9 research outputs found
The Alleged Decline of Liberation Theology: Natural Death or Attempted Assassination?
Is liberation theology dead or in decline? This article analyzes factors that have led to that perception and provides evidence to the contrary. It demonstrates that the theology has survived multiple attempts by certain sectors of both church and state to eliminate it, and that it remains very much alive in grassroots pastoral programs and social movements. Support for this last statement is provided by the author’s field research in Brazil. The article concludes with signs that liberation theology will endure as it continues to inspire spiritually motivated people who commit themselves to addressing human needs by promoting social justice
Le Mois de la Photo à Montréal, septembre 1995 : L'éternel et l'éphémÚre
The nomadic configurations of photography from Montreal, as well as young artists from Canada and Japan are examined. The authors note that photographers tend to work with time, rather than place; their texts address notions such as: narration, documentary treatment, Japanese souvenir photo, photographic gesture, ontological status of the medium, etc. Biographical notes on nearly 50 artists and 17 writers. 23 bibl. ref
Pratiques innovantes auprÚs des jeunes en difficulté
L'étendue des expérimentations locales dans le domaine de l'intervention psychosociale auprÚs des jeunes et de leur famille est largement méconnue. Pourtant, si l'on innove, c'est pour répondre à la nécessité souvent criante de s'adapter à l'environnement de travail et à la clientÚle. Or, lorsque les pratiques originales restent dans l'ombre, les intervenants courent le risque de passer à cÎté de trouvailles utiles et de reproduire les erreurs du passé. Ce livre décrit une trentaine d'initiatives en cours dans le réseau des centres jeunesse du Québec. Les auteurs sont des praticiens et des universitaires dont la collaboration a permis de trouver des solutions prometteuses pour offrir aux jeunes en difficulté un soutien individuel et familial adéquat
Still Opting for the Poor: The Brazilian Catholic Church and the National Movement of the Street Population
Le Mois de la photo à Montréal
Following a brief outline of important events in the history of photography, the authors discuss the work of individual artists and aspects of photographic practice as reflected in the exhibitions of the "Mois de la Photo 1989 à Montréal". Circa 20 bibl. ref