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This book examines the American system of dating, mate choice,
and marriage. It analyzes a wide range of established ideas about
how dating and mate choice are changing, and identifies changes and
continuities in premarital experiences in twentieth century
America. A variety of ideas about what sorts of dating and
premarital experiences will make for a successful marriage are
tested and for the most part disproven, raising serious doubts
about our fundamental assumption that dating experience helps
individuals make a "wise" choice for a future mate. Marital success
turns out to depend not so much on premarital experiences or on the
social background characteristics of couples (such as race,
religion, and social class) as on the way in which couples
structure their day-to-day marital life together. Through its
detailed examination of a wide range of ideas and predictions about
dating, mating, and marriage, and through its dramatic findings,
"Dating, Mating, and Marriage" challenges many previous assumptions
and conclusions about the fate of American marriage and elevates
our knowledge of the American system of mate choice to a higher
level. "Martin King Whyte" is Professor of Sociology at Harvard
University. His primary research interests are the sociology of the
family and social change in the People's Republic of China and the
former Soviet Union. He is the author or editor of several books,
and author of several journal articles. He is also a member of
several professional Associations including the American
Sociological Association, National Committee for U.S. China
Relations, and Population Association of America
This book examines the American system of dating, mate choice,
and marriage. It analyzes a wide range of established ideas about
how dating and mate choice are changing, and identifies changes and
continuities in premarital experiences in twentieth century
America. A variety of ideas about what sorts of dating and
premarital experiences will make for a successful marriage are
tested and for the most part disproven, raising serious doubts
about our fundamental assumption that dating experience helps
individuals make a "wise" choice for a future mate. Marital success
turns out to depend not so much on premarital experiences or on the
social background characteristics of couples (such as race,
religion, and social class) as on the way in which couples
structure their day-to-day marital life together. Through its
detailed examination of a wide range of ideas and predictions about
dating, mating, and marriage, and through its dramatic findings,
"Dating, Mating, and Marriage" challenges many previous assumptions
and conclusions about the fate of American marriage and elevates
our knowledge of the American system of mate choice to a higher
level. "Martin King Whyte" is Professor of Sociology at Harvard
University. His primary research interests are the sociology of the
family and social change in the People's Republic of China and the
former Soviet Union. He is the author or editor of several books,
and author of several journal articles. He is also a member of
several professional Associations including the American
Sociological Association, National Committee for U.S. China
Relations, and Population Association of America
In World War I the 30th Infantry Division earned more Medals of
Honor than any other American division. In World War II it spent
more consecutive days in combat than almost any other outfit.
Recruited mainly from the Carolinas and George and Tennessee, they
were one of the hardest-fighting units the U.S. ever fielded in
Europe. What was it about these men that made them so indomitable?
They were tough and resilient for a start, but this division had
something else. They possessed intrinsic zeal to engage the enemy
that often left their adversaries in awe. Their U.S. Army nickname
was the "Old Hickory" Division. But after encountering them on the
battleifled, the Germans themselves came to call them "Roosevelt's
SS." This book is a combat chronicle of this illustrious division
that takes the reader right to the heart of the fighting through
the eyes of those who were actually there. It goes from the
hedgerows of Normandy to the 30th's gallant stand against panzers
at Mortain, to the brutal slugs around Aachen and the Westwall, and
then to the Battle of the Bulge. Each chapter is meticulously
researched and assembled with accurate timelines and after-action
reports. The last remaining veterans of the 30th Division and
attached units who saw the action firsthand relate their remarkable
experiences here for the first, and probably the last time. This is
precisely what military historians mean when they write about
"fighting spirit." There have been only a few books written about
the 30th Division and none contained direct interviews with the
veterans. This work follows their story from Normandy to the final
victory in Germany, packed with previously untold accounts from the
survivors. These are the men whose incredible stories epitomize
what it was to be a GI in one of the toughest divisions in WWII.
Drawing on methodologies and approaches from media and cultural
studies, sociology, social history and the study of popular music,
this book outlines the development of the study of men and
masculinities, and explores the role of cultural texts in bringing
about social change. It is against this backdrop that The Beatles,
as a cultural phenomenon, are set, and their four live action
films, spanning the years 1964-1970, are examined as texts through
which to read changing representations of men and masculinity in
'the Sixties'. Dr Martin King considers ideas about a male revolt
predating second-wave feminism, The Beatles as inheritors of the
possibilities of the 1950s and The Beatles' emergence as men of
ideas: a global cultural phenomenon that transgressed boundaries
and changed expectations about the role of popular artists in
society. King further explores the chosen Beatle texts to examine
discourses of masculinity at work within them. What emerges is the
discovery of discourses around resistance, non-conformity,
feminized appearance, pre-metrosexuality, the male star as object
of desire, and the emergence of The Beatles themselves as a text
that reflected the radical diversity of a period of rapid social
change. King draws valuable conclusions about the legacy of these
discourses and their impact in subsequent decades.
