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Item specifics
- Condition
- Release Year
- 2006
- Book Title
- On Spiritual Strivings: Transforming an African American Woman...
- ISBN
- 9780791468111
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
STATE University of New York Press
ISBN-10
0791468119
ISBN-13
9780791468111
eBay Product ID (ePID)
48674051
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
154 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
On Spiritual Strivings : Transforming an African American Woman's Academic Life
Subject
Feminism & Feminist Theory, Multicultural Education, Discrimination & Race Relations, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
Publication Year
2006
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Social Science, Education
Series
Suny Series in Women in Education Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
11.9 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2005-026770
Reviews
The author offers a clear meaning of spirituality and its application to our lives (is academics, and she does something that no other writer has done: she shows how and why transformation is needed in the academy, for the academician. Dillard journeys between Ghana and the United States, but she settles in a place of peace and clarity that opens its door to all of us. At a time when academicians across the disciplines are wondering what happened to the soul of the academy, we need this book. At a time when feminist scholarship is losing currency, we need this book., Dillard's work is inspiring, filled with hope, humor, and humility. Like a skilled weaver, she has brought together the strands of spirituality, Black feminist theory, and feminist thought and created a cloth that is bold in color, strong, and enjoyable for those during enough to try it on.
Dewey Edition
22
Grade From
College Graduate Student
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
378.1/9822
Table Of Content
Preface Acknowledgments 1. The Substance of Things Hoped For, The Evidence of Things Not Seen: Examining an Endarkened Epistemology in Educational Research and Leadership 2. What Is It and Where Does It Live? Toward Defining Spirit within a Research and Teaching Paradigm 3. Walking Ourselves Back Home: The Education of Teachers With/In the World 4. Looking at the Real Nature of Things: Life and Death as One Eternal Moment in Teaching and Research 5. Suddenly but Always Queen: Embracing a Methodology of Surrender in Research and Teaching 6. Akwanbo: From Speaking Words to Inviting the Voice of Spirit in Research 7. Out of My Darkness I Find My Light: Naming Self, Naming Spirit 8. Coming "Full Circle": Creating and Being on Purpose Notes Bibliography Index
Synopsis
Offers both a theoretical and concrete example of what W. E. B. Du Bois called "spiritual strivings.", This engaging book offers a personal look at how centering spirituality in an academic life transforms its very foundations--"its epistemology, paradigm, and methods--"and becomes the site for spiritual healing and service to the world. Focusing primarily on her work in Ghana, West Africa, Cynthia B. Dillard presents a unique perspective on Africa as a site for transformative possibilities for African American academics/scholars and explores the deeper spiritual meanings of being "African." Through poetry, personal narrative, meditations, and journal entries, Dillard shares her experiences as an African American scholar and, in the process, provides a concrete example of what W. E. B. Dubois called "spiritual strivings.", Offers both a theoretical and concrete example of what W. E. B. Du Bois called "spiritual strivings." Winner of the 2008 Critics' Choice Awards presented by the American Educational Studies Association This engaging book offers a personal look at how centering spirituality in an academic life transforms its very foundations-its epistemology, paradigm, and methods-and becomes the site for spiritual healing and service to the world. Focusing primarily on her work in Ghana, West Africa, Cynthia B. Dillard presents a unique perspective on Africa as a site for transformative possibilities for African American academics/scholars and explores the deeper spiritual meanings of being "African." Through poetry, personal narrative, meditations, and journal entries, Dillard shares her experiences as an African American scholar and, in the process, provides a concrete example of what W. E. B. Du Bois called "spiritual strivings.", This engaging book offers a personal look at how centering spirituality in an academic life transforms its very foundations--its epistemology, paradigm, and methods--and becomes the site for spiritual healing and service to the world. Focusing primarily on her work in Ghana, West Africa, Cynthia B. Dillard presents a unique perspective on Africa as a site for transformative possibilities for African American academics/scholars and explores the deeper spiritual meanings of being "African." Through poetry, personal narrative, meditations, and journal entries, Dillard shares her experiences as an African American scholar and, in the process, provides a concrete example of what W. E. B. Du Bois called "spiritual strivings."
LC Classification Number
LC2781.D48 2006
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- z***r (1283)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGreat seller, exactly as pictured/described. quick shipping, well packaged. Books arrived in very, very good shape. A very good value for the price. Book was shipped sepeartely from the main package (4 books total) which caused some confusion when receiving them, but I figured it out. 2 tracking numbers actually used (2 packages), but only one was listed.
- v***e (1)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseItem arrived quickly and was in good condition for a used textbook, just as described. Priced great. Appears just as pictured. Basic level one Spanish textbook which touches on culture as well as grammar and vocabulary. Item was shipped in thin plastic envelope and could've used better packing, but was not damaged during delivery. Would use this seller again.
- m***0 (322)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseAwesome book with great value and amazing quality. The condition of the book upon arrival was exceptional and definitely came as described by the seller. The appearance was on point and the book was unscathed while going through transit. The shipping was good and the package had accurate tracking information while in transit. Thank you to the seller for a great transaction and experience. I look forward to doing business with you again in there future!