This book gallery contains monograph publications by Pepperdine University faculty members or staff. Each entry contains a link through which the user may access or purchase the publication.
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Bakhtin and Religion: a Feeling for Faith
Susan M. Felch and Paul J. Contino
2001
The dimension of religion in the life and work of Mikhail Bakhtin has been fiercely contested -- and willfully ignored -- by critics. Unique in its in-depth focus on this subject, Bakhtin and Religion: A Feeling for Faith brings together leading British, American, and Russian scholars to investigate the role of religious thought in shaping and framing Bakhtin's writings.These essays comprise a valuable overview of Bakhtin's attitude toward religion in general and Russian Orthodoxy in particular, addressing topics ranging from how Bakhtin's religious ideas informed his linguistic and aesthetic theories to the idea of love in Bakhtin's secular and religious thought to the religious component of Bakhtin's theory of laughter.
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Remember the Ladies: A Story about Abigail Adams
Jeri Ferris and Ellen Beier
2001
Abigail Adams lived through the Revolutionary War and became the First Lady of the second president of the United States. Though women of her time could not vote, govern, or own property, Abigail believed that women should not be ruled by laws they did not make. Although she did not see these rights come to women, she never gave up talking, writing, and perhaps most important, believing that women were equal to men. Her courage and strength enabled her to help her husband create a new country. She never fired a gun, but her pen was a weapon that helped win freedom for her country--and herself.
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Dynamics of Diselection: Ambiguity in Genesis 12-36 and Ethnic Boundaries in Post-Exilic Judah
R Christopher Heard
2001
"In Dynamics of Diselection, Christopher Heard brings literary-aesthetic and socio-historical considerations, often practiced in isolation from one another, into a meaningful synergy that illumines both the literary features and the social functions of Genesis 12-36. Heard rigorously scrutinizes and focuses attention upon the ambiguities (some long known, some heretofore unrecognized) in the characterizations of Lot, Ishmael, Esau, and Laban. He charts the range of possible resolutions of these ambiguities, noting the lack of guidance provided by the narrator for readers negotiating these options. Heard argues that the narrator's penchant for leaving these ambiguities unresolved is neither accidental nor a generic feature of language, but is instead a strategy giving robustness to the narratives' ideological function in promoting ethnic exclusivity in post-exilic Judah. Heard's careful examination thus provides a richer understanding of why Genesis 12-36 was written as it was, and thereby gives new depth and vigor to studies of the form and functions of the book of Genesis."--Jacket
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When Children Grieve: For Adults to Help Children Deal with Death, Divorce, Pet Loss, Moving, and Other Losses
John W. James, Russell Friedman, and Leslie Landon Matthews
2001
The first—and definitive—guide to helping children really deal with loss from the authors of The Grief Recovery Handbook Following deaths, divorces, pet loss, or the confusion of major relocation, many adults tell their children “don’t feel bad.” In fact, say the authors of the bestselling The Grief Recovery Handbook, feeling bad or sad is precisely the appropriate emotion attached to sad events. Encouraging a child to bypass grief without completion can cause unseen long-term damage. When Children Grieve helps parents break through the misinformation that surrounds the topic of grief. It pinpoints the six major myths that hamper children in adapting to life’s inevitable losses. Practical and compassionate, it guides parents in creating emotional safety and spells out specific actions to help children move forward successfully.
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Useful Educational Results: Defining, Prioritizing, & Accomplishing
Roger A. Kaufman, Ryan Watkings, and Doug Leigh
2001
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Evolution's Workshop: God and Science on the Galápagos Islands
Edward J. Larson
2001
"When Charles Darwin landed on the Galapagos Islands in 1835, he was the first to recognize that their isolation and desolation were advantages for a naturalist: Here the workings of nature are laid bare for study. Still, much more happened on these islands than Darwin's lone visit. Evolution's Workshop describes how specimen-hunting and science have supported each other (or not) on the Galapagos over the past three centuries. In lucid prose, Edward Larson introduces the extraordinary parade of top researchers who have studied on the islands, the warring institutions that have sent expeditions, and the major discoveries that have emerged as a result. He shows why these islands have been called the workshop of evolution: It is here that the tools and blueprints of nature are visible, and here that the great theories have been built."--Jacket.
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Evolution's Workshop: God And Science On The Galapagos Islands
Edward J. Larson
2001
More than any other place on Earth, the Galapagos Islands are the workshop of evolution. Isolated and desolate, they were largely overlooked by early explorers until Charles Darwin arrived there in the 1830s. It was Darwin who recognized that Galapagos' isolation and desolation were advantages: the paucity of species and lack of outside influences made the workings of natural selection crystal clear. Since then, every important advance and controversy in evolutionary thinking has had its reflection on the Galapagos. In every sense-intellectually, institutionally, and culturally-the history of science on these islands is a history of the way evolutionary science was done for the past 150 years. Evolution's Workshop tells the story of Darwin's explorations there; the fabulous Gilded Age expeditions, run from rich men's gigantic yachts, that featured rough-and-ready science during the day and black-tie dinners every night; the struggle for control of research on the Galapagos; the current efforts by "creation scientists" to use the Galapagos to undercut evolutionary teaching; and many other compelling stories.