Drawing on methodologies and approaches from media and cultural
studies, sociology, social history and the study of popular music,
this book outlines the development of the study of men and
masculinities, and explores the role of cultural texts in bringing
about social change. It is against this backdrop that The Beatles,
as a cultural phenomenon, are set, and their four live action
films, spanning the years 1964-1970, are examined as texts through
which to read changing representations of men and masculinity in
'the Sixties'. Dr Martin King considers ideas about a male revolt
predating second-wave feminism, The Beatles as inheritors of the
possibilities of the 1950s and The Beatles' emergence as men of
ideas: a global cultural phenomenon that transgressed boundaries
and changed expectations about the role of popular artists in
society. King further explores the chosen Beatle texts to examine
discourses of masculinity at work within them. What emerges is the
discovery of discourses around resistance, non-conformity,
feminized appearance, pre-metrosexuality, the male star as object
of desire, and the emergence of The Beatles themselves as a text
that reflected the radical diversity of a period of rapid social
change. King draws valuable conclusions about the legacy of these
discourses and their impact in subsequent decades.
From the author off Triage and Searching for Augusta, comes a
history of love, hate, jealousy, and revenge between brothers and
sisters during times of war through the ages. Journey back through
time to discover remarkable accounts of parents who waved off their
sons and daughters, never knowing if they would ever see them
again. One mother saw no less than ten of her sons between the ages
of eighteen and thirty-seven, dispatched to the frontline in the
First World War. The biggest "real" band of brothers that ever
served their country, but to discover how many made it back and who
this dear lady was, you will have to read the rest. War is
completely indiscriminate when it comes to inflicting suffering and
heartbreak on families, particularly when one's own blood takes up
arms to fight with, and in some cases against their own kin. These
stories recount some of the prime examples of families divided and
united in some of the direst conflict. When British police
discovered the body of a dead woman, who locals knew as the "Crazy
Cat Lady" they found a small bundle of possessions that revealed a
truly incredible story of two amazing sisters who served behind
enemy lines as elite Special Operations Agents (SOE) during World
War II.
An articulate, compelling history of American battlefield medics.
"I have walked the battlefields with Martin King, who has traversed
them countless times with veterans. No one knows these stories like
Martin, and no one can tell them quite the way he does." -Rick
Beyer, New York Times bestselling author of The Ghost Army of World
War II "Few things bring history to life like the words of those
who lived through it. Martin King offers us a glimpse into those
experiences, documenting a young nation in the most formative
periods of its history. Insightful, moving, and important, this
book is a valuable tool for anyone wanting to better understand
America's role in the most brutal of conflicts." -Dan Snow, BBC TV
Presenter and historian, History Hit TV "I have never known better
stories in my life. Thoughtful and touching beyond belief. The
context Martin King provides to help tell the story is beyond
reproach. This is 11 on a scale of 10." -Commander Jeffrey Barta,
Deputy Museum Systems Operations Office, Naval History and Heritage
Command, Washington, DC "Our soldiers and their missions have
greatly benefited from the compassion, commitment, and selfless
service of all frontline medics. Thank you for all that you've done
for our nation, its soldiers, and their families." -General David
H. Petraeus, United States Army (Retired) "Martin King has a keen
eye for the human side of conflict. In His attention to the
experience of medical personnel and his excellent prose provides
interesting additions It's a wonderfully unique book that offers
the reader a great insight into everything about the frontline
medics." -Professor Jerome Sheridan, Author, Military Historian,
American University
In World War I the 30th Infantry Division earned more Medals of
Honor than any other American division. In World War II it spent
more consecutive days in combat than almost any other outfit.
Recruited mainly from the Carolinas and George and Tennessee, they
were one of the hardest-fighting units the U.S. ever fielded in
Europe. What was it about these men that made them so indomitable?
