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This book attempts a comparative analysis of the condition of Blacks in the new world diaspora. The editors contend that this diaspora cannot be fully understood apart from politics and social structure, or apart from the broad historical background of the political economy of...

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In "Empowering the Lonely Crowd", John Raymaker explores and compares John Paul II and Lonergan's thought in relation to (Japanese) Buddhism, concluding that while all life has a coded genome, all humans have a free, uncoded spiritual genome that is a viable alternative to postmodern skepticism.

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As translation involves more than mere mechanics but as a discipline tied to cultural understanding, translators must focus on the dissimilarities and incongruities between the source and target societies, as well as their languages. The work concludes by analyzing the published translations of two works.

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This book tells the story of Enzo Piccinini, a brilliant surgeon and a truly inspirational figure. Enzo was one of the most resolute proponents of contemporary Catholicism and led many to embrace Catholicism wholeheartedly. His warm spirit and devotion to Christ will inspire you to lead a life of compassion.

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In this pioneering scholarly work on occult symbols in literature, the reader is offered a vivid look into how W.B. Yeats, T.S. Eliot, and Franz Kafka_three masters of symbolic expression_utilized Tarot cards in their poetry and prose. Focusing on the Tarot's ancient associati...

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This book presents five controversial issues that stir conflicts about moral decisions in our time. John Chirban draws upon resources of specific faith traditions. He provides case discussion and considers numerous interdisciplinary perspectives, arguing an interdependent approach for addressing these current ethical issues.

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Faith communities have always struggled with the questions of ethical method and cultural inclusivity. Accordingly, Ethical Issues that Matter enlarges the methodological discussion among ethicists and theologians by adopting the landscape of a mountain as a useful metaphor for racism.

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In this book, Thomas McMahon details the framework for the concept of 'transforming justice' and illustrates its unique relevance stemming from its ability to integrate the abstract concepts of rights, power, and justice. The focal concept is exemplified through the examinatio...

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Europe's Indians, Indians in Europe is an accessible and multidisciplinary synopsis of European iconographies and cultural narratives related to Native Americans. In this pioneering work, European fascination with and phantasmagorias of 'Indianness' are comprehensively discussed, involving perspectives of history, literature, and cultural criticism

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Providing a brief, scholarly, practical synthesis of what Europe stands for and has to offer its visitors, the author chooses to focus on the literary, artistic, philosophical, and theological contributions of some of the countries and cities therein. For both the traveller and non-traveller.

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Describes the basic relational qualities that characterize all experiential psychotherapy whether done by gestaltists, transactionalists, behavioral modifiers, rational-emotives, family therapists, psychoanalysts, or non-directive therapists.

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Presents for the first time in textbook form a collection of the finest writings of noteworthy theologians of the key doctrinal themes in Christianity.

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This first volume explores the specific roles of metaphysical and religious beliefs in explanation and theory construction in the natural sciences. It surveys modes of interaction between religion and science paying attention to the sensitivities required for their historiography.

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This second volume of Facets of Faith and Science focuses on the effects religious and metaphysical beliefs have on the content of the specific roles of metaphysical and religious beliefs in explanation and theory construction in biology, mathematics and physics. Co-published with The Pascal Centre for Advanced Studies in Faith and Science.

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This third volume of Facets of Faith and Science presents case studies covering astronomy, biology, cosmology, and physics.

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In this work, Sullivan analyzes the relationship between faith and reason in Kierkegaard's philosophy. Kierkegaard is widely considered to be an irrationalist. Sullivan argues that he views faith as reasonable in a distinct way that must be uncovered. In some of his pseudonymo...

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rofessors Kilbride and Farley use ethnographic techniques and narrative perspective to focus on the life of an Irish entrepreneur and philanthropist who has lived in Africa since 1970. They also illuminate the missionary work in Kenya of an Irish Jesuit and others of Irish heritage there.

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This book offers a wealth of knowledge about addressing women's social and political issues and discusses some of the most striking examples of democratization. Women across all cultural lines will feel empowered to re-ignite our movement towards an egalitarian society transcending all boundaries and barriers.T. V. Means, Ph.D.

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As feminists demand government action to address gender inequality, they are confronted by the paradox of state power-a state which promises women protection, but protects the interests of men. Using domestic violence against women as a case study, this book examines the trade...

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In 1950, the United Nations General Assembly adopted its Universal Declaration of Human Rights. However, the resolve of the UN to abide by the Declaration has waned. These essays offer reflections on the UN's past performance, as well as ideas for its future role in human rights protection.