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4. Problems Inherent in Applying Gadamer's Philosophical Hermeneutics to the Study of Conversation.

Author

Williams, Karen J.

Abstract

In contrast to overly cognitive and excessively reductive information models of communication, Hans Georg Gadamer provides a viable alternative for discussing conversation. There seems to be a competition in Gadamer's writings between conversation and text, so that his project of textual interpretation has an important impact on his treatment of conversation, perhaps to the point of subversion. How the substance of a text is understood is the domain of conversation, a secondary concern for Gadamer, and his concern for texts leads his discussion in some important ways. Although he acknowledges that tradition often occurs in conversational forms, Gadamer always prefers the written text. Gadamer's textual bias can be viewed at times as problematic and too radical, and his prejudice against psychological hermeneutics may unnecessarily eliminate other processes and types of interpretation. Thus, Gadamer's understanding of conversation as interpretive may be seriously constrained by these prejudices. Still, the philosophy of language presented by Gadamer is a welcome alternative, and it is not essential that a theorist embrace his view of text as a higher priority to accept that philosophy. In fact, development of Gadamer's views might best be undertaken by communications scholars, particularly by those interested in the discursive accomplishment of all forms of understanding. (HB)

Published
1992

13. FOREWORD.

Author

Williams, Karen J.

Subjects
*LAW periodicals
Abstract

A foreword to the "South Carolina Law Review's" inaugural "Fourth Circuit Survey" is presented.

Published
2009

15. PLANT LIFE.

Author

WINKLER, MARKUS and WILLIAMS, KAREN J.

Subjects
NATURAL swimming pools, SWIMMING pools, LIFE sciences, AQUATIC plants, AQUATIC biology
Abstract

The article offers tips on basic guidelines for novice natural swimming pools (NSP) designers and builders as well as the significant of choosing the right zone for NSP. It provides an overview of the landscape techniques including border planting, shore planting with the use of hardy marginals and water lilies planting. It also emphasizes the several water plants as well as its characteristics and approximate water depths when planting.

Published
2014

16. BUILDING A RUSTIC BACKYARD ESCAPE.

Author

WINKLER, MARKUS and WILLIAMS, KAREN J.

Subjects
SWIMMING pool design & construction, STRUCTURAL design, WATER quality, WATER filtration
Abstract

The article focuses on the Okanagan gold rush project, refers to the construction project of a natural swimming pool (NSP) in Okanagan, British Columbia. Topics discussed include the design and construction of NSP, the cleanup and land preparation procedures for the project, and the test conducted on the water quality for the filtration pond.

Published
2014

17. SWIM POND BASICS.

Author

WINKLER, MARKUS and WILLIAMS, KAREN J.

Subjects
NATURAL swimming pools, SWIMMING pools, AQUATIC sports facilities, SWIMMING pool industry, BATHS
Abstract

The article looks into the five different natural swimming pool designs. The author provides an overview about the history of natural swimming pools (NSP) and the two zones they comprised of. Also tackled are the five ways to build an NSP and the things to consider when building a 100 per cent Mother Nature NSP.

Published
2014

18. DESIGNING A RUSTIC BACKYARD ESCAPE.

Author

WINKLER, MARKUS and WILLIAMS, KAREN J.

Subjects
NATURAL swimming pools, LANDSCAPE design
Abstract

The article focuses on the installation of a natural swimming pool (NSP) at a cabin in Okanagan Valley, British Columbia.

Published
2014

20. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

Author

CURRIE, LESLIE, JUSTICE, JENNIE, DIGGS, MORRIS L., LOCKETT, DOROTHY, SILVERA, JOHN D., BINGHAM, MAURICE, WILLIAMS, KAREN J., BRANTON, WILEY A., NEELY, ANGELA L., WALTON JR., CHARLES A., HARRIS, D., WILLIAMS-DIGGS, SANDRA, JONES, MARCIA, LANSDEN JR., NORMAN E., WILLIAMS, TAMMY, DENSON, PAULA SKYNESKA, GOODWIN, LATOYA, MCNEIL, LYNN, COTTRELL, COMER J., and MARTIN, CORTEZ H.

Subjects
*LETTERS to the editor, *LAWYERS, *CIVIL rights
Abstract

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues, including "Coping With Success at Seven," by Keshia Knight Pulliam, in the December 1986 issue, "Civil Rights Lawyers Revisited," in the December 1986 issue and "Soul's New Romantic Singer," by Anita Baker, in the December 1986 issue.

Published
1987

21. Negotiating the normative: the other normal for mothers of disabled children

Author

Duncan Murray, Karen j. Williams, Williams, Karen J, and Murray, Duncan W

Subjects
Constraint theory, constraint theory, media_common.quotation_subject, social exclusion, disabled children, Negotiation, mothers, Disabled child, negotiation, Normative, Social exclusion, Psychology, Social psychology, Constraint (mathematics), Social Sciences (miscellaneous), media_common
Abstract

This study explores how mothers who care for a disabled child negotiate the social exclusion they experience. It utilizes constraint theory and explores the strategies mothers used to negotiate constraints. Whilst not all constraints were negotiated, it was apparent that mothers of a disabled child did manage to negotiate a range of constraints they faced, and that their negotiations were akin to those identified in the constraint negotiation literature. Findings from the study provide us with a greater insight into the nature of constraints faced by mothers of disabled children, and in particular the ways they negotiate these constraints. Another finding of interest was that the negotiation of constraints did provide some positive outcomes for the mother. More research that explores these positive aspects associated with caring for a disabled child is required. Refereed/Peer-reviewed

Published
2015

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