Worldview Religious Studies brings the study of religion, spirituality, secularism, and other mixed attitudes of life under the overarching scheme of worldview studies. This book introduces and defines worldviews more generally before establishing a framework specific to religious studies.
"This book describes child development and how it can be applied to practice with children. Developmental knowledge provides a framework for understanding children in relation to the tasks and issues relevant to their age. These, in turn, are determined by physical, social, emotional, and neurodevelopmental norms that transform in meaningful ways from birth through adolescence. Only with a sound grounding in this knowledge can we determine whether a child's emotions, thoughts, or behaviors fall within normal expectations. Part I, "Contexts of Development: A Transactional Approach," introduces the idea that the child's development is the outcome of the interplay of normative developmental maturation and the context within which it occurs. Part II, "The Course of Child Development," represents the core of the book, looking at childhood through the lens of discrete expected stages"--
Cremation, modernity and postmodernity -- Two cases of ash-scattering -- Social optimism and pessimism -- Euthanasia -- Death, life and world communities -- Rhetoric of mortuary rites -- Bibliography -- Index
From the 1990s the British developed an interest in natural burial, also known as woodland, green, or eco-logical burial. This book offers an exploration of traditional and emerging spiritualities of life and death in light of natural burial and other innovations in bodily disposal.
Focusing on the study of local churches, this practical handbook equips readers with essential tools, analytical methods, and research skills. It caters to a diverse audience, including final-year undergraduates, Master's students, student ministers, church leaders, and policymakers, all of whom seek to deepen their understanding of local faith communities.
Human Resources Management: Devolution to the Line
The book explores the critical role of line managers in controlling HR functions like recruitment, training, and performance management, emphasizing their need for decision-making power to enhance team effectiveness. Through a case study in the electricity generation sector, it reveals that effective devolution is often lacking, which can hinder line managers' flexibility. The research presents a model for devolution and flexibility while addressing the challenges faced when staff lack expertise in HR functions. It is a valuable resource for line managers, HR professionals, and researchers.
Religions manage human emotions by coupling them with core cultural values, and particular religious traditions favour a distinctive pattern or syndrome of emotions and values. Douglas J. Davies uses insights from anthropology- sociology, cognitive science, and psychology, to explore the dynamics of emotional life that forge our human identity.
Exploring the relationship between anthropology and Christian theology, this book examines their differing interpretations of religion and the historical tensions between the two fields. It delves into how these disciplines can coexist and enrich each other, challenging the notion of inherent hostility. By analyzing key themes and perspectives, the author seeks to bridge the gap and foster a deeper understanding of religious phenomena from both anthropological and theological viewpoints.