Renovar a teoria crítica e reinventar a emancipação socialEste livro reúne os esforços do sociólogo português Boaventura de Sousa Santos, para repensar a teoria crítica diante dos desafios e da diversidade do mundo contemporâneo. Particularmente, a partir da rica experiência de Boaventura como coordenador d e vários projetos de pesquisa ao redor do mundo e participante e organizador do Fórum Social Mundial. Um trabalho instigante tanto pelo diálogo com as aflições das lutas sociais do nosso tempo, quanto pelo caráter de construção criativa e engajada que lhe confere o sociólogo. Uma reflexão para combater a ´razão indolente´, como Boaventura chama as formas acomodadas de pensamento. Uma busca pela superação de problemas e contradições da modernidade em um mundo multicultural, sem cair no vazio niilista do pós-modernismo. Se para Boaventura é impossível criar uma ´teoria geral´ que dê conta da diversidade do mundo, ao menos nesse momento, é necessário buscar processos de ´tradução´ entre diferentes sistemas e culturas que busquem a construção d e outro mundo possível. Entender e conciliar diferentes lutas de oprimidos, seja o proletariado, sejam questões de gênero, étnicas ou religiosas. O livro nasceu de três conferências dadas por Boaventura na Faculdade de Ciências Sociais da Universidade de Buenos Aires (UBA), em abril 2005.ISBN 10: 857559091XISBN 13: 9788575590911
Research and Reconciliation: Unsettling Ways of Knowing through Indigenous RelationshipsIn this edited collection, leading scholars seek to disrupt Eurocentric research methods by introducing students, professors, administrators, and practitioners to frameworks of Indigenous research methods through a lens of reconciliation.The foundation of this collection is rooted in each contributor’s unique conception of reconciliation, which extends beyond the parameters of Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission to include a broader, more global approach to reconciliation. More pointedly, contributors discuss how effective research is when it’s demonstrated through acts of reconciliation.Encouraging active, participatory approaches to research, this seminal text includes a range of examples, including a variety of creative forms, such as storytelling, conversations, letters, social media, and visual methodologies that challenge linear ways of thinking and embrace Indigenous ways of knowing and seeing. This collection is a go-to resource for all disciplines with a research-focus, including Indigenous studies, sociology, social work, education, gender studies, and anthropology.FEATURES: A focus on Indigenous methods of knowledge transmission that are not traditionally embraced in academia and challenges the Eurocentric concept of research Explores research methodologies through the lens of reconciliation on a global scale A unique text that utilizes reflections of individual contributors, emphasizing the narrative of each chapter relevant to Indigenous traditions of storytellingISBN 10: 1773381156ISBN 13: 9781773381152
Research as Resistance, 2nd EditionThis second edition of Research as Resistance builds upon the resistance-based methods featured in the first edition and contributes to the recent resurgence of marginalized knowledges in social science research, drawing from Indigenous, feminist, and critical race scholarship. Bringing together the theory and practice of anti-oppressive research, this text emphasizes the importance of critical reflexivity and participatory methods. The contributors to this volume, including both emerging and established scholars, write from marginalized perspectives, explore a variety of methodologies, and address current theoretical issues in social justice research, discussing ontological and epistemological considerations within the field.This substantially revised and updated edition features new chapters that address narrative research, Foucauldian methods, community action research, queer theory, and insurgent Indigenous research. The text provides a solid foundation in specific methodologies while also highlighting their emancipatory potential. With a unique emphasis on both the theoretical foundations and practical applications of socially just research, this collection is an invaluable resource for senior undergraduate and graduate courses on anti-oppressive practice and research theory and methods in the social sciences.ISBN 10: 1551308827ISBN 13: 9781551308821
Researching the Visual: Images, Objects, Contexts and Interactions in Social and Cultural Inquiry`The book has a solid practical feel to it, and although it deals philosophically with leading theorists such as Foucault, Goffman, Bourdieu and Hall it grounds the practice of visual research into everyday use... Weaved cleverly throughout are numerous practical exercises which draw together the theoretical concepts and give them a grounded rational element. This book is a valuable research tool and I would anticipate that many researchers will find it a worthwhile addition to their armoury' - Mental Health Care
Providing a comprehensive introduction to the entire field of visual research, this book reviews the contributions of traditions as diverse as semiotics, ethnomethodology, symbolic interactionism and