They were tough and resilient for a start, but this division had
something else. They possessed intrinsic zeal to engage the enemy
that often left their adversaries in awe. Their U.S. Army nickname
was the "Old Hickory" Division. But after encountering them on the
battleifled, the Germans themselves came to call them "Roosevelt's
SS." This book is a combat chronicle of this illustrious division
that takes the reader right to the heart of the fighting through
the eyes of those who were actually there. It goes from the
hedgerows of Normandy to the 30th's gallant stand against panzers
at Mortain, to the brutal slugs around Aachen and the Westwall, and
then to the Battle of the Bulge. Each chapter is meticulously
researched and assembled with accurate timelines and after-action
reports. The last remaining veterans of the 30th Division and
attached units who saw the action firsthand relate their remarkable
experiences here for the first, and probably the last time. This is
precisely what military historians mean when they write
about"fighting spirit." There have been only a few books written
about the 30th Division and none contained direct interviews with
the veterans. This work follows their story from Normandy to the
final victory in Germany, packed with previously untold accounts
from the survivors. These are the men whose incredible stories
epitomize what it was to be a GI in one of the toughest divisions
in WWII.
This book examines the media and cultural responses to the awful
crimes of Brady and Hindley, whose murders provided a template for
future media reporting on serial killers. It explores a wide
variety of topics relating to the Moors Murders case including: the
historical and geographical context of the murders, the reporting
of the case and the unique features which have become standard for
other murder cases e.g. nicknames for the serial killers, and it
discusses the nature of evil and psychopaths and how they are
represented in film, drama, novels and art. It also questions the
ethics of the "serial killing industry" and how the modern cultural
fixation on celebrity has extended to serial killers, and it
explores the impact on the journalists and police officers from
being involved in such cases including some interviews with them.
The treatment of Brady and Hindley by the media also raises
profound questions about the nature of punishment including the
links between mental illness and crime and whether there is ever
the prospect of redemption. This book draws on cultural studies,
criminology, sociology and socio-legal studies to offers a
multi-dimensional analysis of the impact of this case and then uses
this as a basis for the analysis of more recent cases such as the
crimes of Peter Sutcliffe and Harold Shipman.
2017 is the 100th anniversary of America's declaration of war
against Germany. Many historians take a diminutive stance regarding
America's involvement but it cannot be underestimated by any means.
It was the reason that brought Germany to it is knees and forced
them to accept an armistice that was a victory of sorts achieved
over the German forces and their allies. There is global renewed
interest in World War One. All the protagonists are long dead but
many of their relatives are still with us. This volume will draw
you into the whole experience from the home front to the hell of
the trenches. These are the voices of those who were never heard
but their suffering and their involvement was total and
uncompromising, and now finally they can breathe again. They are
not forgotten.
The gallant stand of the 101st Airborne Division at Bastogne has
long become part of historical and media legend. But how many
students of the war realize there was already a U.S. unit holding
the town when they arrived? And this unit-the 10th Armored
Division-continued to play a major role in its defense throughout
the German onslaught.
How does the status of women in different cultures actually compare
with that of men? How does this position vary from one
realm--religious, political, economic, domestic, or sexual--to
another? To examine these questions, Martin King Whyte draws on a
cross-cultural sample of 93 preindustrial societies throughout the
world. His analysis describes women's roles in historical
perspective, offering a much-needed foundation for feminist
scholarship as well as provocative thoughts about the future. To
determine why women fare better in some societies than others,
Professor Whyte compares data from cultures ranging from small,
preliterate hunting bands to the capitals of the Inca and Roman
empires. This ethnographic material makes possible a systematic
review of the diverse roles of women and also enables the author to
test many of the theories advanced to explain the situation of
women today. Some of the specific questions considered are: Does
male supremacy have its origins in the hunting way of life of our
distant ancestors? Are women always inferior to men? Do women have
superior status in cultures where they produce much food and
thereby play an important economic role? Has the position of women
improved over the course of human evolution? Originally published
in 1978. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest
print-on-demand technology to again make available previously
out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton
University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of
these important books while presenting them in durable paperback
and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is
to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in
the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press
since its founding in 1905.
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may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
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++++ Wavelets In The Wake And Other Poems Patrick Martin King
Bancroft Co., 1892 Literary Criticism; Poetry; Literary Criticism /
Poetry
German idealism is in part characterized by its attempt to provide
a justification for our knowledge of the world in response to
Hume's problem of induction. In looking at three major philosophers
of this time period - Kant, Fichte, and Hegel - a pattern emerges
among their respective treatments of metaphysical propositions and
their methods of grounding metaphysics. This project follows the
development of the proposition of metaphysics from the synthetic a
priori in Kant, through the analytic in Fichte, to the speculative
in Hegel. This speculative proposition allowed Hegel's dialectics
to be absolute and objective. It granted his philosophy the power
not only to ground metaphysics, but to explain the entire history
of human consciousness. With its breadth and explanatory power it
can be understood as an answer to Hume resolved in the working out
of its contradictions.
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