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Reflects on the necessity of developing a viable language through which black female activists in the UK can be heard by their white female compatriots. Alice Walker's (1984) notion of womanism, considered as the root of one such terminology, is seen as the black equivalent to the term feminism, since it captures the specificity of the black woman's experience. An interrogation of the term womanism suggests that it has many advantages over the term feminism; however, womanism has not been embraced by many black feminists, either in North American or in the UK. Indeed, black feminism continues to function as an umbrella term of black women engaged in political & theoretical activism. But, it is concluded that this activity itself encourages the development of a post-black feminism that can develop a terminology that at once expresses the diversity of women's experiences & promotes the idea of an inclusive feminist movement. 46 References. D. Ryfe

Introduction -- In the beginning – philosophical foundations and traditions -- Values and motivation -- Public servants - a global view -- Trajectories of reform -- The "Elite" - public servants as policy makers -- The elephant in the room - public servants as regulators -- A growing role - public servants as regulators -- Beyond the center - public servants in the wild -- The virtual world of the public servant -- Integrity and ethics -- representation- public servants in public -- What does the public servant of the future look like? -- Educating the public servants of the future -- Conclusion - the public servant is dead, long live the public servant

Christians and Muslims, bound together in a dialogue of life, give expression to the wideness of God's hospitality and grapple with the difficulties as well as the richness and promises that a shared life brings. In a world where religious and cultural differences often lead toconflict it has become increasingly important to search formissiological responses that can assist in the building of inclusive communities and forging of bonds of respect and understanding. Helen Richmond draws on the lived experience of Muslims and Christians in interfaith marriages in Indonesia and Australia, whose lives embody a living dialogue between two religious traditions, to offer a fresh approach to our understanding of Christian mission and Muslim da'wah.The narratives and testimonies of the couples in this study invite the question of whether Muslims and Christians who have viewed each other as intimidating opponents might instead regard each other as fellow pilgrims and partners in God's work in the world..

Much of what has been written about collaboration treats it instrumentally as a means-ends tool of improvement. However, despite considerable collaborative activity there is little evidence that clearly links collaboration to improvements in service-user outcomes or reduced inequalities. In this article we draw on literature from critical public policy and governance studies to recast collaboration as an expression of cultural performance associated with a rather different set of values and measures. We argue that understanding collaboration in the round means that we need to pay attention to all dimensions of performance including cultural performance. We argue that this in turn helps to explain the persistent appeal of collaboration amongst policy makers and practitioners. Adapted from the source document.

"The Materiality of Nothing explores the invisible, intangible and transient materials and objects of everyday life and the relationships we have with them. Drawing on over 15 years of original, empirical research, it builds on growing research on the everyday, and unites the established field of material culture and materiality with emerging sociological studies exploring notions of nothing and the unmarked. The chapters cover topics such as lost property, museum curation, plastic microfibres, thrift, music and even hair, illuminating how invisible and intangible materials conjure memories, meanings and identities, inextricably binding us to other people, places and things. In turn, the book also engages with issues of sustainability and consumption, raising questions regarding society's increasing need for material accumulation and posing some alternatives"--

The Materiality of Nothing explores the invisible, intangible and transient materials and objects of everyday life and the relationships we have with them. Drawing on over 15 years of original, empirical research, it builds on growing research on the everyday, and unites the established field of material culture and materiality with emerging sociological studies exploring notions of nothing and the unmarked. The chapters cover topics such as lost property, museum curation, plastic microfibres, thrift, music and even hair, illuminating how invisible and intangible materials conjure memories, meanings and identities, inextricably binding us to other people, places and things. In turn, the book also engages with issues of sustainability and consumption, raising questions regarding society's increasing need for material accumulation and posing some alternatives.