Wisdom, Intelligence, Creativity

Wisdom, Intelligence, and Creativity Synthesized
Robert J. Sternberg, Yale University

Cambridge University Press 2003

In Wisdom, Intelligence, and Creativity Synthesized Sternberg reviews and summarizes the best research available on human intelligence. He argues that any serious understanding of intelligence must go beyond the standard paper and pencil tests currently in use. In addition to analytical and quantitative abilities, a theory of intelligence must take account of peoples' creative abilities - their ability to go beyond given information and imagine new and exciting ways of reformulating old problems. It must also take into account peoples' ability to weigh options carefully and act prudently. Understanding one's own intellectual shortcomings, and learning how to overcome, is as important as developing one's strengths. Sternberg develops a vision of human intelligence that is far more nuanced and accurate than anything previously offered. Wisdom Intelligence and Creativity Synthesized will be essential reading for psychologists, cognitive scientists, educators, and organizational researchers.

• Only comprehensive theory of intelligence, creativity, and wisdom

• Based on more than 25 years of research

• Work on which the book is based is highly cited in scientific literature and in textbooks

Contents
Preface; Part I. Intelligence: 1. Background work on intelligence; 2. The theory of successful intelligence; Part II. Creativity: 3. Background work on creativity; 4. The investment theory of creativity as a decision; 5. The propulsion theory of creative contributions; Part III. Wisdom: 6. Background work on wisdom; 7. The balance theory of wisdom; Part IV. Synthesis: 8. WICS: The relations among intelligence, creativity, and wisdom; References; Author Index; Subject index.

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The Craft of International History

Marc Trachtenberg, Univ. of California, Los Angeles

Princeton Univ. Press 2006

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This is a practical guide to the historical study of international politics. The focus is on the nuts and bolts of historical research--that is, on how to use original sources, analyze and interpret historical works, and actually write a work of history. Two appendixes provide sources sure to be indispensable for anyone doing research in this area.

The book does not simply lay down precepts. It presents examples drawn from the author's more than forty years' experience as a working historian. One important chapter, dealing with America's road to war in 1941, shows in unprecedented detail how an interpretation of a major historical issue can be developed. The aim throughout is to throw open the doors of the workshop so that young scholars, both historians and political scientists, can see the sort of thought processes the historian goes through before he or she puts anything on paper. Filled with valuable examples, this is a book anyone serious about conducting historical research will want to have on the bookshelf.

Marc Trachtenberg is Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is the author of a number of works on twentieth-century international politics, most notably A Constructed Peace: The Making of the European Settlement, 1945 to 1963.

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Endorsements:

"Marc Trachtenberg has written a comprehensive, how-to manual for doing international history. There is nothing available like it."--Steven Van Evera, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

"This is an important book, without question. It provides an extremely useful guide for graduate and undergraduate students who want to know more about thinking about international politics and conducting and presenting research. There is nothing in print that speaks as clearly and persuasively to students."--William Stueck, University of Georgia, author of The Korean War: An international History (Princeton)

Table of Contents:
PREFACE vii

CHAPTER ONE: The Theory of Historical Inquiry 1

CHAPTER TWO: Diplomatic History and International Relations Theory 30

CHAPTER THREE: The Critical Analysis of Historical Texts 51

CHAPTER FOUR: Developing an Interpretation through Textual Analysis: The 1941 Case 79

CHAPTER FIVE: Working with Documents 140

CHAPTER SIX: Starting a Project 169

CHAPTER SEVEN: Writing It Up 183

APPENDIX I: Identifying the Scholarly Literature 199

APPENDIX II: Working with Primary Sources 217

BIBLIOGRAPHY 257

INDEX 263

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Sociology of Public Intellectuals

The assessment of the differences and similarities in the role performance of public intellectuals in different European countries is another realm of research, in which the problem of transmitting sociological knowledge to the society in order to influence is addressed: The circumstances under which this process takes place vary from country to country. If this transmission would not be possible within a country or even a discipline, it is not possible on a European level either. Our aim is to identify and overcome the obstacles in this crucial relationship. Case studies within the project on Max Weber, Alva and Gunnar Myrdal and French Intellectuals helped clarifying this topic.

An International Symposium, hosted by our Irish partner Andreas Hess at the Geary Institute University College Dublin, from 7-9 October 2005 enhanced the discussion among established scholars from Europe and the United States in this field.

