The English parish is in a state of crisis. Ideally suited to the static, agricultural, hierarchical society in which it developed, it has become a severe impediment to the Church's work today. It needs to change. In this fascinating and insightful book, Nick Spencer explores th…
Religious Literacy in Policy and Practice
by Spencer, Nick, Davie, Grace, Higton, Mike, Gilliat-Ray, Sophie, Ford, David, Francis, Matthew, Jones, Stephen H., Catto, Rebecca, Crisp, Beth R., Twist, Amanda van Eck Duymaer van, Dinham, Adam, Clines, Jeremy, Conroy, James C., Kerby, Lauren R., Moore, Diane L., Perfect, David, Prothero, Stephen, SJ, Michael Barnes, Smith, Jonathan D., Wakelin, Michael
This valuable book is the first to bring together theory and policy with analysis and expertise on practices in key areas of the public realm to explore what religious literacy is, why it is needed and what might be done about it. It makes the case for a public realm which is we…
The clash between atheism and religion has become the defining battle of the 21st century. Books on and about atheism retain high profile and popularity, and atheist movements on both sides of the Atlantic capture headlines with high-profile campaigns and adverts. However, very …
"The clash between atheism and religion has become the defining battle of the 21st century. Books on and about atheism retain high profile and popularity, and atheist movements on both sides of the Atlantic capture headlines with high-profile campaigns and adverts. However, very…
"The clash between atheism and religion has become the defining battle of the 21st century. Books on and about atheism retain high profile and popularity, and atheist movements on both sides of the Atlantic capture headlines with high-profile campaigns and adverts. However, very…
"The clash between atheism and religion has become the defining battle of the 21st century. Books on and about atheism retain high profile and popularity, and atheist movements on both sides of the Atlantic capture headlines with high-profile campaigns and adverts. However, very…
"The clash between atheism and religion has become the defining battle of the 21st century. Books on and about atheism retain high profile and popularity, and atheist movements on both sides of the Atlantic capture headlines with high-profile campaigns and adverts. However, very…
"The clash between atheism and religion has become the defining battle of the 21st century. Books on and about atheism retain high profile and popularity, and atheist movements on both sides of the Atlantic capture headlines with high-profile campaigns and adverts. However, very…
Title Page -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Contributors -- Introduction by Nick Spencer -- Margaret Thatcher (1979-90) by Nick Spencer -- Ronald Reagan (1981-89) by Nick Spencer -- Václav Havel (1989-92, 1993-2003) by Natan Mladin -- Bill Clinton (1993-2001) by Simon Perfect …
Birthweight is the most important determinant of infant mortality and ill health then and in later life. This is a comprehensive handbook bringing together information to help inform the promotion of optimal birthweight.
Rationalization is concerned with making the most effective use of the resources available. In many places where this process is taking place it is plagued with public opposition and misunderstanding. Hitherto rationalization in the acute care sector has primarily been concerned…