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Models, Truth, and Realism
Barry Taylor mounts a major new argument against one of the fundamental tenets of much contemporary philosophy, the idea that we can make sense of reality as existing objectively independent of our capacities to come to know it.
Modes of Occurrence
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Creating Spiritually Inspired Projects
Barry Taylor spent the early years of his working life as a director of companies and charities in the City of London, including time as treasurer of the then London Marriage Guidance Council. Since1985 he has worked with charities in Glastonbury, including Chalice Well Trust as treasurer, and the Glastonbury Trust as co-founder and chair. His experience with conventional and less conventional companies and charities gives him a useful base from which to compare their differences. In this book he looks at the management of successful spiritually influenced projects. Starting with an outline of contemporary spirituality and Glastonbury, it looks at the subtle differences found in the successful running of spiritually inspired projects and the problems experienced. This is based upon experience in Glastonbury, UK but is applicable wherever similar influences are to be found. This book contains useful ideas for anyone working with this type of project.
Entertainment Theology (Cultural Exegesis)
It's the end of the church as we know it. In a digitally connected world, people are seeking spiritual answers through pop culture. Instead of retreating, Christians must "rethink the sacred" and enter global conversations about God--in film, literature, TV, and music--or face extinction, argues Barry Taylor in Entertainment Theology. Taking snapshots from theology, cultural studies, sociology, and pop culture, Taylor explores a myriad of factors affecting religious life since the 1970s, including technology, fashion, celebrity, and global communications. He exhorts a move away from traditional Christian religion, proposing instead a manifestation of Christianity as a religion not of the past but of the present and the future. For scholars, seminary students, culture watchers, and emerging-church readers, Entertainment Theology offers thought-provoking hope for Christianity's future.
A Matrix of Meanings
A candid, often humorous look at how to find truth in music, movies, television, and other aspects of pop culture. Includes photos, artwork, and sidebars.
Don't Stop Believin'
Arranged chronologically from 1950 to the present, this accessible work explores the theological themes in 101 well-established figures and trends from film, television, video games, music, sports, art, fashion, and literature.
A Matrix of Meanings (Engaging Culture)
From the glittering tinsel of Hollywood to the advertising slogan you can't get out of your head, we are surrounded by popular culture. In A Matrix of Meanings Craig Detweiler and Barry Taylor analyze aspects of popular culture and ask, What are they doing? What do they represent? and What do they say about the world in which we live? Rather than deciding whether Bono deserves our admiration, the authors examine the phenomenon of celebrity idolization. Instead of deciding whether Nike's "Just do it" campaign is morally questionable, they ask what its success reflects about our society. A Matrix of Meanings is a hip, entertaining guide to the maze of popular culture. Plentiful photos, artwork, and humorous sidebars make for delightful reading. Readers who distrust popular culture as well as those who love it will find useful insight into developing a Christian worldview in a secular culture.
Global Security
This overview of world affairs provides a comprehensive assessment of the important trends and events during 1986 and the first half of 1987 that will have a decisive impact on U.S. security. Combining the expertise of an eminent group of regional specialists, economists, and military analysts, Global Security: A Review of Strategic and Economic
Multiple-Monitored Electroconvulsive Therapy
First published in 1981: This book will explain the development and rationale for MMECT, document its safety and efficacy, and just as importantly, describe the equipment and technique in sufficient detail to allow the reader to duplicate it if he desires.
The Politics of Sexuality
Sexuality and Culture serves as a compelling forum for the analysis of ethical, cultural, psychological, social, and political issues related to sexual relationships and sexual behavior. These issues include, but are not limited to: sexual consent and sexual responsibility; sexual harassment and freedom of speech and association; sexual privacy; censorship and pornography; impact of film/literature on sexual relationships; and university and governmental regulation of intimate relationships. The central theme of this volume is the politics of sexuality. Theoretical essays, research reports, and book reviews examine the topics of sexual harassment law as a sexual control mechanism, censorship...