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Researching Young Childrens Perspectives: Debating the ethics and dilemmas of educational research with childrenWhat ethical dilemmas face researchers who work with young children?Researching Young Children’s Perspectives critically examines the challenges and complexities of rights based, participatory research with children. Rather than approaching these dilemmas as problematic issues, this book positions them as important topics for discussion and reflection.Drawing from their own rich experiences as research collaborators with young children in internationally diverse settings, the authors consider the ethical, methodological and theoretical frameworks that guide best-practice in research with young children. Each chapter poses points for consideration that will inform and challenge both the novice and experienced researcher, such as:How ‘participatory’ can research be with infants under eighteen months?When should listening through observation stand alone?What is the distinction between methodologies and methods?How can all young children be assured of a voice in research?The authors also present seven separate case studies which demonstrate exemplary research with young children. Each study is accompanied by insightful commentary from the authors, who highlight the issues or difficulties faced and propose potential solutions.If you are a student at undergraduate level and above, this book will give you all the confidence you need to conduct your own high quality research with children.ISBN 10: 041560494XISBN 13: 9780415604949
Resíduos agrícolas como Materiais de Construção Úteis e Amigos do Ambiente: Tecnologia Verde -Portuguese EditionISBN 10: 6205243709ISBN 13: 9786205243701
Rethinking Language PolicyDrawing on four decades of research, Bernard Spolsky presents an updated theory of language policy that starts with the individual speaker instead of the nation. In this book, he surveys the language practices, beliefs, and planning efforts of individuals, families, public and private institutions, local and national activists, advocates and managers, and nations. He examines the diversity of linguistic repertoires and the multiplicity of forces, linguistic and non-linguistic, which account for language shift and maintenance. By starting with the individual speaker and moving through the various levels and domains, Spolsky shows the many different policies with which a national government must compete and illustrates why national policy is so difficult. A definitive guide to the field, this is essential reading for policy makers, stakeholders, researchers, and students of language policy.ISBN 10: 1474485472ISBN 13: 9781474485470
Rethinking the Economics of Land and HousingWhy are house prices in many advanced economies rising faster than incomes? Why isn't land and location taught or seen as important in modern economics? What is the relationship between the financial system and land?In this accessible but provocative guide to the economics of land and housing, the authors reveal how many of the key challenges facing modern economies - including housing crises, financial instability and growing inequalities - are intimately tied to the land economy. Looking at the ways in which discussions of land have been routinely excluded from both housing policy and economic theory, the authors show that in order to tackle these increasingly pressing issues a major rethink by both politicians and economists is required.ISBN 10: 135037427XISBN 13: 9781350374270
Rise and Fall of Strategic PlanningIn this definitive and revealing history, Henry Mintzberg, the iconoclastic former president of the Strategic Management Society, unmasks the press that has mesmerized so many organizations since 1965: strategic planning. One of our most brilliant and original management thinkers, Mintzberg concludes that the term is an oxymoron -- that strategy cannot be planned because planning is about analysis and strategy is about synthesis. That is why, he asserts, the process has failed so often and so dramatically.Mintzberg traces the origins and history of strategic planning through its prominence and subsequent fall. He argues that we must reconceive the process by which strategies are created -- by emphasizing informal learning and personal vision -- and the roles that can be played by planners. Mintzberg proposes new and unusual definitions of planning and strategy, and examines in novel and insightful ways the various models of strategic planning and the evidence of why they failed. Reviewing the so-called "pitfalls" of planning, he shows how the process itself can destroy commitment, narrow a company's vision, discourage change, and breed an atmosphere of politics. In a harsh critique of many sacred cows, he describes three basic fallacies of the process -- that discontinuities can be predicted, that strategists can be detached from the operations of the organization, and that the process of strategy-making itself can be formalized.Mintzberg devotes a substantial section to the new role for planning, plans, and planners, not inside the strategy-making process, but in support of it, providing some of its inputs and sometimes programming its outputs as well as encouraging strategic thinking in general. This book is required reading for anyone in an organization who is influenced by the planning or the strategy-making processes.ISBN 10: 1476754764ISBN 13: 9781476754765
