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Political Action in Václav Havel's Thought

The Responsibility of Resistance

By: Delia Popescu

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Political Action in Václav Havel's Thought

The Responsibility of Resistance

By: Delia Popescu

Political Action in Vaclav Havel's Thought: The Responsibility of Resistance, by Delia Popescu, examines resistance to oppression and individual responsibility in political action, all in the context of Vaclav Havel's political philosophy. The famous anti-communist dissident, acclaimed playwright, former President of the Czech Republic, and eminent political thinker argues that there is a certain tendency in modern humanity towards the creation, or at least toleration, of a political system that is invasive and controlling. Not unlike Tocqueville and Arendt, Havel claims that modern liberal democracy contains potential tendencies toward a new form of despotism that capitalizes on modern alienation and social atomization. Political Action in Vaclav Havel's Thought suggests that Havel's theory of individual opposition can be used to secure political freedom under the conditions of modernity. Popescu demonstrates that Havel's idea of attaining true political participation and freedom requires a strong connection between an individually constructed ethics and the realm of politics. On this basis she reveals that a thick notion of morality can be usefully integrated into an account of both private and public accountability. Vaclav Havel's essays, plays, speeches, and letters can therefore be integrated into a coherent political theory which contributes significantly to some of the central debates in modern political thought. Delia Popescu concludes that Havel's theory of individual opposition to totalitarianism may also serve as the foundation for a conception of responsible participation in modern liberal democracies.

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187

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Lexington Books

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0739149571

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9780739149577

What Makes a Star Teacher

7 Dispositions That Support Student Learning

By: Valerie Hill-Jackson,Nicholas D. Hartlep,Delia Stafford

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What Makes a Star Teacher

7 Dispositions That Support Student Learning

By: Valerie Hill-Jackson,Nicholas D. Hartlep,Delia Stafford

How do some teachers manage to expertly engage students in deep learning, harmonize mandated standards with individual student needs, and create trusting relationships in the classroom? What typically sets these "star teachers" apart from other teachers? In What Makes a Star Teacher: 7 Dispositions That Support Student Learning, Valerie Hill-Jackson, Nicholas D. Hartlep, and Delia Stafford provide a framework that can help ensure that you are your students' greatest asset—and a star teacher in your classroom. The book is grounded in studies conducted and ideas developed over a half-century by educational theorist Martin Haberman, whose models are used in hundreds of school districts across the United States. It's designed to help you assess, develop, and reflect upon seven key dispositions of Haberman's star teachers: 1. Persistence 2. Positive values about student learning 3. The ability to adapt general theories into pedagogical practices 4. An encouraging approach to students classified as at risk 5. A professional versus a personal orientation to learners 6. The ability to navigate school bureaucracy 7. A willingness to admit one's shortcomings Full of insightful authentic examples, practical and ready-to-use strategies, and numerous suggested resources, What Makes a Star Teacher offers what every teacher—and every student—needs to thrive in any classroom.

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235

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ASCD

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141662760X

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9781416627609

Lakes

By: Delia Goetz

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Lakes

By: Delia Goetz

Briefly discusses the importance of lakes, their origins and life cycle, the plant and animal life in and around them, and the problems of lake pollution.

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William Morrow &Company

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0688200583

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9780688200589

Popol Vuh

The Book of the Ancient Maya

By: Delia Goetz

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Popol Vuh

The Book of the Ancient Maya

By: Delia Goetz

Encompassing origin and creation stories as well as other ancient oral traditions, the Popol Vuh, which was originally written in Quiché, is the bible of the Mayan people. This translation is widely regarded as the most authoritative available, and includes the wonderful Limited Editions Club illustrations by Everett Gee Jackson. Numerous illustrations, 6 halftones.

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308

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Courier Corporation

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0486427013

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9780486427010

Valleys

By: Delia Goetz

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Valleys

By: Delia Goetz

Describes the formation of valleys and their importance to man with emphasis on the great valleys of the United States.

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Political Action in Václav Havel's Thought

Political Action in Václav Havel's Thought

What Makes a Star Teacher

What Makes a Star Teacher

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