Books written by John W. Murphy
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Community-Based Interventions: Philosophy and Action
The book's theoretical, philosophical and political foundations begin with the importance of context, as in local knowledge and community self-definition and engagement.
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Postmodern Social Analysis and Criticism
In an introductory chapter, Murphy looks at the differences between modernism and postmodernism and discusses the "metanarratives" that characterize the former.
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20 Great Life Stories
Biography fans will be happy to read the essentials of the lives of 20 extraordinary people, set in concise and entertaining rhyme.
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The Politics of Culture: Race, Violence, and Democracy
An attempt to use Postmodernism to confront issues of current socio-political concern.
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Uriel Molina and the Sandinista Popular Movement in Nicaragua
"This social biography describes the life of Padre Uriel Molina and his role in the Sandinista Revolution, interweaving history with personal recollections and perspectives.
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Stories from a Favored Clime: (Mostly for Fun, Told in Rhyme)
Employed for centuries in the telling of stories, rhyme is concise and is stimulating to the ear and the brain. No special training required to enjoy these stories. Thank you for purchasing this book.
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Postmodernism, Unraveling Racism, and Democratic Institutions
This volume will be of particular interest to scholars and other researchers in the areas of race relations, cultural studies, and political theory.
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Worthy of Recall
Subjects of news stories include political candidates, Bush and Cheney, Streisand, Enzyte Bob, Blackwater, Tiger, Paris White Night, The Best Movie, Helen Mirren, 2nd homes, Baseball playoffs, Celebrity endorsements, Greenspan, Condi, ...
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Disability Issues for Social Workers and Human Services Professionals in the Twenty-first Century
John W. Murphy SUMMARY. This paper discusses how and why the norms for defining disability continue to change. This analysis illustrates the social nature of the disability and that changing norms continue to define the meaning of ...
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The World of Quantum Culture
This edited collection is the first to explore the implications of "Quantum Aesthetics" for social life. Contributors, who represent various disciplines, apply this philosophy to their respective fields of study.
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The Symbolism of Globalization, Development, and Aging
This book looks at the symbolic side of globalization, development, and aging. Many of the dimensions that are discussed represent updates of past debates but some are entirely new.
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Toward a Post-market Society
Includes bibliohgraphical references and index.
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Aesop, Just in Rhyme: A New Humorous Version of the Great Fables for Readers of All Ages
A new humorous version of the great fables for readers of all ages.
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Technology and Human Service Delivery: Challenges and a Critical Perspective
Technology and Human Service Delivery focuses on the theme that practitioners must be educated sufficiently to resolve theoretical, conceptual, and many other non-technical issues, or interpersonal sensitivity will be sacrificed to increase ...
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Contemporary Social Theory: Key Themes and Analysis
The aim of this book is to provide a coherent picture of contemporary social theory.
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Aesop, Just in Rhyme: A New, Humouous Version of the Great Fables for Readers of All Ages
They are intended for readers and listeners of all ages. These stories, celebrated for over 2000 years, cleverly outline human flaws, as portrayed by birds, fish and animals. Sometimes humans appear to catalogue their own errors.
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The Social Philosophy of Martin Buber: The Social World as a Human Dimension
The Social Philosophy of Martin Buber: The Social World as a Human Dimension
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Toward a Post-market Society
Includes bibliohgraphical references and index.
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Qualitative Methodology, Theory and Application: A Guide for the Social Practitioner
Qualitative Methodology, Theory and Application: A Guide for the Social Practitioner
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La filosofía en la era de globalización
La filosofía en la era de globalización