Robbins, Cotran & Kumar Pathologic Basis of Disease -Robbins PathologyComprehensive, accessible, and highly illustrated, Robbins, Cotran & Kumar Pathologic Basis of Disease, 11th Edition, offers an in-depth, state-of-the-art overview of human diseases and their cellular and molecular basis. This best-selling text delivers the latest, most essential pathology knowledge in a readable, interesting manner, ensuring optimal understanding of the latest basic science and clinical content. More than 1,000 high-quality photographs and full-color illustrations highlight new information in molecular biology, disease classifications, new drugs and drug therapies, and much more. Ideal for USMLE or specialty board preparation, coursework, or as a clinical reference, this acclaimed text is a must-have resource for students, residents, researchers, academic faculty, and practitioners. Explains concepts in a clear and concise manner, progressing logically from pathogenesis to morphology to clinical features of major human disease entities Uses an outstanding full-color, user-friendly design to simplify your study and quickly direct you to the information you need to know, with learning features such as boldface overviews at the beginning of each section, key concepts boxes, selected additional reading, schematic diagrams that illustrate complex concepts, many new and significantly revised figures, and gross and microscopic images depicting disease processes Brings you up to date with the latest information on disease pathogenesis, including tumor-host interactions, the pathogenesis and pathology of COVID-19, and the role of the microbiome in non-communicable diseases, as well as current classification systems, molecular and genetic testing, personalized medicine, and targeted therapeutics Reflects increased attention to diversity and inclusion throughout. Shares the knowledge and expertise of two new editors: educator and scientist Dr. Jayanta Debnath of UCSF Department of Pathology, and educator and illustrator Dr. Abhijit Das of Janakpuri Super Specialty Hospital An enhanced eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text and figures, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud – as well as access updated supplementary materials, including multiple-choice board-style questionsISBN 10: 044326452XISBN 13: 9780443264528
Romantismo-realismoEste e o terceiro volume da nova edicao, totalmente revista e atualizada, de uma obra realizada por professores e colaboradores do Instituto de Estudos Portugueses da Universidade de Sao Paulo que, desde 1961, vem abrindo novos caminhos para o ensino da literatura portuguesa no Brasil. Este Presenca da Literatura Portuguesa - Volume 3: Romantismo-Realismo estuda dois dos mais significativos movimentos literarios portugueses. O Romantismo, surgido em 1825, com sua doce ou tragica fragrancia verbal emanando a cada cena; e o Realismo, em 1865, mobilizando a linguagem literaria com retratos dos costumes e da vida cotidiana.Numa divisao rigorosa ao extremo, mas facilitadora, podemos dizer que o seculo XIX floresceu sob os perfumes incensadores de sensacoes e imagens emanados do discurso caudaloso dos romanticos e amadureceu, a partir da segunda metade desse seculo e ate o seu fim, no rigor cientificista da lucidez buscada pelos retratistas de costumes e cenas da vida cotidiana.ISBN 10: 852860408XISBN 13: 9788528604085
Roteiro Para Midia Eletronica Scriptwriting Essentials Across the Genres"Wonderfully practical....just what every media writer needs." Christopher H. SterlingGeorge Washington University* Learn what it takes to write for commercials, news, documentaries, corporate, educational, animation, games, the internet, and dramatic film & video productions * Outlines the key skills needed for a successful media writing career The demand for quality and knowledgeable multi-platform writing is always in high demand. An Introduction to Writing for Electronic Media presents a survey of the many types of electronic media you can write for, and explains how to do it. Musburger focuses on the skills you need to write for animation versus radio or television news versus corporate training. Sample scripts help you learn by example while modeling your own scripts. Production files illustrate the integral role writers' play in the production process, and individual movie frames allow you compare these to the real scripts. Armed with the skills developed in this book, a media writer can apply for a variety of positions in newsrooms, advertising firms, motion pictures or animation studios, as well as local and national cable operations. Robert B. Musburger, Ph.D., is Professor Emeritus and former Director of the School of Communication, University of Houston, USA. He has worked for 20 years in professional broadcasting, serving as camera operator, director, producer, and writer. Musburger has received numerous awards for his video work and teaching and he continues to work in electronic media with his Seattle, WA,. consulting firm, Musburger Media Services."[An] authoritative and clearly written description of the processes involved in writing for film, radio and television production."Raymond Fielding, Dean EmeritusFlorida State UniversityISBN 10: 8535227172ISBN 13: 9788535227178
Routledge Handbook of International Political Economy -IPE: IPE as a Global ConversationThe study of the International Political Economy (IPE), like the IPE itself, is plural and unbounded. Despite what partisans sometimes say, rather than there being ‘one way’ of studying the IPE that is the ‘right way’, we find across the world great variation in IPE scholarship in terms of focus, questions, and methods. How then can we make sense of this and understand the field as a whole rather than simply learn one part of it?This Handbook is designed to address precisely this concern. It maps the shifting boundaries and diverse theoretical commitments of IPE around the world. It engages the geographical and theoretical diversity of the different versions of IPE found in North America, the UK, in Asia and Australia; and notes the absences of distinctive versions of IPE in Europe and Latin America. The volume groups together the essential attributes and positions of each school, inviting the reader to engage with and learn about IPE in all of its guises through this evolving ‘global conversation.’ Rather than adjudicate ‘the one true version’ of IPE, it argues that the intellectual diversity we see around the world is an essential, and positive, feature of the field.With over twenty contributors from a wide range of countries Routledge Handbook of International Political Economy is an essential resource for all those with an interest in this complex and rapidly evolving field of study.ISBN 10: 0415771269ISBN 13: 9780415771269
