Nauka patrzenia na zjawiska rozwojowe z perspektywy różnych teorii to przygoda i wyzwanie. Podręcznik uczy otwartości umysłu, refleksji oraz umiejętności dystansowania się od prostych wyjaśnień. Autorzy kompleksowo omawiają teorie dotyczące roli czynników biologicznych, takich jak teorie ewolucyjna, psychoanalityczna i poznawcza, a także teorie akcentujące wpływ czynników środowiskowych, w tym teorie uczenia się, ról społecznych, rozwoju w biegu życia oraz sprawiedliwości społecznej. Dodatkowo, omawiają teorie podkreślające interakcję między jednostką a środowiskiem, takie jak psychospołeczna, kulturowo-historyczna, bioekologiczna oraz teoria systemów dynamicznych. Newmanowie porównują te teorie, pokazując ich kontekst historyczny i kulturowy, wskazując zalety i wady oraz pytając, jak zastosować wiedzę naukową w praktyce. Nie budują przekonania, że nauka jest „wiedzą oświeconą”, lecz ukazują jej kumulatywny charakter i metodologiczny rygor. Głównym celem książki jest wspieranie krytycznego myślenia i aktywnego podejścia do uczenia się.
How, Barbara Newman asks, did the myth of the separable heart take such a firm hold in the Middle Ages, from lovers exchanging hearts with one another to mystics exchanging hearts with Jesus? What special traits gave both saints and demoniacs their ability to read minds? Why were mothers who died in childbirth buried in unconsecrated ground? Each of these phenomena, as diverse as they are, offers evidence for a distinctive medieval idea of the person in sharp contrast to that of the modern subject of individual.Starting from the premise that the medieval self was more permeable than its modern counterpart, Newman explores the ways in which the self's porous boundaries admitted openness to penetration by divine and demonic spirits and even by other human beings. She takes up the idea of coinherence, a state familiarly expressed in the amorous and devotional formula I in you and you in me, to consider the theory and practice of exchanging the self with others in five relational contexts of increasing intimacy. Moving from the outside in, her chapters deal with charismatic teachers and their students, mind-reading saints and their penitents, lovers trading hearts, pregnant mothers who metaphorically and literally carry their children within, and women and men in the throes of demonic obsession. In a provocative conclusion, she sketches some of the far-reaching consequences of this type of personhood by drawing on comparative work in cultural history, literary criticism, anthropology, psychology, and ethics.The Permeable Self offers medievalists new insight into the appeal and dangers of the erotics of pedagogy; the remarkable influence of courtly romance conventions on hagiography and mysticism; and the unexpected ways that pregnancy--often devalued in mothers--could be positively ascribed to men, virgins, and God. The half-forgotten but vital idea of coinherence is of relevance far beyond medieval studies, however, as Newman shows how it reverberates in such puzzling phenomena as telepathy, the experience of heart transplant recipients who develop relationships with their deceased donors, the phenomenon of psychoanalytic transference, even the continuities between ideas of demonic possession and contemporary understandings of obsessive-compulsive disorder.In The Permeable Self Barbara Newman once again confirms her status as one of our most brilliant and thought-provoking interpreters of the Middle Ages.
The book explores the premodern reader's perception of sacred and secular realms, presenting them not as opposites but as interconnected aspects of double judgment. Newman delves into the complexities of how these two domains influenced understanding and interpretation, offering insights into the cultural and philosophical frameworks of the time. This nuanced perspective challenges contemporary views and enriches the discourse on the interplay between faith and reason.
FOUR GIRLS. FOUR DIRECTIONS. ONE PURPOSE. The earth is gasping for breath; its only hope is the sacred Codes of Nature. But they've been stolen--snatched by a giant raven during a raging storm. SOPHIA ROSE, Guardian of Mother Earth, has summoned MAIA from the North to lead FALCON, AVA, and YUE, on a quest to find the Codes and save the planet. But the odds are against the young rescuers. Time is running out: the bees are dying, the oceans are filled with plastic--and a dark energy lurks in the shadows, threatening their search. Powered by the elements of earth, air, fire and water, messages from mystical dreamcatchers, guidance from the ancestors, and wisdom from the land--this fierce sisterhood must rely on courage, mythic horses, and each other if they are to succeed. Ultimately, their epic adventure takes them on a daring journey into a deeper understanding of their own unique place in the universe. The Dreamcatcher Codes builds bridges, unity, and hope, and illuminates two critical issues of our time: climate change and girls claiming their voices and vital place in the world.
The narrative traces Barbara Newman's family history, beginning with early Virginia colonists over three centuries ago and their descendants' involvement in the Civil War. It highlights the family's journey through significant historical events, including the prosperity of the Roaring Twenties, the hardships of the Great Depression, and their sacrifices during World War II and the Korean Conflict. This rich tapestry of personal and historical experiences offers insights into the resilience and evolution of a Virginia family across generations.
V této knize se představuje pět půvabných baletních příběhů - Spící krasavice, Giselle, Coppélia, Labutí jezero a Louskáček. Krásné barevné ilustrace přibližují nejznámější scény a taneční sóla z jednotlivých baletů. Barevné fotografie světoznámých tanečnic a tanečníků, kteří ztvárnili hlavní role. Mnoho zajímavého o divadelním zákulisí, kostýmech i o přípravě představení. Základní baletní postoje a kroky.
Barbara Newmans Monographie über Hildegard von Bingen, eine talentierte Äbtissin des 12. Jahrhunderts, beleuchtet ihre Rolle als Theologin und ihre Bedeutung für das Weibliche in der Göttlichkeit. Sie fasst verschiedene Forschungsansätze zusammen und zeigt, wie Hildegard von unterschiedlichen Bewegungen und Disziplinen wiederentdeckt wird.
