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Makiguchi and Gandhi explores ideas about Japanese educator Tsunesaburo Makiguchi (1871-1944) and Indian political leader Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) as examples of inspiration for large mass movements in the 20th century. Based on research done in Japan, India, Hawai'i, and the United Kingdom, this book breaks new ground by examining and theorizing the fate of dissident thinkers and raises the question often asked by both Gandihan and Soka scholars alike- were they truly radical thinkers?

Makiguchi and Gandhi explores ideas about Japanese educator Tsunesaburo Makiguchi (1871-1944) and Indian political leader Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) as examples of inspiration for large mass movements in the 20th century. Based on research done in Japan, India, Hawai''i, and the United Kingdom, this book breaks new ground by examining and theorizing the fate of dissident thinkers and raises the question often asked by both Gandihan and Soka scholars alike- were they truly radical thinkers?

Gold Winner of the Nautilus 2026 Book Awards in Social Sciences & EducationGrand Prize Winner of the Nautilus 2026 Book AwardsHow do we address teaching for sustainability and global citizenship for social-ecological justice based on alternative paradigms?This book addresses the implications of the environmental crisis on formal, non-formal and informal education from a human rights position. The author introduces a pedagogical approach called ‘value-creating global citizenship education’ from a study of selected Asian perspectives, building on the UN sustainable development goals, and beyond. The key focus is to develop resilience and hope through engaged relationships between learners and their environments. Examples are drawn from Indigenous knowledge, diverse ecological worldviews and practices including the Earth Charter, the Soka Amazon Institute, and the United Nations Harmony with Nature Knowledge Network that promotes Earth Jurisprudence. The book offers practical solutions for planetary citizenship for educators and policymakers, including teaching and curriculum guidelines that can be used to integrate intercultural perspectives and develop a global outlook.The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by the Bloomsbury Open Collections Library Collective.

Gold Winner of the Nautilus 2026 Book Awards in Social Sciences & EducationGrand Prize Winner of the Nautilus 2026 Book AwardsHow do we address teaching for sustainability and global citizenship for social-ecological justice based on alternative paradigms?This book addresses the implications of the environmental crisis on formal, non-formal and informal education from a human rights position. The author introduces a pedagogical approach called ‘value-creating global citizenship education’ from a study of selected Asian perspectives, building on the UN sustainable development goals, and beyond. The key focus is to develop resilience and hope through engaged relationships between learners and their environments. Examples are drawn from Indigenous knowledge, diverse ecological worldviews and practices including the Earth Charter, the Soka Amazon Institute, and the United Nations Harmony with Nature Knowledge Network that promotes Earth Jurisprudence. The book offers practical solutions for planetary citizenship for educators and policymakers, including teaching and curriculum guidelines that can be used to integrate intercultural perspectives and develop a global outlook.The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by the Bloomsbury Open Collections Library Collective.

How do we address teaching for sustainability and global citizenship for social-ecological justice based on alternative paradigms?This book addresses the implications of the environmental crisis on formal, non-formal and informal education from a human rights position. The author introduces a pedagogical approach called ''value-creating global citizenship education'' from a study of selected Asian perspectives, building on the UN sustainable development goals, and beyond. The key focus is to develop resilience and hope through engaged relationships between learners and their environments. Examples are drawn from Indigenous knowledge, diverse ecological worldviews and practices including the Earth Charter, the Soka Amazon Institute, and the United Nations Harmony with Nature Knowledge Network that promotes Earth Jurisprudence. The book offers practical solutions for planetary citizenship for educators and policymakers, including teaching and curriculum guidelines that can be used to integrate intercultural perspectives and develop a global outlook.

How do we address teaching for sustainability and global citizenship for social-ecological justice based on alternative paradigms?This book addresses the implications of the environmental crisis on formal, non-formal and informal education from a human rights position. The author introduces a pedagogical approach called ''value-creating global citizenship education'' from a study of selected Asian perspectives, building on the UN sustainable development goals, and beyond. The key focus is to develop resilience and hope through engaged relationships between learners and their environments. Examples are drawn from Indigenous knowledge, diverse ecological worldviews and practices including the Earth Charter, the Soka Amazon Institute, and the United Nations Harmony with Nature Knowledge Network that promotes Earth Jurisprudence. The book offers practical solutions for planetary citizenship for educators and policymakers, including teaching and curriculum guidelines that can be used to integrate intercultural perspectives and develop a global outlook.

The Earth Charter declaration is recognized by UNESCO as an instrument to enhance sustainable development, specifically the UNSDGs, as the current global action framework. Education for Sustainable Futures highlights the immense potential that the recognition and application of the Earth Charter could have for global education efforts. The chapters amplify voices often marginalised in educational discourse, contributing to a more equitable and values-based approach to education.This book explores the role of education in shaping sustainable futures through the lens of the Earth Charter. This collection includes practical examples, research findings, and theoretical debates that illustrate how the Earth Charter informs educational practices and policy initiatives in several different global contexts including Latin America, East and South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa.Engaging with the aims of the UNSDGs, Education for Sustainable Futures bridges the gap between policy and practice, offering a comprehensive exploration of the Charter's potential impact on education.

