Identity, Narrative and Metaphor
Identity, Narrative and Metaphor

Author: E. L'Hôte

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2014-11-05

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 1137427396

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This book shows that the discourse of the Labour party 1994-2007, revolving around three key concepts of identity, narrative and metaphor, not only reflected new Labour's policy and organisational changes, but that it was also an essential part of its successful strategies of renovation and of power legitimation.

The Darker Side of Travel
The Darker Side of Travel

Author: Richard Sharpley

Publisher: Channel View Publications

Published: 2009-08-25

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 1845412478

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Over the last decade, the concept of dark tourism has attracted growing academic interest and media attention. Nevertheless, perspectives on and understanding of dark tourism remain varied and theoretically fragile whilst, to date, no single book has attempted to draw together the conceptual themes and debates surrounding dark tourism, to explore it within wider disciplinary contexts and to establish a more informed relationship between the theory and practice of dark tourism. This book meets the undoubted need for such a volume by providing a contemporary and comprehensive analysis of dark tourism.

Creativity and Humour in Occupy Movements
Creativity and Humour in Occupy Movements

Author: A. Yalcintas

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-02-03

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1137473630

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This volume offers scholarly perspectives on the creative and humorous nature of the protests at Gezi Park in Turkey, 2013. The contributors argue that these protests inspired musicians, film-makers, social scientists and other creative individuals, out of a concern for the aesthetics of the protests, rather than seizure of political power.

Essential Principles and Theosophical Doctrines
Essential Principles and Theosophical Doctrines

Author: Helena Petrovna Blavatsky

Publisher: Philaletheians UK

Published: 2018-06-23

Total Pages: 23

ISBN-13:

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Theosophy brought light to the “mysteries” of the Catholic Church, which are really those of the Brahmanas, although under other names. Theosophy will never accept either a Christ made flesh, according to the Roman dogma, or an anthropomorphic God, still less a “Shepherd” in the person of a Pope.

The Evolution of Conservative Party Social Policy
The Evolution of Conservative Party Social Policy

Author: B. Williams

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-05-13

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 1137445815

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This book addresses how the Conservative Party has re-focused its interest in social policy. Analysing to what extent the Conservatives have changed within this particular policy sphere, the book explores various theoretical, social, political, and electoral dimensions of the subject matter.

Engaging Communities and Service Users
Engaging Communities and Service Users

Author: Billie Oliver

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2013-08-30

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1137315121

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Across the range of social care, health and welfare professions, it is essential that students and practitioners engage meaningfully with the communities and service users they work with. This book offers a timely and practical guide to the methods and skills related to forming and developing such partnerships. Helping both aspiring and experienced practitioners to empower communities and service users, this book: - Explores how the developing roles of communities and service users influence policy, services and practice - Highlights the different ethical, power and boundary tensions when working with communities and service users and suggests ways to overcome them - Provides examples, case studies, activities and useful resources which help illustrate ways and methods of empowering people and enabling their voices to be heard An accessible and wide-ranging book, Engaging Communities and Service Users is a must have text for students and practitioners in social care, health and welfare.