Publisher: Transnational Press London

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Autobiographic fiction in Postmodern Literature

Yeniötesi Yazında Özkurmaca

Author(s): Ali Tilbe / Language(s): Turkish

Keywords: özkurmaca;yazın; toplumbilimi; postmodern; özyaşamöyküsü;

Bu çalışmada, özkurmacanın açınımını anlayabilmek için, öncelikle Philippe Lejeune’ün yaklaşımıyla özyaşamöyküsü türünün tarihsel gelişimi ve niteliklerini belirlemeye çalışacağız. Özkurmaca kavramı, açık bir biçimde Yeniötesi dönemin bir ürünüdür. Bu nedenle, yeni (fr. moderne) ve yeniötesici (fr. postmoderniste) kurama özel bir bölüm açarak, yazınsal düzlemde yenilikçilikle (fr. modernisme) yeniötesicilik arasındaki benzerlikleri ve ayrıklıkları göstermeye çalışacağız. Daha sonra, özkurmaca kavramını yeniötesici ulamına yerleştirmeye ve günümüzde de süren son tartışmaları açımlamaya çaba göstereceğiz.Bu çalışmada, çok sayıda benli anlatı yazarının yapıtlarından örnekler verilirken, son bölümde son dönemin en önemli benli anlatı yazarlarından birisi olan Annie Ernaux’nun Passion simple ile L’Occupation adlı romanlarına özkurmaca bir okuma yapmak için özel bir bölüm açılacaktır.

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Immigrant's Public Space: Union Representation of Turkish Migrants in Germany

Göçmenin Kamusal Alanı: Almanya’da Türkiyeli Göçmen İşçilerin Sendikalarda Temsiliyeti

Author(s): Emre Eren Korkmaz / Language(s): Turkish

Keywords: public space; immigrant; worker; Germany; Turkish; union;

Bu kitapta göç çalışmalarında göçmene etkin bir rol veren ve eleştirel bir yaklaşımı geliştirmeye olanak sağlayan ulus-ötesi sosyal alan (transnational social space) teorisi Habermas’ın kamusal alan teorisiyle birlikte değerlendirilecektir. Habermas’ın iletişimsel eylem teorisinden de göçmenlerle yerlilerin aynı kurumsal yapılardan beklentilerindeki farklılıklarını anlamak açısından yararlanılmaktadır. Kitapta ilk olarak teorik çerçeve izah edilecektir. Ulus-ötesi alan ve kamusal alan teorileri genel hatlarıyla aktarılacak, konumuzla bağlantılı süren tartışmalara değinilecek ve ardından Türkiyeli göçmenlerin ulus-ötesi alanının temel özellikleri ve kamusal alanla ilişkisi değerlendirilecektir. İkinci bölümde 1960’lardan günümüze misafir işçilikten kalıcılığa Türkiyeli göçmen işçilerin tarihsel süreci özetlenecektir. Üçüncü bölümde Almanya’da göç ve vatandaşlık politikalarıyla çalışma yaşamındaki değişimlere ve gelişmelere değinilecektir. Ardından bu değişimlerin Türkiyeli göçmen işçiler açısından yansıması farklı boyutlarıyla ele alınacaktır. Eğitim sistemi, istihdam politikaları, sosyal haklar, ayrımcılık konusu gibi çeşitli konularda yapılan araştırmalar aktarılıp yorumlanacaktır. Bu bölümde ayrıca Almanya’da İş Konseyleri yasası ayrıntılarıyla açıklanacak ve Alman metal işçileri sendikası IG Metall ile İş Konseyleri arasındaki ilişki değerlendirilecektir. Kitabın son bölümü ise alan çalışmasının değerlendirilmesini içermektedir. Anket ve görüşmelerde yaşanan engeller, farklı görüşler özetlenip tartışılacak, tek tek anket sorularına verilen cevaplar aktarılacak, bilhassa kamusal alana dair görüşlerde farklılaşan Ford fabrikası işçileriyle diğer üç fabrikanın işçilerinin cevapları karşılaştırılıp nedenleri üzerinde durulacaktır.