PUBLIC INTELLECTUALS IN EUROPE – EUROPEAN PUBLIC INTELLECTUALS: SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES- Download Program, Abstracts & Bio’s (PDF)

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SOCIOLOGY OF PUBLIC INTELLECTUALS – SOCIOLOGISTS AS PUBLIC INTELLECTUAL, Christian Fleck, University Graz, 2005

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ANOVASOFIE aims to improve the knowledge about European societies by providing basic information about the history of sociology in particular states and detailed research about these societies. In doing this and by the cooperation of sociologists from CSS Warsaw, Graz, Marburg, Mugla, Paris XII, SBU London, UCD and Uppsala we try to overcome sociological fragmentation in Europe.

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UNESCO’s International Rumi Year celebrates the great poet/thinker

Ozge Esirgen / Istanbul

Cyprus Observer, 3/30/'07

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Having accepted the proposal of the Culture and Tourism Ministry of Turkey in March 2006, 2007 was declared as the "International Rumi Year" by UNESCO. The recognition is intended for the commemoration of Rumi's 800th birthday and has given rise to many activities regarding the mystic’s appreciation in many countries as well as in Turkey. Upon the designation by UNESCO, the three countries that Rumi had lived in during his lifetime: Iran, Turkey and Afghanistan will be holding special programmes commemorating the man and his philosophy.

The recent news is that Iran and Turkey will cooperate in holding a Rumi International Conference in Turkey during the spring of 2007. Similar conferences are planned to be organised in Iran and Afghanistan as well. Other events that are being arranged include: the preparation of a bilingual book of Rumi’s most celebrated work, the ‘Mathnavi’ in Persian and its translation in Turkish, a ceremony in commemoration of Iranian and Turkish experts in Rumi studies, the publishing of a Turkish-Persian idiom dictionary, and also the organising of various concerts to be performed by Iranian artists in Turkey. There are film and documentary projects in relation to Rumi’s life, with some being joint productions of the countries concerned. Recently, the Iranian musician Peyman Soltani, announced that he has finished composing the soundtrack for a Turkish film on Rumi. The movie, called ‘Seven Cities’, is scheduled to be screened at the 60th Cannes International Film Festival this year. Turkey’s programme also includes a project entitled “The Cultural Train of Rumi’s Love and Patience” which will tour 17 European countries this year.

Mevlana, who is known to the English-speaking world simply as Rumi, was a 13th century Persian poet, jurist, and theologian. Rumi was born in Balkh (then a city of Greater Khorasan in Persia, now part of Afghanistan) and died in Konya (in present-day Turkey). His birthplace and native tongue indicate a Persian heritage. He also wrote his poetry in Persian and his works are widely read in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and in translation in Turkey, Azerbaijan, the US, and South Asia. He lived most of his life in, and produced his works under, the Seljuk Empire. Rumi's importance is considered to transcend national and ethnic borders. Throughout the centuries he has had a significant influence on Persian as well as Urdu and Turkish literatures. His poems are widely read in the Persian speaking countries of Iran, Afghanistan and Tajikistan and have been widely translated into many of the world’s languages in various formats.

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As the Turkish writer Talat Sait Halman wrote in his book on Mevlana, “His ideas, which stressed the immortality of the loving soul, the joys of passion, the inherent worth of the human being, the aesthetic as well as the ecstatic imperative of faith, the need to go beyond the confines of scholasticism and to transcend schisms, and above all the Godliness of Man not only gave renewed vigour to Islamic mysticism but also represented for the Islamic religion in general a counterpart of the Renaissance which was to emerge in Europe a century after Mevlana’s death.”

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After Rumi's death, his followers founded the Mevlevi Order, better known as the ‘Whirling Dervishes’, who believe in performing their worship in the form of the dance and music ceremony called the sema.

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A most beloved mystic, Mevlana has touched the hearts of countless over the past eight hundred years. His impact on many prominent figures has also been unquestionable throughout history. Friedrich Hegel saw him as one the greatest poets and thinkers in world history. Reynold A. Nicholson hailed him as the greatest mystical poet of any age. Goethe drew inspiration from his poetry. The celebrated poet Jami from Persia said of Rumi: “He is not a Prophet, but he has written a Holy Book.” Rembrandt drew him from a miniature painting. Gandhi frequently used his quotes, especially the one ‘To unite is why we came / To divide is not our aim.’ In 1958, Pope John XXIII wrote a special message: ‘In the name of the Catholic world, I bow with respect before the memory of Mevlana.’