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Useful Educational Results (Defining, Prioritizing, Accomplishing)
Doug Leigh, Ryan Watkins, and Roger Kaufman
2001
The accomplishment of meaningful results in education is achieved when the outcomes required by educational partners (including society) are defined and prioritized, and then used in effective decision-making by educational institutions and individual educators. Useful Educational Results provides a guide for educators who want to ensure that the results they accomplish in the classroom lead to useful contributions outside of the classroom.
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The Life of Selina Campbell: a Fellow Soldier in the Cause of Restoration
Loretta M. Long
2001
"Loretta M. Long examines the life and influence of one of the most visible women in the 19th-century Disciples of Christ movement. Best known as the wife of Alexander Campbell, founder of the Disciples, Selina Campbell both shaped and exemplified the role of women in this dynamic religious group (also known as the Stone-Campbell movement). Her story demonstrates the importance of faith in the lives of many women during this era and adds a new dimension to the concept of the "separate spheres" of men and women, which women like Campbell interpreted in the context of their religious beliefs."--Jacket.
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The Art of Profound Meditation
Lawrence M. McCafferty
2001
The Art of Profound Meditation is a trip through the art of meditation for everyone from the beginner to the experienced intermediate practitioner. In a very easy writing style that walks the reader through the philosophy as well as the techniques.
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Christian Perspectives on Legal Thought
Michael W. McConnell, Robert F. Cochran Jr., and Angela C. Carmella
2001
This book explores for the first time the broad range of ways in which Christian thought intersects with American legal theory. Eminent legal scholars-including Stephen Carter, Thomas Shaffer, Elizabeth Mensch, Gerard Bradley, and Marci Hamilton-describe how various Christian traditions, including the Catholic, Calvinist, Anabaptist, and Lutheran traditions, understand law and justice, society and the state, and human nature and human striving. The book reveals not only the diversity among Christian legal thinkers but also the richness of the Christian tradition as a source for intellectual and ethical approaches to legal inquiry. The contributors bring various perspectives to the subject. Some engage the prominent schools of legal thought: liberalism, legal realism, critical legal studies, feminism, critical race theory, and law and economics. Others address substantive areas, including environmental, criminal, contract, torts, and family law, as well as professional responsibility. Together the essays introduce a new school of legal thought that will make a signal contribution to contemporary discussions of law.
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Never Sell yourself Short
Stephanie Riggs and Bill Youmans
2001
Stephanie Riggs, an award-winning television journalist tells the story of a young man who is short in height but "stands tall," and traces the many roles a person with dwarfism can play in life.-- (Source of description not identified).
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Never Sell Yourself Short
Stephanie Riggs and Bill Youmans
2001
Stephanie Riggs, an award-winning television journalist tells the story of a young man who is short in height but "stands tall," and traces the many roles a person with dwarfism can play in life. Fourteen-year-old Josh was born with achondroplasia, the most common form of dwarfism. In this photo-essay, Josh talks about his life, describing the challenges he faces along with his plans for the future.
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You're Not Going to Tell That, Are You, Mom?
Nan Ray Alexander
2000
Anecdotes from the life of Nan Ray Alexander, a graduate of Pepperdine's first class (1939) and wife of a Church of Christ preacher.
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The Egyptian Philosophers: Ancient African Voices from Imhotep to Akhenaten
Molefi Kete Asante
2000
Traditional Eurocentric thought assumes that Greece was the origin of civilization. This book dispels this and other myths by showing that there is a body of knowledge that preceded Greek philosophy. The author documents how the great pyramids were built in 2800 B.C., 2,100 years before Greek civilization. The popular myth of Hippocrates being the father of medicine is dispelled by the fact that Hippocrates studied the works of Imhotep, the true father of medicine, and mentioned his name in his Hippocratic oath. Eleven famous African scholars who preceded Greek philosophers are profiled: Ptahhotep, Kagemni, Duauf, Amenhotep, Amenemope, Imhotep, Amenemhat, Merikare, Sehotepibre, Khunanup, and Akhenaten. These scholars’ ideas on a variety of topics are discussed, including the emergence of science and reason, the moral order, books and education, and the clash of classes.
