Author: Francis Kimani Githieya
Publisher: Scholars Press
Keywords: academy, american, religion, series, kenya, churches, spirit, african, indigenous, freedom
Number of Pages: 304
Published: 1997-06
List price: $54.95
ISBN-10: 0788501690
ISBN-13: 9780788501692

This book examines the history and ecclesiology of two African Independent Churches in Kenya, the African Orthodox Church (AOC) and the Arthi (Agikuyu Spirit Churches). Githieya considers whether these churches should be considered as Christian or ethnocentric movmements. He argues that the "true church" is not confined to the traditions inherent in this or that denomination, or in this or that country, but in the redeeming and liberating power of Jesus Christ. The church is a liberated community whose identity is provided by its relationship with God; at once Christian, African, and new.

Authors:Gayla Rogers, Donna S Finley, John R Galloway,
Publisher: Canadian Scholars Press
Keywords: practical, guide, organizations, service, planning, social, strategic
Number of Pages: 233
Published: 2001-05-01
List price: $29.95
ISBN-10: 1551301962
ISBN-13: 9781551301969

Social service organisations are under increasing pressure to strengthen the level of professional management. Reduced government funding, increasing numbers of service providers, and growing societal demand for responsible, accountable, and effective social services are causing these organisations to seek ways to enhance organisational effectiveness and service delivery. In particular, there is a need to strengthen management planning skills and knowledge, and use of appropriate planning tools to succeed in an increasingly competitive and under-funded market. While many professional managemen

Author: Frederick J DesRoches
Publisher: Canadian Scholars Press
Keywords: crime, experiences, bars
Number of Pages: 260
Published: 1996-01-01
List price: $23.95
ISBN-10: 1551300893
ISBN-13: 9781551300894

Authors:Judy Iseke-Barnes, Judy M Iseke-Barnes, Njoki Nathan
Publisher: Canadian Scholars Press
Keywords: society, schools, equity
Number of Pages: 404
Published: 2000
List price: $39.95
ISBN-10: 1551301679
ISBN-13: 9781551301679

Equity in Schools and Society draws on history, sociology, literature, cultural expressions, films, and theory to examine equity issues that effect the teaching and learning process. The readings in this collection sensitize teachers to the restrictions race, class, and gender place on providing education that is fair and accessible to all students. Each thematic section is organized to help the misrepresentations in schools and broader societal contexts. Discussion questions also promote the critical thinking and awareness that are central to the book’s deconstructive and self-reflectiv

Author: Ruth Morris
Publisher: Canadian Scholars Press
Keywords: justice, transformative, stories
Number of Pages: 160
Published: 2000-04
List price: $14.95
ISBN-10: 1551301741
ISBN-13: 9781551301747

Years of working in the area of penal abolition have developed Ruth Morris’s thinking on justice issues. In Stories of Transformative Justice she outlines why the current adversarial system of justice fails victims, offenders, their families, and ultimately society in general. Citing stories from Canada, the United States, New Zealand, Australia, Aboriginal communities, and around the world, Morris shows that there is another path that works for all of us to transform misery victimization and punishment into new opportunities for healing and understanding. An inspiring work that proves t

Author: Dennis Raphael
Publisher: Canadian Scholars Press
Keywords: perspectives, canadian, health, determinants, social
Number of Pages: 352
Published: 2004-08-01
List price: $49.95
ISBN-10: 1551302373
ISBN-13: 9781551302379

Uniting top academics and high profile experts from across the country, this contributed volume is the first of its kind published in Canada. It summarizes how socio-economic factors affect the health of Canadians, surveys the current state of eleven social determinants of health across Canada, and provides an analysis of how these determinants affect Canadians’ health. In each case, the book explores what policy options would contribute to better health outcomes. and how to ensure that these options are pursued. Eleven critical areas are investigated: Aboriginal status, early life, educ

Author: Frederick J DesRoches
Publisher: Canadian Scholars Press
Keywords: canada, robbery, force
Number of Pages: 300
Published: 2002-08-01
List price: $29.95
ISBN-10: 1551302187
ISBN-13: 9781551302188

The first book of its kind, "Force and Fear: Robbery in Canada examines robbery as a criminal event. The author examines offender motivation and social background, the response to robbery by the criminal justice system and interaction between robber and victim.