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Communication of Migration in Media and Arts

Communication of Migration in Media and Arts

Author(s): / Language(s): English

Keywords: arts; asylum seekers; border imagery; communication; John Moran Gonzalez; media; migration; science fiction; Vildan Mahmutoglu;

“The main function of traditional media is to provide timely information to the public, but today, traditional media cannot fulfill these expectations with regard to the fluid nature of global migration. New digital media technologies such social media have arisen to fill the void, narrating the lives of migrants in artistic terms that bear the traces of the major social issues of migration. In this critical anthology, contributors examine the intersection of migration, art, and media studies in order to critically analyse the impact of their confluence upon migrant and receiving communities.”Vildan Mahmutoğlu is Associate Professor at Galatasaray University, Istanbul. Her research interests include migration, local cultures, gender, and minorities. Her published book chapters include “A Glimmer of Hope for Mass Media in a Liberal democracy: istanbulrumazinligi.com” and “Global media Entertainment: star search.” Her current research is about gender in diaspora. John Morán González is the J. Frank Dobie Regents Professor of American and English Literature at the University of Texas at Austin, where he is also Director of the Center for Mexican American Studies. He is author of two monographs and the edit or or co-editor of three anthologies.”

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Critical Race Theory. Impact on Black Minority Ethnic Students within Higher Education

Critical Race Theory. Impact on Black Minority Ethnic Students within Higher Education

Author(s): Dilshad Sarwar / Language(s): English

Keywords: Black Minority; Critical Race Theory; curriculum; Dilshad Sarwar; education; Ethnic students; racism; students; universities;

This book is an attempt to address the notion of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and the underlying parallels with the experiences of Black Minority Ethnic Students (BMEs) under the guise of Widening Participation policies and practices within the realms of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The book attempts to explore and compare the post entry academic and social inclusion concepts for BME non-traditional students. The author carried out an extensive level of investigation through her PhD titled “Critical Race Theory A Phenomenological Approach to Black Minority Ethnic Students within Higher Education Institutions”. Moreover, the author within the PhD work identified the habitus structuring models and the academic and social constraints applied within HEIs. This book attempts to illustrate the impact of CRT upon the recruitment, retention, race and racism, learning and teaching themes which are embedded within HEIs. Themes at macro level, meso and micro levels are investigated.

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Citizenship and Naturalization Among Turkish Skilled Migrants

Citizenship and Naturalization Among Turkish Skilled Migrants

Author(s): Deniz Yetkin Aker / Language(s): English

Keywords: Canada; citizenship; Deniz Yetkin Aker; Germany; naturalization; skilled migrants; Turkish;

This study focuses on three main questions: What does citizenship mean for immigrants? Why do some immigrants decide to acquire host countries’ citizenship while others do not? Do citizenship and migration policies of countries (such as Canada and Germany) are related to the decision-making process of immigrants? More specifically, the objective of the study is to investigate high-skilled and business Turkish immigrants (HSBTI) who moved to Germany and Canada between 2000 and 2010. It is expected that immigrants’ naturalization decisions and conceptualization of citizenship are related to countries’ migration and citizenship policy approaches (such as restricted or multiculturalist). With respect to high-skilled and business Turkish immigrants, this study put forwards the view that host country citizenship and migration policy (whether it is restricted or multicultural); economic, social and political benefits and costs of host country’s citizenship; and individuals’ conceptualization of citizenship (as a sense of belonging or commodity) influence their naturalization decisions.This study focuses on three main questions: What does citizenship mean for immigrants? Why do some immigrants decide to acquire host countries’ citizenship while others do not? Do citizenship and migration policies of countries (such as Canada and Germany) are related to the decision-making process of immigrants? More specifically, the objective of the study is to investigate high-skilled and business Turkish immigrants (HSBTI) who moved to Germany and Canada between 2000 and 2010. It is expected that immigrants’ naturalization decisions and conceptualization of citizenship are related to countries’ migration and citizenship policy approaches (such as restricted or multiculturalist). With respect to high-skilled and business Turkish immigrants, this study put forwards the view that host country citizenship and migration policy (whether it is restricted or multicultural); economic, social and political benefits and costs of host country’s citizenship; and individuals’ conceptualization of citizenship (as a sense of belonging or commodity) influence their naturalization decisions.

