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Rethinking Psychiatry: From Cultural Category to Personal Experience
by Arthur KleinmanArthur Kleinman, a psychiatrist and medical anthropologist, approaches psychiatric diagnosis and the concepts of disease and illness from cross-cultural and anthropological perspectives.
Rethinking Psychopathology: Creative Convergences (Theory and History in the Human and Social Sciences)
by Ivana S. Marková Eric ChenThis book presents an original approach to the study of psychiatry that is based on a justified epistemological position, which demands that both the natural and the human/social sciences are necessary in developing our understanding. Psychiatry as a medical specialism was constructed in the nineteenth century through the interplay of both the natural sciences and the human/social sciences. This interplay has created a hybrid discipline that spans biological and socio-cultural-historical domains, which has raised challenges for its understanding and research. This book focuses on one of the principal challenges – how can we explore mental symptoms and mental disorders as complexes of neurobiology on the one hand and meaning on the other?The chapters in this book, dedicated to Germán E Berrios, founder of the Cambridge school of psychopathology, tackles distinctive aspects of psychopathology or related areas. By means of a combination of approaches, chapters seek to unfold another element in our understanding of this field as well as raise new directions for its further study. Rethinking Psychopathology is a valuable resource for clinical psychologists and psychotherapists, psychological researchers, historians of psychology, cultural psychologists, critical psychologists, social scientists, philosophers of psychology, and philosophers of science.
Rethinking Satyagraha: Truth, Travel and Translation
by Ananta Kumar GiriRethinking Satyagraha: Truth, Travel and Translations explores the multi-dimensional aspects of Satyagraha as a movement of being with and striving for and fighting for Truth and Truth realizations. The book goes beyond the conventional discourse of Satyagraha as a social and political action that Gandhi undertook, and links this to the wider moral, philosophical and spiritual quest that are implicated in Satyagraha with and beyond Gandhi. It links Satyagraha to our efforts to overcome the dualism between self and other in various ways. It also relates work and meditation with Truth in Satyagraha to translation and travel. It cultivates a new hermeneutics, politics and spirituality of Satyagraha which is simultaneously everyday and epochal. The book further invites us to rethink and transform the post-Truth discourse and live with Truth and truths—relative, relational and Absolute—with care, courage, creativity and transcendence.With contribution from leading scholars from across the world, Rethinking Satyagraha is a pioneering effort in reiterating the epochal significance of Satyagraha for the 21st century. It makes an important contribution to contemporary Gandhian scholarship and new horizons of social and political theory. It will be of interest to scholars and researchers of movement and resistance studies, Gandhi, Indian philosophy, cultural studies, literary studies, religious studies, development studies, sociology, anthropology, political science and future studies.
Rethinking Self-Control (Routledge Studies in Contemporary Philosophy)
by Matthew C. HaugResearch on self-control in both philosophy and psychology is thriving. Yet, despite a wealth of recent philosophical work on the exercise of self-control, there has been surprisingly little empirically informed work in philosophy on self-control as a psychological trait. This book aims to fill this gap.There is abundant evidence that self-control is beneficial both to those who have it and to the societies in which they live. This book shows that the neo-Aristotelian framework for understanding self-control-related traits, which has dominated both philosophy and the sciences, is psychologically unrealistic and should be replaced. The traditional conceptions of temperance and continence need to be revised so that they reflect actual human capacities. The author argues for an indirect harmony hypothesis, which claims that high trait self-control consists in having an excellent ability to use indirect strategies to achieve motivational harmony that would not otherwise be possible. He fruitfully combines work from ancient Greek philosophy, contemporary virtue ethics, philosophy of action, moral psychology, social psychology, and cognitive neuropsychology to develop a novel hypothesis about what constitutes human excellence with respect to self-control.Rethinking Self-Control is an essential resource for philosophers and psychologists interested in virtue ethics, moral psychology, philosophy of mind, philosophy of action, and ancient philosophy.
