Search results for ""Author Michael Winkler""
Juventa Verlag GmbH Eine Theorie der Sozialpädagogik
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£35.96
Peninsula Press Ltd Grimmish
Book SynopsisShortlisted for the Miles Franklin Award Pain was Joe Grim’s self-expression, his livelihood and reason for being. He rarely won a fight, but in the early decades of the twentieth century Grim became a folk hero, distinguishing himself for his extraordinary ability to withstand physical punishment. In this wild and expansive novel Michael Winkler tells the story of Grim’s 1908–9 tour of Australia, bending genres and histories into a kaleidoscopic investigation of pain, masculinity, and narrative. The body in pain exists at the very limits of language. And yet Grimmish suggests that pain is also the most familiar and universal human condition – and, perhaps, the secret source of the human impulse to tell stories. By turns hilarious and tragic, vulnerable and tough, Grimmish is a truly a one of a kind – in the words of J. M. Coetzee, ‘the strangest book you are likely to read this year.’
£10.44
Kohlhammer Kritik Der Inklusion: Am Ende Eine(r) Illusion
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£26.10
The University of Chicago Press Walter Benjamin
Book SynopsisOffers a comprehensive introduction to the oeuvre of German Jewish writer, philosopher, and literary critic Walter Benjamin (1892-1940). This title traces the development of Benjamin's thought chronologically through his writings on philosophy, literature, history, politics, the media, art, photography, cinema, technology, and theology.Trade Review"Steiner's dual focus on text and context offers a fruitful and illuminating introduction to Benjamin's challenging writings." - Paragraph "The book offers much to those long familiar with Benjamin's reception, as well as to those looking for a sound introduction." - Monatshefte"
£80.00
Brill Schoningh Friedrich Fröbel Und Seine Spielpädagogik: Eine
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£53.20
University of Chicago Press Walter Benjamin
Book SynopsisSeven decades after his death, German Jewish writer, philosopher, and literary critic Walter Benjamin (1892-1940) continues to fascinate readers and influence academic writing, both stylistically and conceptually. This title offers a comprehensive and sophisticated introduction to the oeuvre of this perpetually relevant theorist.
£23.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Finding Froebel
Book SynopsisFriedrich Froebel, the father of kindergarten', is one of the most influential pedagogues of the 19th century. However, relatively little is known about his life, his successes and failures, and his personal relationships. Based on many untranslated and unknown letters, this new biography presents Froebel as a brilliant but also flawed man. Beginning with his childhood and the early death of his mother, as well as his difficult relationship with his father and stepmother, we see the early seeds of Froebel's interest in children and the training of early childhood practitioners. While Froebel lacked basic academic knowledge due to his poor early education, he was able to overcome these deficits and found an educational institute, and develop ground-breaking educational theories about play and pedagogy. He authored multiple books, including his most famous work The Education of Man. The focus of this book, though, is not on Froebel's educational theories but on his complicated relTrade ReviewAn important, well-written, and fascinating new edition to the story of Friedrich Froebel and the history of early childhood education. Much of this research was previously unavailable in English and is a treasure trove of materials for researchers and fans of Froebel alike. -- Scott Bultman, Director of the Froebel Foundation, USA170 years after his death this book is the first comprehensive account of the life of pioneering educator Friedrich Fröbel. Thoroughly researched and based on contemporary re-reading of period sources, this book is an invaluable resource for anybody interested in the history of education. -- Mathias Urban, Desmond Chair in Early Childhood Education, Dublin City University, IrelandTable of ContentsIntroduction Part I: The Young Froebel 1. An Unfortunate Childhood and Finding a Purpose in Life 2. Suddenly an Educator 3. Becoming an Educator of Humankind Part II: The Teaching Froebel 4. The General German Educational Institute in Keilhau 5. An Existential Crisis Part III: The Playing Froebel 6. The First Kindergarten and the Establishment of a New Idea 7. The Prohibition of Kindergarten 8. Froebel’s Final Years and the Spread of Kindergarten Conclusion: Froebel in the 21st Century References Index
