Shifting Priorities

Shifting Priorities
Author: Nanette Salomon
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2004
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780804744775

This ground-breaking book offers the first sustained examination of Dutch seventeenth-century genre painting from a theoretically informed feminist perspective. Other recent works that deal with images of women in this field maintain the paradoxical combination of seeing the images as positivist reflections of “life as it was” and as emblems of virtue and vice. These reductionist practices deprive the works of their complex nature and of their place in visual culture, important frameworks that the book attempts to restore to them. Salomon expands the possibilities for understanding both familiar and unfamiliar paintings from this period by submitting them to a wide range of new and provocative questions. Paintings and prints from the first half of the century through to the second are analyzed to understand the changing social roles and values attributed to the sexes as they were introduced and reflected in the visual arts.

Shifting Priorities in Russia's Foreign and Security Policy

Shifting Priorities in Russia's Foreign and Security Policy
Author: Rémi Piet
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 253
Release: 2016-03-09
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 131705539X

Given the resurgence of Russian economic capabilities and of Russia's role as a regional, even global, political actor, much of the literature written more than 4-5 years ago is already dated. The editor and contributors to this timely volume draw upon a broad range of analysts who deal with various aspects of Russian relations with its neighbours to the West and to the East. Implications for Russian foreign and security policy are key to understanding Russia's position in the 21st Century. Readers in Russian foreign and security policy; European, Eurasian, and Asian security; and contemporary international politics/security will find this volume invaluable.

Reordering Ranganathan

Reordering Ranganathan
Author: Lynn Connaway Silipigni
Publisher:
Total Pages: 138
Release: 2018-08-23
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9781556534737

This report suggests that Shiyali Ramamrita Ranganathan's Five Laws of Library Science can be reordered and reinterpreted to reflect today's library resources and services, as well as the behaviors that people demonstrate when engaging with them.

Towards Mathematical Philosophy

Towards Mathematical Philosophy
Author: David Makinson
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 344
Release: 2008-11-09
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1402090846

area and in applications to linguistics, formal epistemology, and the study of norms. The second contains papers on non-classical and many-valued logics, with an eye on applications in computer science and through it to engineering. The third concerns the logic of belief management,whichis likewise closely connected with recent work in computer science but also links directly with epistemology, the philosophy of science, the study of legal and other normative systems, and cognitive science. The grouping is of course rough, for there are contributions to the volume that lie astride a boundary; at least one of them is relevant, from a very abstract perspective, to all three areas. We say a few words about each of the individual chapters, to relate them to each other and the general outlook of the volume. Modal Logics The ?rst bundle of papers in this volume contains contribution to modal logic. Three of them examine general problems that arise for all kinds of modal logics. The ?rst paper is essentially semantical in its approach, the second proof-theoretic, the third semantical again: • Commutativity of quanti?ers in varying-domain Kripke models,by R. Goldblatt and I. Hodkinson, investigates the possibility of com- tation (i.e. reversing the order) for quanti?ers in ?rst-order modal logics interpreted over relational models with varying domains. The authors study a possible-worlds style structural model theory that does not v- idate commutation, but satis?es all the axioms originally presented by Kripke for his familiar semantics for ?rst-order modal logic.

The Shifting Frontiers of Academic Decision Making

The Shifting Frontiers of Academic Decision Making
Author: Peter D. Eckel
Publisher: Greenwood Publishing Group
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2006
Genre: Education
ISBN:

This edited volume explores the intersection of academic decision making with contemporary, cutting-edge challenges for which no simple solution exists. It moves the issue of decision making outside of the contested arena of stakeholder responsibilities, and presents a series of distinct and uniqe chapters that illustrate how colleges and universities are creating and sustaining dynamic and effective decision-making processes.

The Cornerstones of Engaging Leadership

The Cornerstones of Engaging Leadership
Author: Casey Wilson
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2008
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1523096624

In the 21st Century, people are the competitive advantage. The talent and level of dedication of an organization's workforce make the difference in achieving success. The traditional command-oriented leadership style is not enough to keep today's employees motivated—they need to be engaged. They need passion, connection, and inspiration, and a willingness to put forth their best efforts to benefit themselves and their organization. The Cornerstones of Engaging Leadership connects what we know about engagement on an organizational level to what an individual leader can do to increase engagement. Using real-world examples, Wilson reveals the key actions leaders must take to connect with and engage others: •Build trust •Leverage unique motivators •Manage performance from a people-centric perspective •Engage emotions By committing to these four cornerstones of engaging leadership, leaders can unleash the potential of others and inspire effective performance. Through practice tools and exercises, readers are challenged to explore, reflect upon, and apply key concepts and techniques of the engaging leader approach.

Changing Tides

Changing Tides
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary. Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties
Publisher:
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2007
Genre: Political Science
ISBN:

Innovation and Growth Chasing a Moving Frontier

Innovation and Growth Chasing a Moving Frontier
Author: The World Bank
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Total Pages: 268
Release: 2009-11-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9264073973

In this volume, the OECD and the World Bank jointly take stock of how globalisation is posing new challenges for innovation and growth in both developed and developing countries, and how countries are coping with them.

Changing National Priorities

Changing National Priorities
Author: United States. Congress. Joint Economic Committee. Subcommittee on Economy in Government
Publisher:
Total Pages: 484
Release: 1970
Genre: United States
ISBN:

Boosting Self-Esteem For Dummies

Boosting Self-Esteem For Dummies
Author: Rhena Branch
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 319
Release: 2011-01-13
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1119996902

Boosting Self-Esteem for Dummies Learn to: Leave behind negative modes of thinking Understand the psychology of self-esteem Use a variety of effective techniques to build self-esteem for a happier and healthier life Give yourself a boost with cognitive behavioural therapy Cognitive behavioural therapists Rethink your self-image and be comfortable in your own skin Fact: even individuals who radiate confidence on the outside can still have low self-esteem. Whether you're someone who puts on a front or a shy, retiring type who frets about what other people think, this practical guide can help you to conquer insecurities, get assertive and let your inner strength shine through. So what are you waiting for? Understand the theories – get to grips with what self-esteem means and how it affects your outlook Be honest with yourself – acknowledge your best bits (and your limitations) and identify the positive effects of your thoughts and actions Discover boosting techniques – banish feelings of inadequacy by indulging in exercises and hobbies that exhilarate you Give other people a break – understand when a compliment is a compliment and take criticism constructively Go all-out – reassess your day-to-day priorities and map out what you really want from life Open the book and find: Strategies for getting to the bottom of the real you Effective ways to record fluctuating moods and feelings CBT techniques for stimulating self-encouragement Advice on dealing with counter-productive comparisons Guidance on tackling social phobias, body dysmorphia and eating disorders Tips on maintaining self-discipline How to foster better relationships at home and at work