Rethinking Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for Young Women in Southern Africa: A Critical Perspective (Routledge Global Health Series)
by Jane Freedman Nana K. Poku Tamaryn Crankshaw Carolien AantjesThis important book provides a critical examination of the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of young women and girls in Southern Africa, examining the ways in which current policies and programmes aimed at improving SRHR often fail to reach the most marginalised populations.Addressing key regional challenges such as high rates of HIV, unintended pregnancies, unsafe abortions, and sexual and gender-based violence, the book highlights how health inequalities in the region are in fact increasing, despite the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development of "leaving no one behind". The book draws on theoretical analysis and empirical data gathered from studies carried out in five Southern African countries (Madagascar, Mozambique, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe), arguing that a continued focus on HIV and interventions that target health in a narrow sense often fail to understand the wider socio-economic determinants of poor sexual and reproductive health and the ways in which girls and young women are made vulnerable. Written by leading scholars in the field, this will be essential reading for students and researchers in Global Health, International Development, Women’s Studies, and all related fields.
Rethinking Sexuality: God's Design and Why It Matters
by Gary Thomas Dr Juli SlatteryThis ground-breaking resource challenges and equips Christians to think and act biblically and compassionately in matters of sexuality.Sexual abuse, sex addiction, gender confusion, brokenness, and shame plague today's world, and people are seeking clarity and hope. By contesting long-held cultural paradigms, this book equips you to see how sexuality is rooted in the broader context of God's heart and His work for us on earth. It provides a framework from which to understand the big picture of sexual challenges and wholeness, and helps you recognize that every sexual question is ultimately a spiritual one. It shifts the paradigm from combating sexual problems to confidently proclaiming and modeling the road to sacred sexuality. Instead of arguing with the world about what's right and wrong about sexual choices, this practical resource equips you to share the love and grace of Jesus as you encounter the pain of sexual brokenness--your own or someone else's.
Rethinking Sport and Exercise Psychology Research
by Peter Hassmén Richard Keegan David PiggottThis book provides a comprehensive historical account of the evolution of Sport and Exercise Psychology research, charting the progression of the field from the early days when well-controlled experimental research was the standard, to the subsequent paradigm war between positivism, post-positivism and constructivism. The book challenges current thinking and makes a plea for a move towards a future in which the accumulation of knowledge is at the core of Sport and Exercise research, rather than simply methods and measurements. The result is a critique not only of exercise and sport psychology, but of psychological research methods more broadly. It will be of great interest to researchers and students working in Sport Science, Research Methods, and Psychology.
Rethinking Thin: The New Science of Weight Loss—and the Myths and Realities of Dieting
by Gina KolataIn this eye-opening book, New York Times science writer Gina Kolata shows that our society's obsession with dieting and weight loss is less about keeping trim and staying healthy than about money, power, trends, and impossible ideals.Rethinking Thin is at once an account of the place of diets in American society and a provocative critique of the weight-loss industry. Kolata's account of four determined dieters' progress through a study comparing the Atkins diet to a conventional low-calorie one becomes a broad tale of science and society, of social mores and social sanctions, and of politics and power.Rethinking Thin asks whether words like willpower are really applicable when it comes to eating and body weight. It dramatizes what it feels like to spend a lifetime struggling with one's weight and fantasizing about finally, at long last, getting thin. It tells the little-known story of the science of obesity and the history of diets and dieting—scientific and social phenomena that made some people rich and thin and left others fat and miserable. And it offers commonsense answers to questions about weight, eating habits, and obesity—giving us a better understanding of the weight that is right for our bodies.
Rethinking the Buddha
by Eviatar ShulmanA cornerstone of Buddhist philosophy, the doctrine of the four noble truths maintains that life is replete with suffering, desire is the cause of suffering, nirvana is the end of suffering, and the way to nirvana is the eightfold noble path. Although the attribution of this seminal doctrine to the historical Buddha is ubiquitous, Rethinking the Buddha demonstrates through a careful examination of early Buddhist texts that he did not envision them in this way. Shulman traces the development of what we now call the four noble truths, which in fact originated as observations to be cultivated during deep meditation. The early texts reveal that other central Buddhist doctrines, such as dependent-origination and selflessness, similarly derived from meditative observations. This book challenges the conventional view that the Buddha's teachings represent universal themes of human existence, allowing for a fresh, compelling explanation of the Buddhist theory of liberation.