The Earth Charter declaration is recognized by UNESCO as an instrument to enhance sustainable development, specifically the UNSDGs, as the current global action framework. Education for Sustainable Futures highlights the immense potential that the recognition and application of the Earth Charter could have for global education efforts. The chapters amplify voices often marginalised in educational discourse, contributing to a more equitable and values-based approach to education.This book explores the role of education in shaping sustainable futures through the lens of the Earth Charter. This collection includes practical examples, research findings, and theoretical debates that illustrate how the Earth Charter informs educational practices and policy initiatives in several different global contexts including Latin America, East and South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa.Engaging with the aims of the UNSDGs, Education for Sustainable Futures bridges the gap between policy and practice, offering a comprehensive exploration of the Charter's potential impact on education.

The Earth Charter declaration is recognized by UNESCO as an instrument to enhance sustainable development, specifically the UNSDGs, as the current global action framework. Education for Sustainable Futures highlights the immense potential that the recognition and application of the Earth Charter could have for global education efforts. The chapters amplify voices often marginalised in educational discourse, contributing to a more equitable and values-based approach to education.This book explores the role of education in shaping sustainable futures through the lens of the Earth Charter. This collection includes practical examples, research findings, and theoretical debates that illustrate how the Earth Charter informs educational practices and policy initiatives in several different global contexts including Latin America, East and South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa.Engaging with the aims of the UNSDGs, Education for Sustainable Futures bridges the gap between policy and practice, offering a comprehensive exploration of the Charter's potential impact on education.

This volume brings together marginalized perspectives and communities into the mainstream discourse on education for sustainable development and global citizenship. Building on her earlier work, Sharma uses non-western perspectives to  challenge dominant agendas and the underlying Western worldview in the UNESCO led discourse on global citizenship education. Chapters develop the theoretical framework around the three domains of learning within the global citizenship education conceptual dimensions of UNESCO--the cognitive, socio-emotional, and behavioral--and offer practical insights for educators. Value-creating global citizenship education is offered as a pedagogical approach to education for sustainable development and global citizenship in addition to and complementing other approaches mentioned within the recent UNESCO guidelines.

This volume brings together marginalized perspectives and communities into the mainstream discourse on education for sustainable development and global citizenship. Building on her earlier work, Sharma uses non-western perspectives to  challenge dominant agendas and the underlying Western worldview in the UNESCO led discourse on global citizenship education. Chapters develop the theoretical framework around the three domains of learning within the global citizenship education conceptual dimensions of UNESCO--the cognitive, socio-emotional, and behavioral--and offer practical insights for educators. Value-creating global citizenship education is offered as a pedagogical approach to education for sustainable development and global citizenship in addition to and complementing other approaches mentioned within the recent UNESCO guidelines.

This volume places education at the center of today's accelerating global polycrisis. Moving beyond disciplinary silos, it introduces an "Integrated Triadic Focus," positioning education as a transformative force in addressing climate change, forced migration, and systemic inequality. Bringing together leading international scholars, the book delivers a rigorous, multidisciplinary synthesis across theory, lived realities of displacement, indigenous knowledge, and global governance. It challenges Eurocentric paradigms, interrogates institutions such as UNESCO and UNHCR, and advances justice-centered frameworks aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

A concise guide for ophthalmologists detailing tuberculosis, which can cause disease in multiple organs throughout the body, including the eye. Tuberculosis is an infection caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis, which can cause disease in multiple organs throughout the body, including the eye. This can also affect any part of the eye (intraocular, superficial, or surrounding the eye), with or without systemic involvement and Ocular Tuberculosis is a text devoted to in-depth coverage of this topic.Written and edited by international leaders in the field, discussing detailed and practical information on everything from clinical features, ocular imaging studies, and pathology, to investigations, treatment, and surgical management of this disease, Ocular Tuberculosis is a truly comprehensive text.

This book fills an existing gap within the practice of global citizenship education by offering Asian perspectives. In this book, Soka or value-creating education developed by the Japanese educators, Tsunesaburo Makiguchi (1871-1944) and Daisaku Ikeda (b. 1928) is compared to the ideas of the Indian political leader Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948). This study of their respective thoughts and movements has a significant bearing on the three domains of learning within the global citizenship education conceptual dimensions of UNESCO – the cognitive, socio-emotional, and behavioral. This book deftly combines theoretical discussions with themes and suggestions for practice and future research.

This book fills an existing gap within the practice of global citizenship education by offering Asian perspectives. In this book, Soka or value-creating education developed by the Japanese educators, Tsunesaburo Makiguchi (1871-1944) and Daisaku Ikeda (b. 1928) is compared to the ideas of the Indian political leader Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948). This study of their respective thoughts and movements has a significant bearing on the three domains of learning within the global citizenship education conceptual dimensions of UNESCO – the cognitive, socio-emotional, and behavioral. This book deftly combines theoretical discussions with themes and suggestions for practice and future research.

