Living faithfully in an unjust world :: compassionate care in Russia /
"What does it mean to be a compassionate, caring person in Russia, which has become a country of stark income inequalities and political restrictions? How might ethics and practices of kindness constitute a mode of civic participation in which 'doing good'--helping, caring for, and lo...
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| Zusammenfassung: | "What does it mean to be a compassionate, caring person in Russia, which has become a country of stark income inequalities and political restrictions? How might ethics and practices of kindness constitute a mode of civic participation in which 'doing good'--helping, caring for, and loving one another in a world marked by many problems and few easy solutions--is a necessary part of being an active citizen? Living Faithfully in an Unjust World explores how, following the retreat of the Russian state from social welfare services, Russians' efforts to 'do the right thing' for their communities have forged new modes of social justice and civic engagement. Through vivid ethnography based on twenty years of research within a thriving Moscow-based network of religious and secular charitable service providers, Melissa L. Caldwell examines how community members care for a broad range of Russia's population, in Moscow and beyond, through programs that range from basic health services to human rights advocacy. As the experiences of assistance workers, government officials, recipients, and supporters reveal, their work and beliefs are shaped by a practical philosophy of goodness and kindness. Despite the hardships these individuals witness on a regular basis, there is a pervasive sense of optimism that human kindness will prevail over poverty, injury, and injustice. Ultimately, what connects members of this diverse group is a shared belief that caring for others is not simply a practical matter or an idealistic vision but a project of faith and hope. Together care-seekers and care-givers destabilize and remake the meaning of 'faith' and 'faith-based' by putting into practice a vision of humanitarianism that transcends the boundaries between state and private, religious and secular"--Provided by publisher |
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| spelling | Caldwell, Melissa L., 1969- author. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n2003108730 Living faithfully in an unjust world : compassionate care in Russia / Melissa L. Caldwell. Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2017] ©2017 1 online resource text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Includes bibliographical references and index. Compassion -- Faith in a secular humanism -- Practical love -- Developing faith in a more civil society -- Living a life of service -- The business of being kind -- The deficits of generosity -- Conclusion : precarious faith. "What does it mean to be a compassionate, caring person in Russia, which has become a country of stark income inequalities and political restrictions? How might ethics and practices of kindness constitute a mode of civic participation in which 'doing good'--helping, caring for, and loving one another in a world marked by many problems and few easy solutions--is a necessary part of being an active citizen? Living Faithfully in an Unjust World explores how, following the retreat of the Russian state from social welfare services, Russians' efforts to 'do the right thing' for their communities have forged new modes of social justice and civic engagement. Through vivid ethnography based on twenty years of research within a thriving Moscow-based network of religious and secular charitable service providers, Melissa L. Caldwell examines how community members care for a broad range of Russia's population, in Moscow and beyond, through programs that range from basic health services to human rights advocacy. As the experiences of assistance workers, government officials, recipients, and supporters reveal, their work and beliefs are shaped by a practical philosophy of goodness and kindness. Despite the hardships these individuals witness on a regular basis, there is a pervasive sense of optimism that human kindness will prevail over poverty, injury, and injustice. Ultimately, what connects members of this diverse group is a shared belief that caring for others is not simply a practical matter or an idealistic vision but a project of faith and hope. Together care-seekers and care-givers destabilize and remake the meaning of 'faith' and 'faith-based' by putting into practice a vision of humanitarianism that transcends the boundaries between state and private, religious and secular"--Provided by publisher Print version record and CIP data provided by publisher. Charity organization Russia. Humanitarianism Russia. Compassion Russia. Faith-based human services Russia. Theological virtues. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85134663 Œuvres de bienfaisance Organisation Russie. Compassion Russie. Services sociaux basés sur la foi Russie. Vertus théologales. POLITICAL SCIENCE Public Policy Social Services & Welfare. bisacsh SOCIAL SCIENCE Human Services. bisacsh SOCIAL SCIENCE Anthropology Cultural. bisacsh Charity organization fast Compassion fast Faith-based human services fast Humanitarianism fast Theological virtues fast Russia fast has work: Living faithfully in an unjust world (Text) https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/entity/E39PCFHBdF9YF3g8hYprbyKfdP https://id.oclc.org/worldcat/ontology/hasWork Print version: Caldwell, Melissa L., 1969- Living faithfully in an unjust world. Oakland, California : University of California Press, [2017] 9780520285835 (DLC) 2016031589 FWS01 ZDB-4-EBA FWS_PDA_EBA https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=1367890 Volltext |
| spellingShingle | Caldwell, Melissa L., 1969- Living faithfully in an unjust world : compassionate care in Russia / Compassion -- Faith in a secular humanism -- Practical love -- Developing faith in a more civil society -- Living a life of service -- The business of being kind -- The deficits of generosity -- Conclusion : precarious faith. Charity organization Russia. Humanitarianism Russia. Compassion Russia. Faith-based human services Russia. Theological virtues. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85134663 Œuvres de bienfaisance Organisation Russie. Compassion Russie. Services sociaux basés sur la foi Russie. Vertus théologales. POLITICAL SCIENCE Public Policy Social Services & Welfare. bisacsh SOCIAL SCIENCE Human Services. bisacsh SOCIAL SCIENCE Anthropology Cultural. bisacsh Charity organization fast Compassion fast Faith-based human services fast Humanitarianism fast Theological virtues fast |
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| title | Living faithfully in an unjust world : compassionate care in Russia / |
| title_auth | Living faithfully in an unjust world : compassionate care in Russia / |
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| title_full | Living faithfully in an unjust world : compassionate care in Russia / Melissa L. Caldwell. |
| title_fullStr | Living faithfully in an unjust world : compassionate care in Russia / Melissa L. Caldwell. |
| title_full_unstemmed | Living faithfully in an unjust world : compassionate care in Russia / Melissa L. Caldwell. |
| title_short | Living faithfully in an unjust world : |
| title_sort | living faithfully in an unjust world compassionate care in russia |
| title_sub | compassionate care in Russia / |
| topic | Charity organization Russia. Humanitarianism Russia. Compassion Russia. Faith-based human services Russia. Theological virtues. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85134663 Œuvres de bienfaisance Organisation Russie. Compassion Russie. Services sociaux basés sur la foi Russie. Vertus théologales. POLITICAL SCIENCE Public Policy Social Services & Welfare. bisacsh SOCIAL SCIENCE Human Services. bisacsh SOCIAL SCIENCE Anthropology Cultural. bisacsh Charity organization fast Compassion fast Faith-based human services fast Humanitarianism fast Theological virtues fast |
| topic_facet | Charity organization Russia. Humanitarianism Russia. Compassion Russia. Faith-based human services Russia. Theological virtues. Œuvres de bienfaisance Organisation Russie. Compassion Russie. Services sociaux basés sur la foi Russie. Vertus théologales. POLITICAL SCIENCE Public Policy Social Services & Welfare. SOCIAL SCIENCE Human Services. SOCIAL SCIENCE Anthropology Cultural. Charity organization Compassion Faith-based human services Humanitarianism Theological virtues Russia |
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