1.

Record Nr.

UNINA990009783260403321

Titolo

Analysis, geometry and quantum field theory : international conference in honor of Steve Rosenberg's 60th birthday, September 26-30, 2011, Potsdam University, Potsdam, Germany / Clara L. Aldana, Maxim Braverman, Bruno Lochum, Carolina Neira Jiménez, editors

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Providence : American Mathematical Society, 2012

ISBN

978-0-8218-9144-5

Descrizione fisica

VII, 258 p. ; 26 cm

Collana

Contemporary mathematics ; 584

Disciplina

515

Locazione

MA1

Collocazione

C-1-(584

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia



2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910522967503321

Autore

Rich Grant J.

Titolo

Psychology in Oceania and the Caribbean / / Grant J. Rich and Neeta A. Ramkumar

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham, Switzerland : , : Springer International Publishing, , [2021]

©2021

ISBN

3-030-87763-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (332 pages)

Collana

International and Cultural Psychology

Disciplina

155.89

Soggetti

Psychology - Caribbean Area

Psychology - Social aspects

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- Foreword -- References -- Preface: Psychology in Oceania and the Caribbean: An Overview Chapter -- Introduction -- The Caribbean -- Oceania -- Conclusion -- References -- Contents -- Author Biographies -- Brief Biographies of Editors -- Brief Biography of Foreword Author -- Part I: Psychology in Oceania -- Chapter 1: Psychology in Micronesia -- Overview of the Micronesian Region -- The Travails of Social Change in Micronesia -- Behavioral Health Problems in Micronesia -- Suicide -- Mental Illness -- Behavioral Health Services in Micronesia -- Guam -- Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands -- Palau -- Federated States of Micronesia -- Republic of the Marshall Islands -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2: Psychology in Fiji: Complexity and New Horizons for the Isles of Smiles -- Country and Human Security Overview -- Prevalence and Mental Health Needs -- Cultural Meaning of Mental Illness and Treatment -- Colonial Legacy -- Counseling Services -- Education and Career Paths -- A Sustainable Future for Psychology in Fiji -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: The State of Psychology and Mental Health Services in Vanuatu -- Demographic Overview -- Geography -- Population -- Economy -- Languages -- The Political System -- The Health System -- Psychology and Mental Health Care in Vanuatu -- Psychology in Vanuatu -- Cultural Factors and Psychological States -- The Mental Health Policy of Vanuatu -- Mental Health Legislation --



The Mind Care Clinic -- A Vanuatu Specific Approach to Mental Health Care -- Mental Health Psychosocial Support and Natural Disasters -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: "Teu Le Va: We over Me" A Brief Overview of Mental Health Amongst Samoans in American Samoa -- Geography and History -- People and Culture -- Language and Communication -- Religion and Spirituality -- Gender and Sexuality -- Migration.

Health Status -- Traditional Conceptualization of Mental Illness -- Mental Health in American Samoa Today -- Promoting Resiliency in American Samoa -- References -- Chapter 5: Psychology in Samoa and Throughout the Diaspora -- Samoan History and Identity -- Religion -- Psychology Through Mental Health Services in Samoa -- Contributing Factors to Mental Health Issues in Samoa -- Psychology Throughout the Samoan Diaspora -- Samoa's Church-Village Contexts of Psychology Reformation -- New Psychological Innovations Grounded in Fa'aSamoa -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6: Native Hawaiians and Psychology: The Cultural and Historical Context of Indigenous Ways of Knowing -- Challenges to Defining Native Hawaiians -- Definition of Native Hawaiians -- A Brief Overview of Indigenous Psychology -- A Worldview of Native Hawaiians: An Indigenous Perspective -- Native Hawaiians in a Historical Context -- Trends in Psychology and Research on Native Hawaiians -- The Deficit Approach -- The Cultural Interaction Approach -- The Indigenous Approach -- The Future of Psychology and Native Hawaiians -- References -- Chapter 7: Hawaiian National Re-emergence from US Colonization: Community Strength, Mental Health, and Traditions -- DIE Culture in Contemporary "Systems of Care" and OLA Cultural Care Models -- Hale Na'au Pono: Cultivating OLA Against the Forces of DIE -- The ABC Triangle of Peace and Violence -- Hoʻoponopono -- Environment and Spirituality -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8: Psychology in Aotearoa New Zealand -- Introduction -- Current Overview -- Socio-historical Context -- Tertiary Education in NZ -- Overview -- History -- Development of the Discipline of Psychology in NZ -- Governance Shaping the Profession in NZ -- Overview -- Regulation -- Qualifications -- Core Competencies -- Accreditation -- Continuing Competence Programme.

Interface Between Psychology and Government -- Psychology Workforce in NZ -- Culture and Psychology in Bicultural NZ -- Looking Back, Looking Forward -- References -- Chapter 9: Psychology on The Rock: Mental Health System and Kanaké Indigenous Tradition in New Caledonia -- Historical and Sociological Overview of New Caledonia -- The New Caledonian Mental Health System -- Public Health Figures -- The Government's Do Kamo Public Health Plan -- Psychology and Indigenous Health -- Elements of Traditional Practitioner and Kanaké Initiates' Practices -- Traditional Caregivers in Kanaké Hoot Ma Whaap Country -- The Seven Sources of Life of the Initiates in Kanaké Paicî-Camuki Country -- Discussion and Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 10: Melanesian Mental Health and Psychiatric Services: Perspectives from Papua New Guinea -- Demographic Characteristics -- Cultural Characteristics -- Religion and Spirituality -- Healthcare System -- Mental Health Services -- Laloki Psychiatric Hospital and Correctional Services -- Bomana Correctional Institute Service, Psychiatric Services -- Mental Health Clinicians -- Psychotropic Medications -- Presentation of Mental Illness -- Case Vignette -- Culture-Bound Syndromes -- Case Vignette: Culture-Bound Syndromes -- Amok Syndrome -- Spirit Possession Syndrome -- Psychiatric Conditions -- Substance Use Disorder --



Migration and Substance Use -- Suicide and Self-Harm -- Community Mental Health Clinics or Centers -- Psychiatric Facilities in the Provinces -- Mental Health Administration -- Political and Social Context in Papua New Guinea -- Consensus in Melanesia -- Role of the Church -- My Personal Experiences in Transcultural Psychiatry in Melanesia -- Summary -- References -- Chapter 11: The Polynesian Soul and the Modern World: Psychology Today in French Polynesia -- Introduction -- Context.

