“…Describe el sistema de jerarquías y de luchas por la distinción que opera en el ámbito de las editoriales, el teatro, las galerías de arte y los museos y demuestra que las disposiciones y los actos considerados más individuales y libres –por ejemplo, los gustos literarios y musicales– están atravesados por la lógica social que determina la legitimidad de ciertas formas artísticas y el carácter herético de otras…”

“…Essays then describe efforts to cultivate students' capacity for ethical reading practices and to deepen their understanding of the stakes and artistic dimensions of human rights representations, drawing on active learning and experimental class contexts. The final section, on resources, directs readers to further readings in history, criticism, theory, and literary and visual studies and provides a chronology of human rights legal documents…”

“…Students are stimulated by a wealth of engaging activities and features. They are encouraged to think critically and relate ideas to other subjects and to world issues. …”

“…The chapters cover Newman's activities in Oxford, Littlemore, Rome, Birmingham and Dublin, as well as exploring various facets of his rich personality - as preacher, educator, Oratorian, letter writer, novelist, poet, confessor, and convert. …”

“…Indians and Mestizos in the "Lettered City" explores how scholars contributed to social change and transformation of colonial culture through legal, cultural, and political activism, and how, ultimately, their significant colonial critiques and campaigns redefined colonial public life and discourse. …”

“…Drinot shows how the incommensurability between indigeneity and labour was expressed in the 1920 constitution, specific labour policies, and the activities of state agencies created to oversee collective bargaining and provide workers with affordable housing, inexpensive food, and social insurance. …”

“…Las situaciones en las que existe comunidad de bienes o de derechos siempre se han caracterizado por su especial conflictividad en las relaciones propias del tráfico jurídico, fundamentalmente en los aspectos que implican actos de disposición. Habida cuenta de la escasa regulación que ofrece el ordenamiento jurídico español, ello ha provocado que las respuestas a muchas de estas situaciones, y especialmente a aquéllas que la realidad ha ido creando, hayan requerido ser interpretadas por parte de la doctrina jurisprudencial o, en su caso, de la DGRN, antes de verse plasmadas en normativas de regulación específica, o ser objeto de una nueva formulación por parte de ordenamientos jurídicos más recientes, como ofrece el CCCat. los participantes en esta obra, más de treinta teóricos y prácticos del Derecho privado, ofrecen un planteamiento actual de los conflictos de comunidad más habituales, estudiados desde la práctica judicial, notarial y registral, sin merma de su correspondiente bagaje doctrinal, pretendiendo con ello presentar un estudio exhaustivo de este régimen…”

“…In recounting his "war stories" Laszlo is able to show the day to day activities of a cinematographer before, during and after filming the project, discussing equipment, film stocks, testing, labs, unions, agents, budget requirements, and working with the director and producer. …”

“…Special features include: English subtitles; a cultural and usage commentary with timecodes so users can easily access points of interest; further reading and activities for the classroom - easy-to-follow tasks to get students engaging with language straight away; and, an index both for the DVD and the book so users can search for topics of interest. …”

“…Many biographers of Stalin turn to shallow psychological analysis in seeking to explain his embrace of revolution, focusing on the beatings he suffered at the hands of his father or his hero-worship of Lenins, or sensationalizing Stalin's involvement in violent activity. Suny seeks to show Stalin in the complex context of the oppressive tsarist police-state in which he lived and debates and party politics that animated the revolutionary circles in which he moved. …”

“…She examines seven widely-held beliefs which are holding back pupils and teachers: - Facts prevent understanding - Teacher-led instruction is passive - The 21st century fundamentally changes everything - You can always just look it up -We should teach transferable skills - Projects and activities are the best way to learn - Teaching knowledge is indoctrination. …”

“…What motivates people to buy forecasts? Does the act of forecasting set in motion unforeseen events that can counteract the forecast made? …”

“…In almost every country of the developing world, the most active builders are squatters, creating complex local economies with high rises, shopping strips, banks, and self-government. …”

“…This is critical for the millions of working poor in developing countries who earn their livelihoods by engaging in independent economic activities. Insecure economic liberties leave them vulnerable to harassment, bribery and other forms of abuse from middlemen and public officials. …”

“…The second edition contains extensive updates on policy, as well as new vignettes, case study material and activities from current settings. This new and revised edition emphasises: - working with other cultures and bilingualism - schema theory - integrated and collaborative work - working with parents - learning through play This book will be extremely helpful to those on initial training courses such as EYFS, NVQ, Early Years Professional Status, BA (Hons) Education and Early Years, and Early Childhood Studies. …”

“…The final section looks at the ways in which our emotions are guided and influenced while listening to music, whether actively or passively. Music and Emotion is a timely book, one that will interest psychologists, musicologists, music educators, and philosophers…”
Sumario

“…The conference is often judged a failure, as the resulting Treaty of Versailles did not bring long-term peace with Germany. By following the activities of British delegate and wartime Minister of Blockade Lord Robert Cecil, this book examines the struggles and successes of the conference, as delegates from around the world grappled with the economic, political and humanitarian catastrophes overwhelming Europe in 1919. …”

“…A pesar de la división de confesiones, todos los cristianos tienen en común el bautismo en el nombre del Padre, del Hijo y del Espíritu Santo, y pueden unirse en el Padrenuestro. La realidad de los actos movidos por la fe es innumerable. Ya no es, como en otras épocas, algo clamorosamente manifiesto, colectivo, de “Cristiandad”. …”

“…Solo una enseñanza que facilite la habilidad de producir y comprender enunciados para realizar actos de lengua, seleccionando los más apropiados para un contexto determinado, podrá preciarse de ser eficiente. …”

“…For example, Palestinian teens who were actively engaged in the first Intifada have fared better than Bosnian teens who were virtual sitting ducks to the sniper and grenade launches of the hidden forces during the siege of Sarajevo. …”