After a long career of government service as a TechnicalInformation Specialist, Phil retired from the Toxicology andEnvironmental Health Information Program of the National Libraryof Medicine, an arm of the National Institutes of Health, in 2018. Hehas edited and authored numerous books and journal papers in thefield of toxicology.
Inspired by the woodblock print series by Tsukioka Yoshitoshi, this collection features 500 poems that explore the moon through the author's unique lens. Each poem draws from a variety of influences, including personal experiences, dreams, folklore, and scientific musings, creating a diverse tapestry of reflections. The connections to the moon may not always be clear, inviting readers to engage deeply and interpret the meanings at their own pace. This work encourages patience and contemplation, offering a rich and intricate journey through lunar themes.
Exploring the complexities of family life and romance, the narrative offers a heartfelt examination of human relationships. Wexler skillfully balances intimate moments with broader perspectives, evoking both laughter and emotion. The book’s engaging style and relatable themes make it a delightful and accessible read, perfect for those seeking warmth and insight into the human experience.
The Sad Parade is a collection of sixty-six prose poems by Philip Wexler. Philip Wexler, originally from Brooklyn, New York but a long-time resident of Bethesda, Maryland, has written poetry his entire adult life, with some 170 magazine publications, including prose poems, to his credit. He has also dabbled in short fiction. Phil has organized a number of spoken word series in suburban Maryland, most recently at Glen Echo Park. Retired from a career in federal service at the National Library of Medicine, he has also written and edited technical works related to toxicology. In addition to writing, Phil also enjoys working as a non-commercial mosaic artist.
Exploring the dynamic landscape of 21st-century religion, this collection of essays examines how spiritual practices, particularly within the Jewish mystical tradition and Habad Hasidism, challenge traditional divides between the old and new, and religion and secularism. The authors, notable scholars, advocate for a radical interdisciplinarity that integrates indigenous Hasidic perspectives, addressing contemporary cultural and scientific crises. This work emphasizes the transformative power of lived religion and its relevance in today's society.
The book examines Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson's profound social ideas and activism, highlighting his role in fostering a global Jewish renaissance and advocating for various social issues, including education and women's empowerment. It contrasts his socio-mystical worldview with Max Weber's concept of capitalism, presenting Schneerson's teachings as a transformative approach to addressing societal challenges. This volume distills a wealth of Schneerson's writings and talks, offering an engaging and relevant exploration of his vision for a more dignified and joyful society.
The Jewish mystical tradition embodies an intersection of the particular and the universal that speaks to wider crises in the governing assumptions of western culture and scientific disciplines. The essays in this colllection exemplify the kind of radical interdisciplinarity that can move through these crises and beyond them.
Focusing on the ideological critique of the new sociology of education, this book emphasizes the importance of understanding knowledge as a collective product shaped by social and historical contexts. It advocates for a deeper comprehension of university knowledge to transform contemporary social issues, suggesting that this understanding can serve as a valuable resource for societal change.
This volume is dedicated to the drawing of the implications of the contemporary 'post-secular' social transformation for education. Contributions discuss such topics as the mystical tradition and its social and pedagogic implications; transformative and ecological education; and the relations between secular and religious education in different local contexts.
Toxicology in Antiquity is the first in a series of short format works covering key accomplishments, scientists, and events in the broad field of toxicology, including environmental health and chemical safety. This first volume sets the tone for the series and starts at the very beginning, historically speaking, with a look at toxicology in ancient times. The book explains that before scientific research methods were developed, toxicology thrived as a very practical discipline. People living in ancient civilizations readily learned to distinguish safe substances from hazardous ones, how to avoid these hazardous substances, and how to use them to inflict harm on enemies. It also describes scholars who compiled compendia of toxic agents.