£18.99
Kohlhammer Kritik Der Erziehung: Der Sinn Der Erziehung
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£24.30
Juventa Verlag GmbH Identität und Sozialpädagogik
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£23.40
Coach House Books Grimmish
Book SynopsisSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2022 MILES FRANKLIN LITERARY AWARDPain was Joe Grim’s self-expression, his livelihood and reason for being.A superstar boxer who rarely won a fight, Grim distinguished himself for his extraordinary ability to withstand physical punishment.In this wild and expansive novel, Michael Winkler moves between the present day and Grim’s 1908–09 tour of Australia, bending genres and histories into a kaleidoscopic investigation of pain, masculinity, and narrative.Pain is often said to defy the limits of language. And yet Grimmish suggests that pain – physical and mental – is also the most familiar and universal human condition; and, perhaps, the secret source of our impulse to tell stories.“A powerful blast of literary ingenuity and originality.” – Lloyd Jones, author of Mister Pip"Grimmish meets a need I didn't even know I had. I lurched between bursts of wild laughter, shudders of horror, and gasps of awe at Winkler’s verbal command: the freshness and muscle of his verbs, the unstoppable flow of his images, the bizarre wit of the language of pugilism—and all the while, a moving subterranean glint of strange masculine tenderness." – Helen Garner“All the makings of a cult classic. It’s grotesque and gorgeous, smart and searching.” – Beejay Silcox, The GuardianTrade Review"[I]t was fun spending time with [Winkler], an Aussie version of Geoff Dyer, as he sparred with the shade of one of boxing’s most unusual characters." – Robbie Millen, The Times"A fantastic tale based on the life of early-20th-century boxer Joe Grim throws a flurry of wild punches." – Sam Sacks, Wall Street Journal"Grimmish provides a model for how a writer might confront the difficult challenge of writing about, and celebrating, masculine energies and impulses: acknowledge the challenge, absorb the blows. Chin down, fists up." – Ian Sansom, Times Literary Supplement“Grimmish is probably the most unusual Australian book I will read in 2021, and, without a doubt, one of the best.” – Emmett Stinson, Overland“Intriguing…Winkler crafts a compelling impressionistic portrait.” – Thomas Hauser, The Sweet Science“Probably the Australian novel of the decade.” – Ben Lindner, Beyond the Zero Podcast"One of those rare narratives that delights and repulses and hums with such madness and integrity that we wish, at its conclusion, only to return to our desks and to forget all the writing rules we were taught at school" – Oliver Mol, Sydney Review of Books"A literary provocation" – Daniel Green“Blazing its own trail of experimental weirdo mindfuckery…the most daring book of (the year).” – Bram Presser"...recalls W.G. Sebalds's melding of fiction with his personal history, as well as the more exuberant postmodern playfulness of David Foster Wallace or Thomas Pynchon" – Reuben Mackey, Meanjin"Playful, visceral and elegant. Sat down to read it, lost an afternoon.” – Robbie Arnott“A novel that takes chances, that animates a hazily documented life and bleeds it into a strange music called fiction. It’s Stein, Gass, McCarthy, and Pynchon rolled into one exquisite cannoli.” – Gerg Gerke“Michael Winkler’s Grimmish is the best literary clinch you’ll ever read.” – Alex Cothren, Australian Book Review“Grimmish will likely be the most interesting Australian book published this year.” – Ben Walter“Cleverly experimental, this is one out of the box.” – Steven Carroll, The Sunday Morning Tribune"At times, the effect of this wonderful little book is not unlike being punched in the face by one of the boxers its story chronicles -- a reading experience that can leave you dizzy, disoriented, and constantly in delighted anticipated of what may come next. An 'exploded non-fiction' novel that takes as its starting point a historical figure, but around that persona entwines a fantastical, strange, and at times borderline-hilarious tale of pain, masculinity, and the occasional talking goat. This book kept me on my toes throughout." – Bryan Seitz, Literati Bookstore"If you like your fiction vital and visceral, then Grimmish fits the bill." – Alistair Braidwood, The Skinny
£13.29
Juventa Verlag GmbH Poetologie zur Sozialpädagogik
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£15.96