Rethinking the Individualism-Holism Debate
by Finn Collin Julie ZahleThis collection of papers investigates the most recent debates about individualism and holism in the philosophy of social science. The debates revolve mainly around two issues: firstly, whether social phenomena exist sui generis and how they relate to individuals. This is the focus of discussions between ontological individualists and ontological holists. Secondly, to what extent social scientific explanations may and should, focus on individuals and social phenomena respectively. This issue is debated amongst methodological holists and methodological individualists. In social science and philosophy, both issues have been intensively discussed and new versions of the dispute have appeared just as new arguments have been advanced. At present, the individualism/holism debate is extremely lively and this book reflects the major positions and perspectives within the debate. This volume is also relevant to debates about two closely related issues in social science: the micro-macro debate and the agency-structure debate. This book presents contributions from key figures in both social science and philosophy, in the first such collection on this topic to be published since the 1970s.
Retraining the Brain: A 45-Day Plan to Conquer Stress and Anxiety
by Frank LawlisFrom the "New York Times"-bestselling author of "The ADD Answer" comes this work that explains the neurological factors that make stress so traumatizing and lays out a powerful plan for changing the brain to improve coping skills.
Retreat: Sanctuary and Self-Care for Every Day
by Sally BrockwayRelax. Refresh. Restart.Amid the commotion of everyday life, finding a few precious moments of “me time” can be challenging. With so many demands on our attention, knowing how to get the most out of our limited downtime is more important than ever.Discover new ways to take some time out with this invaluable guide to finding and creating sanctuary. Whether you’re searching for serenity at home or seeking solace in the great outdoors, this book is packed with self-care tips, calming crafts and delicious recipes to help you relax, recharge and rejuvenate.
Retrolental Fibroplasia and Autistic Symptomatology: An Investigation into Some Relationships Among Neonatal, Environmental, Developmental and Affective Variables in Blind Prematures
by Joan B. ChaseIn this monograph, based on a study of 263 subjects with RLF (Retrolental Fibroplasia-- an eye condition caused by excessive incubator oxygen), the author examines selected variables which may significantly affect subsequent development.
Return To Ithaca: A Woman's Triumph Over The Disabilities Of A Severe Stroke
by Barbara NewbornWhen she was 21 years old Barbara Newborn's dreams of teaching English and getting married were cruelly shattered when she suffered a severe stroke. Her world changed overnight. One day she was an independent, happy and carefree young woman, the next she was paralyzed, had lost the ability to think or communicate, and was a stranger even to herself.
Return of the Bird Tribes
by Ken Carey“The priceless wisdom of Native America . . . If we are to survive, we must adopt it . . . Return of the Bird Tribes illuminates the path.” —Whitley Strieber, #1 New York Times–bestselling authorExploring the transformative impact of Native American spirituality on contemporary events, this is the third book in Ken Carey’s bestselling Starseed series, which concluded with The Third Millennium, the book Marianne Williamson calls “a kind of millennial Bible.”“A profound and thought-provoking account of many enlightened connections . . . Let’s hope that it will enlighten many and help thousands to plant a tree of love, peace, and understanding.” —Dr. Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, author of On Death and Dying“The poetic, spiritual wisdom of Return of the Bird Tribes resonates deeply in my heart.” —Ram Dass, author of Grist for the Mill“A timely and thoughtful rendering of Native American spiritual teachings whose universal and prophetic input encompass an understanding of our current global crisis and the promise of earth reawakened.” —José Argüelles, author of The Mayan Factor“A book that captures the spirit of my ancestors and makes the reader know that each of us is the marriage of the Sky Nation and the Earth Mother.” —Jamie Sams, author of Sacred Path Cards
Return of the Children of Light: Incan and Mayan Prophecies for a New World
by Judith Bluestone PolichA personal exploration of the conjunction between ancient Mesoamerican prophesy and New Age higher consciousness. • Selected by the Independent Publisher's Book Awards as one of the top two New Age books of the year. • Explores ancient prophesies and their relevance in the contemporary world. The Incan and Mayan cultures saw themselves as “children of light”--descended from celestial realms--and their prophecies foretell a time of great spiritual awakening. They prophesied a time when the gateways to higher consciousness would open once again. That time is now. Award-winning author Judith Bluestone Polich draws on her extensive research in quantum physics, archeoastronomy, holography, cosmology, and pioneering studies of human consciousness to show how science and contemporary thought are consistent with this ancient knowledge. As the ancients predicted, the human god-seed is beginning to awaken, and modern civilization is finally beginning to perceive human potential in ways that the ancient cultures accepted as truth. Polich introduces techniques for awakening our own human potential through dreaming, meditations, and the power of sacred sites.
