Author: Jonathan Wyn Schofer
Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press
ISBN: 0299204634
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
Jonathan Schofer offers the first theoretically framed examination of rabbinic ethics in several decades. Centering on one large and influential anthology, The Fathers According to Rabbi Nathan, Jonathan Schofer situates that text within a broader spectrum of rabbinic thought, while at the same time bringing rabbinic thought into dialogue with current scholarship on the self, ethics, theology, and the history of religions. Notable Selection, Jordan Schnitzer Book Award for Philosophy and Jewish Thought, Association for Jewish Studies
The Making of a Sage
Author: Jonathan Wyn Schofer
Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press
ISBN: 0299204634
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
Jonathan Schofer offers the first theoretically framed examination of rabbinic ethics in several decades. Centering on one large and influential anthology, The Fathers According to Rabbi Nathan, Jonathan Schofer situates that text within a broader spectrum of rabbinic thought, while at the same time bringing rabbinic thought into dialogue with current scholarship on the self, ethics, theology, and the history of religions. Notable Selection, Jordan Schnitzer Book Award for Philosophy and Jewish Thought, Association for Jewish Studies
Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Press
ISBN: 0299204634
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 325
Book Description
Jonathan Schofer offers the first theoretically framed examination of rabbinic ethics in several decades. Centering on one large and influential anthology, The Fathers According to Rabbi Nathan, Jonathan Schofer situates that text within a broader spectrum of rabbinic thought, while at the same time bringing rabbinic thought into dialogue with current scholarship on the self, ethics, theology, and the history of religions. Notable Selection, Jordan Schnitzer Book Award for Philosophy and Jewish Thought, Association for Jewish Studies
The SAGES Manual of Strategic Decision Making
Author: Carol E.H. Scott-Conner
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 0387766715
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 631
Book Description
Fifty scenarios in general surgery are described and possible treatment options are considered. A case presentation format is used to illustrate the author’s preferred strategy, supported by evidence from the literature. Alternate approaches favored by other experts are also presented. An excellent clinical decision making tool for general surgeons and residents.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 0387766715
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 631
Book Description
Fifty scenarios in general surgery are described and possible treatment options are considered. A case presentation format is used to illustrate the author’s preferred strategy, supported by evidence from the literature. Alternate approaches favored by other experts are also presented. An excellent clinical decision making tool for general surgeons and residents.
A Storied Sage
Author: Micah L. Auerback
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022628638X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 371
Book Description
This study traces the modern transformation of Japanese Buddhist concepts across the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, specifically the notion of the historical Buddhai.e., the prince of ancient Indian descent who abandoned his wealth and power to become an awakened being. Since Buddhism arrived in Japan in the sixth century, the historical figure of the Buddha has repeatedly disappeared from view and returned, always in different forms and to different ends. Micah Auerback offers the first account of the changing fortunes of the Japanese Buddha, following the course of early modern and modern producers and consumers of both high and low culture, who found novel uses for the Buddha s story outside the confines of the Buddhist establishment. Auerback challenges the still-prevalent concept that Buddhism had grown ossified and irrelevant during Japan s early modernity, and complicates the image of Japanese Buddhism as a sui generis tradition within the Asian Buddhist world. Auerback also links the later Buddhist tradition in Japan to its roots on the Continent, and argues for the relevance of attention to narrative and the historical imagination in the study of Buddhist Asia more broadly conceived. And, Auerback engages the question of secularization by examining the after life of the Buddha in the hagiographic literature, demonstrating that the late Japanese Buddha did not, as is widely thought, fade into a ghost of its former self, but rather underwent a complete transformation and reincarnation. The book thus joins the larger discussion of secularization in modernity beyond Buddhism, Japanese religions, and the Asian continent."
