Theorizing Communication: Readings Across Traditions is the first collection of primary-source readings built around seven traditions of communication theory- rhetorical, semiotic, phenomenological, cybernetic, sociopsychological, sociocultural, and critical.. The selected readings illustrate the history of each tradition and current trends. Enhancing the readings are introductory essays and sets of projects for theorizing through which the editors highlight contemporary interpretations, new directions, and/or hybrid approaches to studying communication theory. Key Features: Includes key primary source readings that have helped to define the field of Communication Theory: This collection of readings is not available elsewhere and frees instructors from having to design their own course packs. Offers a comprehensive view of communication theory by not limiting content to a single approach: This book is the first collection of readings on communication theory based on Robert T. Craig...
This collection of fascinating short reads on Daoist thought, including Chinese medicine brings together some of the most popular articles from the Scholar Sage online magazine, alongside new material from Damo Mitchell. It includes:
* How the teaching of the 'three worms' (Sanchong) demonstrates the way Daoism pulls together models of the physical, energetic, spiritual and psychological
* A translation of and commentary on the Classic of Breath and Qi Consolidation, an important Daoist classical poem that discusses the relationship of Jing and Qi in the body
* The importance of the pineal gland in Daoist alchemical thought
* The internal alchemy of Fire, Water, Dragon and Tiger
* The meaning behind the pairs of Fu Dogs often seen guarding the entrances of Chinese temples, government buildings and restaurants
* How Fa Jin works
* How increasing your 'excitement threshold' can help you to find contentment in states of perpetual centeredness
* Understanding and using food energetics
* And much more.
Helping you to think about your practice in new ways, the book features contributions from senior students at the Lotus Nei Gong School of Daoist Arts, including Roni Edlund, Lauren Faithfull, Tino Faithfull, Donna Pinker and Dr Seb Smith.
Product details
- Paperback | 312 pages
- 156 x 230 x 18mm | 454g
- 21 Sep 2016
- JESSICA KINGSLEY PUBLISHERS
- Singing Dragon
- London, United Kingdom
- English
- 86 b&w illustrations
- 1848193211
- 9781848193215
- 664,769
Download Daoist Reflections from Scholar Sage (9781848193215).pdf, available at prealblog.org for free.
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