Location and Geographical Description -- Demography -- Languages -- History and Politics -- Economy -- Health -- Religion -- The Polynesian Psyche -- Culture and Psychology in FP -- Ancient Polynesian Psychology -- Redefining Psychology -- Key Issues Related to Psychology -- Substance Misuse -- Suicide -- Mental Health Disorders -- Psychological Resources in French Polynesia -- Role of Traditional Healing -- Conclusion -- References -- Part II: Psychology in the Caribbean -- Chapter 12: An Examination of the Landscape of Psychology in Jamaica -- Key Psychological Needs for Jamaica -- Psychological Resources in Jamaica -- Pioneering Psychologists -- Psychology Educational Opportunities -- Associations and Advocacy -- Psychological Services Available -- Summary of Resources -- Barriers to the Growth of Psychology -- Limited Understanding of the Field -- Societal Attitudes to Mental Health -- Shaping Educational Training to Match Country Needs -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 13: Psychology in Barbados: Looking Back and Moving Forward -- Psychology in Barbados -- The Practice of Psychology: Informal and Formal Origins -- Training in Psychology -- Research in Psychology -- Psychology's Contribution to the Sectors of Health, Education, and Social Care -- Hospitals and Development Centers -- Psychology Within Private Health Entities -- Psychological Support Services in Education -- Rehabilitative Educational Programs and Facilities -- Psychological Social Care Support Services -- Psychology in Barbados: The Way Forward -- References -- Chapter 14: Psychology and Mental Health in the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis -- History and Background of Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Education -- Universal Health-Care Availability -- Psychological Presence in Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Mental Illness in Saint Kitts and Nevis -- Conclusion -- References.

Chapter 15: Psychology in Haiti -- Psychology in Haiti -- Role of Religion -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 16: Mental and Emotional Health in the Dominican Republic -- Quisqueya*: La Republica Dominicana -- Brief History -- Today's Dominican Society -- Dominican Economy -- Mental Health Disparities -- Motivation and Development of a Psychologist -- Mental Illness: Unseen and Untreated -- Stigma in Dominican Culture -- Lack of Mental Health Resources -- Culturally Relevant Healing Practices to Promote Mental Wellness -- Help-Seeking Behaviors -- Remedios Casero -- Family and the Therapeutic Process -- Public Health Systems Approach -- References -- Chapter 17: Psychology in Puerto Rico -- Conceptual Framework -- Demographics and History -- Economic Conditions -- Health Status -- Mental Health -- Cultural Idioms of Distress -- Ethnic Risk and Protective Factors -- Gender-Based Violence -- Disasters in Puerto Rico -- Training Opportunities in Psychology -- Future Directions -- References -- Chapter 18: Psychology in Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago -- Conceptual Frameworks -- Sociohistorical Experiences, Sociodemographic Characteristics, and Cultural Practices -- Mental Health Issues -- Human Resources -- Training Programs -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 19: Psychology in Suriname -- Background Information: History and Demographics -- History



of Psychology in Suriname -- Psychology: An Emerging Discipline -- First Organization -- Recent Developments -- Psychology Education at the University -- The University -- Psychology as an Academic Science: A Dual Unit -- Professional Standards -- Post-Master's Professional Standards -- Entry Level into the Profession -- Licensure -- Quality Assurance -- Remarks on Traditional Medicine (TM) -- Closing Remarks -- References -- Chapter 20: Psychology in Belize -- Social Issues in Belize.

Psychology in Belize.

3.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910524692603321

Autore

Gaudio Michael

Titolo

Sound, Image, Silence : Art and the Aural Imagination in the Atlantic World / / Michael Gaudio

Pubbl/distr/stampa

University of Minnesota Press, 2019

Minneapolis, USA, : University of Minnesota Press, 2019

©2019

ISBN

9781452962634

1452962634

9781452960890

1452960895

Edizione

[1.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (xviii, xviii, 195 pages. 12 unnumbered pages of plates :) : illustrations (some color) ;

Disciplina

700.973

Soggetti

Visual perception in art

Communication in art

Arts, American

Communication in art - America

Electronic books.

America

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover -- Half Title -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents --



Acknowledgments -- Introduction: Soundings -- Chapter 1: "It Seems Their Voices Are Still in My Ears" -- Chapter 2: Frans Post's Silent landscapes -- Chapter 3: Magical Pictures, or Observations on Lightning and Thunder, Occasion'd by a Portrait of Dr. Franklin -- Chapter 4: At the Mouth of the Cave -- Chapter 5: Dancing for the Kinetograph -- Coda -- Notes -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y -- Z -- Color Plates.

Sommario/riassunto

"Sound, Image, Silence explores how, over the course of three centuries, paintings, photographs and early silent films communicated the sounds and silences found in the New World to white audiences on the European continent. Through the representation of both landscapes and indigenous people, book explores the role of aural imagination as it pertains to the visualization of particular episodes of colonialism and oppression, but also tries to think seriously about how art historians should engage with sound in what is inherently a "mute" medium"--