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022628638X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 371
Book Description
This study traces the modern transformation of Japanese Buddhist concepts across the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, specifically the notion of the historical Buddhai.e., the prince of ancient Indian descent who abandoned his wealth and power to become an awakened being. Since Buddhism arrived in Japan in the sixth century, the historical figure of the Buddha has repeatedly disappeared from view and returned, always in different forms and to different ends. Micah Auerback offers the first account of the changing fortunes of the Japanese Buddha, following the course of early modern and modern producers and consumers of both high and low culture, who found novel uses for the Buddha s story outside the confines of the Buddhist establishment. Auerback challenges the still-prevalent concept that Buddhism had grown ossified and irrelevant during Japan s early modernity, and complicates the image of Japanese Buddhism as a sui generis tradition within the Asian Buddhist world. Auerback also links the later Buddhist tradition in Japan to its roots on the Continent, and argues for the relevance of attention to narrative and the historical imagination in the study of Buddhist Asia more broadly conceived. And, Auerback engages the question of secularization by examining the after life of the Buddha in the hagiographic literature, demonstrating that the late Japanese Buddha did not, as is widely thought, fade into a ghost of its former self, but rather underwent a complete transformation and reincarnation. The book thus joins the larger discussion of secularization in modernity beyond Buddhism, Japanese religions, and the Asian continent."
The Art of Video Production
Author: Leonard Shyles
Publisher: SAGE Publications
ISBN: 1483316866
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 561
Book Description
"The Art of Video Production, by Leonard Shyles, is a very thorough presentation of the techniques of professional television production, including electronic news-gathering, electronic film production and multicamer outside broadcast work." —MEDIA INTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIA "Len Shyles′ The Art of Video Production is a comprehensive text with descriptions of all of the necessary organizational, aesthetic, and technical elements a student needs to progress from a beginning level to an advanced level in one course. This book presents an over-arching sensibility that links media production with the processes of communication, provides many practical examples, and adds ′industry voices′ interviews that do a great job of telling about ways knowledge from the text may be applied in the real world. In short, Shyles′s book is a clear and comprehensive text for a complete course in video production." —Barbara Ruth Burke, University of Minnesota, Morris "Shyles writes with a clarity and simplicity that is often missing in textbooks. He is able to take complicated concepts and break them down so that anyone can understand them. Shyles adeptly includes not only the ′ancient history′ of early television production, but the new frontiers of HD and digital technology. The book also contains fascinating interviews with industry professionals, which students entering the workforce will find helpful. The Art of Video Production provides an excellent foundation for the video student, both technically and aesthetically." —Rick Ricioppo, Illinois State University, School of Communication The Art of Video Production is a veritable compendium of practical advice, insights, and tips for aspiring videographers. Deftly written, effectively organized..." —WISCONSIN BOOKWATCH The Art of Video Production emphasizes the enduring principles and essential skills of the communication process AND the new digital technologies that are necessary for creating effective video content. In this exciting, new book, author Len Shyles updates the latest developments in digital video production, while preserving the fundamentals. In a style that′s clear, comprehensive, and brief, The Art of Video Production shows you how to make air-quality television programs—with emphasis on both content and production values—so that you can get your points across. This user-friendly text explains the methods for writing, producing, directing, and editing successful television programs. The Art of Video Production also features six interviews with industry professionals (including network, freelance, and independent producers, directors, writers, and editors), offering practical advice for those planning careers in the field. These "Industry Voices" speak to the profound shift from analog to digital platforms, and offer invaluable insight about its impact. In addition, The Art of Video Production features: Strong emphasis on audience analysis concepts useful in all phases of the production process In-depth coverage of the nature of the digital shift, and its impact on the convergence of media and telecommunications industries Review questions, exercises, and professional pointers, designed to help you review and retain material Accompanying Instructor′s Resource CD-Rom An Instructor′s Resource CD contains chapter objectives, suggested activities, test questions, classroom handouts, a list of helpful Web sites, and more!
