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South Sea Maidens: Western Fantasy And Sexual Politics In The South Pacific (Contributions To The Study Of World History Ser.)
by Michael SturmaFrom the first European contact with Tahiti in 1767, the myth of the South Sea maiden has endured through many incarnations. Although the maiden frequently provided an idealized antidote to Western women's self-assertion, the South Pacific also afforded a space where boundaries between the sexes could be relaxed and transgressed. From James Cook and Captain Bligh to James Michener and Margaret Mead, the Island girl has occupied a special place in the erotic imagination of the West. In a sweeping study that embraces history, literature, visual arts, anthropology and film, this study gives fresh insight into the myths and reality of a Western icon. While women from far off lands have always been presented as exotic and alluring, the South Sea maiden has come to symbolize feminine sexuality, as an integral part of the adventure, sensuality, and romance of the South Pacific. Everyone from early explorers to 19th century writers and artists to latter day anthropologists, film makers, and tourism promoters have extolled their virtues and their bodies. Sturma looks behind the popular clich^D'es to reveal how the myth-making process reflected not only Western desires, but the cut and thrust of changing sexual politics. The result is an intriguing look at both South Sea image-makers and the women whom they found so seductive.
Southeast Asia: The Human Landscape of Modernization and Development
by Jonathan RiggThe growth economies of Southeast Asia are presented by the World Bank and others as exemplars of development - 'miracle' economies to be emulated. How did the region attain such status? Are the 'other' countries of Southeast Asia able to achieve such a rapid growth? This book charts the development of Southeast Asia, examining the economies of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Burma alongside the established Asian market economies. Drawing on case studies from across the region, the author assesses poverty and ways in which the poor are identified and viewed. Process and change in the rural and urban 'worlds' are examined in detail, focusing on the strengthening rural-urban interaction as 'farmers' make a living in the urban-industrial sector and factories relocate into agricultural areas. Giving prominence to indigenous notions of development, based on Buddhism, Islam and the so-called 'Asian Way', the author critically assesses the conceptual foundations of development, ideas of post-developmentalism, and the 'miracle' thesis. In the light of the experience of one of the most vibrant regions in the world, the book places emphasis on the process of modernization within wider debates of development and challenges the notion that development has been a mirage for many and a tragedy for some.
Southeast Asia: The Human Landscape of Modernization and Development
by Jonathan RiggThe growth economies of Southeast Asia are presented by the World Bank and others as exemplars of development - 'miracle' economies to be emulated. How did the region attain such status? Are the 'other' countries of Southeast Asia able to achieve such a rapid growth? This book charts the development of Southeast Asia, examining the economies of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Burma alongside the established Asian market economies. Drawing on case studies from across the region, the author assesses poverty and ways in which the poor are identified and viewed. Process and change in the rural and urban 'worlds' are examined in detail, focusing on the strengthening rural-urban interaction as 'farmers' make a living in the urban-industrial sector and factories relocate into agricultural areas. Giving prominence to indigenous notions of development, based on Buddhism, Islam and the so-called 'Asian Way', the author critically assesses the conceptual foundations of development, ideas of post-developmentalism, and the 'miracle' thesis. In the light of the experience of one of the most vibrant regions in the world, the book places emphasis on the process of modernization within wider debates of development and challenges the notion that development has been a mirage for many and a tragedy for some.
Southeast Asia: A Testament (Asia's Transformations/Critical Asian Scholarship)
by George McT. KahinSoutheast Asia: A Testament covers the tragic history of post war Indonesia from its successful struggle against the Dutch to Suharto's bloody overthrow of Sukarno in 1965. It also gives a personal account of the US involvement in Indochina, where George Kahin was an early critic of the Vietnam war and struggled to open the eyes of policy makers to the historical, political and military realities of the Vietnamese situation. Kahin also witnessed the reluctant involvement of Cambodia in the conflict, and the 1970 coup against Prince Sihanouk which paved the way for the Communist accession to power.This book will be of interest to students of American diplomatic and foreign policy, Asian studies, and international relations. It is an engagingly written, often poignant personal account of George Kahin's experiences in Southeast Asia, ad as such will also appeal to the general reader.
