Mortal gods: A novel

Literature & Fiction

Fast, Jonathan

Contemporary

Harper&Row

The first book to integrate shame research into a single overarching theory · Why are some kids magnets for bullying? · Why do gay teens commit suicide four times as frequently as "straight" teens? · Why do we have more men and women in prison than any other country in the world? · Why are school shootings and acts of domestic terrorism on the rise? What could possibly be the theme that ties all of these questions together, which provides a window into so many aspects of the darker aspects of human behavior? In a word, shame. Shame is a powerful and complex emotion, capable of producing dramatic reactions from even the most mild-mannered people. While shame can be employed in positive ways, such as teaching children good manners, other types of shame can be devastating, or even lethal. However, few people truly understand the role of shame in acts of bullying, violence, and discrimination. In Beyond Bullying: Breaking the Cycle of Shame, Bullying, and Violence, veteran professor of social work Jonathan Fast deftly weaves together research from the fields of psychology, sociology, economics, and history to create a single overarching theory of shame. The book introduces the concept of "weaponized shame," a toxic and intentional attack on another person, noting that weaponized shame is often at the heart of bullying situations. With clear, straightforward language, Dr. Fast traces the nuances of shame through several common types of bullying, highlighting bullying based on sexuality, gender, and race. Noting the pervasive presence of weaponized shame in American culture, Beyond Bullying extends shame theory to acts of domestic violence, racism, school shootings, and domestic terrorism. The issues that cause bullying are not limited to the schoolyard, but rather are responsible for horrific acts of violence across the nation. Beyond mere theory, the book provides concrete suggestions for healthy ways of dealing with shame, including techniques for diffusing potentially harmful situations. An invaluable resource for parents of bullied children, Beyond Bullying will also appeal to teachers, counselors, and social workers.

Beyond Bullying: Breaking the Cycle of Shame, Bullying, and Violence

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Mental Health

Oxford University Press

Lovely and moody movie star Rebecca Weiss takes the place of her agent as a captive in the mysterious mansion of H. W. Beeze III and develops a deep compassion and intense physical attraction for her disfigured, tormented captor

The Beast

Ballantine Books

Lovely and moody movie star Rebecca Weiss takes the place of her agent as a captive in the mysterious mansion of H. W. Beeze III and develops a deep compassion and intense physical attraction for her disfigured, tormented captor

The Beast: A Novel

Random House, Inc.

The Inner Circle Hardcoverby Jonathan Fast

The Inner Circle

Delacorta Press

Dell

At the high flowering of China's T'ang dynasty, as factions vie for power, the Empress plays protectress to the politically unacceptable Boxer, who alone can satisfy her every desire

The Jade Stalk

United States

E.P.Dutton

In fourth-century India, King Samudra Gupta's son Rama, born with a harelip that is considered an evil omen, fights to ensure that he, and not his younger brother, will rule his father's empire

GOLDEN FIRE

Bantam]

Prisoner of the Planets

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Science Fiction

Panther

1st edition 1st printing paperback, vg++ In stock shipped from our UK warehouse

Mortal Gods (A Panther book)

Granada HarperCollins Distribution Services

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