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healthy.
During World War I, the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) rose
to prominence as an effective, militant union and then was
destroyed by a devastating campaign of repression launched by the
federal government. This book documents the rise and fall of this
important industrial labor organization. The Industrial Workers of
the World-or "Wobblies," as they were known-included legendary
figures from U.S. labor history. Joe Hill, "Big Bill" Haywood, and
Elizabeth Gurley Flynn have become a part of American popular
folklore. In this book, author Eric T. Chester shows just how
dynamic a force the IWW was during its heyday during World War I,
and how determined the federal government was to crush this union-a
campaign of repression that remains unique in U.S. history. This
work utilizes a wide array of archival sources, many of them never
used before, thereby giving readers a clearer view and better
understanding of what actually happened. The book leads with an
examination of the three key events in the history of the IWW: the
Wheatfield, CA, confrontation; the Bisbee, AZ, deportation; and the
strike of copper miners in Butte, MT. The second part of the book
deconstructs the IWW's responses to World War I, the coordinated
attack by the federal government upon the union, and how the union
unraveled under this attack. Offers an accurate portrayal of the
Wobblies as a group of dedicated radicals who viewed workplace
organizing as one aspect of a broader movement to bring about
fundamental social change Presents information drawn from a wide
range of documents held in the National Archives that were kept
closed to the public for many decades after the World War I era
Provides a unique case study of the profound impact that World War
I had on those who remained at home and how the federal government
stifled dissent to quell popular discontent Represents the only
modern, in-depth, and scholarly examination of the IWW in its
heyday
Democracy and Leadership: On Pragmatism and Virtue presents a
theory of leadership drawing on insights from Plato's Republic,
while abandoning his authoritarianism in favor of John Dewey's
democratic thought. The book continues the democratic turn for the
study of leadership beyond the incorporation of democratic values
into old-fashioned views about leading. The completed democratic
turn leaves behind the traditional focus on a class of special
people. Instead, leadership is understood as a process of judicious
yet courageous guidance, infused with democratic values and open to
all people. The book proceeds in three parts, beginning with
definitions and an understanding of the nature of leadership in
general and of democratic leadership in particular. Then, Part II
examines four challenges for a democratic theory of leadership.
Finally, in Part III, the theory of democratic leadership is put to
the test of addressing problems of poverty, educational
frustration, and racial divides, particularly aggravated in
Mississippi.
Democracy and Leadership: On Pragmatism and Virtue presents a
theory of leadership drawing on insights from Plato's Republic,
while abandoning his authoritarianism in favor of John Dewey's
democratic thought. The book continues the democratic turn for the
study of leadership beyond the incorporation of democratic values
into old-fashioned views about leading. The completed democratic
turn leaves behind the traditional focus on a class of special
people. Instead, leadership is understood as a process of judicious
yet courageous guidance, infused with democratic values and open to
all people. The book proceeds in three parts, beginning with
definitions and an understanding of the nature of leadership in
general and of democratic leadership in particular. Then, Part II
examines four challenges for a democratic theory of leadership.
Finally, in Part III, the theory of democratic leadership is put to
the test of addressing problems of poverty, educational
frustration, and racial divides, particularly aggravated in
Mississippi.
Uniting Mississippi applies a new, philosophically informed theory
of democratic leadership to Mississippi's challenges. Governor
William F. Winter has written a foreword for the book, supporting
its proposals. The book begins with an examination of Mississippi's
apparent Catch-22, namely the difficulty of addressing problems of
poverty without fixing issues in education first, and vice versa.
These difficulties can be overcome if we look at their common
roots, argues Eric Thomas Weber, and if we practice virtuous
democratic leadership. Since the approach to addressing poverty has
for so long been unsuccessful, Weber reframes the problem. The
challenges of educational failure reveal the extent to which there
is a caste system of schooling. Certain groups of people are
trapped in schools that are underfunded and failing. The ideals of
democracy reject hierarchies of citizenship, and thus, the author
contends, these ideals are truly tested in Mississippi. Weber
offers theories of effective leadership in general and of
democratic leadership in particular to show how Mississippi's
challenges could be addressed with the guidance of common values.