Southeast Asia: A Testament (Asia's Transformations/Critical Asian Scholarship)
by George McT. KahinSoutheast Asia: A Testament covers the tragic history of post war Indonesia from its successful struggle against the Dutch to Suharto's bloody overthrow of Sukarno in 1965. It also gives a personal account of the US involvement in Indochina, where George Kahin was an early critic of the Vietnam war and struggled to open the eyes of policy makers to the historical, political and military realities of the Vietnamese situation. Kahin also witnessed the reluctant involvement of Cambodia in the conflict, and the 1970 coup against Prince Sihanouk which paved the way for the Communist accession to power.This book will be of interest to students of American diplomatic and foreign policy, Asian studies, and international relations. It is an engagingly written, often poignant personal account of George Kahin's experiences in Southeast Asia, ad as such will also appeal to the general reader.
Sozialberichterstattung zu Lebenslagen von Kindern (DJI Kinder #11)
by Hans Rudolf LeuDas Buch bietet theoretische Überlegungen und aktuelle Informationen zur Sozialberichterstattung über die Lebensverhältnisse von Kindern. Im Zentrum steht dabei die Frage, ob und wie Sozialberichterstattung über objektive Daten zum Kinderalltag hinaus auch Sichtweisen und Ressourcen von Kindern berücksichtigen könnte
Sozialdemokratische und sozialistische Parteien in Südosteuropa: Albanien, Bulgarien und Rumänien 1989–1997 (Junge Demokratien #7)
by Dorothée de NèveDas Buch analysiert die Zersplitterung des linken Parteienspektrums in Albanien, Bulgarien und Rumänien sowie den Erfolg und Misserfolg der Parteien bei Wahlen. Die komparative Studie gewinnt auf der Basis gängiger Methoden und Theorien der Politikwissenschaft neue Erkenntnisse über die Parteien, insbesondere die Nachfolgeparteien der ehemaligen Staatsparteien. Auf diese Weise werden länderspezifische und regionale Details herausgearbeitet und einer international vergleichenden Parteienforschung zugänglich gemacht.
Soziale Netzwerke nach der Verwitwung: Eine Rekonstruktion der Veränderungen informeller Beziehungen (Forschung Soziologie #141)
by Betina HollsteinDas Buch untersucht, wie sich die soziale Integration nach dem Tod des Lebenspartners verändert. Welche Regeln liegen den Veränderungen von Familien-, Freundschafts- und Nachbarschaftsbeziehungen zugrunde, wo liegen strukturelle Probleme bei der Neuorientierung und wie gehen die Individuen damit um? Welche Risikogruppen lassen sich identifizieren?
Soziale Stadt — Zwischenbilanzen: Ein Programm auf dem Weg zur Sozialen Stadt?
by Uwe-Jens WaltherMit dem Programm ,Die Soziale Stadt' reagiert der Staat auf Tendenzen sozialräumlicher Spaltung und Ausgrenzung. Es soll wirtschaftliche wie soziale Abwärtsspiralen stoppen, das Verwaltungshandeln wirksamer gestalten und bürgerschaftliche Potenziale mobilisieren. Der Band liefert erste Einschätzungen der neuen Praxis und diskutiert deutsche wie europäische Beispiele ebenso wie Veränderungen des Sozialstaates. Er präsentiert empirische Analysen und kritische Positionen der Stadtsoziologie als Zwischenbilanz zu einem aktuellen Handlungsfeld von Stadtpolitik und Stadtplanung.