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Representations of Violence in Literature, Culture and Arts Conference Proceedings 2021

Edebiyat, Kültür ve Sanatta Şiddet Temsilleri Konferans Bildiriler Kitabı 2021

Author(s): / Language(s): Turkish,English

Keywords: Posthumanism Series; Türkçe Seri; arts; Burgess; culture; edebiyat; Flannery O'Connor; gender; kültür; literature; Margaret Atwood; racism; Representations; sanat; Şiddet Temsilleri; toplumsal cinsiyet; Violence

In his foreword to World Report on Violence and Health, published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2002, Nelson Mandela states that “the twentieth century will be remembered as a century marked by violence”. Now we are nearly at the end of the first quarter of the twenty-first century, but violence still permeates in our lives at various levels. Various forms of violence occurring at levels of interpersonal, self-directed, collective, state, warfare, child and youth violence, intimate partner violence, environmental violence, and animal violence lay bare the complexity and pervasiveness of the phenomenon, yet it also brings along the necessity to discuss violence from multiple perspectives. Nelson Mandela Dünya Sağlık Örgütü’nün 2002 yılında yayınladığı Şiddet ve Sağlık Hakkında Dünya Raporu’nun önsözünde “yirminci yüzyılın şiddetle mimlenen bir yüzyıl olarak hatırlanacağını” söyler. Bizler, neredeyse yirmi birinci yüzyılın ilk çeyreğinin sonlarını yaşamaktayız, ancak şiddet hayatımıza hala çeşitli düzeylerde nüfuz ediyor. Kişilerarası, öze yöneltilen, kolektif, devlet, savaş, çocuk ve genç şiddeti, yakın eş şiddeti, çevresel şiddet ve hayvan şiddeti gibi çeşitli düzlemlerde vuku bulan şiddet biçimleri olgunun karmaşıklığını ve yaygınlığını açıkça ortaya koymakla beraber şiddet kavramının farklı açılardan tartışılması gerekliliğini de ortaya koymaktadır

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Measuring Migration Conference 2022 Proceedings

Measuring Migration Conference 2022 Proceedings

Author(s): / Language(s): English

Keywords: asylum; borders; immigration; integration; labour migration; measuring migration; migration, migration law; migration policy; Pao; refugee law; refugees; remittances; selected papers; xenophobia

The conference, “Measuring Migration: How? When? Why?”, was an interdisciplinary and international venue for academics, practitioners, and students to explore the idea of “measuring” migration” using a variety of methods from interdisciplinary perspectives. Participants explored the ethics and implications of what it means to track migratory flows and discussed when this might be appropriate and why these data are helpful/harmful. This conference was hosted in hybrid format online and in-person at the University of Oxford on June 9-10, 2022 (Oxford, England, UK) and was sponsored by MigrationOxford (previously known as the Migration and Mobility Network) and Nuffield College. There were over 300 participants registered from around the world, spanning six continents and dozens of institutions. There were over 30 paper presentations on 10 panels and four keynote addresses/panels that took place over the two days. The proceedings included in this volume cover the majority of the papers presented.

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Portobello Photographer

Portobello Photographer

Author(s): Neptune E. Kosi / Language(s): English

Keywords: Fiction; London novels; Neptune Kosi; Portobello;

Sometimes there are moments that are so dreamy that they take you through the streets of the city in the arms of magical imagination. Some dreams get caught on the hook of the imagination and stay there for centuries. Some wait on the gloomiest and foggy street of the city…In London, there’s a world most people could never even dream of. A city of ravens, fairies, angels, half raven half-human creatures, and the others…A Saturday morning that started on Portobello Road was also the beginning of a brand-new London for Mila. As she awakened, many unknowns were awakening above and below London. London was no longer the old London. People and Ravens too.London is always grey, but this was the most threatening grey she has ever seen!

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Literature: Lingua Franca of Cultures

Literature: Lingua Franca of Cultures

Author(s): Senem Üstün Kaya / Language(s): English

Keywords: Literature Series; Text books; cultures; English Literature; Lingua franca; literature;

Literature is an essential unit of a culture and social, political and historical changes in a society impact both culture, language, and particularly, literature. Although there are various languages in the world, literature is the main communication that connects people from different cultures and countries. Literature: Lingua Franca of Cultures, thus, is designed to depict the similarities between different cultures within similar issues and topics. To meet this purpose, the book contains thirteen chapters, each of which was designed to clarify, exemplify and interpret a specific theme, underscored by remarkable authors from different cultures. Within this scope, each chapter respectively presents a topic: diseases, male gaze, children, intimate relations, antagonists or protagonists, human nature, war and depression, parenthood, death and suicide, God and religion, geography and human, revenge, and alienation. In each chapter, notable literary texts from different authors were analyzed to foreground the thematic and contextual similarities. This book, hence, provides readers different perspectives and interpretations to better internalize the common themes and messages of world classics. Although there are various studies of the remarkable senior academicians in the comparative literary field, hopefully, Literature: Lingua Franca of Cultures would contribute to this field both for the academicians and readers.

