This collection of essays by a distinguished sociologist explores the relationship between sociology and religious issues. After looking at main themes, the author explores the theoretical considerations of the relationship, practical issues of interest to theologians, and sociological approaches to theology aimed at both clergy and teachers.
This collection of essays by a distinguished sociologist explores the relationship between sociology and religious issues. After looking at main theme...
The second edition of this text builds on the strengths of the first, taking into account recent advances in GIS development and major new socio-economic datasets including new census data. The author presents an accessible introduction to the history, principles and techniques of GIS, with a focus on socio-economic applications. This non-technical overview of the collection, input, storage, manipulation and output of data addresses the needs of students and professionals who must understand and use GIS for the first time.
The second edition of this text builds on the strengths of the first, taking into account recent advances in GIS development and major new socio-econo...
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-proceedings of the 4th International Workshop on Privacy Enhancing Technologies, PET 2004, held in Toronto, Canada in May 2004.
The 20 revised full papers presented were carefully selected from 68 submissions during two rounds of reviewing and improvement. Among the topics addressed are mix networks, mix firewalls, traffic analysis, sequence analysis, re-encryption, electromagnetic eavesdropping, anonymity of banknotes, IPv6, trustworthy environments, flow correlation attacks, anonymity measuring, mix cascades, trust negotiation,...
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-proceedings of the 4th International Workshop on Privacy Enhancing Technologies, PET 2004, held ...
In this merry, multi-species story cooked up with folksy warmth and humor, everybody gets a piece of the pie -- and then some. Grandma Cat makes a delicious apple pie, and there's plenty for everyone -- and even a piece left over. Grandma Mouse finds a piece of apple pie, and there's plenty for everyone -- and even crumbs left over. Grandma Ant spies some crumbs of apple pie, and there's plenty for everyone. But what's left over after cats, mice, and ants have had their fill? Little readers will eat up this scrumptious, gently math-related story that's as sweet and satisfying as a...
In this merry, multi-species story cooked up with folksy warmth and humor, everybody gets a piece of the pie -- and then some. Grandma Cat ...
Guest explores how evangelical congregations have appropriated the values and media of contemporary culture in the propagation of a Christian message and how this process has shaped evangelical identity. He builds on an ethnographic study of St MichaelleBelfrey Church in York, Englanda recognized leader in charismatic renewal and evangelical innovation since the 1960s. Guest shows how a persistent tradition of cultural engagement may generate growth, while at the same time bringing about significant changes in the structure and function of the evangelical congregation, and in the social...
Guest explores how evangelical congregations have appropriated the values and media of contemporary culture in the propagation of a Christian message ...
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed postproceedings of the 5th International Workshop on Privacy Enhancing Technologies, PET 2006, held in Cavtat, Croatia, in May and June 2005. The 17 revised full papers presented were carefully selected from 74 submissions during two rounds of reviewing and improvement. The papers address most current privacy enhancing technologies in various application contexts.
This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed postproceedings of the 5th International Workshop on Privacy Enhancing Technologies, PET 2006, held i...
This edited work draws lessons from a unique collaboration of an international team of geographers, educators and computer scientists in developing learning materials and guidance to all who intend to work in the field of electronic/online learning.
This edited work draws lessons from a unique collaboration of an international team of geographers, educators and computer scientists in developing le...
Contemporary spirituality tends to follow an inward journey, unconcerned with churches and rituals, even while it is drawn towards pilgrimages to remote places or sacred cities. David Martin writes, "People are rediscovering the journey to a special place as a part of their interior journey through time to discover themselves." These journeys generate personal stories about beginnings, travels and travails, prospects and arrivals: sacred history. Christianity began by emphasising a journey through an inner landscape to a spiritual city, or New Jerusalem, which was the universal home of all...
Contemporary spirituality tends to follow an inward journey, unconcerned with churches and rituals, even while it is drawn towards pilgrimages to remo...
