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Roman literature seems to provide plenty of instances of contempt
towards foreign or black individuals, but it is an untenable
assumption that such distaste amounts to a racist attitude,
particularly considering how elusive the definitions of 'race' and
'racism' are. Making extensive use of developments in sociological
theory and psychology, Romans and Blacks, first published in 1989,
presents an innovative and illuminating picture of black-white
relations in Roman society. It is argued that 'race' as a somatic
identification that entails permanent and genetically transmitted
social disabilities was absent, and that the main
deference-entitling distinctions in the Roman world were
socio-cultural rather than somatic. Therefore, Professor Thompson
concludes, references to black skins and negroid features should be
interpreted in aesthetic terms. This wide-ranging study brings
welcome clarity to the discussion of blacks in the Roman world, and
is valuable for all students of race relations as well as
classicists and historians.
Roman literature seems to provide plenty of instances of contempt
towards foreign or black individuals, but it is an untenable
assumption that such distaste amounts to a racist attitude,
particularly considering how elusive the definitions of 'race' and
'racism' are. Making extensive use of developments in sociological
theory and psychology, Romans and Blacks, first published in 1989,
presents an innovative and illuminating picture of black-white
relations in Roman society. It is argued that 'race' as a somatic
identification that entails permanent and genetically transmitted
social disabilities was absent, and that the main
deference-entitling distinctions in the Roman world were
socio-cultural rather than somatic. Therefore, Professor Thompson
concludes, references to black skins and negroid features should be
interpreted in aesthetic terms. This wide-ranging study brings
welcome clarity to the discussion of blacks in the Roman world, and
is valuable for all students of race relations as well as
classicists and historians.
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Spinning Tails (Hardcover)
Tom Knisely; Illustrated by Megan Lloyd-Thompson
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R348
Discovery Miles 3 480
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Featuring the same adorable family of mice as in The Weaver's
Surprise, Tom Knisely spins this tale of their adventures turning
fleece to yarn. In this story, the weaver shears his sheep, dyes
the wool, and then starts to spin and weave the yarn into a
blanket. But that wool looks so soft and inviting to the little
mice-surely their friend won't mind if they take a little for their
beds? What will happen when the weaver runs out of wool for his
blanket? Can his mouse friends replenish his supply in time?
"I am so very sorry..." The words were out. My mouth was dry, my
heart was thumping, and my despair was clearly visible. And so
began Trudie and Lloyd Thompson's heart breaking 12 year journey of
IVF treatment, losing a business and even bankruptcy. Through all
of this, their love and their relentless enthusiasm kept them
strong, and now they are sharing their unique and uplifting story
with you. The twists and turns of fate, including an appearance on
a TV home makeover show, brought Trudie and Lloyd closer together,
and ultimately their courage brought them their most treasured
dream; a family. Dreams Do Come True is a story of that courage, a
story that proves that with love and determination, anything is
possible.
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