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Intercultural communications from public relations perspective

Halkla İlişkiler Perspektifinden Kültürlerarası İletişim

Author(s): Özgenur Reyhan Güler / Language(s): Turkish

Keywords: Management Series; Marketing and Sales; Textbooks; Turkish Series; Public relations; Intercultural Communication;

Kültürlerarası iletişim, toplumların kendilerini farklı etnik yapıdaki topluluklara anlatabilmelerini ve uyum içinde bir arada yaşayabilmelerini sağlayan en etkili araçtır. Halkla ilişkiler disiplini ise özünde bir stratejik bir iletişim faaliyeti olduğundan dolayı, kültürün dinamik yapısının halkla ilişkilerin seyrini de etkilediği bir gerçektir. Kültürlerarası ilişkiler çerçevesinden bakıldığında kültür iletişimi etkiler ve nihayetinde ondan etkilenerek şekillenmeye devam eder. Dolayısıyla kültür kavramını halkla ilişkiler disiplini ile kavramsal olarak ilişkilendirmeye ihtiyaç vardır. Bu kapsamda, farklı toplumlar arası kültürlerarası etkileşimlerin günümüzde daha fazla yaşanması ve toplumsal kabul ve uyum için kültürel farklılıkların yönetiminin giderek daha fazla önem kazanması, farklı kültürlere mensup toplumlarda başarılı bir sosyal yaşam için iletişim stratejileri ve halkla ilişkiler faaliyetlerini daha önemli hale getirmiştir. Tüm bunlar dikkate alındığında bu kitapta toplumsal kabul ve uyum sağlamada yerel yönetimlerin çok kültürlü bir kentin yerel aktörü olarak kentte yaşayan çeşitli farklı etnik yapıdaki vatandaşlarına yönelik gerçekleştirdikleri halkla ilişkiler stratejileri anlatılmıştır.“Bu kitap çalışması, uzmanlık alanım olan kültür ve iletişim disiplinine katkı sağlamak açısından özellikle çok kültürlü ortamlarda halkla ilişkiler yaklaşım ve stratejileri bağlamında literatüre katkı, model ve öneri oluşturabilmek adına önemsediğim bir çalışma olmuştur. Kültürlerarası iletişim, toplumların kendilerini farklı etnik yapıdaki topluluklara anlatabilmelerini ve uyum içinde bir arada yaşayabilmelerini sağlayan en etkili araçtır. Halkla ilişkiler disiplini ise özünde bir stratejik bir iletişim faaliyeti olduğundan dolayı, kültürün dinamik yapısının halkla ilişkilerin seyrini de etkilediği bir gerçektir. Kültürlerarası ilişkiler çerçevesinden bakıldığında kültür iletişimi etkiler ve nihayetinde ondan etkilenerek şekillenmeye devam eder. Dolayısıyla kültür kavramını halkla ilişkiler disiplini ile kavramsal olarak ilişkilendirmeye ihtiyaç vardır. Bu kapsamda, farklı toplumlar arası kültürlerarası etkileşimlerin günümüzde daha fazla yaşanması ve toplumsal kabul ve uyum için kültürel farklılıkların yönetiminin giderek daha fazla önem kazanması, farklı kültürlere mensup toplumlarda başarılı bir sosyal yaşam için iletişim stratejileri ve halkla ilişkiler faaliyetlerini daha önemli hale getirmiştir. Tüm bunlar dikkate alındığında bu kitapta toplumsal kabul ve uyum sağlamada yerel yönetimlerin çok kültürlü bir kentin yerel aktörü olarak kentte yaşayan çeşitli farklı etnik yapıdaki vatandaşlarına yönelik gerçekleştirdikleri halkla ilişkiler stratejileri anlatılmıştır.”

