Coming of Age Around the World

Coming of Age Around the World

Author: Faith Adielé

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13:

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The editors of this anthology have set out to chronicle the global quest for identity, making a strong case for the personal and political importance of sharing our stories as they consider whether coming of age is a Western - or universal - concept. With luminaries such as Ben Okri, Chang-rae Lee and recent bestsellers including Marjane Satrapi and Alexandra Fuller, this collection includes detailed introductions to each piece of memoir, graphics, lyric prose and tales which provide historical and cultural context.


Coming of Age in the 21st Century

Coming of Age in the 21st Century

Author: Mary Frosch

Publisher: The New Press

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 1595580557

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Following in the footsteps of the highly successful Coming of Age in America and Coming of Age Around the World, this new anthology of fiction and memoir explores coming of age in the new millennium. Twenty-one stories by noted authors including Sherman Alexie, Mary F. Chen, Junot Diaz, Louise Erdrich, Seth Kantner, and ZZ Packer explore the trials and tribulations of growing up in our increasingly fragmented world. Issues of identity, sexuality, solitude, and conflict are beautifully presented through the voices of writers of all ages and ethnicities, from Lan Samantha Chang tackling absent or dead parents in “The Eve of the Spirit Festival” to Emily Rabateau addressing race in “Mrs. Turner’s Lawn Jockeys.” With a preface and introductions to each piece by Mary Frosch providing cultural context, this collection is a stunning literary tribute to a new generation of global citizens that provides a distinctively American sense of hope.


Coming of Age in America

Coming of Age in America

Author: Mary Frosch

Publisher: Turtleback Books

Published: 2007-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780613860581

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A collection of short stories and novel excerpts by noted minority authors explore the triumphs and tribulations of adolescence.


Coming of Age in Second Life

Coming of Age in Second Life

Author: Tom Boellstorff

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2015-08-25

Total Pages: 348

ISBN-13: 0691168342

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Millions of people around the world today spend portions of their lives in online virtual worlds. Second Life is one of the largest of these virtual worlds. The residents of Second Life create communities, buy property and build homes, go to concerts, meet in bars, attend weddings and religious services, buy and sell virtual goods and services, find friendship, fall in love--the possibilities are endless, and all encountered through a computer screen. At the time of its initial publication in 2008, Coming of Age in Second Life was the first book of anthropology to examine this thriving alternate universe. Tom Boellstorff conducted more than two years of fieldwork in Second Life, living among and observing its residents in exactly the same way anthropologists traditionally have done to learn about cultures and social groups in the so-called real world. He conducted his research as the avatar "Tom Bukowski," and applied the rigorous methods of anthropology to study many facets of this new frontier of human life, including issues of gender, race, sex, money, conflict and antisocial behavior, the construction of place and time, and the interplay of self and group. Coming of Age in Second Life shows how virtual worlds can change ideas about identity and society. Bringing anthropology into territory never before studied, this book demonstrates that in some ways humans have always been virtual, and that virtual worlds in all their rich complexity build upon a human capacity for culture that is as old as humanity itself. Now with a new preface in which the author places his book in light of the most recent transformations in online culture, Coming of Age in Second Life remains the classic ethnography of virtual worlds.


Coming of Age Around the World

Coming of Age Around the World

Author: Anita Ganeri

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2019-05-01

Total Pages: 54

ISBN-13: 1410992470

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Discover a wonderful world of celebrations from around the world. Featuring the world's main religions as well as some little-known ceremonies and festivals, this book takes an intriguing and colorful look at how growing up and coming of age are celebrated in many different places.


Coming of Age the RITE Way

Coming of Age the RITE Way

Author: David G. Blumenkrantz

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 0190297336

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A unique blend of scholarship and practice makes this book a compelling read detailing how rites of passage are used to link all education and youth development approaches. Eloquently crafted narratives integrating fifty years of practice provide readers with a new paradigm for youth and community development that will stimulate their imagination and impact their own practice.


The 101 Most Influential Coming-of-age Movies

The 101 Most Influential Coming-of-age Movies

Author: Ryan Uytdewilligen

Publisher: Algora Publishing

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 1628941944

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A lifelong movie buff puts his knowledge and passion on paper to show you the best films of his favorite movie genre, Coming of Age. The author highlights some of the finest acting, the most poignant moments, and the funniest gags in movies about growing up, reflecting each decade of American culture since the beginning of film-making, while illustrating the ageless turbulence and confusion of adolescence.


Da Truth: a Coming of Age Book for the World

Da Truth: a Coming of Age Book for the World

Author: Jacques Pages

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2009-07-21

Total Pages: 98

ISBN-13: 1462822932

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Most habitable planets with sentient life(Mankind) on it have such a story at or around the year 2000. Inside is the story for your planet, Earth... Please read this book...


Love's Coming-Of-Age

Love's Coming-Of-Age

Author: Edward Carpenter

Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan

Published: 1909-01-01

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13:

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Love's Coming-of-Age by Edward Carpenter: In Love's Coming-Of-Age, Edward Carpenter explores the themes of love, desire, and self-discovery. This philosophical work delves into various aspects of human relationships and presents a bold exploration of same-sex desire. With poetic language and insightful observations, Carpenter offers a unique perspective on love and its transformative power. Key Points: Exploration of Love and Desire: The book delves deep into the complexities of love, desire, and human relationships, offering thought-provoking insights. Emphasis on Self-Discovery: Love's Coming-Of-Age highlights the transformative nature of love and how it can contribute to personal growth and self-realization. Bold and Poetic Language: Edward Carpenter's writing style is characterized by poetic language, making the book a literary work of art.