Today, despite the 800 years that have passed since his death, Mevlana’s works still preserve their originality. It might also be said that today’s world is perhaps living a time that needs Mevlana and his philosophy more than any other time. It seems that in a world where violation of human rights is becoming widespread, due to the outrageously increasing ethnic and religious conflicts all around, the persistence of a hopeful belief in humane and peaceful aims which promise a better world can only be achieved through the enlightened path that such people as Rumi revealed.

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The Reflection Cafe- Sufism

Love Poems by Mevlana Rumi

Love Poems by Yunus Emre

The lover is outcast and idle, Yunus Emre
To be in Love with Love..., Yunus Emre

The Rose Garden of Love, Yunus Emre

Islam and Peace: A Sufi Perspective, M. R. Bawa Muhaiyaddeen

All Through Eternity, Mevlana Rumi

Women and Sufism, Camille Adams Helminski
The Alchemy of Love, Mevlana Rumi

Two Poems from Mevlana Rumi

Rumiyat: A Guide to Reading Rumi, Rasoul Sorkhabi

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International Perceptions of the United States since 9/11

It has never been more important for Americans to understand why the world both hates and loves the United States. In What They Think of Us, a remarkable group of writers from the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and Latin America describes the world's profoundly ambivalent attitudes toward the United States--before and since 9/11.

While many people around the world continue to see the United States as a model despite the Iraq war and the war on terror, the U.S. response to 9/11 has undoubtedly intensified global anti-Americanism. What They Think of Us reveals that substantial goodwill toward America still exists, but that this sympathy is in peril--and that there is an immense gap between how Americans view their country and how it is viewed abroad.

Drawing on broad research and personal experience while avoiding anecdotalism and polemics, the writers gathered here combine political, cultural, and historical analysis to explain how people in different parts of the world see the United States. They show that not all anti-Americanism can be blamed on U.S. foreign policy. America is disliked not just for what it does but also for what it is, and perceptions of both are profoundly shaped--and sometimes warped--by the domestic realities of the countries where anti-Americanism thrives. In addition to analyzing America's battered global reputation, these writers propose ways the United States and other countries can build better relations through greater understanding and respect.

David Farber is Professor of History at Temple University. His books include Taken Hostage: The Iran Hostage Crisis and America's First Encounter with Radical Islam (Princeton).

Endorsements:

"These essays highlight what we have long observed from our international polling, that people do not judge us by what we say about ourselves, but by how they perceive we are threatening them. What They Think of Us is a must-read book for Ms. Karen Hughes and Co."--James J. Zogby, founder and President of the Arab American Institute

"This is an important and timely book. To my knowledge there is no other book that does what this one does--collect commentaries on the United States written by foreigners. It is terrifically fresh in its approach and a valuable addition to writing about the post-9/11 world."--Mark Lawrence, University of Texas, Austin

"Offering a broad international perspective on anti-American attitudes, What They Think of Us is timely and provocative. It helps explain why so many educated and even democratic-minded citizens around the world have grown increasingly critical of the United States in the last decade. The essays point to the corrosive effects of American military intervention, economic expansion, and cultural insensitivity. This book allows the reader to understand, if not always sympathize with, the experiences and attitudes of people who see the world very differently from the average American."--Jeremi Suri, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Table of Contents:
Contributors vii

Preface by David Farber xi

Iraqis' Bleak Views of the United States by Ibrahim Al-Marashi and Abdul Hadi al-Khalili 1

Beyond the Stained Glass Window: Indonesian Perceptions of the United States and the War on Terror by Melani Budianta 27

Turkish Perceptions of the United States by Nur Bilge Criss 49

Beautiful Imperialist or Warmongering Hegemon: Contemporary Chinese Views of the United States by Yufan Hao and Lin Su 74

From the Cold War to a Lukewarm Peace: Russian Views of September 11 and Beyond by Eric Shiraev and Olga Makhovskaya 95

Nuestro Once de Septiembre: The Kingdom of the Comma by Fernando Escalante-Gonzalbo and Mauricio Tenorio-Trillo 125

The Twilight of American Cultural Hegemony: A Historical Perspective on Western Europe's Distancing from America by Federico Romero 153Index 177

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