Embracing Autonomy

Embracing Autonomy
Author: Gregory Weeks
Publisher: University of New Mexico Press
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2024-03-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 0826365825

Gregory Weeks's Embracing Autonomy departs from other general treatments of Latin American-US relations not by putting US policy aside but by bringing in the Latin American and global contexts more closely and thus avoiding the incomplete picture provided by a narrow focus solely on the policies of the United States. The core of autonomy for Latin America from the United States is seen in new, deeper, and more numerous relationships that do not include the United States. The book is not a study of rebellion against the United States, or even a critique of US policy. Instead, it is an examination of the major shifts that have taken place in the region in recent decades and how they have shaped Latin American-US relations. Weeks's book provides a clearer understanding of where Latin America stands vis-à-vis the United States in the early twenty-first century. In doing so, we gain a better sense of the trajectory of Latin American-US relations and how they develop in turbulent times.

The Power of Autonomy

The Power of Autonomy
Author: Kenneth Gachira
Publisher: Dog Ear Publishing
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2009-07
Genre:
ISBN: 160844046X

The prospects of veracity do not depend on what people think, and perceive you, but how you perceive your own thoughts, imaginations and illusions, dictates the outcome of your destiny. Do you see yourself as a high flier or a loser? What makes some people really enjoy their life while others seem to keep on fighting to reach somewhere? The power of Autonomy brings about ways to discover the inner energy and potential, and how to maneuver through to your success. The self-government and the acceptance of life as is, is one of the way you can be able to alter your existence to become a more prosperous. It gives you the power to understand that you are and have the self -will. Either you can choose right or wrong it is all by your choosing. You will be amazed how much you can do, how much you can achieve if only you choose to follow your own dreams. Choose your own lifestyle, your own career, develop your own personality and character, think and see the things that you have achieved. In addition, for one time being grateful for the things, you've achieved, awakens the psych, and a sense of satisfaction, by seeing what you have and not what others want you to see. The supremacy of personal autonomy is an act of living independent exercising the act of self-will, and living free from external dictations. It deals with personal, ability and a thought of the good outcome of self-life-dictions. If we all have the powers to individual emancipation why then do, we live in trepidation uncertainties?, why are we unable to attain a point of highest prosperity? Why does our sight limit our inner potency and probable to engage in self-realization and fulfill all our dreams? As you read this book, you will discover that you are the key to your own progress and you can move from your own personal mediocrity and negativism to become a more optimistic person. You are everything you want to be and you can be all that you want, believe yourself and make a step toward the right without hesitant. Kenneth, has grown up from just a miniature scriptwriter to become a sought after author, The Author of the best seller "Reaching the Unreachables" unveils another power pack manual of self-discovery and self-governance."The power of Autonomy" he is an aspiring music producer, and an artist, chemist. Grew up on the slopes of Mt. Kenya, Studied, in Cambridge International College, and always lived in an optimistic world where everything is possible if only given a chance.

Embracing Race

Embracing Race
Author: Michele S. Moses
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2002
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780807742372

With clarity, passion, and creativity, Michele Moses offers a new and promising lens for viewing the unsolved issues of race and education. In this book, Moses provides a comprehensive examination of four major race-conscious educational policies: bilingual education, multicultural curricula, affirmative action, and remedial education. She argues, convincingly, that such policies are critical to fostering self-determination and personal autonomy in students who will otherwise be left with a deficient education. Presenting a strong, theoretically grounded case for race-conscious educational policies, this volume offers a new framework for examining the complex interaction between race, education, opportunities, and justice. Some of the important questions addressed in this volume include: -- What must the educational system do to promote social justice for students of color and poor students? -- What is required to help these students to develop self-determination? -- How will race-conscious educational policies help to provide a fair education for all students?

