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Beings, Belongings and Places

Author : Alice Altissimo

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 274 pages

File Size : 49,58 MB

Release : 2020-07-31

Category : Education

ISBN : 3658313641

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Based on narrative interviews with international students including egocentric network maps, this book explores international students’ role in the contexts they live in and how transnational spaces and internationality are (co-)created and defined in the students’ relationships. It offers insights into how students’ beings and belongings are intersected by connections to various places. These insights are an invitation to develop new strategies for internationalisation within higher education institutions by taking into consideration the students’ existing transnational networks.



Social Beings, Future Belongings

Author : Anna Tsalapatanis

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 243 pages

File Size : 12,39 MB

Release : 2019-04-29

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1351780301

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Social Beings, Future Belongings is a collection of sociological essays that address an increasingly relevant matter: what does belonging look like in the twenty-first century? The book critically explores the concept of belonging and how it can respond to contemporary problems in not only the traditional domains of citizenship and migration, but also in detention practices, queer and feminist politics, Australian literature and fashion, technology, housing and rituals. Drawing on examples from Australia, Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States, each topic is examined as a different kind of problem for the future – as a toil, an intensity or a promise. Ultimately, the collection argues that creating new ways to belong in contemporary times means reimagining the traditional terms on which belonging can happen, as well as the social itself. Read on their own, each chapter presents a compelling case study and develops a set of critical tools for encountering the empirical, epistemological and ontological challenges we face today. Read together, they present a diverse imagination that is capable of answering the question of belonging in, to and with the future. Social Beings, Future Belongings shows how belonging is not a static and universal state, but a contingent, emergent and ongoing future-oriented set of practices. Balancing empirical and theoretical work, this book will appeal to researchers, students and practitioners alike.



Object-Based Learning and Well-Being

Author : Thomas Kador

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 182 pages

File Size : 16,93 MB

Release : 2020-11-26

Category : Art

ISBN : 0429759274

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Object-Based Learning and Well-Being provides the first explicit analysis of the combined learning and well-being benefits of working with material culture and curated collections. Following on from the widely acclaimed Engaging the Senses, this volume explicitly explores the connection between the value of material culture for both learning and well-being. Bringing together experts and practitioners from eight countries on four continents, the book analyses the significance of curated collections for structured cultural interventions that may bring both educational and well-being benefits. Topics covered include the role of material culture in relation to mental health; sensory impairments; and general student and teacher well-being. Contributors also consider how collections can be employed to positively address questions of identity and belonging relating to marginalisation, colonialism and forced displacement. Object-Based Learning and Well-Being should be a key first point of reference for academics and students who are engaged in the study of object-based learning, museums, heritage, health and well-being. The book will be of particular interest to practitioners working in higher education, or those working in the cultural, heritage, museums and health sectors.



Mobility and Place

Author : Dr Brynhild Granås

Publisher : Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.

Page : 280 pages

File Size : 46,20 MB

Release : 2012-11-28

Category : Science

ISBN : 1409487830

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The Northern peripheries of Europe, which are covered by this book, are associated with remoteness, the frontier, isolated communities, colonialism and resource extraction. Recently, huge projects in petroleum and hydropower have been located there, and the region has become better known as an attractive tourist destination. Although these spaces are perceived as being marginal, they are inhabited and linked into globalization and international agendas. This book examines how people live in such remote spaces in an emerging global world of connectivity, interdependency, mobility and non-linear dynamics. The various case studies examine a wide range of experiences, ranging from tourists and local settlers to those who migrate for labour in old or new industries, or to pursue the hybrid urban/rural life of the periphery. In this book, mobility and place come together. The analyses demonstrate how mobility and place mutually constitute each other and how specific relationships between the two aspects are crucial in the making of societies. The authors study attempts to reinvent places, together with connections and the opening of 'new scapes' in order to sustain businesses, municipalities and people's livelihood.



International Encyclopedia of Human Geography

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Publisher : Elsevier

Page : 7278 pages

File Size : 41,14 MB

Release : 2019-11-29

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 0081022964

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International Encyclopedia of Human Geography, Second Edition, Fourteen Volume Set embraces diversity by design and captures the ways in which humans share places and view differences based on gender, race, nationality, location and other factors—in other words, the things that make people and places different. Questions of, for example, politics, economics, race relations and migration are introduced and discussed through a geographical lens. This updated edition will assist readers in their research by providing factual information, historical perspectives, theoretical approaches, reviews of literature, and provocative topical discussions that will stimulate creative thinking. Presents the most up-to-date and comprehensive coverage on the topic of human geography Contains extensive scope and depth of coverage Emphasizes how geographers interact with, understand and contribute to problem-solving in the contemporary world Places an emphasis on how geography is relevant in a social and interdisciplinary context



Cities, Culture and Granite

Author : Edmund P. Fowler

Publisher : Guernica Editions

Page : 120 pages

File Size : 40,16 MB

Release : 2004

Category : Literary Collections

ISBN : 1550711946

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In North America, we are generally desensitised to our surroundings, whether they are buildings or forests. This lack of awareness makes it easier to accept the fact that cities, towns, and suburbs are all built for us, not by us. It also makes sensible urban planning or policy difficult. The results have not been pretty. Cities are dysfunctional in part because we have built them in ways that pollute our ecosphere, something that harms our health in a direct way. Ecological stupidity is also economic stupidity, and North American urban development is incomprehensibly expensive. But cities also don't work socially: their design discourages casual public contact, which is the source of strong local communities and of self-confident collective action. Fowler points to numerous examples of humans who have transcended this culture of separation.