Publisher: SAGE Publications
ISBN: 1483316866
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 561
Book Description
"The Art of Video Production, by Leonard Shyles, is a very thorough presentation of the techniques of professional television production, including electronic news-gathering, electronic film production and multicamer outside broadcast work." —MEDIA INTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIA "Len Shyles′ The Art of Video Production is a comprehensive text with descriptions of all of the necessary organizational, aesthetic, and technical elements a student needs to progress from a beginning level to an advanced level in one course. This book presents an over-arching sensibility that links media production with the processes of communication, provides many practical examples, and adds ′industry voices′ interviews that do a great job of telling about ways knowledge from the text may be applied in the real world. In short, Shyles′s book is a clear and comprehensive text for a complete course in video production." —Barbara Ruth Burke, University of Minnesota, Morris "Shyles writes with a clarity and simplicity that is often missing in textbooks. He is able to take complicated concepts and break them down so that anyone can understand them. Shyles adeptly includes not only the ′ancient history′ of early television production, but the new frontiers of HD and digital technology. The book also contains fascinating interviews with industry professionals, which students entering the workforce will find helpful. The Art of Video Production provides an excellent foundation for the video student, both technically and aesthetically." —Rick Ricioppo, Illinois State University, School of Communication The Art of Video Production is a veritable compendium of practical advice, insights, and tips for aspiring videographers. Deftly written, effectively organized..." —WISCONSIN BOOKWATCH The Art of Video Production emphasizes the enduring principles and essential skills of the communication process AND the new digital technologies that are necessary for creating effective video content. In this exciting, new book, author Len Shyles updates the latest developments in digital video production, while preserving the fundamentals. In a style that′s clear, comprehensive, and brief, The Art of Video Production shows you how to make air-quality television programs—with emphasis on both content and production values—so that you can get your points across. This user-friendly text explains the methods for writing, producing, directing, and editing successful television programs. The Art of Video Production also features six interviews with industry professionals (including network, freelance, and independent producers, directors, writers, and editors), offering practical advice for those planning careers in the field. These "Industry Voices" speak to the profound shift from analog to digital platforms, and offer invaluable insight about its impact. In addition, The Art of Video Production features: Strong emphasis on audience analysis concepts useful in all phases of the production process In-depth coverage of the nature of the digital shift, and its impact on the convergence of media and telecommunications industries Review questions, exercises, and professional pointers, designed to help you review and retain material Accompanying Instructor′s Resource CD-Rom An Instructor′s Resource CD contains chapter objectives, suggested activities, test questions, classroom handouts, a list of helpful Web sites, and more!
Making Sense of Science
Author: Steven Yearley
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 9780803986923
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
This volume demystifies science studies and bridges the divide between social theory and the sociology of science.
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 9780803986923
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
This volume demystifies science studies and bridges the divide between social theory and the sociology of science.
Game Design
Author: Marc Saltzman
Publisher: Bradygames
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description
BradyGames-Game Design: Secrets of the Sages-2nd Edition Features. More information about the console gaming market. How multiplayer gameplay is affecting the industry. More game and design theory, with inspirations and insights from the experts. Updated content on the newest, hottest games.
Publisher: Bradygames
ISBN:
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 478
Book Description
BradyGames-Game Design: Secrets of the Sages-2nd Edition Features. More information about the console gaming market. How multiplayer gameplay is affecting the industry. More game and design theory, with inspirations and insights from the experts. Updated content on the newest, hottest games.
Making Meetings Work
Author: John E Tropman
Publisher: SAGE Publications
ISBN: 1452245614
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
A best-seller in its first edition, Making Meetings Work: Achieving High Quality Group Decisions, Second Edition covers everything you need to know about organizing engaging meetings, including preparing agendas, controlling what happens behind the scenes prior to and after meetings, and managing conflicting values and personalities. Through the Meeting Masters Research Project at the University of Michigan, author John E. Tropman observed and interviewed the nation′s most successful meeting experts to find out how to make meetings both stimulating and productive. Based on his findings, Tropman formulated seven principles and fourteen commandments for implementing dynamic meetings. This second edition has been extensively revised and expanded to include Family meetings and family group decision making Problems and solutions for board of directors meetings Community and civic meetings Volunteers and meetings Leadership in community decision making Making Meetings Work: Achieving High Quality Group Decisions, Second Edition provides simple, easily applied best practices for supervising or instigating meetings with decision accomplishment outcomes. Author John E. Tropman reveals goal oriented procedures that keep proposals moving towards quality group decision making and assure other participants look forward to attending your meetings. Written with humor and a deep understanding of the realities of business and political life, Making Meetings Work: Achieving High Quality Group Decisions, Second Edition is an extraordinary resource for anyone who leads, facilitates, or attends meetings.
