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» Books that Changed the World » Contemporary Social Movements in Latin America » Holistic Man, Holistic Woman » Unenforceable Obligations: Challenges of International Law » Environmental Consciousness » Stress Management           Books that Changed the World This title speaks for itself! Man and his relationship with the world were transformed by the publication of these works. [Suggested titles.] The Communist Manifesto The Bible Uncle Tom's Cabin The Social Contract Silent Spring Origin of Species The Little Red Book The Feminine Mystique Mein Kampf Freud Write for fees and enrollment                                                top Contemporary Social Movements in Latin America The struggle between the Lion and the Unicorn, between home-grown groups fighting for social justice, and the flood of borderless liberalism in a Latin America divided. Basic demands for survival and the imperatives of progress will be the themes of this challenging course. New Social Movements The Resurgence of Indigenous Identities The Impact of Neo-Liberalism The Search for a Vanguard Write for fees and enrollment                                                top Holistic Man, Holistic Woman Fit for the world, fit for spirituality, fit for inward thought, fit for partnership and fit for asking the most controversial questions. The Experience of the Universe The Experience of Art The Experience of the Human Body The Experience of Religion The Experience of Science The Holistic Experience Write for fees and enrollment                                                top Unenforceable Obligations: Challenges of International Law Which way the path of human rights? The thorny path to self-determination? Is International Law not only archaic but perhaps also self-defeating? The tentative answers to all these burning questions to be attempted in this course. Genesis of the Sovereign State NGO's on the Global Move The Round of "Green" Ideals Human Rights: Slavery to an Ideal? Genocide and War Crimes Historical Dimension in Self-Determination Write for fees and enrollment                                                top Environmental Consciousness In our interconnected planet, the need for shared awareness and coordinated actions to preserve, protect and provide natural resources is increasingly important. Troeller Institute for Global Studies presents a review of environmental movements, social trends and the current challenges and opportunities. Green Business Humanism and Animalism Tragedy of the Commons The Urban Affliction Eco-feminism Green Politics Write for fees and enrollment                                                top Stress Management Learn the modern-day causes of physical and emotional stress, plus helpful techniques and remedies. When things go Wrong What is Stress? The Fight or Flee Response Emotions and Health Techniques to Prevent and Treat Stress Write for fees and enrollment                                                top

Course Notes: 1. All courses are scheduled on a flexible, "open enrollment" basis in order to accomodate participant needs and schedules. 2. Groups and companies which enroll 10 persons in any one course are eligible for 1 complimentary participant. Enroll 15 persons and receive 2 complimentary participants! 3. Course length: 30 hours (3 hours/week for 10 weeks); intensive, multiple-weekend sessions can be arranged. 4. Courses are given at The Troeller Institute for Global Studies' offices in Mexico City. In-house presentations are available at no additional cost. (Metropolitan Mexico City only.) 5. Course itineraries, fees and terms are subject to change without notice. 6. Courses are delivered in English; Spanish-language instruction is subject to professor availability. 7. College credit can be arranged with your academic institution. Please confirm prior to enrollment. 8. Tuition does not include applicable taxes.