Soziale Stadtentwicklung: Widersprüche, Kausalitäten und Lösungen
by Monika AlischDas Buch liefert einen Überblick über Konzepte, Umsetzungsschwierigkeiten und Lösungsansätze der Sozialen Stadtentwicklung - der Förderung sozial und ökonomisch benachteiligter Stadtquartiere.
Sozialer Wandel und gesellschaftliche Dauerbeobachtung
by Wolfgang Glatzer Roland Habich Karl Ulrich MayerModerne Gesellschaften müssen wissen, wo sie stehen und wohin sie gehen. Zentrale Schlüsselbegriffe dafür sind Sozialstruktur und sozialer Wandel, während sich Sozialberichterstattung und gesellschaftliche Dauerbeobachtung als unverzichtbare methodische Instrumente einer wirksamen sozialwissenschaftlichen Infrastruktur entwickelt haben. Die Beiträge dieses Buches befassen sich mit der Analyse gesellschaftlicher Strukturen, Entwicklungstendenzen und Herausforderungen sowie den dafür erforderlichen methodischen und institutionellen Voraussetzungen.
Sozialraumanalyse: Grundlagen - Methoden - Praxis
by Marlo Riege Herbert SchubertDer Band dokumentiert das breite Spektrum unterschiedlicherZugänge zum Gegenstand "Sozialraum". Die AutorInnen stellen zentrale Analysekonzepte vor und verdeutlichen ihren Beitrag zu den Debatten um Stadtraumerneuerung, Jugendhilfeplanung und Steuerung Sozialer Dienste. In der aktuellen Diskussion und Praxis von Stadterneuerung (SozialeStadt), Jugendhilfeplanung und Sozialen Diensten gewinnen die Orientierungen am sozialen Raum zunehmend an Bedeutung.
Soziologen als Berater: Eine empirische Untersuchung zur Professionalisierung der Soziologie (Forschung Soziologie #133)
by Annette AlemannDas Buch untersucht systematisch die Tätigkeitsfelder von Soziologen, die sich beruflich in der Beratung etabliert haben. Die qualitativen Inhaltsanalysen zeigen, dass Soziologen in unterschiedlichen Beratungsfeldern erfolgreich sind, soziologisches Wissen anwenden, aber Zusatzkenntnisse benötigen, die über die Inhalte des Soziologiestudiumshinausgehen.
Soziologie des Fremden: Ein gesellschaftstheoretischer Entwurf
by Elke GeenenIn diesem Buch wird auf gesellschaftstheoretischer Grundlage eine allgemeine Soziologie des Fremden entwickelt, die eine Vielfalt von Erkenntnissen und Erscheinungen in einem neuen Licht zeigt.
Soziologie im Wandel: Universitäre Ausbildung und Arbeitsmarktchancen in Deutschland
by Reinhard Stockmann Wolfgang Meyer Thomas KnollDer Band liefert aktuelle Befunde zur Lage und Entwicklung des Studienfachs Soziologie, den universitären wie außeruniversitären Forschungsbedingungen sowie zur Situation auf dem Arbeitsmarkt. Er basiert auf einer an der Universität des Saarlandes durchgeführten Befragung, mit der zum ersten Mal nach 30 Jahren wieder eine nahezu vollständige Datenbasis zur Lage der Soziologie an deutschen Universitäten vorliegt. Wer sich mit den Fragen nach der Zukunft des Faches beschäftigt, wird viele feuilletonistische und philosophierende Beiträge finden, aber andererseits auch z.T. sehr gut mit empirischen Daten fundierte Analysen. Was jedoch bisher fehlt, ist eine systematische Sammlung und Aufbereitung dieses Materials als Grundlage für eine konstruktive Diskussion. Dabei soll nicht bei einer bloßen Bestandsaufnahme Halt gemacht werden; vielmehr soll bewusst der Blick in die Zukunft gewagt werden, um mögliche Entwicklungen und Trends frühzeitig zu erkennen und so die Reaktions- und Handlungsfähigkeit der Akteure zu erhöhen. Insgesamt entsteht durch den vorliegenden Band eine differenzierte Bestandsaufnahme der Soziologie, die Problemfelder aufdeckt und benennt, aber auch positive Befunde in den Mittelpunkt des öffentlichen Interesses rückt und die Entwicklungschancen des Fachs im neuen Jahrtausend zur Diskussion stellt.