Return of the Golden Age: Ancient History and the Key to Our Collective Future
by Barbara Hand Clow Edward F. MalkowskiThe truth behind ancient myths and the return of the celestial conditions for a Golden Age of peace and abundance • Reveals the events preserved in myth that launched humanity into 12,000 years of struggle, selfishness, and false beliefs • Explores how we can initiate a new Golden Age through ancient Egyptian teachings on the creative power of our imaginations • Explains how our world system of economics, which benefits a few at the expense of the many, arose as a reaction to global catastrophe in prehistory Since the beginning of recorded history humanity has been in a continuous struggle over land and resources. It continues today despite the abundance we have created through scientific innovation and technology. Why such a struggle for resources exists has never been explained. Neither has the human drive to own, accumulate, and hoard. Edward Malkowski reveals that the answer lies in recognizing the reality behind humanity’s earliest myths. He shows that the opportunity is at hand to transcend these inherited selfish traits and return to a Golden Age of peace and abundance. Malkowski explores the hidden meaning behind stories such as the Epic of Gilgamesh, Plato’s Atlantis, and myths of a new sky and a new sun, of great floods and the death of the gods, and of the preceding Golden Age. He connects these myths to a real extinction event that occurred 12,000 years ago. He explains how the survivors--our ancestors--were catapulted from utopia into a world of scarcity, scarring the collective mind of humanity and initiating the struggle for resources in an attempt to regain our lost paradise. He shows how our world system of economics, focused on ownership and based on the false belief of separateness--benefitting a few at the expense of the many--arose as a reaction to this catastrophe. Drawing on the pre-catastrophe teachings preserved by the ancient Egyptians, Malkowski reveals that we are returning to a celestial configuration parallel to that of the past Golden Age. Through our collective DNA memory and the creative power of our imaginations, we can end our 12,000-year quest to regain paradise lost and launch a new Golden Age of unity, abundance, and equality for all humanity.
Return to Beauty: Old-World Recipes for Great Radiant Skin
by Narine NikogosianReturn to Beauty offers regimens made from fresh ingredients that can be found right in your kitchen. With recipes for winter, spring, summer, and fall, you can look beautiful throughout the year. Narine Nikogosian's natural and inexpensive products can be whipped up in less than ten minutes. Have a jar of honey in your pantry? Mix it with a few crushed walnuts to create a sensual, aromatic scrub for oily skin. Use dabs of cottage cheese to lighten undereye circles, or almond oil to rehydrate cracked lips. Narine also provides recipes based on astrological signs, such as for Scorpio, a Gracious Grapefruit Mask made of grapefruit, egg yolk, and soothing honey to rejuvenate your skin even after a late night. Narine is from a long line of Armenian women who have been harnessing the powers of nature to create everlasting beauty. For the first time, she reveals her secrets so that you can have star-worthy skin.
Return to Center: 52 Weekly Strategies for Peace, Strength, and Joy
by Juliet MadisonImagine feeling more balanced, grounded, peaceful, and happy in your daily life, no matter what challenges are going on around you. Ask yourself, What would it take to be living a life I love? Reclaim your inner peace, fortify your strength, and rediscover joy, one week at a time, from the inside out. This insightful guide offers 52 weeks of "centering" techniques and practical strategies to connect to your inner core and feel more empowered, helping you manifest your true potential. Author Juliet Madison's expertise as a qualified naturopath and self-care coach makes her a trusted guide on the road toward self-empowerment and tranquility for mind, body, and spirit. Return to Center is the ultimate journey in self-care. Cultivate positivity, resilience, and fulfillment, and find the calm you crave by discovering the strength and power that already exist inside you.
