Thomas Legrand

What would a wisdom-based or "spiritual" approach to politics look like? How can we tap into science to support our collective conscious evolution?In this groundbreaking work, Thomas Legrand Ph.D. proposes to fundamentally reframe our model of development from its current emphasis on "having" to one focused on "being". Mobilizing a wealth of scientific research from many different fields, the core teachings of wisdom traditions, and his own personal experience, Legrand articulates how politics can support human flourishing and the collective shift of consciousness that our current challenges demand. An awakening journey into our human and social potential, Politics of Being charts the way for a truly human development in the 21st century, one to reconcile our minds and hearts, and the whole Earth community. Decision and policy-makers, scholars, sustainability and spiritual practitioners, social activists and citizens will benefit from: - an integral map of such a politics as it emerges;- concrete examples and recommendations in numerous areas ranging from education to governance, to justice and economy;- a complex question converted into a clear and tangible agenda;- a wealth of references to deepen their exploration;- and much more.A unique, field-defining, work on what may be the most important subject of our times... and history

Youth Migration and Transitions to Adulthood in Developing Countries THE ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social ScienceJuly 2013, Volume 648 Editors: Fatima Juarez, Thomas LeGrand, Cynthia Lloyd, Susheela Singh and V ronique HertrichCurrently, it is estimated that there are 1.1 billion young people aged 15-24 in the developing world, accounting for nearly one-fifth (18.6 percent) of the total population. During this time of life, young people experience enormous changes due to physical maturation, which is accompanied by cognitive, social/emotional, and interpersonal changes. It is a period when the influence of par-ents and families gradually diminishes and the influence of external factors, such as peers; the media; the educational environment; and, more generally, the eco-nomic, social, and cultural environments in which they live, are increasingly prominent.The articles in this volume of The ANNALS can be classified by three themes: migration in the context of transitions to adulthood, including schooling, employment, and family formation; consequences of migration for health, reproductive outcomes, and childbear-ing; and migration strategies and consequences. All the articles presented here are innovative in their approach, and their findings advance our understand-ing of youths' migration and transitions to adulthood in developing countries. These studies and their findings clearly attest to the enormous diversity of situations of youth migration, transitions to adulthood, and the con-texts in which they occur across developing countries. For some adolescents and young adults, migration brings with it very serious risks and often negative consequences, while for others it opens horizons and is associated with expanding opportunities in both the social and economic spheres.Paperback: $35.00, Sale Price $28.00, ISBN: 9781483333182Hardcover: $48.00, Sale Price $38.40, ISBN: 9781483333175

Youth Migration and Transitions to Adulthood in Developing Countries THE ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social ScienceJuly 2013, Volume 648 Editors: Fatima Juarez, Thomas LeGrand, Cynthia Lloyd, Susheela Singh and V ronique HertrichCurrently, it is estimated that there are 1.1 billion young people aged 15-24 in the developing world, accounting for nearly one-fifth (18.6 percent) of the total population. During this time of life, young people experience enormous changes due to physical maturation, which is accompanied by cognitive, social/emotional, and interpersonal changes. It is a period when the influence of par-ents and families gradually diminishes and the influence of external factors, such as peers; the media; the educational environment; and, more generally, the eco-nomic, social, and cultural environments in which they live, are increasingly prominent.The articles in this volume of The ANNALS can be classified by three themes: migration in the context of transitions to adulthood, including schooling, employment, and family formation; consequences of migration for health, reproductive outcomes, and childbear-ing; and migration strategies and consequences. All the articles presented here are innovative in their approach, and their findings advance our understand-ing of youths' migration and transitions to adulthood in developing countries. These studies and their findings clearly attest to the enormous diversity of situations of youth migration, transitions to adulthood, and the con-texts in which they occur across developing countries. For some adolescents and young adults, migration brings with it very serious risks and often negative consequences, while for others it opens horizons and is associated with expanding opportunities in both the social and economic spheres.Paperback: $35.00, Sale Price $28.00, ISBN: 9781483333182Hardcover: $48.00, Sale Price $38.40, ISBN: 9781483333175