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Public Attitudes Toward Immigration in the United States, France, and Germany
Joel Fetzer
2000
Public Attitudes Toward Immigration in the United States, France, and Germany explores the causes of public opposition to immigration and support for anti-immigrant political movements in the three industrialized Western countries. Combining sophisticated modeling of recent public-opinion data with analysis of the past 110 years of these nations' immigration history, the book evaluates the effects of cultural marginality, economic self-interest, and contact with immigrants. Though analysis partly confirms each of these three explanations, the author concludes that being a cultural outsider usually drives immigration-related attitudes more than economics or contact do.
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Public Attitudes toward Immigration in the United States, France, and Germany
Joel S. Fetzer
2000
Public Attitudes Toward Immigration in the United States, France, and Germany explores the causes of public opposition to immigration and support for anti-immigrant political movements in the three industrialized Western countries. Combining sophisticated modeling of recent public-opinion data with analysis of the past 110 years of these nations' immigration history, the book evaluates the effects of cultural marginality, economic self-interest, and contact with immigrants. Though analysis partly confirms each of these three explanations, the author concludes that being a cultural outsider usually drives immigration-related attitudes more than economics or contact do.
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Fishers of Men
Gerald N. Lund
2000
In an ancient land in a time foretold by prophets, a babe was born beneath a shining star. Thirty years later, Jesus of Nazareth began teaching a message of hope, peace, and love. He claimed to be the Son of God, and his words - and his life - would change the world. In Fishers of Men, the first volume in the new series The Kingdom and the Crown, best-selling author Gerald N. Lund transports us to the days of Christ's mortal ministry and invites us to experience the emotions and events of those extraordinary times. Fishers of Men is a sweeping epic filled with memorable characters who bring to life an extraordinary time in the history of the world. It is a story about the importance of family, the power of faith, the miracle of forgiveness, and the strength needed to follow your heart.
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Child Maltreatment: An Introduction
Cindy L. Miller-Perrin and Robin D. Perrin
1999
The text is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to child maltreatment by disseminating current knowledge about the various types of violence against children. By helping students understand more fully the etiology, prevalence, treatment, policy issues, and prevention of child maltreatment, the authors hope to further our understanding of how to treat child maltreatment victims and how to prevent future child maltreatment.
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My Secret Mother, Lorna Moon
Richard De Mille
1998
The adopted son of Cecil B. de Mille traces the life of his biological mother, a screenwriter during the silent film era, and the privileged but uneasy youth he enjoyed in Hollywood while being kept in the dark about his origins.
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Intertidal Fishes: Life in Two Worlds
Michael H. Horn, Karen L. M. Martin, and Michael A. Chotkowski
1998
Intertidal Fishes describes the fishes inhabiting the narrow strip of habitat between the high and low tide marks along the rocky coastlines of the world. It analyzes the specialized traits of these fishes that have adapted to living in the dynamic and challenging space where they are alternately exposed to the air and submerged in water with the ebb and flow of the tides. This book provides a comprehensive account of fishes largely overlooked in many previous studies of intertidal organisms and emphasizes how they differ from fishes living in other deeper-water habitats.
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A Different Death: Euthanasia and the Christian Tradition
Edward J. Larson and Darrel W. Amundsen
1998
Fueled by controversies surrounding right-to-die activists, the debate over euthanasia occupies central stage in today's social arena. Christians have long been concerned with this issue, but A Different Death is the first comprehensive attempt to consider it in its historical, legal, ethical and theological aspects.
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Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury: Greatest Closing Arguments in Modern Law
Michael S. Lief, H Mitchell Caldwell, and Benjamin Bycel
1998
Until now, only the twelve jurors who sat in judgment were able to appreciate these virtuoso performances, where weeks of testimony were boiled down and presented with flair, wit, and high drama. For five years the authors researched every archive from those of the L.A. Times to the dusty stacks of the National Archives in Washington, D.C., and readers can now lose themselves in the summations of America's finest litigators. Each closing argument is put into context by the authors, who provide historical background, a brief biography of each attorney, and commentary, pointing out the trial tactics used to great effect by the lawyers, all in language that is jargon-free for the benefit of the lay reader.
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The Essential Bill of Rights: Original Arguments and Fundamental Documents
Gordon Lloyd and Margie Lloyd
1998
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Fortress Introduction to Contemporary Theologies
Ed L. Miller and Stanley J. Grenz
1998
A reader-friendly, basic introduction that maps the central ideas of the major theologians of the twentieth century, easily accessible to both the theological student and the inquiring lay reader. Beginning with the tatters of Europe after World War I, the authors deftly survey a myriad of Christian theologians. These theologians have responded creatively to the steep challenges to faith in this tumultuous century - from Karl Barths No! to Reinhold Niebuhr's Christian realism, from Dietrich Bonhoeffer's "religionless Christianity" to Rosemary Radford Ruether's feminist liberation theology." "Easily accessible to both the theological student and the inquiring lay reader, this succinct and reliable guide opens doors to some of the most profound religious insights of our time.
