Practical Theology and Mission Studies: Understand, contemplate and do! South African Perspective
By Beukes, Jacques (editor) Practical Theology and Mission Studies: Understand, contemplate and do! South African Perspectives is an academic book that consists of theoretical contributions from lecturers and research associates of the Department of Practical…
Read MoreEnhancing socio-ecological interactions to achieve sustainable decentralised sanitation systems: Why people are not using technical solutions
By: Bestsie le Roux, Attie van Niekerk, Erna Kruger, Betty Maimel Apart from some obvious problems, such as safety risks (particularly for women and children) and environmental pollution to be considered in the design of…
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City-making, Space and Spirituality- A Community-Based Urban Praxis with Reflections from South Africa
By Stephan de Beer This book is about the soul of the city, embodied in its spaces and people. It traces dynamics in inner city neighbourhoods of South Africa’s post-apartheid capital, Pretoria. Viewing the city…
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Facing homelessness: Finding inclusionary, collaborative solutions
Synopsis In facing homelessness we face the other, and in facing the other, we face ourselves. This book contributes to an emerging body of knowledge on street homelessness in the South African context. It is meant for…
Read MoreWE CANNOT CONTINUE LIKE THIS: Facing modernity in Africa and the West
Synopsis The book is based on the view that the present trajectory of modern development cannot continue as it is now because it is ecologically unsustainable, it continues to enlarge the gap between rich and…
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Just faith: Glocal Responses to Planetary Urbanization
The purpose of this scholarly book is to expand the body of knowledge available on urban theology. It introduces readers to the concept of planetary urbanisation, with the view of deepening an understanding of urbanisation…
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