Sabiston Textbook of Surgery: The Biological Basis of Modern Surgical PracticeFor more than 80 years, Sabiston Textbook of Surgery: The Biological Basis of Modern Surgical Practice has been the go-to text for trainees and surgeons at all levels of experience for definitive guidance on every aspect of general surgery. As the oldest continuously published textbook of surgery in North America, this fully revised 21st Edition continues to provide the key information, essential teaching pearls, and completely updated content needed to make the most informed surgical decisions and achieve optimal outcomes for patients. Concisely written and evidence based throughout, it covers the breadth of material required for certification and practice of general surgery, highlighted by detailed, full-color intraoperative illustrations and high-quality video clips. Follows a clear, consistent progression beginning with principles common to surgical specialties including fluid and electrolyte management, metabolic support, and wound healing. Subsequent sections review the management of injury, transplantation, oncology, breast, endocrine, and abdominal procedures. Covers key topics such as emerging surgical technologies and devices, regenerative medicine, the latest concepts in cancer biology and treatments, and evidence-based management and treatment. Emphasizes the most up-to-date minimally invasive techniques and the use of robotics when indicated. Features more than 2,000 superb illustrations and intraoperative photographs and 25 procedural videos that facilitate quick comprehension of surgical techniques. Includes more schematic diagrams, summary tables, boxes, and algorithms that provide a rich resource for reviewing surgical techniques and preparing for in-training and board exams. Shares the expertise of dozens of new authors and includes two new chapters on robotic surgery and fetal surgery. Contains fully updated content on topics encountered by general surgery residents in training as well as in-depth coverage of subspecialty areas including head and neck, thoracic, vascular, urology, neurosurgery, pediatrics, and gynecology. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.ISBN 10: 0323640621ISBN 13: 9780323640626
Sagarana -Português"Sagarana" traz cenários e personagens típicos do interior do país, mais especificamente do sertão de Minas Gerais. Morros, riachos, jagunços, vaqueiros, bois e cavalos povoam as páginas das estórias magistralmente construídas por Guimarães Rosa, cuja habilidade para criar enredos e protagonistas diversos e repletos de detalhes encanta leitores até hoje e permanece influenciando gerações e gerações de escritores. A linguagem inventiva de "Sagarana" é outro aspecto que distinguiria para sempre o autor no campo da literatura brasileira. Ao mesmo tempo em que incorpora fragmentos essenciais da oralidade sertaneja, pescando regionalismos e recuperando antigas expressões de linguagem do sertão, Rosa inova com a criação de neologismos cuidadosamente lapidados. Dentre os nove contos que fazem parte do livro, destacam-se os célebres “A hora e vez de Augusto Matraga”, “Conversa de bois” e “O burrinho pedrês”.Esta edição traz um texto de apresentação de autoria de Walnice Nogueira Galvão, professor emérita de Teoria Literária e Literatura Comparada da Universidade de São Paulo (USP) e grande especialista na obra rosiana, além de um texto de autoria de Antonio Candido publicado em O Jornal no ano de lançamento de Sagarana, no qual o eterno mestre da crítica literária brasileira saúda a estreia daquele que viria a ser um de nossos mais destacados escritores. A capa foi concebida pelos designers gráficos Victor Burton e Anderson Junqueira e traz uma foto de autoria de Araquém Alcântara, um dos maiores fotógrafos de natureza do Brasil, tirada em 2012 no município de Jaíba, Minas Gerais. A capa foi concebida pelos designers gráficos Victor Burton e Anderson JunqISBN 10: 8526024647ISBN 13: 9788526024649
Saving the Modern Soul: Therapy, Emotions, and the Culture of Self-HelpThe language of psychology is all-pervasive in American culture?from The Sopranos to Oprah, from the abundance of self-help books to the private consulting room, and from the support group to the magazine advice column. Saving the Modern Soul examines the profound impact of therapeutic discourse on our lives and on our contemporary notions of identity. Eva Illouz plumbs today's particular cultural moment to understand how and why psychology has secured its place at the core of modern identity. She examines a wide range of sources to show how self-help culture has transformed contemporary emotional life and how therapy complicates individuals' lives even as it claims to dissect their emotional experiences and heal trauma.ISBN 10: 0520224469ISBN 13: 9780520224469
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