Pragmatism - William James - A profoundly influential figure in American psychology, William James (1842-1910) was also a philosopher of note who adopted Charles S.
*; Explores more than 400 species of lichens, alongside full-color photos*; Shows the ways that indigenous peoples of North America have traditionally used lichens for food, clothing, dye, paint, and medicine*; Explains in detail the scientific research behind the potency of lichen chemicals to heal many human conditionsLichensa symbiosis of fungi, algae, bacteria, and yeastcan grow on nearly any surface and thrive in an extremely wide range of environments, including on the International Space Station.
La interlocución entre Antonio Cassese y el periodista Giorgio Acquaviva forjó un análisis de las cuestiones actuales más relevantes de las relaciones internacionales y de la situación de los derechos humanos, que solo la sencillez y el criterio de un maestro jurídico y un intelectual humanista como Antonio Cassese permiten acometer con la pedagogía necesaria para entablar un diálogo profundo, entretenido y fluido con quien lee.
*; Examines the Path of Souls or Trail of Ghosts, a Native American model for the after-death journey*; Demonstrates how psychoactive plants were used to evoke the liminal state between life and death in initiatory rites and spirit journeys*; Explores the symbology of the large earthwork mounds erected by the Indigenous people of the Mississippi Valley and how they connect to the Path of SoulsThe use of hallucinogenic substances like peyote and desert tobacco has long played a significant role in the spiritual practices and traditions of Native Americans.
La medicina en la época de la colonia tiene muchas cosas en común con la del tiempo de la conquista y en buena parte está influenciada por los conocimientos de los aborígenes y los procedimientos empleados por ellos en el tratamiento de las enfermedades.
Colombia, como país multiétnico y pluricultural, tiene como reto incluir en todas lasfacetas de la vida de su población el reconocimiento de la diversidad.
The following account of the Central Eskimo contains chiefly the results of the author's own observations and collections made during a journey to Cumberland Sound and Davis Strait, supplemented by extracts from the reports of other travelers.
From the Introduction:"e;The reader of the following pages, having already seen what has induced me to come forward with an historical account of the Indians, after so many have written on the same subject, will perhaps look for something more extraordinary in this than in other works of the kind which he has seen.
"e;The ceremony of dsilyidjeqacal, or mountain chant-literally, chant towards (a place) within the mountains-is one of a large number practiced by the shamans, or medicine men, of the Navajo tribe.
Awqa Pacha refiere, al menos desde la magna obra de Felipe Guaman Poma de Ayala, Nueva cronica y buen gobierno (1625), los tiempos y espacios de guerra y combate contra el sistema de dominacion moderno colonial y cuyas principales expresiones (de las luchas anticoloniales) han sido las rebeliones del Taky Onqoy, las sublevaciones de Tupac Amaru y Tupaj Katari, las insurrecciones del willka Zarate y las subversiones de Felipe Quispe, el mallku.
"e;Chronicles of Border Warfare"e; describes events during the four decades between the French and Indian War (1754) and the Battle of Fallen Timbers (1794).
The present Tuscarora Indians, the once powerful and gifted nation, after their expulsion from the South, came North, and were initiated in the confederacy of the Iroquois.
*; Explores more than 500 species of ferns, alongside full-color photos*; Examines the Indigenous and folk uses of ferns for food and medicine throughout history*; Explains in detail the scientific research behind the potency of fern chemicals to heal many human conditionsUsed for millennia by Indigenous people for food and medicine, ferns are now being recognized scientifically for their unique medicinal potential against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and liver, kidney, and respiratory conditions.
John Dewey's 'Ultimate Collection: 40+ Works on Psychology, Education, Philosophy & Politics' is a comprehensive anthology showcasing the diverse intellectual pursuits of one of the 20th century's most influential thinkers.
In 'Die schönsten chinesischen Märchen' präsentiert Richard Wilhelm eine Sammlung faszinierender Geschichten aus der chinesischen Folklore, die sowohl die Fantasie als auch die Weisheit der chinesischen Kultur widerspiegeln.
In 'Die Wirtschaftsethik der Weltreligionen' untersucht Max Weber die ethischen Prinzipien, die den wirtschaftlichen Handlungen in verschiedenen Religionen zugrunde liegen.
Esta investigación resalta la transformación del paisaje, el parentesco cultural, los grupos de linaje, la organización del territorio y el poder, como elementos fundamentales que sirvieron para ordenar y jerarquizar la vida de las sociedades mesoamericanas.
Fyodor Dostoyevsky's 'Poor Folk & Other Tales' is a collection of short stories that delve into the lives of the impoverished and marginalized members of Russian society.
In 'Creative Intelligence & Other Works on the Human Thought Process' by John Dewey, the renowned psychologist and philosopher explores the concept of creative intelligence and its role in shaping human thought processes.
Esta obra presenta una serie de investigaciones acerca de las prácticas y métodos de documentación sobre ocho lenguas fuegopatagónicas: selk'nam, haush, alakaluf / kawesqar, yagan, aonekko 'a'ien, teushen, günün a yajüch y mapuzungun realizadas en la región en el último tercio del siglo xix y hasta mediados del xx en un contexto de expropiación territorial y genocidio de los pueblos preexistentes.
*; Examines the complexities of Indigenous legends and creation myths and reveals common oral traditions across much of North America*; Explores the history of Cahokia, the Mississippian Mound Builder Empire of 1050-1300 CE, told through the voice of Honga, a Native leader of the time*; Presents an Indigenous revisionist history regarding Thomas Jefferson, expansionist doctrine, and Manifest DestinyWhile Western accounts of North American history traditionally start with European colonization, Indigenous histories of North Americaor Turtle Islandstretch back millennia.
In 'Zuni Mythology', Frank Hamilton Cushing delves into the rich and complex world of Zuni cosmology, offering readers a comprehensive look at the myths and legends of this Native American tribe.
Rosa Luxemburgs 'Massenstreik in Deutschland' ist ein wegweisendes Werk, das sich mit der Rolle von Massenstreiks in politischen Bewegungen auseinandersetzt.