A concise guide for ophthalmologists detailing tuberculosis, which can cause disease in multiple organs throughout the body, including the eye. Tuberculosis is an infection caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis, which can cause disease in multiple organs throughout the body, including the eye. This can also affect any part of the eye (intraocular, superficial, or surrounding the eye), with or without systemic involvement and Ocular Tuberculosis is a text devoted to in-depth coverage of this topic.Written and edited by international leaders in the field, discussing detailed and practical information on everything from clinical features, ocular imaging studies, and pathology, to investigations, treatment, and surgical management of this disease, Ocular Tuberculosis is a truly comprehensive text.

Compiling 32 long cases and 48 short cases, this book is practical revision guide for trainees in ophthalmology to assist in preparation for examinations.Six sections are each dedicated to a specific part of the eye, providing both long and short cases, with emphasis on topics commonly asked in examinations.Cases describe basic techniques, investigation and treatment options, with in depth detail on differential diagnosis.The book concludes with coverage of instruments for ophthalmic surgery, followed by a supplementary chapter on glaucoma.The text explains the latest surgical and medical management techniques and is further enhanced by clinical photographs and tables to assist learning.This second edition has been fully revised to provide postgraduates with up-to-date information on topics they are likely to encounter in examinations.Previous edition (9789386322890) published in 2017.

This book is a practical revision aid for students preparing for postgraduate ophthalmology examinations.Divided into three sections, the text begins with an introduction to various appliances and instruments used for the investigation and diagnosis of different ocular disorders.The next section discusses basic sciences examining pathology, microbiology and community ophthalmology.The final section covers the interpretation of images and reports.This second edition has been fully revised to provide students with the latest advances and knowledge in the field. New topics have been added to this edition including OCT angiography, wide-field imaging, corneal biomechanics, and OCT in glaucoma. New instruments are also discussed.The comprehensive text is further enhanced by flowcharts and tables to assist learning.The previous edition (9789389188608) published in 2019.

A pterygium is a growth that develops on the conjunctiva or mucous membrane that covers the white part of the eye. It is a benign or noncancerous growth that is often shaped like a wedge. In some cases, a pterygium can extend to the cornea. A pterygium usually doesn’t cause problems or require treatment, but it can be removed if it interferes with vision. The exact cause of pterygium isn’t known but one explanation is that too much exposure to ultraviolet light can lead to these growths (Healthline.com).This book is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of pterygium.Divided into four main sections, the book begins with an introduction to pterygium, and its etiopathogenesis, possible causes and diagnosis.The following sections explain numerous surgical techniques for its management, covering both traditional and newer procedures; and treatment of recurrent pterygium.The final section describes challenging situations in the management of pterygium including post surgical complications, and its treatment with co-existing disorders such as cataract, glaucoma, and corneal opacity.The text is highly illustrated with clinical photographs and is accompanied by an interactive DVD ROM.Key PointsComprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of pterygiumCovers both traditional and newer surgical techniques, and recurrent pterygiumDiscusses post surgical complications and treatment with co-existing disordersIncludes interactive DVD ROM

This book is a concise guide to the prevention and management of post-surgical ocular infections covering both common and serious conditions.Divided into 24 chapters, the text begins with discussion on preventive aspects including an introduction to the operating theatre, air flow and water requirements, and patient and personnel preparation.The following sections describe the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infections resulting from different ocular surgeries.This practical guide is highly illustrated with clinical photographs and flow charts highlighting significant aspects of prevention and management.Key pointsConcise guide to prevention and management of post-surgical ocular infectionsCovers both common and serious conditions resulting from different types of surgeryExplains basic preventive measures relating to the operating theatre and personnelHighly illustrated with clinical photographs and flow charts

The cornea is the clear, outer layer at the front of the eyeball. It acts as a window to the eye. The cornea helps to focus light rays onto the retina, this image is then transmitted to the brain. When the cornea is damaged, it can become less transparent or its shape can change. This can prevent light reaching the retina and causes the picture transmitted to the brain to be distorted or unclear.A corneal transplant, also known as keratoplasty or a corneal graft, is an operation to remove all or part of a damaged cornea and replace it with healthy donor tissue. It is used to improve sight, relieve pain and treat severe infection or damage. One of the most common reasons for a cornea transplant is a condition called keratoconus, which causes the cornea to change shape. (NHS.UK)This book is a guide to corneal transplantation (keratoplasty) for ophthalmic surgeons.Divided into seven sections, the text begins with an overview of evolution, preoperative considerations, and eye banking.The following sections cover a multitude of keratoplasty techniques, including endothelial keratoplasty, and their potential complications. The book concludes with discussion on alternatives to corneal transplantation.The third edition of this comprehensive manual has been fully revised, with new topics added, to provide surgeons with the latest advances in the field.A selection of operative videos can be accessed via a QR code provided in the book.The previous edition (9788184488593) published in 2010.