, gender studies, sociology, and history.

Author : James Allan Good
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0739113607

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A Search for Unity in Diversity by James Allan Good Pdf

The humanistic/historicist Hegel -- American Hegelianism, 1830-1900 -- Dewey in Burlington and Baltimore, 1859-1884 -- Dewey in Michigan, 1884-1894 -- Dewey's transitional years, 1894-1904 -- From actualism to brutalism, 1904-1916.

Author : Benjamin Creme,Share International Foundation
Publisher : Much-in-Little
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-01
Category : Spiritual life
ISBN : 907148498X

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Unity in Diversity by Benjamin Creme,Share International Foundation Pdf

Author : Randall J. Pederson
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2014-08-14
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9789004278516

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Unity in Diversity by Randall J. Pederson Pdf

In Unity in Diversity, Randall J. Pederson critiques current trends in the study of Puritanism, and proposes a different path for defining Puritanism, centered on unitas and diversitas, by looking at John Downame, Francis Rous, and Tobias Crisp.

Author : Joan Hernandez
Publisher : Royal Falcon Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2023-06-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1954102143

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The Benefits of Unity in Diversity by Joan Hernandez Pdf

Is there an alternative to unity in uniformity or division in diversity? How can we learn not only to work harmoniously with people of different professions, races, cultures, or ways of thinking, but also take advantage of diversity to make better decisions and carry out more complex projects than what we could achieve with a group of people who think alike? This book explores the nature of unity in diversity and how it can be practiced among different: Countries Professions Teams Organizations Family members In the process it explains the need to make decisions using consultation, with an attitude of investigating truth and taking into account the well-being of all. In order to achieve this it examines the following guidelines that are necessary for productive consultation: Fomenting affection, harmony and sincerity among the members. Sharing what one's conscience dictates Expressing opinions with courtesy, dignity, care, and moderation Listening carefully to the ideas of others Not disparaging the ideas of others nor getting upset if someone contradicts one's ideas Not insisting on one's own opinion Postponing discussion of the topic if there is conflict, anger or antagonism Integrating the positive points of different opinions, striving to reach a unanimous decision, Collaborating in carrying out the decisions made It then proposes several steps that can expedite the process of coming to a decision. These include: Delimiting the topic to keep the consultation focused. Writing down the known facts and identifying further areas to investigate Identifying relevant principles Brainstorming several lines of action or possible solutions. Selecting a solution or a set of appropriate lines of action. Applying the solution or lines of action and evaluating the results The book concludes with concrete suggestions of how to deal with conflicts that may arise due to diverse cultural norms. If you want to go beyond tolerating diversity and learn to enjoy its benefits, this book is for you.

Author : Lynne Bowker,Michael Cronin,Dorothy Kenny,Jennifer Pearson
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2016-04-08
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781134960354

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Unity in Diversity by Lynne Bowker,Michael Cronin,Dorothy Kenny,Jennifer Pearson Pdf

Translation studies as a discipline has grown enormously in recent decades. Contributions to the discipline have come from a variety of fields, including machine translation, history, literature, philosophy, linguistics, terminology, signed language interpreting, screen translation, translation pedagogy, software localization and lexicography. There is evidently great diversity in translation studies, but is there much unity? Have the different branches of translation studies become so specialized that they can no longer talk to each other? Would translation studies be strengthened or weakened by the search for or the existence of unifying principles? This volume brings together contributions from feminist theory, screen translation, terminology, interpreting, computer-assisted translation, advertising, literature, linguistics, and translation pedagogy in order to counter the tendency to partition or exclude in translation studies. Machine translation specialists and literary translators should be found between the same book covers, if only because the nomadic journeying of concepts is often the key to intellectual discovery and renewal. Celebrating our differences does not mean ignoring what we have in common. Unity in Diversity offers a valuable overview of the current state of translation studies from both theoretical and practical perspectives and makes an important contribution to debates on the future direction of translation studies.

