language and meaning are among the most important subjects which scholars have discussed since the earliest times and sometimes they have presented contradictory viewpoints about it. undoubtedly, language and meanings have a life for themselves; some of them extinguish in their lifespan and others will survive. some others undergo transformation and present themselves in new shapes. similar to ...

The idea that “refugees are resources” has been promoted as countering the dehumanization frames refugees burdens or security threats. But is framing people resources truly humanizing? Resource theorists have highlighted how modern Western conceptions of what depends on a distinction between human and non-human. This logic similar to, originates in same epoch as, hierarchies humanity. State app...

in 1978 with the support of Dr. Konopka's friends and colleagues to honor her many achievements in the field of adolescence and youth over thirty years of service to the University. The lectureship carries on the important tradition of integrating theory and practice and humanizing our services for children and youth. I want to call on Dr. Robert Blum, Director of the Adolescent Health Program ...