Spanish Cinema
by Rob StoneFrom the surrealist films of Luis Buñuel to the colourful melodramas of Pedro Almodóvar, Spain has produced a wealth of exciting and distinctive film-makers who have consistently provided a condoning or dissenting eye on Spanish history and culture. For modern cinema-goers, it has often been the sexually-charged and colourful nature of many contemporary Spanish films, which has made them popular world-wide and led directors and stars such as Almodóvar, Banderas and Penélope Cruz to be welcomed by Hollywood. Using original interview material with Spanish Cinema luminaries such as Carlos Saura, Julio Medem, Imanol Uribe and Elías Querejeta, Rob Stone charts a history of Spanish Cinema throughout the turbulent Francoist years and beyond. The book aims to provide a broad introduction to Spanish Cinema, the nine chapters divided into four types: chapters on Spanish Cinema during the Dictatorship and following the transition to democracy survey current debate and opinion while tracing the development of themes and film movements throughout those periods. chapters on early Spanish cinema and Basque cinema present vital and fascinating aspects of Spanish cinema that have previously been ignored chapters on childhood in Spanish cinema, and sex and the new star system offer new pathways into the study of Spanish cinema chapters on Carlos Saura, Elías Querejeta and Julio Medem offer specific case studies of film-makers who are emblematic of different periods in Spanish cinema and, indeed, Spanish history As with other titles in the Inside Film series, the book is comprehensively illustrated with representative stills and has a thorough bibliography, index and list of resources.
Spanish Cinema
by Rob StoneFrom the surrealist films of Luis Buñuel to the colourful melodramas of Pedro Almodóvar, Spain has produced a wealth of exciting and distinctive film-makers who have consistently provided a condoning or dissenting eye on Spanish history and culture. For modern cinema-goers, it has often been the sexually-charged and colourful nature of many contemporary Spanish films, which has made them popular world-wide and led directors and stars such as Almodóvar, Banderas and Penélope Cruz to be welcomed by Hollywood. Using original interview material with Spanish Cinema luminaries such as Carlos Saura, Julio Medem, Imanol Uribe and Elías Querejeta, Rob Stone charts a history of Spanish Cinema throughout the turbulent Francoist years and beyond. The book aims to provide a broad introduction to Spanish Cinema, the nine chapters divided into four types: chapters on Spanish Cinema during the Dictatorship and following the transition to democracy survey current debate and opinion while tracing the development of themes and film movements throughout those periods. chapters on early Spanish cinema and Basque cinema present vital and fascinating aspects of Spanish cinema that have previously been ignored chapters on childhood in Spanish cinema, and sex and the new star system offer new pathways into the study of Spanish cinema chapters on Carlos Saura, Elías Querejeta and Julio Medem offer specific case studies of film-makers who are emblematic of different periods in Spanish cinema and, indeed, Spanish history As with other titles in the Inside Film series, the book is comprehensively illustrated with representative stills and has a thorough bibliography, index and list of resources.