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Transformation of the Security: Concept of Alliance and NATO

Güvenlik Anlayışının Dönüşümü: İttifak Kavramı ve NATO

Author(s): Suat Dönmez,Zeynep Banu Dalaman / Language(s): Turkish

Keywords: International Relations; Policy Series; Security understanding; Bipolar System; NATO; International System;

Günümüzde uluslararası güvenlik ortamını anlamak ve uluslararası diplomasinin yöntemleri hakkında yorum yapmak sadece akademisyenlerin degil, hayatın olagan akısı içerisindeki bireylerin günlük siyaset konusmak kadar kendilerinde hak gördügü bir alıskanlık haline geldi. Bence böyle bir hakkın kullanılabilmesi için en azından konu hakkındaki yazında bulunan bazı temel eserleri okumak çok gerekli ve medeni bir tavır. Bu kitap gerek konuyu kavrayısı gerekse dili bakımından ihtiyaç duyanların bu alandaki birçok eksigini kapatacak özellikte.– Doç. Dr. Savas BIÇER / Uluslararası Politika UzmanıBu çalısmada, dünya düzeninde meydana gelen degisimler ısıgında güvenlik anlayısının nasıl bir dönüsüm geçirdigi ortaya konulmaktadır. Güvenlik, güç, güç dengesi ve ittifak kavramlarına kuramsal bir bakıs açısıyla yaklasılmakta, uluslararası iliskiler ve güvenlik alanında çok önemli bir yere sahip olan NATO ittifakı irdelenmektedir. Uluslararası ilisikleri disiplini için çok önemli bu kavramları anlamak açısından basucu niteliginde bir kitap düsünüyorum.– Doç. Dr. Zeynep Banu DALAMAN / Sosyolog, Siyaset Bilimci.

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Ethno-Cultural Encounters and Refugee Children

Etno-Kültürel Karşılaşmalar ve Mülteci Çocuklar

Author(s): Gamze Kaçar Tunç / Language(s): Turkish

Keywords: Migration series; Turkish series; Afghan; children; economy; migration; culture; refugee; Syrian; rapport;

“Bu metni kimler okur ve kimlerde nasıl bir farkındalık yaratır tahmin etmek çok zor, fakat bu araştırmanın nihai amacı bildikleri toprakları bırakarak Türkiye’ye gelmek zorunda kalmış çocukların en azından bir kısmının sesini duyulur kılmaktı. Bilimsel araştırmalar çoğunlukla olanı analiz etmek ve görünür kılmak için yapılır. Benim buradaki amacım bundan biraz daha fazlaydı. Yıllardır göçmenlerin ya da mültecilerin topluma entegrasyonları yerel bağlam dikkate alınmayarak yapılmaya çalışıldı. Literatürde var olan önemli katkılara rağmen entegrasyon yine de pek çok ülke için mültecilerin omuzlanması ve toplumun istediği bireyler haline dönüşmeleri üzerine kurgulanmış durumda. Yaptıkları çalışmalarla bu kurguyu bozmak için uğraşanlara bu çalışmayla ben de katkıda bulunmak istedim. Bunu hem de mülteci ve göç çalışmalarında seslerine pek de kulak kabartılmayan çocuklar özelinde gerçekleştirmek istedim. Tek bir çalışmayla onların hayatını değiştiremem belki ama yine de onları duyulur kılma sorumluluğu benim en büyük motivasyon kaynağım oldu.”

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Social Discourse in Challenging Times. The International Interdisciplinary Scientific Conference 2023 Proceedings and Book of Abstracts

Social Discourse in Challenging Times. The International Interdisciplinary Scientific Conference 2023 Proceedings and Book of Abstracts

Author(s): / Language(s): English

Keywords: Conference Series; e-books digital divide; Economics University of Bratislava; Europe; ODDEA; South Asia;

In the light of current digital advancements, the discourse surrounding digitalization has increased in importance, and the International Scientific Conference “Social Discourse in Challenging Times” reflected upon this trend. Coordinated by the University of Economics in Bratislava, this event was organized within the ODDEA project, at the University of Economics in Bratislava, between May 17th-20th, 2023. The value and impact of the ODDEA project are also reflected within this volume. From discussions around current discourses to the exploration of the digitalization pathways, this collection represents a milestone in our journey towards a digital society research that would be both inclusive and resilient. These presentations provide insights into the selected problems of digital transformation and are invaluable contributions to the understanding of digitalization during these challenging times. Our sincere appreciation goes out to the researchers, contributors, reviewers and the academic community who have made this significant contribution possible. We hope that this volume will fuel further discussions, inspire additional research, and drive innovative breakthroughs in digitalization and interdisciplinary studies.