Being Together in Place

Author : Soren C. Larsen

Publisher : U of Minnesota Press

Page : 282 pages

File Size : 13,27 MB

Release : 2017-11-01

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1452955441

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Being Together in Place explores the landscapes that convene Native and non-Native people into sustained and difficult negotiations over their radically different interests and concerns. Grounded in three sites—the Cheslatta-Carrier traditional territory in British Columbia; the Wakarusa Wetlands in northeastern Kansas; and the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in Aotearoa/New Zealand—this book highlights the challenging, tentative, and provisional work of coexistence around such contested spaces as wetlands, treaty grounds, fishing spots, recreation areas, cemeteries, heritage trails, and traditional village sites. At these sites, activists learn how to articulate and defend their intrinsic and life-supportive ways of being, particularly to those who are intent on damaging or destroying these places. Using ethnographic research and a geographic perspective, Soren C. Larsen and Jay T. Johnson show how the communities in these regions challenge the power relations that structure the ongoing (post)colonial encounter in liberal democratic settler-states. Emerging from their conversations with activists was a distinctive sense that the places for which they cared had agency, a “call” that pulled them into dialogue, relationships, and action with human and nonhuman others. This being-together-in-place, they find, speaks in a powerful way to the vitalities of coexistence: where humans and nonhumans are working to decolonize their relationships; where reciprocal guardianship is being stitched back together in new and unanticipated ways; and where a new kind of “place thinking” is emerging on the borders of colonial power.



Green Exercise

Author : Jo Barton

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 229 pages

File Size : 44,13 MB

Release : 2016-07-07

Category : Health & Fitness

ISBN : 1317613678

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The concept of Green Exercise has now been widely adopted and implies a synergistic health benefit of being active in the presence of nature. This book provides a balanced overview and synthesis text on all aspects of Green Exercise and integrates evidence from many different disciplines including physiology, ecology, psychology, sociology and the environmental sciences, and across a wide range of countries. It describes the impact of Green Exercise on human health and well-being through all stages of the lifecourse and covers a wide spectrum from cellular processes such as immune function through to facilitating human behavioural change. It demonstrates the value of Green Exercise for activity and education purposes in both schools and the workplace, as well as its therapeutic properties. Green Exercise is an effective intervention for vulnerable groups and promoting healthy ageing, with activities including wilderness therapy, therapeutic horticulture and the use of forests and water. Chapters also integrate cross-cutting key themes which are relevant to all stages of the lifecourse and have significantly contributed to the Green Exercise research base, such as forest bathing and blue exercise. The book also explores the future of Green Exercise, the way in which research can be used to influence green design and planning and how health, social care and environmental agendas can be integrated to enable Green Exercise to be more widely used as a mechanism for improving health.



"Reframe Your Mind for Clearer Thinking and Decision-Making" e-book

Author : e-Publications

Publisher : Red Dot Publications

Page : 341 pages

File Size : 39,55 MB

Release : 2023-10-06

Category : Body, Mind & Spirit

ISBN :

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Reframe Your Mind for Clearer Thinking and Decision-Making is an exceptional guide that navigates the intricate landscape of personal development, memory enhancement, and cognitive empowerment. Inspired by the enlightening discussion in this chat, this book places a spotlight on the pivotal role of reframing negative thought patterns into powerful, positive insights. Within the pages of this meticulously crafted guide, you will uncover a treasure trove of wisdom and actionable strategies. It underscores the significance of thought reframing as a catalyst for transformation in the face of life's challenges. The book equips readers with practical techniques to transcend limiting beliefs, cultivating a growth mindset that fuels personal growth and accomplishment. The journey commences with unraveling the mysteries of memory improvement, offering techniques that amplify retention and recall. It recognizes that memory is the cornerstone of effective decision-making and provides methods to optimize cognitive function. By implementing these strategies, readers can reduce decision fatigue and make informed choices with crystal-clear clarity and unwavering confidence. Reframe Your Mind for Clearer Thinking and Decision-Making transcends the boundaries of conventional self-help literature. It doesn't just impart tools to enhance productivity and well-being; it ushers in a profound transformation in how you perceive and approach personal growth. As you immerse yourself in the book, you'll encounter thought reframes that challenge negative thinking patterns and illuminate the path toward a brighter, more optimistic perspective. These reframes serve as guiding stars, illustrating the profound power of shifting one's viewpoint. Through the pages of Reframe Your Mind for Clearer Thinking and Decision-Making, you embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and personal growth. This guide is your unwavering companion, providing the knowledge and actionable steps necessary to unlock your full potential, surmount challenges, and lead a life characterized by fulfillment and equilibrium. e-book 290 pages