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Who or what is a public intellectual and how are they created? What
is the role of the public intellectual in social, cultural,
political and academic contexts? What are the kinds of questions
they raise? What compels intellectuals to put forward their ideas?
The Fabric of Dissent: Public Intellectuals in South Africa is a
pioneering volume, representing a rich tapestry of South Africans
who were able to rise beyond narrow formulations of identity into a
larger sense of what it means to be human. Each brief portrait
provides readers with an opportunity to consider the context,
influences and unique tensions that shaped the people assembled
here. In its entirety, the book showcases an astonishing array of
achievements and bears testimony to the deep imprint of these
public intellectuals. As South Africans continue to grapple with
their past, present and future, it is clear that the insights of
these remarkable people into reimagining an inclusive society
continue to be relevant today.
Why has warfare always been part of the human story?
From biology to belief, what explains the persistence of violent
conflict?
What light can this shed on humanity’s past – and its future?
There can be few more important but also more contentious issues than
attempting to understand the human propensity for conflict. Our history
is inextricably tangled in wave after wave of inter-human fighting from
as far back as we have records.
Repeatedly humans have foresworn war, have understood its appalling
risks and have wished to create more pacific, productive societies. And
yet almost inevitably circumstances emerge under which war once more
seems inevitable or even desirable
How can we make sense of what Einstein called 'the dark places of human
will and feeling'? Richard Overy draws on a lifetime's study of
conflict to write this challenging account of how we can understand the
causes of war. Looking at every facet of war from biology to belief,
psychology to security, Overy allows readers to understand the many
contradictory or self-reinforcing ways in which warfare can suddenly
appear a legitimate option, and why it is likely to be part of our
future as well as our past.
This volume in the Problems in European Civilization series
features a collection of secondary-source essays focusing on
aspects of the Holocaust. The essays in this book debate the
origins of the Holocaust, the motivations of the killers, the
experience of the victims, and the various possibilities for
intervention or rescue.
A compelling account of the personal experiences of groups who were
affected by World War II, both on and off the battlefields.
Personal Perspectives: World War II brings to life the experiences
of specific segments of soldiers and civilians as they were
affected by the conflict, capturing special characteristics of each
group and the unique ways they experienced the war. Twelve essays
written by top international scholars portray what it was really
like to experience the war for groups ranging from marines, naval
aviators, and liberators of concentration camps to prisoners of
war, refugees, and women in factories. Of interest to both students
and nonexperts, the book tells the stories of Japanese Americans
forced into internment camps and African Americans who experienced
intense discrimination, the call to activism, and opportunity in
the armed forces. It offers the perspectives of Navajo "code
talkers," diplomats like U.S. ambassador to Poland Anthony J.
Biddle, who fled his post to avoid death, and scientists who worked
on the Manhattan project, thereby introducing the most destructive
form of warfare known to humanity.
In July 1776, Captain James Cook began his third voyage in HMS Resolution. Two-and-a-half years later, in Hawaii, Cook was killed – stabbed by the indigenous population. What brought Cook to this end, so far from his reputation? Cook was renowned for humane leadership, dedication to science and respect for indigenous societies. Cook’s new voyage carried secret orders, and the Captain grew strange, delivering savage punishments and leading his ships into danger. The mission revealed the sharp edge of a colonial sword, leaving catastrophe in its wake. And, on the shores of Hawaii, Cook’s expedition finally tore itself apart…
Canada's first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald (1815-91)
had a forty-seven year career in Parliament that permanently shaped
the course of Canadian political life. Sir John A.; An Anecdotal
Life of John A. Macdonald gives us the man behind the legend.
Lively and revealing anecdotes about Sir John A.'s political and
parliamentary life are set against stories of his private joys and
sorrows-the death of his brother at the hands of a drunken servant;
his rebellious youth; the illness of his beautiful first wife, and
her addiction to opium; his courtship and second marriage; the
tragedy of his only daughter, born with hydrocephalus; his
womanizing; and his life-long battle with alcohol. Stories of
patronage, of political campaigns, of loyal supporters and bitter
opponents take readers through many of the major events of the
nineteenth-century Canada, from the building of the CPR to the Riel
Rebellions, to name only a few.