Author : Florian Bieber,Roland Bieber
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030550165

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Negotiating Unity and Diversity in the European Union by Florian Bieber,Roland Bieber Pdf

This book explores how the European Union has been responding to the challenge of diversity. In doing so, it considers the EU as a complex polity that has found novel ways for accommodating diversity. Much of the literature on the EU seeks to identify it as a unique case of cooperation between states that moves past classic international cooperation. This volume argues that in order to understand the EU’s effort in managing the diversity among its members and citizens it is more effective to look at the EU as a state. While acknowledging that the EU lacks key aspects of statehood, the authors show that looking at the EU efforts to balance diversity and unity through the lens of state policy is a fruitful way to understand the Union. Instead of conceptualising the EU as being incomparable and unique which is neither an international organisation nor a state, the book argues that EU can be understood as a polity that shares many approaches and strategies with complex and diverse states. As such, its effort to build political structures to accommodate diversity offers lessons to other such polities. The experience of the EU contributes to the understanding of how states and other polities can respond to challenges of diversity, including both the diversity of constituent units or of sub-national groups and identities.

Author : Luis Moreno,César Colino
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2010-07-01
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780773590878

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Diversity and Unity in Federal Countries by Luis Moreno,César Colino Pdf

In Diversity and Unity in Federal Countries, leading scholars and practitioners analyse the current political, socio-economic, spatial, and cultural diversity in the countries under consideration before delving into the role that social, historical, and political factors have had in shaping the balance of diversity and unity. The authors assess the value placed on diversity by examining whether present institutional arrangements and public policies restrict or enhance diversity and address the future challenges of balancing diversity and unity in an increasingly populated and mobile world.

Author : O.P Ghai
Publisher : Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2011-12-30
Category : Art
ISBN : 9788120790667

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The Sterling Book of UNITY IN DIVERSITY by O.P Ghai Pdf

"The Temple of Understanding (India Chapter) President: Dr. Karan Singh The Temple of Understanding was founded in 1960 by the American Interfaith activist Juliet Hollister to address the urgent need of our time for furthering understanding among the religions of the world. While the international headquarters in New York have been promoting the cause dear to its founders through Interfaith retreats, summits, exhibitions, sacred dances and other activities, the India Chapter under the leadership of Dr. Karan Singh, who is also International Chairman, is active in furthering religious understanding and goodwill through lectures, seminars, national and international conferences and opening of centres in various cities of India. The Hari-Tara Charitable Trust Trustees: Dr. Karan Singh & Smt Yasho Karan Singh The Hari-Tara Charitable Trust was founded in 1972 in the memory of Maharaja Hari Singh and Maharani Tara Devi of Jammu & Kashmir, the parents of Dr Karan Singh. Since then it has been supporting various cultural and social welfare activities in Jammu & Kashmir and the rest of India. It manages the magnificent Amar Mahal Museum and Library set up by Dr. Karan Singh in Jammu, which has become the repository of a unique collection of books and paintings. It also sponsors a number of charitable and welfare activities including grants to charitable institutions, scholarships to poor and deserving students and subsistence allowances to the needy.

Author : Irwyn L. Ince
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830853410

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The Beautiful Community by Irwyn L. Ince Pdf

Outreach Resource of the Year The Gospel Coalition Book Award The church is at its best when it pursues the biblical value of unity in diversity. Our world has been torn asunder by racial, ethnic, and ideological differences. It is seen in our politics, felt in our families, and ingrained in our theology. Sadly, the church has often reinforced these ethnic and racial divides. To cast off the ugliness of disunity and heal our fractured humanity, we must cultivate spiritual practices that help us pursue beautiful community. In The Beautiful Community, pastor and theologian Irwyn Ince boldly unpacks the reasons for our divisions while gently guiding us toward our true hope for wholeness and reconciliation. God reveals himself to us in his trinitarian life as the perfection of beauty, and essential to this beauty is his work as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The gospel imperative to pursue the beautiful community—unity in diversity across lines of difference—is rooted in reflecting the beautiful community of our triune God. This book calls us into and provides tools for that pursuit.