Spatial Technology and Archaeology: The Archaeological Applications of GIS
by David WheatleyGeographical Information Systems (GIS) and related spatial technologies have a new and powerful role to play in archaeological interpretation. Beginning with a conceptual approach to the representation of space adopted by GIS, this book examines spatial databases; the acquisition and compilation of data; the analytical compilation of data; the anal
Speaking Our Minds: Conversations With the People Behind Landmark First Amendment Cases
by Joseph RussomannoTinker. R.A.V. Ollman. Hustler-Falwell. Reno-ACLU. Nebraska Press Association. These names are synonymous with contemporary First Amendment litigation. To explore these landmark cases more deeply, author Joseph Russomanno interviewed the people at the core of these and other influential First Amendment cases, and he presents their stories here in a personal, in-depth oral history of First Amendment law. Previously unavailable in other literature, these stories go beyond the "what" of the cases and answer the "why" and "how" of ten major cases from the latter part of the 20th century. Through their own words and photographs, plaintiffs, defendants, and their attorneys describe what it was like to be involved in the development of these historic First Amendment cases. The issues addressed in these landmark cases cover crucial aspects of the First Amendment: freedom of expression, hate speech, libel, privacy, intentional infliction of emotional distress, promises of confidentiality to news sources, free press-fair trial, commercial speech, broadcast and cable television regulation, and new media. These narratives recount the events that initiated the court cases and follow the lead players through the various stages of the U.S. legal system. Excerpts of the court decisions are included at the conclusion of each chapter, and sidebars explain key terms, issues, and names that come up in the process. The cases highlighted here were often difficult and controversial--cases which, on their surface, raise questions about both the participants and their lawyers. A cross burner and a pornographer ask to be protected by the First Amendment; a measure intended to protect children from exposure to lewd content on the Internet is questioned. Through the words of the participants in these cases, the meaning, depth, and reach of the First Amendment becomes clear and demonstrates how the law functions to protect the rights of all individuals. This unique chronicle will appeal to those studying First Amendment law, including mass communication, law, journalism, and political science scholars, and to lawyers, journalists, and political scientists with an interest in this area. The volume is also intended to serve as a supplemental text in a mass communication law course or as a text in advanced First Amendment theory course and political science courses exploring the law, decisions, and processes of the U. S. Supreme Court.
Speaking Our Minds: Conversations With the People Behind Landmark First Amendment Cases
by Joseph RussomannoTinker. R.A.V. Ollman. Hustler-Falwell. Reno-ACLU. Nebraska Press Association. These names are synonymous with contemporary First Amendment litigation. To explore these landmark cases more deeply, author Joseph Russomanno interviewed the people at the core of these and other influential First Amendment cases, and he presents their stories here in a personal, in-depth oral history of First Amendment law. Previously unavailable in other literature, these stories go beyond the "what" of the cases and answer the "why" and "how" of ten major cases from the latter part of the 20th century. Through their own words and photographs, plaintiffs, defendants, and their attorneys describe what it was like to be involved in the development of these historic First Amendment cases. The issues addressed in these landmark cases cover crucial aspects of the First Amendment: freedom of expression, hate speech, libel, privacy, intentional infliction of emotional distress, promises of confidentiality to news sources, free press-fair trial, commercial speech, broadcast and cable television regulation, and new media. These narratives recount the events that initiated the court cases and follow the lead players through the various stages of the U.S. legal system. Excerpts of the court decisions are included at the conclusion of each chapter, and sidebars explain key terms, issues, and names that come up in the process. The cases highlighted here were often difficult and controversial--cases which, on their surface, raise questions about both the participants and their lawyers. A cross burner and a pornographer ask to be protected by the First Amendment; a measure intended to protect children from exposure to lewd content on the Internet is questioned. Through the words of the participants in these cases, the meaning, depth, and reach of the First Amendment becomes clear and demonstrates how the law functions to protect the rights of all individuals. This unique chronicle will appeal to those studying First Amendment law, including mass communication, law, journalism, and political science scholars, and to lawyers, journalists, and political scientists with an interest in this area. The volume is also intended to serve as a supplemental text in a mass communication law course or as a text in advanced First Amendment theory course and political science courses exploring the law, decisions, and processes of the U. S. Supreme Court.
Spike Island: The Memory Of A Military Hospital
by Philip HoareThis ebook contains a limited number of illustrations. The story of Netley in Southampton – its hospital, its people and the secret history of the 20th-century. Now with a new afterword uncovering astonishing evidence of Netley's links with Porton Down & experiments with LSD in the 1950s.