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The Migration Conference 2023 Programme

The Migration Conference 2023 Programme

Author(s): TMC Team / Language(s): English

Keywords: Conference Series; Migration Series; The Migration Conference; asylum; borders; culture and migration; immigration; integration; labour migration; migration; migration law; migration policy; Programme; refugee law; refugees; remittances

The Migration Conference 2023 Programme offers about 80 sessions in four days from 23 to 26 August 2023. The Migration Conference series attracted a few thousand colleagues over the last 11 years and become one of the largest continuous events on migration and the largest scholarly gathering with a global scope. The conference covers all areas of social sciences, humanities, economics, business and management. More popular areas so far included work, employment, integration, refugees and asylum, migration policy and law, spatial patterns, culture, arts and legal and political aspects which are key areas in the current migration debates and research. Throughout the program of the Migration Conference, you will find various key thematic areas covered in over 300 presentations by about 500 contributors coming from all around the world, from Australia to Mexico, Japan to Brazil, and South Africa to Norway. We are proud to bring together experts from universities, independent research organisations, governments, NGOs and the media. The Migration Conference 2023 is hosted by the Faculty of Law at Hamburg University in Germany. Details of the conference programme and the links to the online sessions can be inspected here. www.migrationconference.net | @migrationevent | fb.me/MigrationConference | Email: migrationscholar@gmail.com

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The Migration Conference 2023 Book of Abstracts

The Migration Conference 2023 Book of Abstracts

Author(s): TMC Team / Language(s): English

Keywords: Conference Series; Migration Series; The Migration Conference; Abstracts; asylum; borders; culture and migration; immigration; integration; labour migration; migration; migration law; migration policy; refugee law; refugees; remittances;

The Migration Conference 2023 Book of Abstracts includes about 400 abstracts of papers presented at the Conference from 23 to 26 August 2023. The Migration Conference 2023 is hosted by the Faculty of Law at Hamburg University in Germany. Details of the conference programme and the links to the online sessions can be inspected here. www.migrationconference.net | @migrationevent | fb.me/MigrationConference | Email: migrationscholar@gmail.com

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The Way of Taoism. For Bodily, Spiritual and Environmental Health

The Way of Taoism. For Bodily, Spiritual and Environmental Health

Author(s): Rod Giblett / Language(s): English

Keywords: Taoism; Tai Chi; Spirituality

For those who are looking for ways of living and being with the body, the mind/spirit and the earth that nurture the health of all three, this book presents Taoism as a path of triple cultivation. Drawing on the rich oral and textual traditions of Taoism, The Way of Taoism provides ways of living and being with the body and the earth that nurture the health of both in mutual spirituality and materiality. From the written tradition of Taoism, it brings together teaching about the Taoist body and Taoist ecology. It also draws on the living oral and scriptural tradition of the Taoist Tai Chi Society™/Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism™ that has a strong connection with Buddhism and Confucianism in the ‘three religions’ tradition.  It is the first book written by a member practitioner of this Society to bring all these aspects together.The Way of Taoism crosses the great divides and dualisms between mind and body, humans and ‘the environment,’ spirituality and materiality, east and west. It provides ways of nurturing bodily, spiritual/mental and ‘environ-mental’ health along the path of triple cultivation.  The Way of Taoism engages in cross-cultural dialogue between eastern and western culture, and in historical exchange between traditional and contemporary times. It argues against monotheism, makes a plea for polytheism and foregrounds Taoism as a polytheistic religion. It is a comprehensive guide to the way of Taoism.

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Ecoaesthetics and Ecosophy in China

Ecoaesthetics and Ecosophy in China

Author(s): Cheng Xiangzhan / Language(s): English

Keywords: ecosophy; China; aesthetics; environmental humanities

Chinese ecoaesthetics, which originated in 1994, has developed theoretically over the last 30 years. This branch of aesthetics, which is “based on ecology” and to “transform aesthetically towards the era of ecological civilization,” uses ecological realism as its philosophical foundation and ecohumanism as its guiding principles. Its central aesthetic paradigm is known as the “body-mind-environment” model. Its main research object is “…ecological aesthetic appreciation,” an exploration of how to appreciate aesthetics and ecology through “ecological beauty.” Additionally, ecohumanism can be further improved by referring to principles of ecology and examining the aesthetic synergies between humans and the earth’s ecosystem. Ultimately, ecohumanism is not only a method to aid in survival in an ecological crisis, but to elevate the human condition through assuming ecological responsibilities and promoting ecological civilization, leading to a more valuable and meaningful life.The theme of this book, Ecosophy C, can be summarized as “Moving toward the Aesthetics of Eternal Engendering”. Its key phrase, “Creating life” corresponds to shengsheng (生生) in Chinese, literally implying a continuous cycle of reproduction. Philosophically, this concept translates to “eternal engendering”. In essence, ecoaesthetics is the pursuit of the endless cycling of bio-engendering, which is the main goal of ecoaesthetics.