Public radio stands as a valued national institution, one whose
fans and listeners actively support it with their time and their
money. In this new history of this important aspect of American
culture, author Jack W. Mitchell looks at the dreams that inspired
those who created it, the all too human realities that grew out of
those dreams, and the criticism they incurred from both sides of
the political spectrum. As National Public Radio's very first
employee, and the first producer of its legendary "All Things
Considered," Mitchell tells the story of public radio from the
point of view of an insider, a participant, and a thoughtful
observer. He traces its origins in the progressive movement of the
20th century, and analyzes the people, institutions, ideas,
political forces, and economic realities that helped it evolve into
what we know as public radio today. NPR and its local affiliates
have earned their reputation for thoughtful commentary and
excellent journalism, and their work is especially notable in light
of the unique struggles they have faced over the decades. More than
any other book published on the subject, Mitchell's provides an
accurate guide to public radio's development, offering a balanced
analysis of how it has fulfilled much of its promise but has
sometimes fallen short. This comprehensive overview of their
mission will fascinate listeners whose enjoyment and support of
public radio has made it possible, and made it great.
Written by experienced examiners and teachers, this accessible,
engaging student resource is tailored to the new specification.
Interactive LiveText with additional activities, sources and
resources helps students to achieve their potential. Our unique
Exam Cafe offers students a motivating way to prepare thoroughly
for their exams.
Engage, support and develop confident historians This Student Book
covers the key knowledge for Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History
Option 13 Migrants in Britain, c800-present and Notting Hill
c.1948-1970. Written by an experienced author team (Rosemary Rees,
Tony Warner, Joshua Garry and series editor Angela Leonard), with a
wealth of experience and knowledge, together, they bring this
fascinating journey through British history to life. Key features
for students include: clear and accessible language to appeal to
students of all abilities a wealth of contemporary images and
sources differentiated activities and checkpoint activities recap
pages to help with consolidating and retaining knowledge a
Preparing for the exam section, with exam advice and annotated
sample answers an Extend your knowledge section for students
wishing to conduct further research into this topic. The student
book also incorporates tried and tested teaching approaches:
Thinking Historically activities throughout tackle some of the key
misconceptions that can hold student thinking back. Writing
Historically spreads, based on the Grammar for Writing approach
used by many English departments, explain how students can improve
their writing, making their answers more sophisticated, clear and
concise. About the series editor: Angela Leonard taught history in
secondary schools for over 20 years and was also a teacher trainer
at the University of London Institute of Education for over a
decade. She has extensive experience as a senior GCSE examiner and
as an author and series editor of history textbooks. About the
authors: Rosemary Rees taught history in primary and secondary
schools for many years and has been involved in teacher training at
St Martin's College, Lancaster as well as teaching for the Open
University. She has worked as a GCSE external assessor and has
extensive experience as a senior examiner at GCSE and GCE levels.
She has authored and series edited numerous history books for KS3,
GCSE and GCE. Tony Warner is the founder of Black History Walks
which leads tours in areas across London, including Notting Hill.
The walks are designed to uncover the 3500 years of black history
in London. He spent several years running workshops on
institutional racism and has created community partnerships with,
and lectured at, The Imperial War Museum, National Portrait
Gallery, Museum of Docklands and British Film Institute. He is
currently Activist in Residence and Honorary Research Fellow at
UCL's Sarah Parker Remond Centre. Joshua Garry, Joshua is a Deputy
Head of History at a school in London with a passion for creating a
more diverse and inclusive history curriculum. "I think first and
foremost you want your history curriculum to represent the
experiences of the people inside the classroom or the people inside
Britain. I always like to start in my classroom first. What does my
classroom look like? I want my students to be able to connect with
those stories. To see where they fit in." - Joshua Garry
In 1871 Mississippi Governor James L. Alcorn recommended that the
state legislature support the formation of Alcorn University. The
campus of Oakland
College, a school founded by the Presbyterian Church in 1830, had
been abandoned after the Civil War and was purchased for forty
thousand dollars and designated for the education of black youth.
The school became Alcorn Agricultural and Mechanical College in
1878, and Alcorn State University in 1974. In this unique pictorial
retrospective, over one hundred years of growth and change at
Alcorn are explored and celebrated. Included within these pages are
vintage photographs of the students and faculty that have shaped
the schoolas history. From early classes and sporting events to
distinguished alumni and prominent leaders, the images depict a
university continually striving to educate, train, and inspire
young African Americans. Alcornas picturesque campus, with
moss-draped trees and scenic
lakes, provides a setting where, for over a century, students have
been given a multitude of opportunities to grow. The first
land-grant institution for blacks in the United States, Alcorn is a
public university committed to academic
excellence. The challenges faced by its students and faculty in its
earliest days brought forth an unyielding determination to succeed,
which is still evident today among its diverse student body.
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