Spinoza (Routledge Revivals)
by Gideon Segal Yirmiahu YovelThis title was first published in 2002. This collection of essays aims to present a wide range of interpretations of central themes in Spinoza's philosophy. Philosophical interpretations of Spinoza divide into three general categories. The first sets Spinoza within what is taken to be his historical context. Special emphasis is laid here on aspects of his teaching that seem to bear the influence of Spinoza's own education (and self-education), either through concepts assimilated into his own thinking, or those he undertook to refute and displace. A second interpretative approach uses analytical tools in an attempt to reconstruct Spinozistic issues and theories critically. Finally, there are philosophers who explore Spinoza's texts in their own terms, attempting to present a coherent picture of one or more aspects of Spinoza's teaching. Given the broad span of issues with which Spinoza deals, the latter is often the most difficult track to follow. The 25 articles in this collection exemplify these three attitudes to Spinoza interpretation, though most avail themselves of more than one. In making the selection the editors preferred studies that treat their subject as a viable, endurable philosophical issue, whether the writer accepts Spinoza's presentation or highlights his difficulties. On each issue the articles critically analyze the texts, rather than simply portraying the Spinozistic ideas they express.
Spinoza: Spinoza As Psychologist (Routledge Revivals)
by Gideon Segal Yirmiyahu YovelThis title was first published in 2002. This collection of essays aims to present a wide range of interpretations of central themes in Spinoza's philosophy. Philosophical interpretations of Spinoza divide into three general categories. The first sets Spinoza within what is taken to be his historical context. Special emphasis is laid here on aspects of his teaching that seem to bear the influence of Spinoza's own education (and self-education), either through concepts assimilated into his own thinking, or those he undertook to refute and displace. A second interpretative approach uses analytical tools in an attempt to reconstruct Spinozistic issues and theories critically. Finally, there are philosophers who explore Spinoza's texts in their own terms, attempting to present a coherent picture of one or more aspects of Spinoza's teaching. Given the broad span of issues with which Spinoza deals, the latter is often the most difficult track to follow. The 25 articles in this collection exemplify these three attitudes to Spinoza interpretation, though most avail themselves of more than one. In making the selection the editors preferred studies that treat their subject as a viable, endurable philosophical issue, whether the writer accepts Spinoza's presentation or highlights his difficulties. On each issue the articles critically analyze the texts, rather than simply portraying the Spinozistic ideas they express.
Spirituality and Social Care: Contributing to Personal and Community Well-being (PDF)
by Bruce Stewart Mary NashThis comprehensive and much-needed resource is for professionals and students in social care, who are required to engage with the spiritual dimension of their therapeutic work with clients. The authors, who include social workers, mental health professionals, religious professionals and academics, show how they have developed ways of applying their own and their clients' spirituality in their practice. They describe their work in an international range of human service contexts including: * working with grief and loss * community development work * working across cultures * social justice work * social work teaching and learning. The client groups they cover include children, older people, individuals with learning disabilities, and ethnic minority and indigenous groups. Drawing on theological and philosophical ideas from different cultures, this much-needed resource gives guidance on and examples of practice that together enable the reader to explore and develop the role of spiritual awareness in their work. It is an essential resource for all those training or practising in social work, mental health, pastoral care and counselling.
Spitzenkandidaten und Wahlerfolg: Personalisierung — Kompetenz — Parteien. Ein internationaler Vergleich
by Frank BrettschneiderFührt Personalisierung zum Wahlerfolg? Orientieren sich Wähler bei ihrer Stimmabgabe zunehmend an Spitzenkandidaten? Anhand welcher Eigenschaften beurteilen sie Spitzenpolitiker? Diese Fragen stehen im Mittelpunkt einer empirischen Untersuchung zu Personalisierung in Deutschland, Großbritannien und den USA zwischen 1960 und 2000.