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Emergent Research on Business and Society: An India-Centric Perspective

Emergent Research on Business and Society: An India-Centric Perspective

Author(s): / Language(s): English

Keywords: Entrepreneurship; Family business; Finance; Management Series; Marketing and Sales; Operations; Sustainability; AI; business and management; chat gpt; customer loyalty; gender and voter turnout; Gujarat; India; Indian banking system; influencers

This book edited by Prof. Dr Uday Salunkhe, Dr V. Kumar, Prof. Dr D.N. Murthy, and Bharath Rajan, brings together critical and up-to-date analysis by more than 30 experts on business and management research in India. The editors offer a scoping review of management research in the Indian context and reflect on ways in which this strand of research can help better understand and solving business and societal challenges. Here’s twelve chapters presented in the volume collectively illustrate the emerging research insights for business and society as seen from the perspective of India. Along with some key insights identified, the authors also explore possible avenues for future research in three key areas: diversity and inclusion, employee engagement, and the implementation of sustainable practices.

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12.00 €

The Right to Asylum in International Law and Legal Philosophy. The Syrian Conflict and Refugee Crisis

The Right to Asylum in International Law and Legal Philosophy. The Syrian Conflict and Refugee Crisis

Author(s): Rawan Diab / Language(s): English

Keywords: asylum seekers; right to asylum; Syrian refugees; immigration law; asylum law; human rights;

Step into the heart of one of the most pressing issues of our time with Rawan Diab's book, "The Right to Asylum in International Law and Legal Philosophy - The Syrian Conflict and Refugee Crisis." Diab navigates the intricate web of migration, shedding light on the historical, political, and philosophical dimensions that have shaped our world with particular reference to the Syrian Conflict and refugee crisis.In a century marked by unprecedented global migration, Diab delves into the myriad challenges faced by individuals seeking refuge from extreme poverty, internal conflicts, and environmental disasters. Focusing on the Syrian conflict and the refugee crisis, this book provides a profound examination of the factors driving migration, the evolving landscape of international law, and the philosophical underpinnings of open borders.Diab's work confronts the stark realities faced by asylum seekers, particularly those from regions like Syria, Libya, Iraq, Somalia, and Azerbaijan. The author scrutinizes the complexities of migration policies, the reluctance of "modern States" to open their borders, and the poignant struggles of those who seek safety and security.With a meticulous analytical approach, the book addresses pivotal questions surrounding the right to leave, the right to stay, and the future of global migration policies. From the legal foundations outlined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to the intricate workings of the principle of non-refoulement, Diab weaves a comprehensive narrative that engages scholars, policymakers, and concerned citizens alike."The Right to Asylum in International Law and Legal Philosophy" is not just a book; it's a journey into the heart of human rights, justice, and the very fabric of our interconnected world. Rawan Diab invites you to explore, learn, and be part of the discourse shaping the future of migration. Order your copy today and become a participant in this vital conversation.

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15.00 €

Anthology of Turkish Science Fiction Stories

Anthology of Turkish Science Fiction Stories

Author(s): / Language(s): English

Keywords: Posthumanism Series; Science Fiction; Turkish Fiction in English; Anthology; non-western science fiction; stories; Turkish science fiction

Turkish science fiction dates back to the early years of the twentieth century and serious development has been seen ever since. The writers, who escaped from the darkness of the First World War and took refuge in utopian science fiction, added the excitement created by science and technology to their texts over time. Turkish writers, who followed the science fiction works from the West and made efforts for the development of this genre, produced very qualified works that could compete with their contemporaries at some points. However, due to some historical, social, and economic problems, it was not possible for these works to meet readers in the West. In this anthology, the works of Turkish science fiction writers are brought together for the first time in English. Contemporary science fiction writers have written short stories for this anthology. Hence, the resulting diversity of stories represents a contribution to science fiction literature. An important feature of the anthology is that it includes examples showing how science and technology are perceived philosophically by authors outside of Europe and America. Since literature is an indispensable resource to investigate the equivalent of science fiction, which was born with modernism, in “post-modern” societies. This anthology of Turkish science fiction will be an important Non-Western SF source for both science fiction readers and researchers.

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