1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910458771003321

Autore

Lau Peter H. W

Titolo

Identity and ethics in the book of Ruth [[electronic resource] ] : a social identity approach / / Peter H.W. Lau

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Berlin ; ; New York, : De Gruyter, c2010

ISBN

1-282-93441-4

9786612934414

3-11-024761-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (246 páginas)

Collana

Beihefte zur Zeitschrift für die alttestamentliche Wissenschaft, , 0934-2575 ; ; Bd. 416

Disciplina

222/.3506

Soggetti

Ethics in the Bible

Sociology, Biblical

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Frontmatter -- Table of Contents -- Abbreviations -- Introduction -- Ancient Israelite Identity -- Boaz: Identity and Ethics -- Ruth: Identity and Ethics -- Naomi: Identity and Ethics -- A Provenance for the Book of Ruth -- Summary and Conclusions -- Backmatter

Sommario/riassunto

This study demonstrates the importance of including narrative ethics in a construction of Old Testament ethics, as a correction for the current state of marginalisation of narrative in this discipline. To this end, the concept of identity is used as a lens through which to understand and derive ethics. Since self-conception in ancient Israel is generally held to be predominantly collectivist in orientation, social identity theory is used to understand ancient Israelite identity. Although collectivist sensitivities are important, a social identity approach also incorporates an understanding of individuality. This approach highlights the social emphases of a biblical text, and consequently assists in understanding a text's original ethical message. The book of Ruth is used as a test case, employing a social identity approach for understanding the narrative, but also to model the approach so that it can be implemented more widely in study of the Old Testament and narrative



ethics. Each of the protagonists in the book of Ruth is examined in regards to their personal and social self-components. This study reveals that the narrative functions to shape or reinforce the identity of an ancient Israelite implied reader. Since behavioural norms are an aspect of identity, narrative also influences behaviour. A social identity approach can also highlight the social processes within a society. The social processes taking place in the two most commonly proposed provenances for the book of Ruth are discussed: the Monarchic and Persian Periods. It is found that the social emphases of the book of Ruth most closely correspond to the social undercurrents of the Persian Period. On this basis, a composition for the book of Ruth in the Restoration period is proposed.

2.

Record Nr.

UNICASRML0289052

Autore

Betten, Josef

Titolo

Creep mechanics / Josef Betten

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Berlin, : Springer, c2002

ISBN

3540429816

Descrizione fisica

xi, 327 p. ; 24 cm.

Disciplina

620.11233

Soggetti

Meccanica dei continui - Modelli matematici

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia



3.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910784393603321

Titolo

Partner stalking [[electronic resource] ] : how women respond, cope, and survive / / TK Logan ... [et al.]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York, : Springer Pub., 2006

ISBN

1-280-74466-9

9786610744664

0-8261-3757-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (366 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

LoganTK

Disciplina

362.82/92

Soggetti

Stalking victims

Abused women

Wife abuse

Women - Crimes against

Stalking

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; TOC Contents; List of Tables and Figures; About the Authors; Acknowledgments; Foreword; Preface; CH 1 What Do We Know and What Do We Need to Know About Partner Stalking?; CH 2 Women's Perceptions of Partner Stalking; CH 3 Partner Stalking and Previous Victimization; CH 4 The Health and Mental Health Costs of Partner Stalking; CH 5 Partner Stalking and Co-Occurring Problems; CH 6 Partner Stalking and Coping Responses; CH 7 Partner Stalking and the Justice System Response; CH 8 Conclusion and Implications: Are There Answers for Stalking Victims?

Appendix: Study Methods and Ethical ConsiderationsNotes; References; IDX Index

Sommario/riassunto

It is estimated that a quarter of all women will be stalked in their lifetime. Stalkers put their victims in danger of losing their jobs, their support system, even their lives; and subject them to dangerously high levels of fear and stress. This book examines the multiple aspects of partner stalking from the victim's perspective. Female survivors share their personal stories of partner stalking, and the authors provide an



extensive look at the latest stalking research providing readers with the new most relevant implications for practice and future research. The book informs students, profess