Return to Fitness
by Bill KatovskyBill Katovsky was a two-time Hawaii Ironman finisher, a guy who bicycled solo across the U. S. , an endurance athlete who competed in a three-day race mountain bike race across Costa Rica. But through a series of misfortunes, including depression, losing his dog, death in his family, and debilitating health problems, Katovsky went from being a multisport junkie to complete couch potato. He stopped working out. For almost ten years! By the time he hit fifty, he decided it was time for a change. How he fought his way back to fitness is not only a riveting, brutally honest, and ultimately inspiring story, it is also a hands-on guide to help anyone reclaim health and well-being. Katovsky supplements his personal story with those of others successfully making a return to fitness-an astronaut who spent five months in space; a former Wall Street trader who lost seventy-five pounds and became Hawaii’s Fittest CEO; a retired two-time world-champion Hawaii Ironman triathlete with a bum hip that needed replacing, a Yosemite park employee who broke her spine in a hiking accident and is now back on the trails; and a sixty-something business educator who’s had six heart bypasses but still backpacks and goes to the gym. With the advice of personal trainers, fitness experts, and multisport coaches, Katovsky offers a wealth of useful information, including: · Diet and nutrition-what you need to know for a healthy body · How aging, body fat, and motivation affect physical and mental health; and why exercise is good for depression · Successfully building a proper aerobic and strength base –workouts you can do at home! · Tips for injury prevention – from avoiding overtraining to why stretching isn’t recommended· Learning the right way to run and getting back on the bike
Return to Fitness
by Bill KatovskyBill Katovsky was a two-time Hawaii Ironman finisher, a guy who bicycled solo across the U.S., an endurance athlete who competed in a three-day race mountain bike race across Costa Rica. But through a series of misfortunes, including depression, losing his dog, death in his family, and debilitating health problems, Katovsky went from being a multisport junkie to complete couch potato. He stopped working out. For almost ten years! By the time he hit fifty, he decided it was time for a change. How he fought his way back to fitness is not only a riveting, brutally honest, and ultimately inspiring story, it is also a hands-on guide to help anyone reclaim health and well-being. Katovsky supplements his personal story with those of others successfully making a return to fitness--an astronaut who spent five months in space; a former Wall Street trader who lost seventy-five pounds and became Hawaii's Fittest CEO; a retired two-time world-champion Hawaii Ironman triathlete with a bum hip that needed replacing, a Yosemite park employee who broke her spine in a hiking accident and is now back on the trails; and a sixty-something business educator who's had six heart bypasses but still backpacks and goes to the gym. With the advice of personal trainers, fitness experts, and multisport coaches, Katovsky offers a wealth of useful information, including: · Diet and nutrition--what you need to know for a healthy body· How aging, body fat, and motivation affect physical and mental health; and why exercise is good for depression· Successfully building a proper aerobic and strength base -workouts you can do at home!· Tips for injury prevention - from avoiding overtraining to why stretching isn't recommended· Learning the right way to run and getting back on the bike 10 fitness and health facts found in this important new book:1. Dieting without exercise leads to an increase in body fat and even more weight gain once the dieting ends.2. An active overweight person is healthier and lives longer than an inactive, skinny person.3. You can not spot-reduce belly fat (something the weight-loss and ab-gizmo infomercials won't tell you); and why the "plank" is better than situps or crunches for strengthening the core.4. Exercise can lessen stress and curb depression with no side-effects, unlike taking anti-depressants.5. There is no scientific or medical evidence that body detoxification or all-juice fasting is either healthy or safe.6. Most running injuries are caused by the overly built-up running shoe that forces runners to land on their heel, not middle of the foot.7. It's cheaper to pay as you go at the gym, and not buy a monthly or annual membership; gym members attend on average only four times a month!8. The best thing for a muscle or joint injury is not bed rest, but physical activity!9. Who is the queen of Hollywood workouts? Answer: Renee Zellweger who swims, practices yoga, jogs up to five miles several times a week, and regularly hits the gym with circuit training.10. The best measurement of body fitness is not the bathroom scale, since fat weighs less than muscle, but waist size.