The book draws on insights from classical and contemporary
philosophical outlooks on leadership, which highlight four key
social virtues: wisdom, courage, moderation, and justice. Within
this framework, the author approaches Mississippi's problems of
poverty and educational frustration in a novel way that is
applicable in and beyond the rural South. Weber brings to bear each
of the virtues of democratic leadership on particular problems,
with some overarching lessons and values to advance. The author's
editorial essays are included in the appendix as examples of
engaging in public inquiry for the sake of democratic leadership.
This book tells the story of the International Rescue Committee
(IRC), the largest nonsectarian refugee relief agency in the world.
Founded in the 1930s by socialist militants, the IRC attracted the
support of renowned progressives such as Eleanor Roosevelt, Norman
Thomas, and Reinhold Niebuhr. But by the 1950s it had been absorbed
into the American foreign policy establishment. Throughout the Cold
War, the IRC was deeply involved in the volatile confrontations
between the two superpowers and participated in an array of
sensitive clandestine operations. The IRC thus evolved from a small
organization of committed activists to a global operation
functioning as one link in the CIA's covert network.
A beautifully illustrated children's Bible for families to enjoy
together. This collection of influential and inspiring stories from
the Old and New Testaments helps children to learn and interpret
the messages and meanings of the Bible. The classic stories are
retold in simple, accessible language for children, while beautiful
illustrations bring the words to life. Children aged 9-12 years
will love the colourful photographs and illustrations of key people
and places, alongside geographical maps of locations in the Bible,
to provide fresh insight and aid understanding. The Children's
Pocket Bible also introduces younger readers to sacred sites of
religious significance, from the peak of Mount Sinai to the shores
of the Sea of Galilee. This family favourite pocket Bible features:
- The many stories, events, people, and places in one comprehensive
reference book - Clear, accessible text, including helpful
quotations, for understanding and enjoyment of the Bible stories -
Beautiful illustrations and photography, alongside stories and
quotations, to engage a younger audience - Material prepared in
full consultation with education experts, scholars, and religious
advisers This comprehensive guide to the Bible for kids covers
major events to learn about in detail, including the creation, the
nativity, and the resurrection. You'll also find important
quotations from the King James Bible, with useful references to
chapter and verse.
In Rawls, Dewey and Constructivism, Eric Weber examines and
critiques John Rawls' epistemology and the unresolved tension -
inherited from Kant - between Representationalism and
Constructivism in Rawls' work. Weber argues that, despite Rawls'
claims to be a constructivist, his unexplored Kantian influences
cause several problems. In particular, Weber criticises Rawls'
failure to explain the origins of conceptions of justice, his
understanding of "persons" and his revival of Social Contract
Theory. Drawing on the work of John Dewey to resolve these
problems, the book argues for a rigorously constructivist approach
to the concept of justice and explores the practical implications
of such an approach for Education.
Describes some of the things that letter carriers do to make sure
people in the community get their mail.
Sexual Disorientations brings some of the most recent and
significant works of queer theory into conversation with the
overlapping fields of biblical, theological and religious studies
to explore the deep theological resonances of questions about the
social and cultural construction of time, memory, and futurity.
Apocalyptic, eschatological and apophatic languages, frameworks,
and orientations pervade both queer theorizing and theologizing
about time, affect, history and desire. The volume fosters a more
explicit engagement between theories of queer temporality and
affectivity and religious texts and discourses.
In Morality, Leadership, and Public Policy, Eric Weber argues
for an experimentalist approach to moral theory in addressing
practical problems in public policy. The experimentalist approach
begins moral inquiry by examining public problems and then makes
use of the tools of philosophy and intelligent inquiry to alleviate
them.