Author : Daljit Singh Jawa
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2023-08-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1955363420

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Unity In The Diversity Of Different Religions by Daljit Singh Jawa Pdf

Unity in the Diversity of Different Religions uses quotes and stories to demonstrate that even though religions of the world appear different, yet at their core they teach us all to be good human beings. They teach us to practice virtues such as love, compassion, forgiveness, generosity, etc. and, we are to forsake negative attributes. The author hopes this book will help advance interfaith understanding. "Daljit Singh Jawa has given us work in his lifelong pursuit of the underlying unity of religions amidst their manifold diversity. The stories and anecdotes gathered here can be read with delight and benefit by all those wishing to join his quest to discover enduring truths which have inspired the world's faiths--and faithful- throughout history." - Barry S. Crawford, Professor of Religious Studies, Emeritus, Washburn University. "Unity In Diversity Of Different Religions, is unusual and valuable as it compares the teachings of Sikhism and Bahá'í with other world religions often outside of Western religious studies. This is a welcome and important ground-breaking work in interfaith and comparative religious studies." - Dr. Chris Hamilton, Professor of World Religions and Political Science, Washburn University. "Daljit Jawa's book, Unity In Diversity, is a delightful change from the Western-oriented inter-faith books we are more familiar with. In his book we learn from the Sikh, Buddhist and Hindu traditions which are less well-known in the West. Thank you, Daljit for sharing." - Duane L. Herrmann, former President: Interfaith of Topeka.

Author : M. S. Gore
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015057611520

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Unity in Diversity by M. S. Gore Pdf

Papers written as special lectures and seminar presentations between 1986 and 1995.

Author : Christophe van der Beken
Publisher : LIT Verlag Münster
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Central government
ISBN : 9783643901729

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Unity in Diversity by Christophe van der Beken Pdf

This book argues that the development of federalism in Ethiopia fits in with a global trend towards increased attention to ethnic minority rights and to federalism as a mechanism for ethnic conflict prevention and management. The Ethiopian federation is designed as a framework within which the Ethiopian ethnic groups can protect their rights and within which they are stimulated to develop a cooperative relationship. To put it differently, the constitutional objective of the federal structure is the creation of 'unity in diversity.' The book evaluates the capacity of Ethiopian federalism to achieve this objective by investigating the relevant historical, political, and legal aspects. (Series: Recht und Politik in Afrika/Law and Politics in Africa - Vol. 10)

Author : P. G. J. van Sterkenburg
Publisher : John Benjamins Publishing
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9789027232489

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Unity and Diversity of Languages by P. G. J. van Sterkenburg Pdf

The Permanent International Committee of Linguists (Comité International Permanent des Linguistes, CIPL) has organized the 18th Congress of Linguists in Seoul (July 21-26, 2008), in close collaboration with the Linguistic Society of Korea. In this book one finds the invited talks which address hot topics in various subdisciplines presented by outstanding and internationally well known experts. In addition, the state-of-the-art papers provide an overview of the most important research areas of contemporary linguistics.

Author : T. K. Suman Kumar
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : India
ISBN : UCAL:B3881805

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India by T. K. Suman Kumar Pdf

India Is A Great Country. All The People Of This Country And The People Of Other Countries Have Praise For This Land. Many Indian And Foreign Authors Have Given A Wonderful Description Of The Glory Of This Country. The Indian Culture Is Very Ancient. It Has The Ability Of Tolerance And Assimilation Along With Its Stability.The Indian Culture Is One But Full Of Diversities. This Is Our Country S Biggest Characteristic. The People Of This Country Believe In Going Together And Sharing Every Thing. All The Religions Of The World, All The Thoughts And All The Political Views Get The Sense Of Security Here.This Book Is Directly Related To This Country, Related To The Meaning Of Nationality And Its Definition. It Is Related To Such Elements Which Are Harmful To The Unity Of The Nation And The Significance Of This Country.