1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910969789703321

Autore

Laude Patrick <1958->

Titolo

Divine Play, Sacred Laughter, and Spiritual Understanding / / by P. Laude

Pubbl/distr/stampa

New York : , : Palgrave Macmillan US : , : Imprint : Palgrave Macmillan, , 2005

ISBN

9786611368746

9781281368744

1281368741

9781403980588

1403980586

Edizione

[1st ed. 2005.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (280 p.)

Disciplina

202/.1

Soggetti

Religion and sociology

Religion - Philosophy

Religions

Spirituality

Literature

Sociology of Religion

Philosophy of Religion

Comparative Religion

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 (p. [263]-270) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Table of Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1 Mâyâ and the Divine Treasure; 2 Ambiguity of the Demiurge; 3 Dionysus, Shiva, Osiris; 4 Divine Troublemakers; 5 Coyote and Kin; 6 Reading the Trickster's Footsteps; 7 Thundering Clowns; 8 Spiritual Laughter; 9 Fools for Christ's Sake; 10 The People of Blame; 11 Fools on a Tightrope; 12 Epilogue: Cracks of Light; Notes; Bibliography; Index

Sommario/riassunto

This study in the relationship between religion and the comic focuses on the ways in which the latter fulfils a central function in the sacred understanding of reality of pre-modern cultures and the spiritual life of religious traditions. The central thesis is that figures such as tricksters,



sacred clowns, and holy fools play an essential role in bridging the gap between the divine and the human by integrating the element of disequilibrium that results from the contact between incommensurable realities. This interdisciplinary and cross-cultural series of essays is devoted to spiritual, anthropological, and literary characters and phenomena that point to a deeper understanding of the various mythological, ceremonial, and mystical ways in which the fundamental ambiguity of existence is symbolized and acted out. Given its interdisciplinary and cross-cultural perspective, this volume will appeal to scholars from a variety of fields.

2.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910963927003321

Autore

Revans Reginald W. <1907-2003., >

Titolo

ABC of action learning / / Reg Revans

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London : , : Routledge, , 2016

ISBN

1-351-96133-0

1-315-26353-X

1-283-15823-X

9786613158239

1-4094-2704-8

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (154 p.)

Disciplina

658.3/124

Soggetti

Organizational learning

Active learning

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"A Gower Book"--cover.

First published 2011 by Gower Publishing.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Contents; Preface; Editor's Note; 1 The Characteristic Assumptions of Action Learning; 2 Essential Logistics; 3 The Characteristics of the Manager; 4 The Influence of Top Management; 5 The Philosophy of Action Learning; 6 What Action Learning is Not; 7 Some Experiences of Launching Action Learning; 8 The Enterprise as a Learning System; 9 Annotated Bibliography; 10 Further Information;



Index

Sommario/riassunto

Reg Revans based his theories of Action Learning on 30 years of work and observation.This revised and updated reissue of the definitive text, ABC of Action Learning, is a clear, easily-read primer for anyone wishing to learn about and apply his methods. It offers a succinct, practical guide to integrating action learning into every-day situations, and enhancing the practical and managerial skills of the workforce.