Publisher: SAGE Publications
ISBN: 1452245614
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
A best-seller in its first edition, Making Meetings Work: Achieving High Quality Group Decisions, Second Edition covers everything you need to know about organizing engaging meetings, including preparing agendas, controlling what happens behind the scenes prior to and after meetings, and managing conflicting values and personalities. Through the Meeting Masters Research Project at the University of Michigan, author John E. Tropman observed and interviewed the nation′s most successful meeting experts to find out how to make meetings both stimulating and productive. Based on his findings, Tropman formulated seven principles and fourteen commandments for implementing dynamic meetings. This second edition has been extensively revised and expanded to include Family meetings and family group decision making Problems and solutions for board of directors meetings Community and civic meetings Volunteers and meetings Leadership in community decision making Making Meetings Work: Achieving High Quality Group Decisions, Second Edition provides simple, easily applied best practices for supervising or instigating meetings with decision accomplishment outcomes. Author John E. Tropman reveals goal oriented procedures that keep proposals moving towards quality group decision making and assure other participants look forward to attending your meetings. Written with humor and a deep understanding of the realities of business and political life, Making Meetings Work: Achieving High Quality Group Decisions, Second Edition is an extraordinary resource for anyone who leads, facilitates, or attends meetings.
The Making of Migration
Author: Martina Tazzioli
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1526492946
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
The Making of Migration addresses the rapid phenomenon that has become one of the most contentious issues in contemporary life: how are migrants governed as individual subjects and as part of groups? What are the modes of control, identification and partitions that migrants are subjected to? Bringing together an ethnographically grounded analysis of migration, and a critical theoretical engagement with the security and humanitarian modes of governing migrants, the book pushes us to rethink notions that are central in current political theory such as "multiplicity" and subjectivity. This is an innovative and sophisticated study; deploying migration as an analytical angle for complicating and reconceptualising the emergence of collective subjects, mechanisms of individualisation, and political invisibility/visibility. A must-read for students of Migration Studies, Political Geography, Political Theory, International Relations, and Sociology.
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1526492946
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 295
Book Description
The Making of Migration addresses the rapid phenomenon that has become one of the most contentious issues in contemporary life: how are migrants governed as individual subjects and as part of groups? What are the modes of control, identification and partitions that migrants are subjected to? Bringing together an ethnographically grounded analysis of migration, and a critical theoretical engagement with the security and humanitarian modes of governing migrants, the book pushes us to rethink notions that are central in current political theory such as "multiplicity" and subjectivity. This is an innovative and sophisticated study; deploying migration as an analytical angle for complicating and reconceptualising the emergence of collective subjects, mechanisms of individualisation, and political invisibility/visibility. A must-read for students of Migration Studies, Political Geography, Political Theory, International Relations, and Sociology.
The New Production of Knowledge
Author: Michael Gibbons
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 9780803977945
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
In this provocative and broad-ranging work, the authors argue that the ways in which knowledge - scientific, social and cultural - is produced are undergoing fundamental changes at the end of the twentieth century. They claim that these changes mark a distinct shift into a new mode of knowledge production which is replacing or reforming established institutions, disciplines, practices and policies. Identifying features of the new mode of knowledge production - reflexivity, transdisciplinarity, heterogeneity - the authors show how these features connect with the changing role of knowledge in social relations. While the knowledge produced by research and development in science and technology is accorded central concern, the
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 9780803977945
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
In this provocative and broad-ranging work, the authors argue that the ways in which knowledge - scientific, social and cultural - is produced are undergoing fundamental changes at the end of the twentieth century. They claim that these changes mark a distinct shift into a new mode of knowledge production which is replacing or reforming established institutions, disciplines, practices and policies. Identifying features of the new mode of knowledge production - reflexivity, transdisciplinarity, heterogeneity - the authors show how these features connect with the changing role of knowledge in social relations. While the knowledge produced by research and development in science and technology is accorded central concern, the
Formative Assessment
Author: Margaret Heritage
Publisher: Corwin Press
ISBN: 145220960X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
A practical, in-depth guide to implementing formative assessment in your classroom! Formative assessment allows teachers to identify and close gaps in student understanding and move learning forward. This research-based book walks readers through every step of the process and offers illustrative examples across a range of subject areas and grade levels. This book explains how to: Clearly articulate learning progressions, learning goals, and success criteria Select strategies for assessment and provide quality feedback Engage students in self-assessment and self-management Create a classroom environment that values feedback as part of the learning process
Publisher: Corwin Press
ISBN: 145220960X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
A practical, in-depth guide to implementing formative assessment in your classroom! Formative assessment allows teachers to identify and close gaps in student understanding and move learning forward. This research-based book walks readers through every step of the process and offers illustrative examples across a range of subject areas and grade levels. This book explains how to: Clearly articulate learning progressions, learning goals, and success criteria Select strategies for assessment and provide quality feedback Engage students in self-assessment and self-management Create a classroom environment that values feedback as part of the learning process