Un psychiatre pour enfants et auteur qui explore les complexités de l'éthique sociale et de la psyché humaine. Son travail de professeur à l'Université de Harvard en fait un observateur attentif de la condition humaine, offrant des aperçus profonds sur la vie intérieure des individus.
Set in 1960, this poignant story follows six-year-old Ruby Bridges as she integrates an all-white school in New Orleans, facing hostility from angry mobs. The narrative, crafted by Robert Coles, highlights Ruby's extraordinary courage, faith, and hope amidst adversity. Accompanied by impactful illustrations from George Ford, this special 50th anniversary edition includes an updated afterword, enriching the tale of a young girl who became a symbol of the Civil Rights Movement.
A guide to wide-area data network performance engineering, discussing the skills needed to design a router network carrying a variety of traffic over frame relay devices. It covers routers, protocols, applications, performance engineering, network management and maintenance, and more.
Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, the book features the profound conversations between Father Daniel Berrigan and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Robert Coles, exploring themes such as violence, compassion, and social change. This expanded anniversary edition provides historical context for their discussions and reflects on the evolution of faith-based activism over the past thirty years. Berrigan's new afterword serves as a challenge to contemporary activists, urging them to reflect on their roles in driving change.
Focusing on the voices of teenage parents, this book explores the challenges and dreams of young mothers and fathers from diverse backgrounds. Through conversations, Robert Coles reveals their aspirations for a better future for their children, despite facing significant obstacles like poverty and limited education. The narrative highlights the complexities of their emotions, including hope, confusion, and a yearning for respect, offering a poignant look at the realities of becoming a parent at a young age.
The book explores the profound insights children possess regarding political issues, revealing that their understanding is shaped significantly by parental influence. Through extensive research and interviews conducted globally, Robert Coles captures the thoughts and feelings of children, highlighting how they absorb lessons about political life alongside language, religion, and morality. This work emphasizes the depth of children's awareness and the crucial role parents play in shaping their political consciousness.
Flannery O'Connor's South offers a forceful analysis, both literary and philosophical, of Flannery O'Connor's life and literature. First published in 1980, this study draws upon Robert Coles' personal experiences in the South during the civil rights movement of the late 1950s and early 1960s, his brief acquaintance with Flannery O'Connor, and his careful readings of her works. The voices and gestures of the people Coles met in the South help illuminate the social scene that influenced one of the region's most valuable and interesting writers.
Exploring the tension between secular culture and spiritual thinking, Robert Coles examines how daily life may distance individuals from life's deeper mysteries. He reflects on the shift from religious influence to scientific reasoning in Western society, questioning the future relevance of the soul. Through personal anecdotes and observations of both renowned figures and everyday individuals, Coles highlights the resilience of the sacred in the face of doubt, offering a profound meditation on the importance of spiritual understanding in contemporary life.
An intriguing introduction to Weil's quest to integrate faith, philosophy and justice for the oppressed. Details her short, eventful life and shows her profound spiritual influence on thinkers from T. S. Eliot and Flannery O'Connor to Albert Camus. schovat popis
The book explores the universal experience of childhood through a collection of poignant images and heartfelt writing by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Robert Coles. It highlights the shared emotions and memories that connect children across different eras, emphasizing the timeless nature of growing up. With a foreword by Librarian of Congress James H. Billington, it offers a reflective look at the innocence and challenges of youth, making it a meaningful tribute to childhood's enduring impact.
Focusing on the moral dilemmas faced by children, the book captures the voices of young individuals from diverse backgrounds. It delves into their responses to media, their ethical behavior, and their interactions with family and peers, revealing their deep anxieties about personal identity and global issues. Through vivid narratives, it highlights the profound moral consciousness present in children, whether they come from the impoverished neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro or the suburbs of middle-class America.