Return to Fitness
by Bill KatovskyBill Katovsky was a two-time Hawaii Ironman finisher, a guy who bicycled solo across the U.S., an endurance athlete who competed in a three-day race mountain bike race across Costa Rica. But through a series of misfortunes, including depression, losing his dog, death in his family, and debilitating health problems, Katovsky went from being a multisport junkie to complete couch potato. He stopped working out. For almost ten years! By the time he hit fifty, he decided it was time for a change. How he fought his way back to fitness is not only a riveting, brutally honest, and ultimately inspiring story, it is also a hands-on guide to help anyone reclaim health and well-being. Katovsky supplements his personal story with those of others successfully making a return to fitness--an astronaut who spent five months in space; a former Wall Street trader who lost seventy-five pounds and became Hawaii's Fittest CEO; a retired two-time world-champion Hawaii Ironman triathlete with a bum hip that needed replacing, a Yosemite park employee who broke her spine in a hiking accident and is now back on the trails; and a sixty-something business educator who's had six heart bypasses but still backpacks and goes to the gym. With the advice of personal trainers, fitness experts, and multisport coaches, Katovsky offers a wealth of useful information, including: · Diet and nutrition--what you need to know for a healthy body· How aging, body fat, and motivation affect physical and mental health; and why exercise is good for depression· Successfully building a proper aerobic and strength base -workouts you can do at home!· Tips for injury prevention - from avoiding overtraining to why stretching isn't recommended· Learning the right way to run and getting back on the bike 10 fitness and health facts found in this important new book:1. Dieting without exercise leads to an increase in body fat and even more weight gain once the dieting ends.2. An active overweight person is healthier and lives longer than an inactive, skinny person.3. You can not spot-reduce belly fat (something the weight-loss and ab-gizmo infomercials won't tell you); and why the "plank" is better than situps or crunches for strengthening the core.4. Exercise can lessen stress and curb depression with no side-effects, unlike taking anti-depressants.5. There is no scientific or medical evidence that body detoxification or all-juice fasting is either healthy or safe.6. Most running injuries are caused by the overly built-up running shoe that forces runners to land on their heel, not middle of the foot.7. It's cheaper to pay as you go at the gym, and not buy a monthly or annual membership; gym members attend on average only four times a month!8. The best thing for a muscle or joint injury is not bed rest, but physical activity!9. Who is the queen of Hollywood workouts? Answer: Renee Zellweger who swims, practices yoga, jogs up to five miles several times a week, and regularly hits the gym with circuit training.10. The best measurement of body fitness is not the bathroom scale, since fat weighs less than muscle, but waist size.
Return to Fitness
by Bill KatovskyFrom the coauthor of "Bike for Life" and founder of "Tri-Athlete Magazine," comes an indispensable guide to regaining health and fitness after illness, inactivity, or injury
Return to Life Through Contrology
by Joseph H. Pilates William John Miller2014 Reprint of 1945 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition. Not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. <p><p> "Return to Life Through Contrology" is essential Pilates reading. In this one small book, Joseph Pilates conveys the breadth and power of the Pilates method. Covering philosophy and technique, Pilates outlines the effective and enduring approach to whole body health that is one of the fastest growing fitness trends in the world. "Contrology" related to encouraging the use of the mind to control muscles, focusing attention on core postural muscles that help keep the body balanced and provide support for the spine. In particular, Pilates exercises teach awareness of breath and of alignment of the spine, and strengthen the deep torso and abdominal muscles.
Return to Sex and Intimacy: For Cancer Survivors and Their Partners
by Michael Russer Jacqueline LopezWhat can a fully impotent, chemically castrated, survivor of two cancers and his post-menopausal partner possibly share about sex, intimacy and relationships? Everything! - including a world of extraordinary emotional, sexual and spiritual intimacy most couples cannot even fathom possible. <p><p> Whether your relationship is impacted by impotence, cancer or not, this groundbreaking book is your proven guide to profound relationship fulfillment on all levels that only gets better over time, regardless of circumstances.