Part I surveys the uses of practical philosophy and answers
criticisms - including religious challenges - of the approach,
presenting a number of areas in which philosophers' intellectual
efforts can prove valuable for resolving public conflicts.
Part II presents a new approach to experimentalism in moral
theory, based on the insights of John Dewey's pragmatism. Focusing
on the elements of good public inquiry and the experimentalist
attitude, Weber discusses ways of thinking about the effective
construction and reconstruction of particular problems, including
practical problems of public policy prioritization.
Finally, in Part III the book examines real-world examples in
which the experimentalist approach to ethics proves useful,
including instances of "bandwidth theft" and the controversies
surrounding activist judges in the US Supreme Court.
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In the tradition of Notorious RBG, a lively, beautifully designed,
full-color illustrated celebration of the life, wisdom, wit,
legacy, and fearless style of iconic American Congresswoman Maxine
Waters. "Let me just say this: I'm a strong black woman, and I
cannot be intimidated. I cannot be undermined. I cannot be thought
to be afraid of Bill O'Reilly or anyone."--Maxine Waters To
millions nationwide, Congresswoman Maxine Waters is a hero of the
resistance and an icon, serving eye rolls, withering looks, and
sharp retorts to any who dare waste her time on nonsense. But
behind the Auntie Maxine meme is a seasoned public servant and
she's not here to play. Throughout her forty years in public
service and eighty years on earth, U.S. Representative for
California's 43rd district has been a role model, a crusader for
justice, a game-changer, a trailblazer, and an advocate for the
marginalized who has long defied her critics, including her most
vocal detractor, Donald J. Trump. And she's just getting started.
From her anti-apartheid work and support of affirmative action to
her passionate opposition to the Iraq War and calls to hold Trump
to account, you can count on Auntie Maxine to speak truth to power
and do it with grace and, sometimes, sass. As ranking member of the
House Financial Services Committee and one of the most powerful
black women in America, she is the strong, ethical voice the
country has always needed, especially right now. Reclaiming Her
Time pays tribute to all things Maxine Waters, from growing up in
St. Louis "too skinny" and "too black," to taking on Wall Street
during the financial crisis and coming out on top in her legendary
showdowns with Trump and his cronies. Featuring inspiring
highlights from her personal life and political career, beloved
memes, and testimonies from her many friends and fans, Reclaiming
Her Time is a funny, warm, and admiring portrait of a champion who
refuses to stay silent in the face of corruption and injustice; a
powerful woman who is an inspiration to us all.
John Dewey was America’s greatest public philosopher. His work
stands out for its remarkable breadth, and his deep commitment to
democracy led him to courageous progressive stances on issues such
as war, civil liberties, and racial, class, and gender
inequalities. This book collects the clearest and most powerful of
his public writings and shows how they continue to speak to the
challenges we face today. An introductory essay and short
introductions to each of the texts discuss the current relevance
and significance of Dewey’s work and legacy. The book includes
forty-six essays on topics such as democracy in the United States,
political power, education, economic justice, science and society,
and philosophy and culture. These essays inspire optimism for the
possibility of a more humane public and political culture, in which
citizens share in the pursuit of lifelong education through
participation in democratic life. The essays in America’s Public
Philosopher reveal John Dewey as a powerful example for anyone
seeking to address a wider audience and a much-needed voice for all
readers in search of intellectual and moral leadership.
Describes some of the things that police officers do to help keep
people safe.
This book tells the story of the International Rescue Committee
(IRC), the largest nonsectarian refugee relief agency in the world.
Founded in the 1930s by socialist militants, the IRC attracted the
support of renowned progressives such as Eleanor Roosevelt, Norman
Thomas, and Reinhold Niebuhr. But by the 1950s it had been absorbed
into the American foreign policy establishment. Throughout the Cold
War, the IRC was deeply involved in the volatile confrontations
between the two superpowers and participated in an array of
sensitive clandestine operations. The IRC thus evolved from a small
organization of committed activists to a global operation
functioning as one link in the CIA's covert network.
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