Overcoming Self-Sabotage

Overcoming Self-Sabotage
Author: Dan Crown
Publisher: DAN ANGHEL
Total Pages: 73
Release:
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:

Break free from the chains of self-sabotage and unlock your true potential with "Overcoming Self-Sabotage: A Journey to Self-Empowerment and Resilience" by Dan Crown. Are you tired of feeling like your own worst enemy? Do negative thoughts and internalized self-doubt hold you back from achieving your goals? In this transformative self-help guide, Dan Crown delves deep into the psychology of self-sabotage, offering practical strategies to overcome internalized negativity and build unwavering mental resilience. Key Features: Comprehensive Exploration of Self-Sabotage: Understand the root causes of self-defeating behaviors and how external negative influences shape our inner dialogue. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Techniques: Learn effective CBT methods to rewrite your mental script and replace negative thought patterns with empowering beliefs. Building Mental Resilience: Discover strategies to strengthen your mental fortitude, allowing you to bounce back from setbacks and challenges. Embracing Self-Empowerment: Develop a positive relationship with yourself through self-compassion, mindfulness, and personal accountability. Authentic Living: Uncover the importance of living authentically and aligning your actions with your true self to achieve lasting fulfillment. Why This Book? Dan Crown combines psychological insights with real-life applications, making complex concepts accessible and actionable. Whether you're struggling with procrastination, fear of failure, or persistent self-doubt, this book provides the tools you need to take control of your life and embark on a journey toward self-empowerment and personal growth. Who Should Read This Book? Individuals seeking to overcome self-sabotaging behaviors Anyone interested in personal development and self-improvement Readers looking to enhance their mental health and build resilience Those wanting to understand and apply Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques in daily life

The Awkward Embrace

The Awkward Embrace
Author: Hermann Giliomee
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 394
Release: 2005-08-08
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1135297169

Democracies derive their resilience and vitality from the fact that the rule of a particular majority is usually only of a temporary nature. By looking at four case-studies, The Awkward Embrace studies democracies of a different kind; rule by a dominant party which is virtually immune from defeat. Such systems have been called Regnant or or Uncommon Democracies. They are characterized by distinctive features: the staging of unfree or corrupt elections; the blurring of the lines between government, the ruling party and the state; the introduction of a national project which is seen to be above politics; and the erosion of civil society. This book addresses major issues such as why one such democracy, namely Taiwan, has been moving in the direction of a more competitive system; how economic crises such as the present one in Mexico can transform the system; how government-business relations in Malaysia are affecting the base of the dominant party; and whether South Africa will become a one-party dominant system.

Spinoza and Relational Autonomy

Spinoza and Relational Autonomy
Author: Armstrong Aurelia Armstrong
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Total Pages: 366
Release: 2019-05-14
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1474419712

This collection of 13 new essays shows what Baruch Spinoza can add to our understanding of the relational nature of autonomy. By offering a relational understanding of the nature of individuals centred on the role played by emotions, Spinoza offers not only historical roots for contemporary debates but also broadens the current discussion. At the same time, reading Spinoza as a theorist of relational autonomy underscores the consistency of his overall metaphysical, ethical and political project, which has been clouded by the standard rationalist interpretation of his works.

Aesthetic and Artistic Autonomy

Aesthetic and Artistic Autonomy
Author: Owen Hulatt
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 252
Release: 2013-08-15
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1441126074

Whether art can be wholly autonomous has been repeatedly challenged in the modern history of aesthetics. In this collection of specially-commissioned chapters, a team of experts discuss the extent to which art can be explained purely in terms of aesthetic categories. Covering examples from Philosophy, Music and Art History and drawing on continental and analytic sources, this volume clarifies the relationship between artworks and extra-aesthetic considerations, including historic, cultural or economic factors. It presents a comprehensive overview of the question of aesthetic autonomy, exploring its relevance to both philosophy and the comprehension of specific artworks themselves. By closely examining how the creation of artworks, and our judgements of these artworks, relate to society and history, Aesthetic and Artistic Autonomy provides an insightful and sustained discussion of a major question in aesthetic philosophy.