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Fortress Introduction to Contemporary Theologies
Ed L. Miller and Stanley J. Grenz
1998
"Beginning with the tatters of Europe after World War I, the authors deftly survey a myriad of Christian theologians. These theologians have responded creatively to the steep challenges to faith in this tumultuous century - from Karl Barths No! to Reinhold Niebuhr's Christian realism, from Dietrich Bonhoeffer's "religionless Christianity" to Rosemary Radford Ruether's feminist liberation theology." "Easily accessible to both the theological student and the inquiring lay reader, this succinct and reliable guide opens doors to some of the most profound religious insights of our time."--Jacket.
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My Secret Mother, Lorna Moon
Richard De Mille
1998
The adopted son of Cecil B. de Mille writes about his birthmother, Lorna Moon, a journalist, screenwriter and novelist.
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The New Bottom Line: Bringing Heart & Soul to Business
John Renesch, Bill DeFoore, and Thomas J. Peters
1998
Are people opposing the integration of spiritual values and universal principles in our workplaces because they are confusing spirituality with organized religion? This question inspired an open debate between management guru Tom Peters and the CEO of a publicly-traded corporation which was the genesis of this book. A collection of viewpoints, the book's contributors include best-selling New Age authors Thomas Moore and Angeles Arrien, management authors Ken Blanchard and Ian Mitroff, The Body Shop founder and CEO Anita Roddick, and many more. It also includes a foreword by William George, Chairman and CEO of Medtronic, Inc.
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Leading with Love: How Women and Men can Transform their Organizations through Maternalistic Management
Kathleen Sanford
1998
In this time of change and decreasing loyalty between companies and employees, workers in every industry are expressing feelings of being unappreciated, unnoticed, and uncared for. The situation is ironic because businesses spend millions of dollars every year jumping from one sure-fire approach to the next in unsuccessful attempts to improve the work environment. Why have so many techniques failed? It's because so much of what is presented as good management is only a disguised form of manipulation.
Leading With Love explains maternalistic management: leadership based on true concern for the well-being of the organization, the employees, the customers, and the leader. It explains how to balance the needs of all and avoid organizational ills while nurturing your own personal and career success.
You'll discover why so many exciting business ideas haven't lived up to their promises. Many companies have adopted a succession of the latest techniques without experiencing significant change. The results: frustrated managers and a growing cynicism among both leaders and followers.
Leading With Love is a compelling presentation of how intuitively correct management theories can be implemented and lead to success for you and your organization when supported by the power of maternalism.
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A Monument to the Memory of George Eliot: Edith J. Simcox's Autobiography of a Shirtmaker
E J. Simcox, Constance M. Fulmer, and Margaret E. Barfield
1998
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The Lost Boys of Natinga: A School for Sudan's Young Refugees
Judy Walgren
1998
Describes daily life at Natinga, a refugee camp and school established in 1993 in southern Sudan for boys forced from their homes by that country's Civil War.
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The Spirit of Tibet: Portrait of a Culture in Exile
Alison Wright
1998
This full-color portrait of Tibetan life in exile displays the spirit of Tibetan refugees living in the beautiful mountain settings of northern India and shows how they have preserved the best of their unique culture and identity.
Aided by their Buddhist faith, the Tibetan people have rebuilt productive lives for themselves, and today live in thriving communities with a strong sense of purpose: to preserve and maintain the ancient Buddhist tradition which forms the core of Tibetan culture. In this sense, these refugees have managed more than mere survival; they have created a Tibet in exile that is in many ways more truly Tibetan than their occupied homeland.
These images portray skilled Tibetan artists creating paintings, statues, and woodcarvings, Tibetan doctors with their herbal remedies and pulse diagnoses, opera singers, young Tibetan children and lay people in their daily lives, monks and nuns engaging in study and practice, examples of Tibetan architecture, and majestic mountain scenes. -
The Spirit of Tibet: Portrait of a Culture in exile
Alison Wright
1998
This visually stunning, full-color portrait of Tibetan life in exile displays the spirit of Tibetan refugees living in the beautiful mountain settins of northern India and shws how they have preserved the best of their unique culture and identity.
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Sex, Symbols, and Dreams
Janice Baylis
1997
A 3-in-1 book: (1) defines and gives examples of seven symbol systems and their sub-sets (2) examples of sexual imagery functioning in each sub-set category (3) how comic strips use the symbolic links to elicit humor. Also focuses on how dreams relate to practical areas of daily living, namely, health, finances, occupation, relationships, creativity, character, and spiritual development. Charts summarize the concepts for easy use.
